Calling all Seattle musicians!
March 2, 2011
Want some hometown adoration and your music playing on 10,000 city phone lines and a local music podcast? The city of Seattle may be able to help you out. The…
It’s our 40th birthday!
June 1, 2011
On this date, June 1, in 1971 city leaders signed legislation to form the Seattle Arts Commission – now known as the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. It…
City launches web portal for its funding programs
June 23, 2011
Artists and arts, culture and heritage groups on the hunt for funds should check out the city of Seattle’s new web portal which includes information about the city’s diverse funding…
Public-private agreement to keep artists at Magnuson Park
June 23, 2011
…building and hangar that until recently hosted dozens of arts and cultural events each year. “I want to thank Councilmember Licata and the Building 11 artists who rolled up their…
Mayor announces 2011 Mayor’s Arts Award recipients
June 8, 2011
…Mayor’s Arts Awards recognize the contributions made by artists, arts and cultural organizations and community members who make a difference through arts and cultural activities. “The arts are an essential…
Our director Vincent Kitch talks business at “City Business Casual,” June 9
June 6, 2011
Our director Vincent Kitch and Rick Hooper, director of the Office of Housing, will join business-savvy city staff, business owners and advocates for a night of idea-sharing at “City Business…
Deadline for organizational funding is June 8
June 6, 2011
…online application. The Civic Partners program is a two-year funding program that supports organizations’ core program goals. Seattle-based arts, heritage and cultural organizations and arts-service organizations of all sizes and…
City parking lot to become housing, arts space on Capitol Hill
June 2, 2011
…the Mayor’s Office here. Some coverage from the press: Seattle Times: “Housing, arts space for city parking lot on Capitol Hill” Seattle P-I: “From police parking lot to arty apartment…
SB 5834 passes in House and Senate, secures a future for arts and heritage funding in King County
May 26, 2011
Here’s some good news! Last night, the Washington State House of Representatives passed SB 5834, which helps secure a future for the arts and heritage community of King County. SB…
What are your priorities for Seattle?
July 28, 2011
Artists and arts supporters: here’s your chance to weigh in on how the arts add to our quality of life in Seattle. Please take a minute to complete this survey…