Black text on a white background. Text is an excerpt of a poem from Roxhill Elementary School student, Sihaan. Text is “When a person dips me in paint I spread my creativity onto the paper."

Here's an excerpt from a beautiful poem by Sihaan to kick off the weekend. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds.

Paint Brush

#JackStrawCulturalCenter #JackStrawWriters #Poetry #AudioArts #Education #ArtsEducation #RecordingStudio #Seattle #RoxhillElementarySchool

Black text on a white background. Text is an excerpt of a poem from Foster High School student, Malaak. Text is “For me and my family it is more than tea, it is a part of us, it is our culture."

Have you heard about Somali tea? Let Malaak tell you about it! Written with help from #TeachingArtist Merna Ann Hecht.

Somali Tea

#JackStrawCulturalCenter #JackStrawWriters #Poetry #AudioArts #Education #ArtsEducation #RecordingStudio #Tukwila #FosterHighSchool #BlackHistoryMonth

Black text on a white background. Text is an excerpt of a poem from Foster High School student, Nemo. Text is “I remember the milk of my motherland Fresh from goats, cows, and camels; it was warm like nourishing soup."

Nemo's sharing beautiful memories of Somalia with us. Written with help from #TeachingArtist Merna Ann Hecht.

Remembering My Motherland

#JackStrawCulturalCenter #JackStrawWriters #Poetry #AudioArts #Education #ArtsEducation #RecordingStudio #Tukwila #FosterHighSchool #BlackHistoryMonth

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Genesee Hill Elementary School student, Franklin. Text is “Deep inside I am like headphones canceling out all the hate. Now all I can hear is happiness.”

Here’s a beautiful poem from Franklin. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist, Vicky Edmonds.

#JackStrawCulturalCenter #Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #Education #RecordingStudio #Seattle #GeneseeHillElementarySchool

Black text on a white background. Text is an excerpt of a poem from Concord Elementary School student, Saron. Text is “My dreams are like a lavender, dark sky with stars that guide people.”

Here’s a beautiful poem from Saron to kick off the new year! Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist, Vicky Edmonds.

#JackStrawCulturalCenter #Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #Education #RecordingStudio #Seattle #ConcordInternationalElementarySchool

Black text on a white background. Text is an excerpt of a poem from Concord Elementary School student, Alex. Text is “My love for my family is like blue water that they can swim in and feel safe.”

Alex has a sweet poem to share with us. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist, Vicky Edmonds.

#JackStrawCulturalCenter #Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #Education #RecordingStudio #Seattle #ConcordInternationalElementarySchool

Amanda Zohar sits at a sound board

🎧 The Newhouse School's audio arts master's program gave Amanda Zohar G'18 the hands-on training, internships and collaboration she needed to launch her post-production sound career as a mix technician at Formosa Group. Learn more: buff.ly/OXEONXW
#NewhouseMasters #AudioArts

Black text on a white background. Text is an excerpt of a poem from Concord Elementary School student, Emilia. Text is “Deep inside I am like a journal. When I’m closed, my feelings are kept away.”

Here’s a beautiful poem from Emilia. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist, Vicky Edmonds.

#JackStrawCulturalCenter #Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #Education #RecordingStudio #Seattle #ConcordInternationalElementarySchool

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Concord Elementary School student, Jonathan. Text is “My friendship is like a soft ship that holds us together and brings us to a new country of kindness."

Here’s a beautiful poem from Jonathan. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds.

#Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #RecordingStudio #Seattle #ConcordInternationalElementarySchool #SeattlePublicSchools

Happy Halloween!

#JackStrawCulturalCenter #AudioArts #Seattle #RecordingStudio #TopsK8 #Halloween #Halloween2025

As #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth draws to a close, we’re marking it with this PSA from the students at #JohnMuirElementarySchool about immigration from the Phillipines.

#PSA #JackStrawCulturalCenter #AudioArts #Seattle #RecordingStudio

Fari Bradley Fari Bradley is a London-based sonic artist with a musical background. Using found materials and hand-made electronics in her research-led practice, Bradley creates sound sculpture, installation, live...

I uploaded some new sounds this week

#nowplaying #newmusic #experimentalmusic #noise #soundart #experimental #audioarts #listen #listening #onair #raiders
farib.bandcamp.com

We’re highlighting a powerful poem today, from Aaron. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Raúl Sánchez.

#Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #RecordingStudio #Seattle #DennyInternationalMiddleSchool #HispanicAmericanHeritageMonth

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Concord Elementary School student, Emilia. Text is “Deep inside I am like a journal. When I’m closed, my feelings are kept away.”

Emilia’s giving us a peek inside her journal. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds.

#Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #RecordingStudio #Seattle #ConcordInternationalElementarySchool

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Concord Elementary School student, Sebastian. Text is “The moon is in my heart."

Sebastian has a beautiful connection to the moon. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds.

#Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #RecordingStudio #Seattle #ConcordInternationalElementarySchool

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Genesee Hill Elementary School student, Nova. Text is “When I feel calm it feels like I’m in a lavender house."

Let Nova's imagery calm you down. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds.

#Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #RecordingStudio #Seattle #GeneseeHillElementarySchool #SeattlePublicSchools

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Concord Elementary School student, Norman. Text is “Deep inside I am like a soccer game making everyone happy by scoring a goal. Then we all celebrate together."

Norman's got a great poem for us. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds.

#Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #RecordingStudio #Seattle #ConcordInternationalElementarySchool

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Denny Middle School student, Natalie. Text is “Nada la detendrá porque Ella parecerá chiquita y frágil, Pero en realidad es una mariposa muy fuerte."

Take a moment to read this excerpt from a beautiful poem by Natalie. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Raúl Sánchez.

#Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #RecordingStudio #Seattle #DennyInternationalMiddleSchool

Berlin, I'll give a performance & workshop + a talk at an exhibition this weekend featuring my sound work & research. At The School of Machines, then #leson7

#soundarts #listening #sonicart #city #smartcities #arts #whatsonberlin #audioarts #aural #culture

www.faribradley.co.uk/2025/07/an-i...

The new #musicexperiencemovement #DOR5 - #sickMACHINES is now out.
musicexperiencemovement.bandcamp.com/album/sickmach…

#experimentalmusic #drone #nowave #diymusic #electronica #audioarts

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Concord Elementary School student, Tyrone. Text is “I am like a shield protecting my family from danger."

Here's a beautiful poem to take us into the weekend. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds.

#JackStrawWriters #Poetry #YouthPoetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #Education #ArtsEducation #RecordingStudio #Seattle #ConcordInternationalElementarySchool

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Genesee Hill Elementary School student, Naomi. Text is “Deep inside I am like love flying with magic."

Here's how Naomi sees herself. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds.

Deep inside I am like love
flying with magic.

#JackStrawWriters #Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #Education #ArtsEducation #RecordingStudio #Seattle #GeneseeHillElementarySchool

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Foster High School student, Thang. Text is “I carry the memories of the sound of my culture how we used to dance with bamboo and with swords."

#FosterHighSchool student Thang shares a myriad of memories with us of Burma. Written with help from #TeachingArtist Merna Ann Hecht.

I Carry My Memories

#JackStrawWriters #Poetry #YouthPoetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #Education #RecordingStudio #Tukwila #AAPI #AAPIMonth

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Foster High School student, Boe. Text is “I looked up at the sky - saw white stars everywhere - heard people laugh."

Here’s an excerpt from a beautiful poem from #FosterHighSchool student Boe. Written with help from #TeachingArtist Merna Ann Hecht.

Remember

#JackStrawCulturalCenter #JackStrawWriters #Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #Education #ArtsEducation #RecordingStudio #Tukwila #AAPI #AAPIMonth

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Roxhill Elementary School student, Kira.  Text is “Deep inside I am like a crayon drawing a picture for friends."

Take a moment to read this poem from Kira. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds.

#JackStrawWriters #Poetry #YouthPoetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #Education #ArtsEducation #RecordingStudio #Seattle #RoxhillElementarySchool #PoetryMonth #PoetryMonth2025

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Concord Elementary School student, Marlyn. Text is “Deep inside I am like an architect trying to build a better world."

Check out Marlyn's poem! Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds.

#JackStrawWriters #Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #Education #ArtsEducation #RecordingStudio #Seattle #ConcordElementarySchool #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistoryMonth2025

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Genesee Hill Elementary School student, Gigi. Text is “Deep inside I am like a heart spreading kindness. It helps everyone in the world."

Gigi's got a sweet poem to share today. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds.

#JackStrawWriters #Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #Education #ArtsEducation #RecordingStudio #Seattle #GeneseeHillElementarySchool #SeattlePublicSchools #WomensHistoryMonth

Black text on a white background. Text is an excerpt of a poem from Foster High School student, Tewodros. Text is “I remember my country Ethiopia its natural places that look like palaces".

Tewodros has painted a beautiful picture of his country for us to enjoy. Written with help from #TeachingArtist Merna Ann Hecht.

#JackStrawWriters #Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #Education #ArtsEducation #RecordingStudio #Seattle #FosterHighSchool #BlackHistoryMonth

Black text on a white background. Text is an excerpt of a poem from Foster High School student, Elia. Text is “I was born in Uganda of my father’s kindness and my grandfather’s humor."

Let's take a moment to learn where Elia came from. Written with help from #TeachingArtist Merna Ann Hecht.

Where I am From

#JackStrawWriters #Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #Education #ArtsEducation #RecordingStudio #Seattle #FosterHighSchool #BlackHistoryMonth

Black text on a white background. Text is an excerpt of a poem from Denny International Elementary School student, Fernanda. Text is "Querida humanidad: soy mujer, morena, crespa y Afrolatina, pero nada de esto me define como persona."

Let's take Fernanda up on her offer to get to know her. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Raúl Sánchez.

#JackStrawWriters #Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #Education #ArtsEducation #RecordingStudio #Seattle #DennyInternationalElementarySchool