On May 1, First Thursday Artwalk, we celebrated the opening of TAPA with music, food, and dancing! This opening event was a tribute to Sina, the first … [Read more...] about A Tongan Celebration on May’s First Thursday
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Shikataganai… That Happened, Now What?
Written by Leah Mann “Shikata ga nai” (し か た が な い), translates to “it is what it is.” It’s a Japanese phrase that … [Read more...] about Shikataganai… That Happened, Now What?
Emergency Resources for Organizations Navigating Federal Arts Funding Reductions
Many arts and cultural organizations in Seattle and across the country are facing the impact of recent federal grant reductions and terminations. … [Read more...] about Emergency Resources for Organizations Navigating Federal Arts Funding Reductions
Photography exhibition on view now!
American Muslims by Anna Mia Davidson On view May 1 – July 19 American Muslim is a portrait project about Millennial and Gen Z American Muslim women … [Read more...] about Photography exhibition on view now!
“Tacoma Method Memorial Knot” draws lessons from history with performance and gallery show
Tacoma Method Memorial Knot On view May 9–21 In 1885, there were over 500 Chinese people living in Seattle and Tacoma. They worked as contract … [Read more...] about “Tacoma Method Memorial Knot” draws lessons from history with performance and gallery show
Apply to Artists at the Center 2025-26!
Artists at the Center is a multi-year collaboration between Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Center, with support from Uptown Arts … [Read more...] about Apply to Artists at the Center 2025-26!
Hope Corps Happenings | Summer 2025
Join us for a summer of art events! The 2025 Hope Corps program is part of Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan and supports an exciting … [Read more...] about Hope Corps Happenings | Summer 2025
TAPA opens May 1 at ARTS at King Street Station
Join us on First Thursday, May 1, to celebrate the opening of TAPA at ARTS at King Street Station with SINA: From Tonga to Seattle – Crafting a Legacy … [Read more...] about TAPA opens May 1 at ARTS at King Street Station
Artist Highlight: A conversation with Shruti Ghatak
We spoke with ARTS at King Street Station Artist in Residence Shruti Ghatak about her practice, residency experience, and her current gallery … [Read more...] about Artist Highlight: A conversation with Shruti Ghatak
“We Still Dream a Future” is a Clarion Call for Hope
Artists called to help us defy despair Seattle, WA – The Office of Arts & Culture is combining two of its calls for art under the unifying theme … [Read more...] about “We Still Dream a Future” is a Clarion Call for Hope
Call for Downtown Activations & Exhibitions
We Still Dream a Future: Call for Downtown Activations & Exhibitions in 2026 The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture invites individual artists, … [Read more...] about Call for Downtown Activations & Exhibitions
The first Seattle Civic Poet inauguration ceremony!
To mark the tenth year of the Seattle Civic Poet program, the Office of Arts & Culture hosted our first-ever Seattle Civic Poet inauguration … [Read more...] about The first Seattle Civic Poet inauguration ceremony!