The Seattle Arts Commission, a group of citizen volunteers appointed by the Mayor and City Council to support and advocate for the Office of Arts & Culture, write to the Mayor to protect our budget and continue investing in what makes Seattle strong. Dear Mayor Harrell, On behalf of the Seattle Arts… [ Keep reading ]
Artists called to help us defy despair Seattle, WA – The Office of Arts & Culture is combining two of its calls for art under the unifying theme We Still Dream a Future. Proposals that ignite the collective imagination for our flourishing despite these dark days are being considered for… [ Keep reading ]
Bringing poetry into policymaking SEATTLE, WA – The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) in partnership with the Office of the Mayor, Seattle Public Library, and Seattle City of Literature announces the selection of Dujie Tahat as the 2025-2026 Seattle Civic Poet. Tahat will serve as the fifth Civic… [ Keep reading ]
On Jan. 25, we joined the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects along with artists, civic, and tribal leaders for a dedication of new publicly-sited artwork on Seattle’s waterfront. As part of the Oscar Tuazon artwork that spans from Columbia Street to Spring Street, the installation of two Indigenous cedar carvings by Randi Purser… [ 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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
FREE Performances at Seattle Center! Artists at the Center introduces emerging and established artists to Seattle Center while broadening the arts and cultural experiences in the Uptown Arts & Cultural District. Join us for surprising and delightful pop-up performances throughout the year all over Seattle Center campus. The full Summer… [ Keep reading ]
COMPLEXITY encourages visitors to learn more about this art form SEATTLE, WA – The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) in partnership with The American Graffiti & Urban Art Conservation Project (AMGRAF) and APEX Art & Cultural Center is honored to bring the legendary DogTown Collection to ARTS at… [ Keep reading ]
