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Seattle Office of Arts & Culture 2023 Grants and Funding Opportunities 

西雅圖藝術與文化辦公室 2023 年補助金和資助機會 Oportunidades de financiamiento y subvenciones de la Oficina de Arte y Cultura de Seattle 2023 Các Khoản Tài Trợ và Cơ Hội Tài Trợ từ Văn Phòng Nghệ Thuật & Văn Hóa Seattle Năm 2023 Fursadaha Maalgalineed iyo Deeqo sanadka 2023 ee Xafiiska Fanka iyo Dhaqanka ee… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Office of Arts & Culture Selects 2023-2024 Seattle Civic Poet Shin Yu Pai

西雅圖藝術與文化辦公室選擇 2023-2024 西雅圖公民詩人:白欣玉 La Oficina de Arte y Cultura de Seattle ha seleccionado a la poeta ciudadana de Seattle 2023-2024: Shin Yu Pai Văn Phòng Văn Hóa & Nghệ Thuật Seattle (Seattle Office of Arts & Culture) Chọn Nhà Thơ Nhân Dân Seattle (Seattle Civic Poet) Nhiệm Kỳ 2023-2024: Shin… [ Keep reading ]

Norie Sato’s new permanent artwork installed on the waterfront  

Unfurling a Gesture (The Nature of Persistence), artwork by Seattle artist Norie Sato has been installed at the Union Street Pedestrian Bridge. Two elements designed by Sato – a screen wall, and a monumental sculpture – grace the new pathway, elevator and stairs that provide access to Alaskan Way and… [ Keep reading ]

A Recap of The AMP’s Ribbon of Light Dedication

On June 30, The AMP (Aids Memorial Pathway) celebrated the installation of the final piece of the project — Horatio Hung-Yan Law’s Ribbon of Light at Cal Anderson Park. This piece marks the final artwork installation of The AMP, which started in 2015. The dedication event featured remarks and participation… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan and Office of Economic Development Launch ‘Seattle Restored’ to Activate Vacant Storefronts in Downtown Seattle Neighborhoods

New economic recovery program will connect local artists and entrepreneurs with vacant commercial spaces for pop-up shops and art installations Seattle (December 10, 2021) — The City of Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) and Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced the launch of Seattle Restored—a new program focused on activating vacant commercial storefronts in Downtown Seattle neighborhoods such as Westlake, Belltown, Pioneer Square, and Chinatown-International District (CID). OED is partnering with Seattle Good Business… [ Keep reading ]

Reflections on The Creative Advantage 2021 VIRTUAL Summer Institute

by Tina LaPadula, Arts Education Manager, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture The transition “back to school” for The Creative Advantage arts education community kicked off at the Virtual Summer Institute on August 19, 2021. Traditionally hosted by the Seattle Art Museum at their downtown location, this year’s version was… [ Keep reading ]

First permanent waterfront artwork installed yesterday at Pier 62

Land Buoy Bells, artwork designed by Stephen Vitiello for the floating dock at Pier 62, was installed yesterday, June 30. This is the first of several permanent artworks that will be installed as part of Waterfront Seattle. “We are excited to announce the installation of Land Buoy Bells at Pier 62,” said Marshall… [ Keep reading ]

New SLURP mural brings color and whimsy to Maynard Alley in Seattle’s Chinatown International District

Come see the new SLURP! mural in Chinatown International District (CID)! Designed by local artist Akira Ohiso and installed with technical assistance from muralist Angelina Villalobos, the vibrant new SLURP mural includes eight segments that meander through Maynard Alley near King St. Initiated by the community, the mural is the result of a collaboration between the Maynard Alley Partnership, Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation Development… [ Keep reading ]

We need to invest in individual artists, cultural communities, and cultural space

A case for our sector by Seattle Arts Commission Co-Chair Dr. Quinton Morris on behalf of the Seattle Arts Commission “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy Dear Mayor Durkan,… [ Keep reading ]

THE AMP: AIDS MEMORIAL PATHWAY SEEKS AUGMENTED REALITY APP DEVELOPER FOR CAPITOL HILL ART INSTALLATION

The AMP: AIDS Memorial Pathway, a Seattle-based public arts installation is seeking a provider to create an Augmented Reality (AR) mobile application that will work in conjunction with the artworks. The application will be an installed app that should work on iOS and Android platforms. The RFP can be downloaded… [ Keep reading ]