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CityArtist Allyce Wood & Pete Fleming’s ‘Construct/Environs’

Allyce Wood and Pete Fleming are masterful at transforming spaces. Allyce Wood is a recipient of a 2014 CityArtist grant, to do just that – she is planning to transform a downtown glass entryway with Fleming, in Pioneer Square this March 2014. Recently, the… [ Keep reading ]

Anna Macdonald’s “Already”, “Not Yet” and “Remain”

If you have been walking, running or riding your bike on the Burke Gilman trail near 40th  Ave. and 55th  Pl. recently, you’ve probably noticed the addition of bronze tree forms along the trail — this is Anna MacDonald’s two-site installation of Reclamation, which includes Already and Not Yet at… [ Keep reading ]

Artsy Valentine’s Day date ideas

Treat your loved one to art in Seattle this Valentine’s Day! Here’s a list of art, music, comedy, burlesque, and more date ideas for the 14th. Music Loves Me – feat. Shaprece, Shelby Earl & More! Tickets range from $15-$25 | Volterra Drawing Room | 7:00 PM | Presented… [ Keep reading ]

Thank you to the Seattle Symphony!

On Friday, January 17, the Seattle Symphony treated a packed City Hall lobby to a free one hour concert, including pieces by Mendelssohn and Mozart, and a featured 18 year old violinist Sarah A. Hall. In the audience, toddlers to seniors, to families sitting together on the stairs enjoyed the familiar… [ Keep reading ]

Public artists announced for projects on 23rd Avenue; Union Street

The Office of Arts & Culture is excited to announce two recent artist selections: Martha Jackson Jarvis will be the artist for the 23rd Avenue Improvements project, and Norie Sato will be the artist for the East/West Connections project on Union Street as part of Waterfront Seattle. East/West Connection on… [ Keep reading ]

February’s Neighborhood & Community Arts

The Neighborhood & Community Arts (NCA) program supports Seattle’s neighborhood arts councils and community groups that produce events to promote arts and cultural participation and build community. In 2014, the program provided $1,200 each to 42 groups to support annual public festivals and events. February has three events coming up:… [ Keep reading ]

Welcoming Sharon Williams to the Seattle Arts Commission

Sharon Nyree Williams has been recently been appointed by City Council to join the Seattle Arts Commission. Williams currently is the Managing Director for the Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas. A Seattle resident for past thirteen years, previously Williams was the manager of budget and operations for Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Save the Date for the Work Readiness Arts Program (WRAP) application

The application for the Work Readiness Arts Program will launch Tuesday, February 18, 2014. The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, in collaboration with the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative (SYVPI), is soliciting proposals from arts, cultural and community organizations interested in providing training programs that links arts learning and… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Youth Artspace Summit recap

On Friday, January 17, the Office of Arts & Culture hosted our first Seattle Youth Artspace Summit, bringing over 20 youth arts organizations to the table to discuss the idea of a shared flagship facility, large enough to house multiple groups and central enough to draw from all of the… [ Keep reading ]

CityArtist Carolyne Wright presents work Feb 12

Carolyne Wright, a local Seattle poet, is one of the 2014 CityArtist award recipients, with the first of numerous readings coming up on February 12.  Wright received funds to continue development of new work on This Dream the World, a collection of her poetry which focuses on women, specifically “confronting family… [ Keep reading ]