WHAT IS THE ARTS ARE OPEN? The Arts Are Open is a digital welcome back campaign created by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) to amplify the region’s arts and culture sector. With the devastating effects COVID-19 continues to have on our creative communities, this campaign aims to create a simple,… [ Keep reading ]
Put the Art in Parks, events and art installations now through September *Scheduling updates: – The Othello Quartz Festival, new date: Sunday, July 17, 1-7 p.m. – The African Village Experience, new date: Monday, July 25 through Friday July 29, daily from 5 to 8 p.m. – The Delridge Community Center… [ Keep reading ]
Jenny Ku is the newest member of the Community Development and Outreach team. As the event coordinator, she will coordinate events such as summer concerts, public art dedications, and the Mayor’s Arts Awards. Originally from Taipei, Taiwan, she moved to Seattle in June of 2002 and has been an active… [ Keep reading ]
Update Sept. 20: Remaining space is very limited. Once advanced registration cuts off, you may try to get into the event onsite in case there are no-shows, or check out these other dates and locations for healthcare enrollment. Big changes are coming soon to our nation’s healthcare system. Mark… [ Keep reading ]
Cordaviva is a powerhouse of dance music influenced by the disparate rhythms and styles of the African diaspora. They come to City Hall’s outdoor plaza, 600 Fourth Ave., for a free, all-ages performance, 12 to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15 as part of the Seattle Presents free summer concert series…. [ Keep reading ]
Below is a selection of events that our office has funded for the month through our smART ventures funding program. SmART ventures is a Seattle-based, flexible awards program that encourages innovative ideas, creates community impact, and provides new access for individuals and groups not served by our other programs. SmART… [ Keep reading ]
Below is a selection of events that our office has funded for the month through our smART ventures funding program. SmART ventures is a Seattle-based, flexible awards program that encourages innovative ideas, creates community impact, and provides new access for individuals and groups not served by our other programs. SmART ventures… [ Keep reading ]
Mark your calendars, folks! Seattle Presents free concerts will return for the summer, beginning July 11 and running through Aug. 29. The outdoor performances will take place noon to 1:30 p.m. every Thursday on City Hall’s outdoor plaza, 600 Fourth Ave. Check out the concert lineup here. The shows are… [ Keep reading ]
Forty neighborhood arts festivals and events will receive funding through our Neighborhood & Community Arts (NCA) program. The program will invest $48,000 ($1,200 per organization) in events taking place throughout the city over the next year. We received 71 applications for the program; of the 40 funded projects, 14 represent… [ Keep reading ]
What does it look like when a cultural organization is authentically engaged with its community, beyond audience development strategies and outreach departments? Join us for Dynamic Adaptability 2.0: Cultural Organizations As Civic Leaders, a free seminar on audience engagement, 12:45 to 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2 at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth… [ Keep reading ]
