Cultural Space Agency Launches A New Chapter Through Partnership With San Francisco-based nonprofit Community Arts Stabilization Trust - CAST - Community Arts Stabilization Trust Collaboration with CAST offers national expertise to support CSA’s cultural real estate efforts for Seattle’s creative communities.

CAST is partnering with Cultural Space Agency in Seattle to support the agency’s next chapter of creating affordable, community-rooted cultural space 🌇

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#CulturalSpaceAgency #CASTSF #Seattle #SeattleArts

🎨 Where can women artists step away from the male gaze and create together?

For 5 Puget Sound artists, the answer became the collective Beauty Shop. Their new exhibit, “The Party Mix,” brings a playful, psychedelic energy to Gallery 110 in Pioneer Square.

🔗 : soseaem.org/4slm35g #SeattleArts

A Play About Bruce Lee Faces an Unlikely Opponent: Donald Trump A new play about Bruce Lee’s Seattle roots hit an unexpected crossroads when Seattle Children’s Theatre pulled out of the Kennedy Center — prompting local donors and audiences to rally.

Seattle Children’s Theatre canceled its Kennedy Center run of "Young Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story" after leadership changes tied to Donald Trump — a move that cost the company about $80K.

Now the community is stepping up as the play’s Seattle run expands: soseaem.org/4rhDH8N #SeattleArts

What happens when more than 50 AA&NH/PI writers, actors, and directors build a show in 24 hours?

"Instant Noodles 2" served seven sharp, funny one-acts challenging the "model minority" myth while centering cultural solidarity.

Read Bri Little's review here: soseaem.org/4l3Xw1H #SeattleArts

HISTORY COMES ALIVE at HARBOR ISLAND Harbor Island Studios 3235 16th Ave SW Seattle April 23 and 24, 2026 6-10 p.m. UNCOVER THE LAYERS OF HISTORY FROM TIME IMMEMORIAL TO TODAY INVISIBLE R.R. HISTORIES WITH CARI SIMSON AND ELKE HAUTALA We know where the stories are buried! Invisible-histories.com

Coming up in April! I'll have an installation of maps, video, and sound at this Invisible Histories event.

Join a timed entry guided walk through layers of history.
April 23-24, 6–10 pm at Harbor Island Studios.

Invisible-histories.com/harborisland

#InvisibleHistories #HarborIsland #SeattleArts

Mardi Gras celebrates culture, creativity, and community! 🎭 Support Seattle’s Arts & Cultural Organizations—the heartbeat of our city. From performances to public art, investing in artists means investing in belonging.

#MardiGras #SeattleArts #SupportTheArts #LaunchIndustries

Seattle committee hears arts office briefing as funding and space pressures mount The Office of Arts and Culture told the City Council Housing, Arts and Civil Rights Committee on Jan. 28 that demand for grants and programs is rising while core revenues fluctuate; members asked for clearer RFP/inventory processes and support for small and immigrant‑serving arts groups.

Seattle's arts scene is at a crossroads as demand for grants skyrockets while funding sources remain unstable—what’s the plan to sustain creativity in the city?

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#SeattleKingCounty #WA #CulturalEquity #GrantSupport #SeattleArts #PublicArt #CitizenPortal

What does it mean to come home to a city that's changed? South End artist Harrison Clark reflects on gentrification, nature, and memory ahead of his 3-night live anthology at Black & Tan Hall.

Read Sarah Goh's chat with Clark here: soseaem.org/4pI5jmG #SeattleArts #Seattle

Overhead view of a teenager drawing at a desk with art supplies and tablet.

New Year’s Day symbolizes renewal — a chance to begin again with imagination and intention. Start the year by supporting Seattle Art Museum, a cultural anchor uplifting artists and communities through art and programs.
#SeattleArts #CulturalHeritage #NewYearInspiration #CreativeCommunity

Seattle's arts scene is bigger than blockbuster shows. In his 2025 reflection, Managing Editor Rosette Royale looks back at South End arts that were affordable, local, and deeply meaningful.

Read more here: soseaem.org/4p3SYZE #SeattleArts

Attention Sound Artists:

Applications for our 2026 Campbient residency, in Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, Ravensdale, WA from June 4-7 will open on Jan 5, 2026 (i.e. International Campbient Day)

Application instructions can be found on cambient.org

#soundartists #seattlearts #artistresidency #ecoart

Autistic representation takes center stage in "Life on the Moon." The Seattle debut opens Dec. 8 at ReAct Theatre in SoDo.

Sally James goes behind the scenes here: soseaem.org/4pfboaJ #SeattleArts

#Seattle #SeattleParks #SeattleArts

🎭 Help us bring Opera back → Belcantoseattle.com

❤️✨ Let’s make this dream reality: 🌟 United as One! 🤝🎶

#OperaRebel #BelCantoSeattle #TakingOperaBack #OperaForEveryone #NewEraOfOpera 🔥 #OperaRevolution #ArtIsForEveryone #UnitedAsOne #RebelWithACause 🎨 #SeattleArts 🌈 #IndieArts

If Dreadlocks Could Speak: Show Revival Gives Voice to Stories About Black Women's Hair Returning to Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute for its 25th anniversary, "BLACK TO MY ROOTS" celebrates the power, politics, and poetry of Black women’s hair through drama, dance, and music.

After 25 years, BLACK TO MY ROOTS returns to the Central District. The reimagined show explores Black women's hair as identity, resistance, and power through music, dance, and storytelling.

Read the full preview by Bri Little here: soseaem.org/3IP79CU #SeattleArts #Langston

Seattle Office of Arts and Culture unveils 2026 budget focusing on graffiti prevention and cultural planning Directors present strategic investments in arts, culture, and community engagement for Seattle's future.

Seattle's proposed 2026 budget aims to transform the city's cultural landscape with $2.5 million for arts projects and a commitment to community engagement.

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#SeattleKingCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #SeattleArts #CommunityEngagement #PublicArt #CulturalPlanning

The Ocean Improv Poetry Table is rolling into the Georgetown Steam Plant Science Fair! 🌊📜🏭 Ready for poems typed live on my vintage machine — plus science, DJs + food trucks. FREE + all ages ✨

💫Come by my table!👇🏾
Sept 20 @ 4-8 PM
Sept 21 @ 12-4 PM
#SeattleArts #ScienceMeetsStory #OceanPoetryTable

Jieyi Ludden Zhou on Perfecting Art in Rural China and Finding Home on Beacon Hill Seattle artist Jiéyì Ludden Zhou bridges tradition and innovation — from batik in rural China to murals and poetry art in the South End — in this intimate Q&A about heritage, identity, and home.

Q&A: Seattle artist Jiéyì Ludden Zhou on learning traditional batik in rural China, finding home on Beacon Hill, and using art to bridge cultures and communities.

Check out the full interview with Jas Keimig here: soseaem.org/4g8ELYk #SeattleArts #Batik

Auditors Confirm Seattle City Light's Clean Financial Audit Results without Material Findings Seattle City Light receives unmodified opinion after thorough audit with no significant deficiencies.

Seattle City Light earns a clean bill of financial health in a recent audit, but concerns over cybersecurity loom large for the future.

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#SeattleKingCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #SeattleArts #FinancialTransparency #CulturalVitality

Seattle Council Debates Arts Funding Amid Increased Food Security Concerns Council members express differing views on arts funding separate from food security programs.

Seattle's City Council is divided over funding arts and culture programs while prioritizing urgent community needs like food security—how will they balance these vital interests?

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#SeattleKingCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #SeattleArts #FoodSecurity #CommunityNeed #CulturalFunding

My art is up in three different locations this month! That's crazy! I'm so blessed to have opportunities like this.

#publicart #tacomaarts #seattlearts #pnwartist #kciemonk #kciemonkart

An East/West merging of traditional Batik arts - International Examiner The Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA’s) show, East/West Batik and Beyond: Communities of Women, Craft and Survival, focuses primarily on batik work inspired by Maio women from Paimo Village in China. ...

Saturday, July 19, 2025- Visually stunning work in our gallery to match the glamour of coinciding with Seattle Art Fair. Stop by to see. 11-4pm. #arts #artists #eastwest #Maio #artcollectors #seattlearts
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An old man meets a young boy and teenage woman at the Dismal Spit train depot. A rundown place with the steam locomotive in the background.

Rejected page from Swallowed by the Sea - off model characters. #comix #seattlearts

Edwin Fountain, the Wood Sculptor of Mount Baker, Carves New Life Into Fallen Branches and Tree Stumps Meet Edwin Fountain, the wood sculptor of Mount Baker, who transforms fallen branches and tree stumps into works of art along south Lake Washington. Discover how he turns nature's remnants into…

Edwin Fountain turns fallen branches and tree stumps into striking wood sculptures across south Lake Washington. “It was a gift that I have and something that I enjoy,” he says.

Alex Garland profiles the Mount Baker artist here: soseaem.org/40xsoP5 #SeattleArts #PublicArt #Seattle

CityArtist Grant - Arts | seattle.gov CityArtist provides grants for Seattle-based individual artists/curators to research, develop, and present ideas or ventures. The disciplines rotate every program cycle.

Grant opportunity for Seattle-based artists, literary, media/film and visual! #pubnews #editorsandediting #writingandbooks #seattlearts

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Sustainability Committee approves City Light Ziply fiber sharing agreement Committee approves fiber sharing agreement with Ziply to enhance Internet reliability in Washington.

The Sustainability Committee has taken a bold step towards enhancing internet reliability in Washington by approving a groundbreaking fiber sharing agreement with Ziply Fiber.

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#SeattleKingCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #SeattleArts #SustainabilityInitiatives #InternetAccess

Ed King and Vanessa Villanovos nominated for Seattle Arts Commission leadership roles Seattle City Council hears nominations for arts commission from Ed King and Vanessa Villanovos.

Seattle is on the brink of a cultural renaissance with Ed King and Vanessa Villanovos stepping up to reshape the city's arts landscape through inclusivity and innovative leadership.

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#SeattleKingCounty #WA #CulturalInclusivity #CitizenPortal #SeattleArts #CommunityEmpowerment

A PLACE IN THE SUN: At Sturgis Park on Beacon Hill yesterday (a fave hideaway) where I caught 12 minutes of 58 o SUN; Also where we shot a segment for our film “Still I Reach For You” (stillshot, R) #seattlefilm #seattlearts #filmmaker

Iconic Convos: The Wall of Death — The Evergreen Echo Nicole Bearden (NB): If you end up in the U District, on the Burke-Gilman Trail, you might run across our next guest, one of Seattle’s oddest icons: The Wall of Death. I appreciate you taking time to ...

This week's Iconic Convo is with Seattle's Wall of Death installation on the Burke-Gilman trail in the Udistrict. Read more @echothearts.bsky.social : theevergreenecho.org/echo/iconicw...
#seattle #seattlearts #iconicconvos #wallofdeath

OLIVER! DESIGN The creative synergy is mind-blowing! Church's industrial-squat scenic design, Johnson's haunting lighting, and Fowler's leather-heavy costumes create the perfect "organized chaos". #TheatreDesign #ScenicDesign #CostumeDesign #LightingDesign #CreativeVision #SeattleArts #rebootoliver