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…
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…
Funding cycle for individual artists postponed
May 24, 2011
…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
May 3, 2011
…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
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…
Marcie Sillman talked with Vincent this morning
April 26, 2011
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
April 12, 2011
…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
April 9, 2011
…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…
Nominations open for 2011 Mayor’s Arts Awards
March 25, 2011
…Bumbershoot Visual Arts Exhibits for a free public preview that day. The awards are presented in partnership with Bumbershoot®: Seattle’s Music & Arts Festival and media sponsor City Arts magazine….
Seeking college interns to join our team
March 7, 2011
The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs seeks two communications interns to work closely with its communications team and provide administrative support for the department. Responsibilities include writing and editing…