Our CityArtist grant supports Seattle-based individual artists/curators in the research, development, and presentation of creative work. By sustaining individuals who are at the core of the cultural sector, we ensure that creative careers and work can develop and adapt over time, which is critical to artists’ professional growth and business… [ Keep reading ]
Our CityArtist grant supports Seattle-based individual artists/curators in the research, development, and presentation of creative work. The 2027 application is open to artists and curators working in Dance, Music, and Theater (including Playwriting). Awarded artists will need to offer a public presentation within Seattle city limits. We support a broad range of artistic and cultural… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
For the second year of Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan (DAP), the Office of Arts & Culture has worked to lift up the arts and culture sector as a critical piece of a revitalized downtown. Earlier this year, we hosted “Downtown is Vibrant,” an event to share with community our… [ Keep reading ]
The CityArtist grant supports Seattle-based individual artists/curators in the research, development, and presentation of creative work. The 2026 application is open to artists/curators working in Literary, Media/Film (including Screenwriting), and Visual Arts. This program is open to specific disciplines in alternating years: Awarded artists will need to offer a public… [ Keep reading ]
Join us in celebrating the recent recipients of Hope Corps, CityArtist, and Artist at the Center. A total of $1,199,347 was awarded to 74 artists and organizations through the three Seattle Office of Arts & Culture opportunities. Learn more about each award and see the full list of grantees below…. [ Keep reading ]
Applications for CityArtist are open April 2 – May 7, 2024 CityArtist provides grants for Seattle-based individual artists/curators to research, develop, and present ideas or creative ventures. The 2025-26 CityArtist cycle will fund artists operating in the following disciplines: Dance, Music, and Theater (including Playwriting). The deadline to apply is… [ Keep reading ]
See what funding opportunities we’re offering for 2024 and mark your calendar to apply.
SEATTLE, October 24 — The Seattle Office of Arts and Culture is proud to announce recipients of $180,000 for the 2024 CityArtist grants. This annual grant supports Seattle-based individual creatives, cultural-makers, and curators in various stages of their careers, providing essential funding for the research, development, and presentation of new… [ Keep reading ]
Due Date: May 9, 2023 About CityArtist The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) invests in individual artists to support a more robust art sector economy. The CityArtist Grant provides critical funding for Seattle-based artists and or curators to research, develop, and present ideas or projects. To provide equitable opportunities… [ Keep reading ]
