Announcing $125,000 for youth arts training
May 19, 2011
…is $3,676. “The Youth Arts program creates pathways for young people in Seattle to succeed,” said Vincent Kitch, director of the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. “Arts training…
NEA awards $695K to 22 Seattle arts groups
May 17, 2011
…Artist Program, which provides Seattle-area youth afterschool advanced arts classes); Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas ($20,000 to support a performing arts series featuring African American artists); 4Culture ($35,000…
City invests in neighborhood arts and cultural events
January 5, 2010
We’re pleased to announce funding awards to 40 neighborhood events through our Neighborhood & Community Arts program. The Neighborhood & Community Arts program will provide $48,000 ($1,200 per organization) to…
Neighborhood Fund fuels community arts projects
November 25, 2009
Over the years, the city’s Neighborhood Matching Fund has invested in dozens of arts and cultural projects across Seattle, ranging from renovated cultural facilities to community festivals to public art….
Budget news from the director
November 23, 2009
…and underscores the importance of arts and culture in a healthy city. The council unanimously voted to accept a key piece of legislation in Mayor Greg Nickels’ proposed budget to…
Seattle’s Creative Industries Are Our Future. That’s Why The City Is Expanding Our Creative Work
September 23, 2019
…learning initiative in partnership between OED, ARTS, Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) and others By building upon OED/OFM, DEEL, and ARTS’s connection between creative, art, technology, education, workforce,…
Beloved King County
February 4, 2022
an arts driven anti-gun violence campaign Beloved is an anti-gun violence campaign made possible through a partnership between the community, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture Hope Corps program, and…
The Creative Advantage ALL ACCESS Arts Stream WINTER SESSION is open for enrollment
January 12, 2022
…shapes with teaching artist Jiéyì Ludden of Arts Corps. Together, you’ll explore design strategies, crafting, and storytelling in an inclusive environment. Meet the Teaching Artist Jiéyì 杰意 (they/them) is a visual artist, illustrator, and…
Estelita’s Library Opens Its New Tiny Cultural Space in the Central District
August 19, 2021
Estelita’s Tiny Cultural Space is up and running! In 2018, ARTS in partnership with Sawhorse Revolution invited local cultural and community organizations to submit proposals for a new tiny cultural space. Estelita’s Library was chosen…
The Creative Advantage’s “1619” Exhibit Resource Guide
December 8, 2021
The Creative Advantage invites visitors to engage thoughtfully in Mr. Delbert Richardson’s exhibition, 1619: Resistance/Resilience/Remembrance/Liberation, on view at ARTS at King Street Station through January 15, 2021. They are collaborating with educator consultant Rachelle…