What happens when you blend documentary filmmaking, electronic music, and intimate artist vignettes into a single immersive experience? For … [Read more...] about Artist Highlight: Jeff Leisawitz on Sonic Storytelling
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Reflections from The Creative Advantage Institute
Youth leaders were the center of a day of learning for Seattle’s arts educators. The 2025 Creative Advantage Institute kicked off with … [Read more...] about Reflections from The Creative Advantage Institute
Meet the Newest Seattle Arts Commissioners
The Seattle Arts Commission supports the City by advocating for arts policy, creating access for equitable participation in the arts, and fostering … [Read more...] about Meet the Newest Seattle Arts Commissioners
Welcome to our newest staff members!
Join us in welcoming new Office of Arts & Culture team members! Michael Allen (He/Him), Grants Management Systems Administrator Michael started … [Read more...] about Welcome to our newest staff members!
Why Supporting Arts Media Matters Now More Than Ever
Many of the artists and organizations we fund tell us that one of their biggest challenges is getting media coverage for their work. That’s why, about … [Read more...] about Why Supporting Arts Media Matters Now More Than Ever
Public Art Quarterly: Fall Edition
Summer is when many of us spend more time outdoors at events and activities that draw us to different corners of the city. Our Public Art division … [Read more...] about Public Art Quarterly: Fall Edition
C-ID Night Market Returns to Celebrate Art, Culture & Community
Seattle’s beloved C-ID Night Market is back this Saturday, September 27, from 1:00 – 9:00 p.m. for another day (and night) of art, good eats, and … [Read more...] about C-ID Night Market Returns to Celebrate Art, Culture & Community
The Creative Advantage Institute returns to Seattle Art Museum this Fall
The Creative Advantage Institute is back at the Seattle Art Museum Saturday, Sept. 27. This day of professional learning in and through the arts is … [Read more...] about The Creative Advantage Institute returns to Seattle Art Museum this Fall
Get Funded: 2025 Arts in Parks Grant Now Open
Since 2016, Seattle’s Office of Arts & Culture (OAC) has partnered with Seattle’s Parks and Recreation (SPR) to increase arts and … [Read more...] about Get Funded: 2025 Arts in Parks Grant Now Open
Artist Highlight: A conversation with Janet Nechama Miller
We spoke with teaching artist and 2025 Fresh Perspectives Project Manager Janet Nechama Miller about their background and insights on the program, … [Read more...] about Artist Highlight: A conversation with Janet Nechama Miller
Downtown is Vibrant: 2025 So Far
For the second year of Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan (DAP), the Office of Arts & Culture has worked to lift up the arts and … [Read more...] about Downtown is Vibrant: 2025 So Far
“Family” on the Waterfront: Honoring Coast Salish Heritage Through Art
Three commanding new figures now stand in a planter on Waterfront Park’s promenade, near Pier 58, gazing across Elliott Bay toward the gravesite of … [Read more...] about “Family” on the Waterfront: Honoring Coast Salish Heritage Through Art