NEWS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Contact Kelsey Nyland Following Outreach to Small Business Owners, Mayor Durkan Announces Initial Recovery Package to Ease Financial Impacts of COVID-19 Outbreak Mayor Durkan Announces a New Small Business Recovery Task Force Seattle (March 10, 2020) – Following robust outreach to small… [ Keep reading ]
The City envisions an equitable, inclusive creative economy in Seattle. And today we are excited to introduce a road map to help us get there. Authored by community engagement and research consultants Vivian Phillips and Aline Moch Islas, A Community-Centered Road Map Towards an Equitable and Inclusive Creative Economy in… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle has a rich history of cultural innovation and creative risk taking. Our arts and culture are recognized around the world, and a robust creative workforce nourishes our entrepreneurial spirit. Seattle’s creative industries are one vital source of fuel that will drive our economy into the future. To ensure that… [ Keep reading ]
As a small awards program, our smART ventures grant encourages innovation and widens cultural participation, particularly by individuals, organizations, and communities that may not qualify for other funding programs. Accepting applications year-round, smART ventures is flexible, inclusive, and simple. It provides funding ranging from $500 to $1,000. The Seattle Office… [ Keep reading ]
Free celebration includes blessing, and storytelling.Friday, June 21, 2019, Noon – 3 pmKing Street Station Plaza, 303 S. Jackson Street at the corner of 4th Avenue S., Seattle Brings the Medicine Sundial, a temporary public sculpture intended to bring healing, recognition, and awareness of this land’s First People by activating… [ Keep reading ]
Open hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; First Thursdays 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. ARTS at King Street Station 303 S. Jackson Street, Top Floor Seattle, WA 98104 On Saturday, March 23 ARTS at King Street Station officially opened its doors to the public. Mayor Durkan cut… [ Keep reading ]
Community leaders, in partnership with the City of Seattle, are poised to move forward on a plan to create an AIDS memorial on Seattle’s Capitol Hill. In March 2018, The AMP: AIDS Memorial Pathway and Seattle’s Office of Arts & Culture issued a call for artists to submit qualifications for… [ Keep reading ]
Community feedback is being used to inform the programming at King Street Station SEATTLE – The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) announced the release of the King Street Station Community Feedback Report. The report represents over 500 individuals and encompasses their thoughts, dreams and ideas on how to… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle joins international network of UNESCO cities committed to fostering global connections in creative industries (Seattle—Oct. 31, 2017) The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced it designated Seattle as a City of Literature in the Creative Cities Network. Seattle joins an international network of 116… [ Keep reading ]
Uptown becomes City’s newest Arts & Cultural District SEATTLE (July 12, 2017) — Mayor Murray announced the Uptown Arts and Cultural District as the third neighborhood to be named a designated Arts & Cultural District. Uptown is one of Seattle’s most important cultural destinations with over 30 arts, cultural… [ Keep reading ]
