As we look forward to 2017, it’s also time to look back at our accomplishments. In this case, it’s looking way back, at our accomplishments of 2015, as we finally get around to publishing our 2015 Report to Community. We’re a little late this year, but I hope you take… [ Keep reading ]
You are cordially invited to attend the 75th Anniversary Celebration at Colman Pool July 4th, 2016 Doors open at 10 a.m. Presentation by Mural Conservator Peter Malarkey at 10:15 a.m. in the lobby Festivities begin at 11 a.m. on deck Light refreshments will be served Noon-1:30 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]
Put the Art in Parks, events and art installations now through September *Scheduling updates: – The Othello Quartz Festival, new date: Sunday, July 17, 1-7 p.m. – The African Village Experience, new date: Monday, July 25 through Friday July 29, daily from 5 to 8 p.m. – The Delridge Community Center… [ Keep reading ]
The Source: Art Thursday, May 12, 2016, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Waterfront Space, 1400 Western Avenue – Free and open to the public RSVP The City of Seattle will re-present Martha Rosler’s Seattle: Hidden Histories (1991), a set of one-minute TV public service announcements made in collaboration with local indigenous… [ Keep reading ]
The Northwest lost a great artist with the passing of Native American Artist Rick Bartow on April 2, 2016 at 69 years old. This Oregon artist was known for his transformational artwork: animal spirits and human spirits blended together in a cacophonous display of color and culture. His artwork is… [ Keep reading ]
The recently installed artwork, Fitting by Rebecca Cummins on SW Barton Street, features two camera obscuras perched at the top of the stairs that lead down to Henderson Street in West Seattle. The “cameras” are converted water gate valves that provide inverted, panoramic 350° views of the area, which includes… [ Keep reading ]
February marks the beginning of Black History Month, but residents of Seattle are able to celebrate and learn about the rich cultural history of Blacks and African-Americans all year long. In honor of Black History Month we have compiled a few events to mark on your calendar in February and… [ Keep reading ]
The artwork RECLAIMED by artist Jean Shin is close to being installed permanently at the North Transfer Station, located at 1350 North 34th Street in Seattle, WA. Shin worked with the design team to develop a permanent artwork that will be integrated at Seattle Public Utilities’ new facility. RECLAIMED references… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center is expanding their investments in temporary artworks with the new Poetry Garden Art Series Four artists have been commissioned to create temporary interventions in the Seattle Center Poetry Garden to call attention to the unique character of the site, a space designed to ask visual artists to draw… [ Keep reading ]
When it comes to art, what’s your preference? Maybe you’re a traditionalist who wants a painting of a dog to look like a dog. Maybe you’re more experimental and can imagine the dog emerging from a few splashes of color. Whatever your tastes, you’re bound to find something that catches… [ Keep reading ]
