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Artist to Artist: Stephanie Ann Ball & Tory Trujillo

Sound healing practitioners Stephanie Ann Ball and Tory Trujillo share a conversation discussing the origins, inspirations, and evolutions of their sound medicine journeys. Recipients of the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture’s We Still Dream a Future grant, they are offering sound bath experiences at ARTS at King Street Station… [ Keep reading ]

Artist Highlight: “Utility Pole Project” by Diana Dvora Falchuk

The brightly colored paper flowers, leaves, and posters that are blooming from the utility poles diagonally across from the South corner of T-Mobile Park (West side of First Ave between Atlantic and Massachusetts) are the work of Hope Corps grant recipient Diana Dvora Falchuk. Her practice moves across mediums to explore… [ Keep reading ]

Art Highlight: Skytones by Anna Valentina Murch

In partnership with Seattle Department of Transportation, the Seattle Symphony, Benaroya Hall, the Downtown Seattle Association and other community stakeholders we’ve been working to transform the Symphony Block (Third Ave between Union St and University St) into a more vibrant, creative place for everyone to enjoy through public art. This… [ Keep reading ]

Artist Highlight: “Sound/s” by Ivan Toth Depeña

We spoke with artist Ivan Toth Depeña about his background and the process behind his new work Sound/s at Symphony Block. Read on to learn more! With over 20 years of experience and education in fine art, architecture and design, Ivan’s projects focus on the fusion of the aforementioned disciplines… [ Keep reading ]

Artist Highlight: Symphony Block Bike Corrals with Roy Franklin

We spoke with artist Roy Franklin about their background and the process behind the new Symphony Block Bike Corrals. Read on to learn more! Roy Franklin is a professional amateur, working across countless mediums—from ceramics and comics, to public art and social practice. Their work lingers on the hidden and… [ Keep reading ]

Artist Highlight: A conversation with Vivian Cho

We spoke with 2025 Bridge Artist in Residence Vivian Cho about their background and insights into their unique residency at the University Bridge. Read on to learn more! Vivian Cho (she/they/he) is an interdisciplinary visual designer and artist based in Seattle who is passionate about storytelling through motion. Driven by… [ Keep reading ]

Artist Highlight: Jeff Leisawitz on Sonic Storytelling

What happens when you blend documentary filmmaking, electronic music, and intimate artist vignettes into a single immersive experience? For Seattle-based music producer, storyteller, filmmaker, and CityArtist Grantee Jeff Leisawitz, the answer is Docutronica—a multidisciplinary project that transforms traditional artist interviews into rich, emotionally resonant short films. Rather than simply documenting… [ Keep reading ]

Artist Highlight: A conversation with Janet Nechama Miller

We spoke with teaching artist and 2025 Fresh Perspectives lead artist, Janet Nechama Miller, about their background and insights on the program, leading up to the youth-curated show You, Me, & Everything Between Us. Read on to learn more.  Janet is an artist and teacher based in Seattle, WA. Their… [ Keep reading ]

Small Gifts Big Meaning: Angie Hinojos’ Cabinet of Curiosities

When’s the last time you received something handmade? Artist Angie Hinojos, alongside a group of nine artists, brought something rare and deeply meaningful to the community: connection through gifts of free handmade art. A Hope Corps Grantee, Hinojos gave away over 1,000 individual pieces of art at a pop up… [ Keep reading ]

Artist Highlight: A conversation with Shruti Ghatak

We spoke with ARTS at King Street Station Artist in Residence Shruti Ghatak about her practice, residency experience, and her current gallery show Myths to Mundane. Read on to learn more. Shruti Ghatak is an Indian-born Seattle-based artist. Her work explores the intricate relationship between the human condition and the landscapes… [ Keep reading ]