Apply now for Seattle Park District funded programs for community activities in 2017 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is now accepting applications for three Seattle Park District-funded programs for community activities in 2017. Arts in Parks – This program funds outdoor arts and cultural events in parks throughout the city…. [ Keep reading ]
The new Seattle Park District is enlivening the region with more art, more events and more fun with the Put the Arts in Parks program. The Put the Arts in Parks program is a partnership between the Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Parks and Recreation, celebrating diversity, building… [ 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 ]
This spring the historic Lincoln Reservoir Gate House at Cal Anderson Park will host Seasons All Around, 14 original temporary artworks created by nine Washington Middle School students. The artworks will grace the windows of the gate house through December 2016 and feature images inspired by the four seasons. On… [ Keep reading ]
24 organizations, seven temporary artworks receive $200,000 SEATTLE, (February 22, 2016) —The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture in conjunction with Seattle Parks and Recreation today announced $198,400 in funding awards and artist selections for the Put the Arts in Parks pilot program. One of the first programs for the… [ Keep reading ]
This fall the Office of Arts & Culture is opening the 2016 Neighborhood & Community Arts program in conjunction with a new pilot program created in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, Put the Arts in Parks. Both grant programs support and encourage the vibrant cultural work being done in… [ Keep reading ]
Dear Friends and Colleagues: I am pleased to announce Mayor Ed Murray proposed his 2015-16 budget today, with increased investments in arts and culture. The Office’s core programing is made possible through the 1% for Art ordinance and the 75% allocation of Admissions Tax, which is being maintained. Additions have… [ Keep reading ]
ARTSparks, a partnership between Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Office of Arts and Culture, brings temporary art to Pioneer Square’s Occidental Square for the summer season. The installations below will remain in the park into September. Installed during June: Chris Papa’s wood sculptures Epiphyte and Vine are organic structures… [ Keep reading ]
In collaboration with Seattle Parks and Recreation (Parks), we’re seeking two artists or artist teams to each create temporary, site-specific public art projects for downtown Seattle’s Westlake Park, located at 401 Pine St. The selected artists will create artworks that activate the park during summer 2013. The call is open… [ Keep reading ]
