Office’s March eNews now available online
March 2, 2010
Check out the March issue of the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs eNews here.
Fidelma McGinn appointed to Seattle Arts Commission
February 25, 2010
Members of the Seattle Arts Commission elected Fidelma McGinn to a two-year term on the citizen-advisory commission.
You’re invited to shape Mayor’s Youth & Families Initiative
February 18, 2010
The arts build community and are a powerful tool for engaging young people. Mayor Mike McGinn invites you to participate in the Youth and Families Initiative, a major initiative announced during his inaugural address. “The children and families of our city are facing many difficult challenges,” said McGinn. “As a… [ Keep reading ]
Seeking nominations for 2010 Mayor’s Arts Awards
February 10, 2010
Know an individual or an organization making a difference in Seattle through arts and culture? Nominate them for a 2010 Mayor’s Arts Award. Nomination deadline is 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 7.
Seattle rocks your phone
February 4, 2010
The new Seattle OnHold music mix features hot Seattle talent. You can sample the music if placed on hold while calling city of Seattle offices, or you can sign up for the podcast and receive a few songs a month from local artists including guitar whiz Omar Torrez, sultry singer Courtney… [ Keep reading ]
The director goes to the other Washington
February 4, 2010
In late January, I wrapped up my tenure as president of the United States Urban Arts Federation (USUAF) at its annual meeting in Washington, D.C., which ran concurrently with the United States Conference of Mayor’s meeting.
Office’s February eNews now available online
February 4, 2010
Message from the director: first National Arts Index released Artists sought for two park projects Help define mayor’s Youth and Family Initiative Call for artwork for Chief Sealth Trail Seeking artist for First Hill Streetcar line Connect at Ethnic Arts event, March 10 Youth Arts project applications due Feb. 23… [ Keep reading ]
Councilmember Godden on arts funding
February 3, 2010
Jean Godden, a member of the Seattle City Council and chair of its Budget and Finance Committee, writes about the Great Recession’s impact on Seattle’s arts organizations in a recent Crosscut column, “Struggling to keep the stage lights on.” Godden asks, “What can be done to keep the lights on,… [ Keep reading ]
Get in on Arts Day action, Feb. 2
January 20, 2010
Tuesday, Feb. 2 is Arts Day in Olympia. The annual event is hosted by our friends at the Washington State Arts Alliance. It’s a great opportunity to meet with your state legislators and tell them how the arts are making a difference in their communities. Arts Day Team Captains have already… [ Keep reading ]
First National Arts Index measures health of the arts
January 20, 2010
Americans for the Arts announced the National Arts Index at a press conference this morning. The Index is a single-number score measuring the the health and vitality of the arts in the United States. Think of the national consumer confidence score.