Free Sculpture Walk, Oct. 29 Seattle, WA – Seattle is a city where everybody can encounter art in their daily lives. Public art tells us about our shared history and makes our values and ideals tangible. The temporary public art currently on view at Seattle Center explores sustainability, community perseverance,… [ Keep reading ]
Third Ave is one of Seattle’s most important corridors. Between Union St and University St, thousands of people pass through every day. They arrive by light rail, ride the Route 36, or walk through Downtown on their way to work, the Waterfront, a performance, or a meetup with friends. Right… [ Keep reading ]
It’s fall. We’re rapidly losing daylight hours, and many people have returned to school. In September, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (OAC) kicked off the 2026 Public Art Boot Camp, our training program for artists who want to break into the public art field. This year’s cohort includes… [ Keep reading ]
The brightly colored paper flowers, leaves, and posters that are blooming from the utility poles diagonally across from the South corner of T-Mobile Park (West side of First Ave between Atlantic and Massachusetts) are the work of Hope Corps grant recipient Diana Dvora Falchuk. Her practice moves across mediums to explore… [ Keep reading ]
Summer has arrived in the Seattle area and with the warm weather and extra daylight, we celebrate by spending time with one another and enjoying all of the things that the region has to offer. Salmon runs, farmers markets, outdoor events, hiking/biking abound, reminding us why we endure the long,… [ 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 ]
Temporary public art, music, and a pop-up zine fair Seattle, WA (June 2, 2026) – A lot is happening at ARTS at King Street Station on First Thursday, June 4. The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture opens three new exhibitions: This Room is Ours: Centering the Black Figure curated… [ Keep reading ]
We spoke with artist Ivan Toth Depeña about his background and the process behind his new work Sound/s at Symphony Block. Read on to learn more! With over 20 years of experience and education in fine art, architecture and design, Ivan’s projects focus on the fusion of the aforementioned disciplines… [ Keep reading ]
Over 80 arts and culture events across the city this summer SEATTLE, WA (May 26, 2026) – The City of Seattle is planning a citywide series of community activations and celebration events leading up to and during the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing the excitement and spirit of the games… [ Keep reading ]
