Artists at the Center

Jahnvi has shoulder length hair and looks off to the left.

As someone who grew up in this area, with countless memories in The Armory as a kid, it was so special to hear my music resonating across the space. I reached 100 new listeners. Strangers even donated towards my album. This was one of my favorite shows I have ever played. — Jahnvi Madan, 2024-2025 Artists at the Center awardee

Artists at the Center is a multi-year collaboration between the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Center, with support from Uptown Arts & Culture Coalition and the communities adjacent to Seattle Center campus. The program is made possible by a 10-year grant from Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Kraken.

We introduce emerging and established artists and celebrate their talent on Seattle Center campus. Artists are given a performance opportunity, allowing them to connect with new audiences, display their talents and advance their careers. Visitors to campus and the surrounding neighborhood benefit from surprising and delightful pop-up performances throughout the year.

Each year, artists are selected with an equity and social justice lens, ensuring equitable representation for underserved and emerging artists. Artistic genres include music, dance, theater, demonstrations, and multi-disciplinary work.

For up-to-date performance and schedule information, please visit Seattle Center's website.

Community Impact

These are numbers from October 2021 to August 2024.

$424K given to artists to date

~800 artists impacted

12,000+ audience members

Awardees

Read a listing of who's received an Artists at the Center grant on our blog.

Fueling Seattle’s future: the story of art, money, and community revival

"One of Seattle’s most exciting cultural endeavors is the Artists at the Center program ... It reflects the city’s dedication to equity and accessibility .... Seattle is proving that art isn’t just an amenity—it’s an essential part of the city’s identity and recovery."

— Encore Media Group