This summer, downtown Seattle becomes a portal into “Other Earth,” a large-scale augmented reality public art experience created by Future Arts. Launching in June 2026 to coincide with the FIFA World Cup, Future Arts Way: Other Earth 2026 invites visitors and residents to explore a 2.5‑mile interactive walking path filled… [ Keep reading ]
If you’ve rubbed your eyes looking at the larger-than-life, colorful, dreamlike Clouds of Belonging while walking to a game or to ARTS at King Street Station—your eyes are not playing tricks on you! This large-scale temporary public artwork by StudioPROBA, the creative practice led by artist and designer Alex Proba,… [ Keep reading ]
In partnership with Seattle Department of Transportation, the Seattle Symphony, Benaroya Hall, the Downtown Seattle Association and other community stakeholders we’ve been working to transform the Symphony Block (Third Ave between Union St and University St) into a more vibrant, creative place for everyone to enjoy through public art. This… [ Keep reading ]
From gallery exhibitions to grant workshops, thank you for being in community with us this year. As we look back at 2025, join us in celebrating a year of artist support! Keep reading to learn about some of our highlights and stay tuned for more in our upcoming Report to… [ Keep reading ]
We spoke with 2025 Bridge Artist in Residence Vivian Cho about their background and insights into their unique residency at the University Bridge. Read on to learn more! Vivian Cho (she/they/he) is an interdisciplinary visual designer and artist based in Seattle who is passionate about storytelling through motion. Driven by… [ Keep reading ]
By Kate Clark Seattle City Light Artist in Residence Public art collections breathe life into our shared spaces. A group of young curators brought fresh perspectives to the process of selecting 50 works by 30 artists for the City of Seattle’s Civic Art Collection. Purchased with Seattle City Light 1% for… [ Keep reading ]
What is art curation? That’s the question that ten young adults (ages 17-20), led by teaching artist Hasaan Kirkland, are working to understand during this summer’s Fresh Perspectives program. Coordinated by The Office of Arts & Culture and funded by Seattle City Light’s 1% for Art Fund, this intensive summer… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture is excited to announce the 2023 exhibition calendar for ARTS at King Street Station. Upcoming exhibitions will explore a plethora of ideas and identities including Indigenous culture, Japanese heritage, 1% for Public Art’s 50th Anniversary, and Black culture from local artists such as… [ Keep reading ]
Alaska Airlines and Seattle Center partner in support of international artists Seattle Center, in partnership with Alaska Airlines, has made a commitment to bring together works of art from around the globe with the self-guided Seattle Center Art Tour Presented by Alaska Airlines. Visitors will experience 50+ public art pieces… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has commissioned four local emergent artists to develop new art installations for FLOW: Art Along the Ship Canal. These temporary and permanent installations tell a visual story of the water and its relationship to the… [ Keep reading ]
