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How $2.3M in Arts & Culture Funding Transformed Seattle’s World Cup Summer

On any given match day for FIFA World Cup 2026, you’d find Pioneer Square filled with the cheers of fans, community celebrations, and camaraderie. During the June 19 USA vs. Australia match, nearly 20,000 people—neighbors, visitors, strangers alike—all came together to watch the match on the same screen. “The watch… [ Keep reading ]

Connect with Benevolent Spirits in “Buwaya Baby” Exhibition

Crocodiles as both fierce and caring Seattle, WA – Pre-colonial beliefs in the Philippines regarded the crocodile, or buwaya, as sacred, feared, and revered. Heidi Grace Acuña, in collaboration with Arabella Bautista, brings Buwaya Baby to ARTS at King Street Station this First Thursday, Sept. 3 through Nov. 7. “In… [ Keep reading ]

Call Open for 2027 ARTS at King Street Station Exhibitions

Artists, curators, and community groups should apply Seattle, WA – The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (OAC) is now accepting applications for 2027 exhibitions in its cultural space and gallery, ARTS at King Street Station. Located on the top floor of the historic train depot that opened in 1906,… [ Keep reading ]

New Exhibition Revisits Historic Black Theater in Seattle

Black Arts West Returns to the Spotlight Seattle, WA – ARTS at King Street Station opens A Legacy Illuminated: Black Theater in the Pacific Northwest this First Thursday, Aug. 6. Curated by Esther Ervin, this exhibition was created by a generation of actors whose work helped shape Seattle’s theater scene… [ Keep reading ]

Future Arts Way: Other Earth Transforms Downtown Seattle into a 2.5-Mile Augmented Reality Art Experience

This summer, downtown Seattle becomes a portal into “Other Earth,” a large-scale augmented reality public art experience created by Future Arts. Launching in June 2026 to coincide with the FIFA World Cup, Future Arts Way: Other Earth 2026 invites visitors and residents to explore a 2.5‑mile interactive walking path filled… [ Keep reading ]

August Programs ARTS at King Street Station

Join us this August for gallery exhibitions, performances, and more! Read on for more details about the upcoming free programs at ARTS at King Street Station. Check out our summer events calendar for even more programs throughout the city. ARTS at King Street Station is open Wednesday through Saturday, 11… [ Keep reading ]

July Programs | ARTS at King Street Station

Join us this July for gallery exhibitions, performances, and more! Read on for more details about the upcoming free programs at ARTS at King Street Station. Check out our summer events calendar for even more programs throughout the city. ARTS at King Street Station is open Wednesday through Saturday, 11… [ Keep reading ]

Solstice Revelry on King Street Station Plaza

Enjoy Seattle’s longer, brighter days through art and culture Seattle, WA – Head over to Pioneer Square on Saturday, June 20 for LONGEST DAY, a communally-minded, season-inspired Solstice party. Live music, Samba workshops, all-ages art activities, and pop-ups will keep you buzzing all day. “Arts and culture animate our neighborhoods,”… [ Keep reading ]

New Exhibitions and Plaza Activations on June First Thursday

Temporary public art, music, and a pop-up zine fair Seattle, WA (June 2, 2026) – A lot is happening at ARTS at King Street Station on First Thursday, June 4. The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture opens three new exhibitions: This Room is Ours: Centering the Black Figure curated… [ 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 ]