Office of Arts & Culture Randy Engstrom, Director

In partnership with Seattle Public Utilities and the Seattle Department of Transportation, we are seeking an artist/artist team to create a permanent artwork that honors the history and current experience of the Black, African American community in the Central Area (Central District) through the idea that water connects us to history, place, and our freedom. Closes December 12, 2018, 10:59pm PST.

This white paper illustrates how public art administrators can shift the field to be more inclusive and affect change by creating a program that intentionally serves artists from under-represented and under-invested communities. We're sharing our experience to encourage other cultural organizations and municipalities to change their programs to create opportunities for artists of color.

ARTS, in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation, commissioned seven emerging public artists to create temporary art installations along the New Rainier Valley Neighborhood Greenway. These works are part of Art Interruptions, a project connecting neighborhoods through art.

The Seattle Office of Arts Culture issues multiple calls for artists throughout the year. View current calls and sign up to receive information about future calls.

Aims to create community impact by broadening arts and culture participation at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, an historic landmark cultural facility in the heart of the Central Area neighborhood of Seattle.

Encouraging innovation and widening cultural participation, particularly by individuals, organizations and communities that may not qualify for other grant programs. Accepting applications year-round, smART ventures is flexible, inclusive and simple.

Looking for rehearsal space by the hour, or an old warehouse for your new theater? Looking for studio space by the month, or an empty retail space for a gallery? Check out Spacefinder Seattle.

Resources and events related to the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative.

The Creative Advantage is Seattle Public Schools commitment to arts education for all students. The initiative is ensuring that every student has arts integrated into their education, starting in kindergarten through high school.