As the arts are essential in a complete education, we’re sharing the news that the Seattle Office for Education (OFE) is seeking requests for qualifications (RFQs) from organizations to support one of four program areas of the city’s Families and Education Levy. The $232 million seven-year levy was passed by… [ Keep reading ]
The arts create positive ripple effects throughout our communities. Advocate for the arts on Arts & Heritage Day, Feb. 1. The Washington State Arts Alliance (WSAA) is partnering again this year with the Washington Museum Association to coordinate Arts & Heritage Day, an annual gathering of arts advocates in Olympia… [ Keep reading ]
Temperatures are rising. Rain is on the way, and the City is shifting its focus to clearing storm drains to prevent localized flooding. The mayor has some tips in this video:
Stacy Levy, 2012, Straw Garden: from Wattle to Watershed (proposal drawing). Stacy Levy will create a temporary artwork at Seattle Center’s Broad Street Green as part of its The Next Fifty 50th anniversary celebration. The Broad Street Green—Green Infrastructure Project will address protecting the water quality of… [ Keep reading ]
Detail of Kate Sweeney’s proposed artwork for City Light’s North Service Center. Artists Kate Sweeney and Lanny Bergner will create new artwork for Seattle City Light’s North and South Service Center auditoriums, respectively. The North and South Service Centers are hubs for City Light’s work. Sweeney is… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Schools is seeking proposals for communications consulting services for the development of a comprehensive K-12 Visual and Performing Arts Plan, funded by The Wallace Foundation. The district is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable individual or firm for the project. The consultant will provide communication services that ensure the… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Symphony will perform a free community concert at City Hall this month. We have new Seattle Arts Commissioners on board. We’re accepting applications for the 2013 Youth Arts funding program. Save the date for the Arts Education Forum. The city invests in neighborhood arts and cultural events. See… [ Keep reading ]
Join The Seattle Public Library as it explores options for ensuring quality library services now and for the future. Comment on suggestions for improving library hours, the collection of books and materials, computers and online services and building maintenance. Learn more about strategies to stabilize library funding. The community meetings… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is seeking proposals for a consultant to provide program evaluation services during the development of a comprehensive a K-12 visual and performing arts plan. The consultant will ensure the final plan represents the needs and values of stakeholders and identifies annual goals focused on students’ increased… [ Keep reading ]
Artists and arts groups seeking affordable space are invited to attend a space workshop on Jan. 7, take a survey and apply for space consulting services, all part of the the Artist Space Assistance Program (ASAP), a pilot program of the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs designed to provide relocation and… [ Keep reading ]
