On October 19, ARTS at King Street Station hosted Announcing The Jackson Street Jazz Trail launch party, a photo exhibit and Jazz Trail walk presented by Earshot Jazz Festival and the Jazz Trail Committee. We celebrated the new, self-guided walking tour of Seattle’s historic Jackson Street Jazz District. Guests enjoyed… [ Keep reading ]
By TeenTix Newsroom Writer Alix Smith Alicia Mullikin is no stranger to liminal space. As first-generation, Indigenous Mexican American artist, she has spent much of her life unravelling and exploring the ties that bind her to her heritage. Throughout her childhood, she struggled to reconcile all aspects of her identity…. [ Keep reading ]
Join us for the reception of Going Home on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 12 – 1 p.m. Featuring paintings by artist JW Harrington at the Ethnic Heritage Art Gallery in the Seattle Municipal Tower. We can find the possibility of “Going Home” in a goodbye smile, an open door, a familiar… [ Keep reading ]
This year, we celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day with over 500 community members at King Street Station! We celebrated the rich history, enduring legacy, and invaluable contributions of Native people, who have been an integral part of this region, and beyond, since time immemorial. Monday, October 14 was filled with festivities… [ Keep reading ]
On Oct. 3, over 500 community members celebrated the opening of Please Touch: Together, Breaking Barriers and the closing of FRESSSSSH! at ARTS at King Street Station. Please Touch challenges the traditional boundaries of art appreciation by inviting visitors to engage with artwork through touch. Please Touch has called various Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
The 2025-2026 proposed budget adjustments for the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) are available for public viewing. The Seattle Arts Commission, a group of citizen volunteers appointed by the Mayor and City Council to support and advocate for the ARTS office, issued a response to these budget proposals,… [ Keep reading ]
Tactile art invites you to feel SEATTLE, WA – Please Touch: Together, Breaking Barriers challenges the traditional boundaries of art appreciation by inviting visitors to engage with the artwork through touch. After appearing in various venues for the past 10 years, The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) is… [ Keep reading ]
With more than 30 murals spanning from SODO to Belltown, The Hope Corps Downtown Seattle Mural Project is a partnership between Seattle’s Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) and six downtown neighborhood organizations. In 2023, ARTS gave a total of $700,000 to Belltown United, Downtown Seattle Association (DSA), Seattle Chinatown International… [ Keep reading ]
Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell is releasing the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. In this budget, Mayor Harrell is continuing to make needed investments and take bold action to address the urgent needs of our communities and advance our One Seattle priorities. Mayor Harrell’s budget proposal remains focused on strengthening public safety, creating… [ Keep reading ]
On July 27, 2024, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS), Seattle Parks and Recreation, and Friends of Little Saigon hosted a community ribbon cutting celebration for the new Hoa Mai Park in Little Saigon. The celebration included music, food, neighbors, lion dance performance by Mak Fai Kung Fu, and children’s activities. ARTS… [ Keep reading ]
