Free Sculpture Walk, Oct. 29 Seattle, WA – Seattle is a city where everybody can encounter art in their daily lives. Public art tells us about our shared history and makes our values and ideals tangible. The temporary public art currently on view at Seattle Center explores sustainability, community perseverance,… [ Keep reading ]
The 2026-2027 Proposed Budget for the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture is now available for public viewing. The Seattle Arts Commission, a group of citizen volunteers appointed by the Mayor and the Council to support and advocate for the Office of Arts & Culture (OAC), issued the below response… [ Keep reading ]
Pilot program helps organizations transform their business models Seattle, WA – The Office of Arts & Culture (OAC) is six months into its two-year grant program, PIVOT (Pathways to Innovation, Vitality, and Organizational Transformation). It’s designed to provide critical support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Seattle. Beginning in… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Wilson’s 2027-2028 Proposed Budget focuses on providing responsible fiscal management of public funds for the people of Seattle. After years of unsustainable one-time fixes that did not address the deficit in future years, the mayor’s first budget begins the important, necessary work of stabilizing Seattle’s budget so that we… [ Keep reading ]
Arts in Parks grant now open Seattle, WA – The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (OAC) opened its Arts in Parks grant today. OAC’s partnered with Seattle Parks & Recreation since 2016 to invest in the vibrant cultural work being done in and by diverse communities throughout Seattle. “Summer… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Dance, music, theater, and playwrights should apply Seattle, WA – The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture grant for Seattle-based artists/curators is now open. This cycle of the CityArtist grant focuses on dance, music, theater, and playwriting artists. Awards of $8,000 are available. “Through this project, I was able to… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
