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Deadline for organizational funding is June 8

…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

…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…

It’s our 40th birthday!

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…

SB 5834 passes in House and Senate, secures a future for arts and heritage funding in King County

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…

Funding cycle for individual artists postponed

…to artists working in the visual, literary and media arts. We expect to know more this fall when the city’s 2012 budget is approved. As you know, these are challenging…

Vincent Kitch confirmed as director

…4. Vincent’s career in arts administration and government spans nearly 20 years, the past seven of which he was the cultural arts program manager for the city of Austin, Texas….

Public-private agreement to keep artists at Magnuson Park

…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…

Marcie Sillman talked with Vincent this morning

This morning KUOW’s Marcie Sillman reported on “the new guy”–acting director Vincent Kitch. Take a listen….

Celebrate Melissa Hines at May 9 memorial service

…Ave. A friend, colleague and mentor to many in the arts community, Melissa passed away from cancer, April 8. Since 2004, Melissa managed the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs’…

In memory of Melissa Hines, devoted arts leader

…and led our arts education partnership with Seattle Public Schools. She was committed to ensuring that all students have access to an education rich in the arts. A veteran arts…