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Seattle's SDOT Bridge Artist in Residence program showcases digital works by Vivian Li and Mariah Vicary at King Street Station Gallery from February 1, with a focus on data visualization.

Lily Gladstone has received a groundbreaking Oscar nomination for Best Actress, a first for a Native American. The Mountlake Terrace High School grad's performance in "Killers of the Flower Moon" is both a career highlight and a significant moment for Indigenous actors in film.

Justin Timberlake announces his "The Forget Tomorrow World Tour," starting in Vancouver on April 29, 2024, with a show in Seattle on May 2. His new album is due March 15, and ticket presales begin January 30.

Seattle began construction of the new Fire Station 31, with officials including Mayor Bruce Harrell present at the groundbreaking. The station will include a public art piece by Damon Brown, set for completion in spring 2025.

Angie Hinojos' "Water Songs" sculpture is a new addition to Seattle's public art through the FLOW initiative, celebrating community history and voices.

Seattle students learn that prioritizing reading and writing could be linked to "white supremacy" in school material, leading to parental concern over educational impact.

Eritrean-born artist Abraham Awalom has joined Seattle's art scene, contributing to public works, with projects at The Sound Transit Link Light Rail Station and Cowen Park. His art combines his heritage and new experiences in the U.S.

Seattle's art scene is set for a boost with grants from the Office of Arts & Culture, including programs for young artists, individual creators, and community groups.

Diana Delgado resigns as executive director of Seattle's literary nonprofit Hugo House after less than a year, amidst financial challenges and organizational turnover.

The Seattle Kraken have released specialty jerseys to celebrate cultural events and communities, with the latest honoring Black Hockey History in partnership with local artist Barry Johnson.

The Henry Art Gallery features Hank Willis Thomas' "LOVERULES" exhibit, highlighting over 90 works on advertisement’s impact on race and gender identities.

"DREAM TEMPLE (for Octavia)" is an immersive art exhibition by artists Mia Imani Harrison and Mayola Tikaka at Seattle’s ARTS at King Street Station, focusing on healing and intergenerational support for the Black community.

Lily Gladstone, from Mountlake Terrace, could be the first Indigenous woman to win the Best Actress Oscar for her role in "Killers of the Flower Moon."

"DREAM TEMPLE (for Octavia)" exhibit in Seattle pays homage to sci-fi writer Octavia Butler, offering a space for Black rest and introspection with rest rituals and performances.

Shin Yu Pai, Seattle's Civic Poet, prepares to conclude her tenure with a public poetry project highlighting sustainability through poems displayed at various city locations, with contributions from local poets and visual designs by Jayme Yen.

Seattle University has received a $300 million art collection from Richard Hedreen, plus $25 million for a new museum, marking the largest gift in the university's history.

The U District Cherry Blossom Festival, filled with themed treats and activities, celebrates the historic cherry blossoms at the University of Washington through April 1.

Seattle Public Schools has seen an arts education boom, with more arts teachers and programs, emphasizing both quality and access, and fostering significant equity improvements for students of color.

Georgetown, Seattle's oldest neighborhood, has become a cultural hub with popular eateries like Smarty Pants and historic bars like Jules Maes Saloon.

Seattle magazine's recent issue features an in-depth look at nine diverse Seattle neighborhoods, highlighting their unique characteristics and the changes they are undergoing.

ARTS at King Street Station in Seattle opens three new exhibits on April 4, including works by June Sekiguchi and Nahom Ghirmay, plus a tribute to Octavia Butler. Open until May 23, the venue offers diverse visual storytelling.

Seattle has opened applications for CityArtist Grants, aimed at dance, music, and theater artists, with a deadline of May 7, 2024, emphasizing the grant's alternating focus on different art forms each year.

Poetry in Place initiative in Seattle, led by Civic Poet Shin Yu Pai, showcases local artists' poems across the city to celebrate National Poetry Month and promote environmental stewardship.

ARTS at King Street Station in Seattle opened two exhibitions, "Journey to Serenity" by Nahom Ghirmay and "Manifestations" by June Sekiguchi, focusing on identity and humanity.

Cindy Luong shares her emotional connection to Seattle Public Libraries in a poem, reflecting on experiences from childhood contests to present-day inspiration, displayed at library branches for visitors.

The ARTS at King Street Station in Seattle focuses on diversity, offering a space for local artists of color with a gallery, studio, and offices for the Office of Arts & Culture. It aims to build community through a racial and social justice lens.

The Naramore Art Show at the Seattle Art Museum celebrates the talents of Seattle Public Schools middle and high school students, featuring over 200 artworks both in a physical exhibit and online.

Seattle celebrates National Poetry Month with "Poetry in Place," featuring civic poet Shin Yu Pai and local artists like Bryna Antonia Cortes, who captures the vibrancy of Seattle's Little Sài Gòn.

Seattle showcases poet Bryan Wilson's "Atmospheric River" at two city locations, part of a public poetry initiative endorsed by the Academy of American Poets and The Windrose Fund.

The Seattle Arts Commission welcomes new members, enhancing the city's arts scene with diverse experiences and a focus on social advocacy and racial equity.

Bellevue is hosting an art exhibition for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month from May 6-31, with an opening event on May 8 featuring cultural performances.

The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture is accepting applications for the Artists at the Center grant to fund performances at the Seattle Center, aimed at showcasing a variety of arts and supporting local talent.

ARTS at King Street Station in Seattle is currently seeking proposals from creatives for various exhibitions and events for 2025, offering a space for diverse artistic expressions.

Bellevue is introducing "The Love Between," a Pride street art piece by Esmeralda Vasquez. It celebrates LGBTQIA+ diversity and will be unveiled at the Paws & Pride event.

The Wing Luke Museum in Seattle is currently closed due to a staff walkout over an exhibit they claim links anti-Zionism with antisemitism, raising internal disputes.

Seattle's Arts at King Street Station hosts "COMPLEXITY," an immersive graffiti exhibit featuring the DogTown Collection. Curated by Sire One and Baby-G Carswell, the event celebrates graffiti culture with live painting, a DJ, and historical pieces.

"ARTS at King Street Station presents 'COMPLEXITY'—a graffiti art exhibit—and a photo showcase by 'Youth in Focus'. Both exhibits celebrate urban culture and young talent."

The Creative Advantage is collaborating with Rainbow Bauhaus to enhance art education in Seattle Public Schools, gathering stakeholder feedback to shape future strategies.

ARTS at King Street Station in Seattle is hosting a free event on July 11 to celebrate Zabia Colovos' new exhibition "Luminous Being," featuring live painting, DJ music, and other exhibitions. The event coincides with Pioneer Square's Art Walk.

Seattle's Tibet Fest, part of the Festál series, offers an immersion into Tibetan culture with music, dance, food, and crafts on August 10-11, 2024. The free festival features local artists, a photography exhibit, and a Himalayan Bazaar.

"ARTS at King Street Station opened 'FRESSSSSH!' curated by BIPOC youth, featuring artists like Damon Brown. The exhibition tackles themes of race and justice and is complemented by 'Luminous Being' until September 7."

The Creative Advantage in Seattle brings together educators for a Summer Institute, offering workshops on theatre, music, and visual arts to enrich schools with arts education, networking opportunities, and performances.

The Little Saigon neighborhood in Seattle welcomed Hoa Mai Park and Kalina Chung's 24-foot tall public art piece, "Through," with celebrations, including Mayor Bruce Harrell, music, and a lion dance.

The Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival will bring Hawaii's culture to Seattle on September 8, featuring lei-making, food contests, workshops, marketplace, and performances.

Bellevue Botanical Garden will host the Lost Bird Project, an art installation with bronze sculptures representing five extinct North American birds, to spark conservation awareness.

Seattle City Council introduced a Music Venue Zone Permit to provide dedicated parking for musicians at venues, aiming to facilitate live performances in the city.

Over 30 new murals have been added to downtown Seattle, part of an initiative to revitalize the area through public art, supported by Seattle's Office of Arts & Culture.

The "Please Touch" exhibition at ARTS at King Street Station invites visitors to touch contemporary artworks, challenging traditional gallery rules from October 3, 2024, to January 4, 2025.

The City of Seattle is gathering public input on a new public art piece for the East Marginal Way Corridor, designed by artist Will Schlough, with various ways for the community to contribute suggestions for the project.

Seattle's Arts in Parks program, a collaboration between the Office of Arts & Culture and Parks and Recreation, offers funding to local artists and organizations to host cultural events in parks, with a focus on serving underserved neighborhoods.

The Seattle Arts Commission objects to proposed changes to the Admissions Tax Ordinance, arguing that it would impact the ARTS office's autonomy and funding transparency for the arts sector.

The Arts in Parks grant in Seattle, supporting local arts in parks for 2025, has opened its application portal with funding from $2,000 to $8,000 targeted at underserved neighborhoods.

Seattle Center's 'Artists at the Center' lineup offers free, engaging artistic events throughout Fall and Winter 2024, including a Hip Hop retrospective and mysterious offerings on cultural discourse.

The MXR: SEA workshop in Seattle united music professionals and creative enthusiasts for networking and learning within the creative economy, supported by Mayor Harrell's Downtown Activation Plan.

The "Going Home" exhibit by JW Harrington at the Seattle Municipal Tower's Ethnic Heritage Art Gallery showcases evocative paintings exploring themes of home and identity from Oct 30, 2024, to Jan 22, 2025.

The Seattle Office of Arts and Culture (ARTS) funds diverse cultural projects in Seattle, aided by community panels that select projects for grant allocation while promoting equity.

The Seattle Hmong New Year festival celebrates cultural diversity with traditional dances, food, and activities at the Seattle Center Armory on November 9.

The Jackson Street Jazz Trail launched on October 19 during the Earshot Jazz Festival, providing a self-guided tour of Seattle's jazz history with music, photographs, and insights from jazz historian Paul de Barros.

Magnuson Park hosts an art event with studio tours, a reception at Magnuson Park Gallery, and art activities, celebrating a decade of cultural contributions.

Arts at the Armory in Tacoma showcases works from over 100 artists across various media. The free event offers unique pieces and is part of the broader Tacoma Arts Month celebrations.

Artist Oscar Tuazon, in collaboration with Coast Salish artists, has installed a new permanent art project on Seattle's waterfront, featuring sculpted Douglas Fir structures.

Local artist Vee Hua is celebrating the winter solstice with "Longest Night," an annual event featuring interdisciplinary activities and a new lineup of artists, including a tea ritual and dance performances.

The Seattle Center Festál series begins with the 29th Tết in Seattle, celebrating Vietnamese Lunar New Year with free cultural activities, performances, and food on January 25-26.

Bellevue celebrates Black History Month with "Voices Unbounded," showcasing works by 21 local Black artists. The City Hall exhibit features various mediums and is open to the public until March.

The Seattle waterfront now features Indigenous cedar carvings, honoring local Indigenous heritage, with contributions from Suquamish and Muckleshoot artists, as part of an art initiative aiming to intertwine urban design with tribal culture.

ARTS at King Street Station in Seattle announces its diverse 2025 lineup, including cultural exhibits, jazz events, and tributes to historical and contemporary topics.

Dujie Tahat was named Seattle's Civic Poet for 2025-2026, succeeding others including Shin Yu Pai. Mayor Harrell praised the role's impact on community engagement. Tahat plans to intertwine poetry with city policymaking.

Seattle gears up for two art exhibitions and live jazz at ARTS at King Street Station in March, featuring Shruti Ghatak's "Myths to Mundane" and the youth-curated "Fresh Perspectives" for the City's art collection.

Over 50 Seattle visual arts teachers attended a professional development day at the Seattle Asian Art Museum, focusing on inclusivity and diversity in art education.

Seattle's creative sector leaders met to discuss integrating arts into downtown revitalization, emphasizing the essential role of arts in the city's economic recovery.

Bellevue, near Seattle, launches Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an art exhibit, including various art forms representing AANHPI culture, from May 1-29. Registration is required for the opening reception on May 2.

Dujie Tahat was inaugurated as the fifth Seattle Civic Poet in a ceremony attended by Mayor Harrell and Arts Director Kayim, highlighting the role's importance to the city's cultural fabric.

Everett reopens its Cultural Arts Grant program in 2025, providing $25,000 for arts initiatives after the defeat of a funding proposition. Applications are open for non-profits and community groups.

Seattle's ARTS at King Street Station presents an event memorializing the 1885 expulsion of Chinese individuals with a performance by artist Ahmoy William Lau tying knots representing the victims.

Federal funding cuts prompt Seattle arts organizations to seek emergency resources before a May 9 appeal deadline, with the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture offering a support guide.

Bellevue City Hall hosts an exhibition by local Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, with cultural performances and community engagement highlighted on Bellevue Television's "Lake to Lake."

The Vancouver Arts & Music Festival won the Spotlight Award for Best Special Event, recognizing its impact on arts access, community engagement, and the local economy.

Seattle's CityArtist grant for 2026 is open to local artists in Literary, Media/Film, and Visual Arts, offering support and requiring public presentation of work.

Bellevue adds 15 new works to its public art collection, celebrating local talent with a special event at City Hall featuring live music and speeches.

The Tacoma Creates Advisory Board has approved $6.4 million in funding to 80 arts, culture, heritage, and science organizations for 2025-2026, aiming to bolster the local cultural scene.

The Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival in Seattle offers Hawaiian music, dance, food, and crafts, promoting Hawaiian heritage as part of the Seattle Center Festál series.

The Seattle Iranian Festival will take place on September 20, featuring Iranian art, music, dance, and cuisine with the theme "Arezoo: The Power of Wish."

Bellevue's Cultural Conversations program is relaunching with its new series, offering community discussions on shaping the city's future, starting September 15 at Bellevue Botanical Garden.

Seattle's Waterfront Park features 'Family,' a set of cedar sculptures by sculptor Qwalsius-Shaun Peterson, celebrating Coast Salish heritage with figures of a family overseeing Elliott Bay.

The Creative Advantage Institute will return to the Seattle Art Museum on September 27, offering educators a day of arts-focused professional development.

Tacoma plans a month-long arts festival in October, featuring a variety of events, including music, dance, visual arts, workshops, and a chance to visit local artists' studios. The opening Kaleidoscope Party starts on October 4.

Clark County is revisiting its agricultural lands study to align growth with environmental preservation, engaging the public in an open house discussion.

Damaged musical instruments from a bomb cyclone have been repurposed into art by the Downtown Issaquah Association and Hammond Ashley Violins, resulting in the "Strings of Change" exhibit, showing at the Historic Shell Station in Issaquah.

Everett is offering a $40,000 Cultural Arts Grant for 2026 to support local arts, emphasizing accessibility and inclusivity, with applications accepted between Oct. 16 and Nov. 26.

Seattle's ARTS at King Street Station exhibition, "Living and Loving Under the Carceral State," highlights the effects of mass incarceration on families.

The Artists at the Center initiative in Seattle, through partnerships and funding from Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Kraken, has awarded $106,000 to 22 local artists for the 2025/26 cycle, promoting cultural engagement at the Seattle Center.

The Tacoma Arts Commission has allocated $147,000 to fund 30 community arts projects for 2026, enhancing public arts experiences across different cultures in Tacoma.

Seattle’s Varsity Theatre closed on Jan. 15, 2026 after more than 80 years. Operators blamed rising costs and pandemic‑era fallout as students and neighbors said goodbye.

Seattle Children’s Theatre withdrew its planned Kennedy Center engagement for Young Dragon after talks with artists, partners and the Bruce Lee family.

Scarecrow Video purchased its University District building after an emergency fundraising drive, giving the nonprofit permanent control of its 150,000+ title archive. The buy ends months of uncertainty about the store’s future on Roosevelt Way.

Tacoma Arts Live announced it will close after the 202526ndash;26 season and put the Tacoma Armory up for sale. Education programs serving thousands will continue under a new structure.

ARTS at King Street Station in Seattle is hosting the First Thursday Artwalk on February 5, featuring live artistic creation, workshops, and the new exhibition 'Kolam.'

Teatro Zinzanni paused shows and now faces vendor lawsuits and state wage complaints after staffers say they did not receive final paychecks. Legal fights and agency claims are now underway.

Lion dances, temple performances and food trucks drew thousands to the Tacoma Dome for APCC’s 28th New Year Celebration. Organizers spotlighted Cambodian culture and recent community milestones.

A five-part documentary returns Tacoma’s Frugal Gourmet story to the spotlight, revisiting civil suits and survivor testimony that toppled a TV career.

Bumbershoot trims base ticket tiers and offers a paid re-entry add-on for Labor Day weekend. The festival will also expand a campus 'sip & stroll' and keep kids 12 and under free.

Tacoma Art Museum closed this weekend after staff evacuated over a reported safety threat; police and the museum later said the report was not credible.

SIFF picked Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters as its May 7 opening‑night film, with a Paramount Theatre screening and a Cannonball Arts after‑party. Tickets are available now.

Hundreds of Seattle K-pop fans turned a University District Barnes & Noble into a release‑day pop‑up for BTS' Arirang, complete with giveaways, photo zones and a Netflix‑streamed comeback. Fans lined up early and stocked up on physical copies.

Laura LeMoon's 'What the Earth Knows' maps sites tied to Gary Ridgway's victims, reframing ordinary landscapes as memorials and centering survivors.

The People’s Wall mural in Seattle’s Central District is up for landmark consideration; the Landmarks Preservation Board will review the nomination on April 15. Public testimony and written comments are open.

Three Dollar Bill Cinema will skip 2026 as the nonprofit pauses its Seattle Queer Film Festival and TRANSlations while it addresses finances and retools programming. The organization says it will focus on smaller, year-round events for now.

Yuvika Tolani will be the first permanent artistic director of Seattle’s Union Arts Center, starting May 4, 2026. Her appointment comes as the merged company scales programming downtown.

A copper theft stripped Taproot’s rooftop HVAC and put the theatre’s summer shows and youth camps at risk as the company races to raise $400,000.

Freakout’s big fall festival is on hiatus as the nonprofit redirects resources to smaller shows and label work amid funding uncertainty.

Xian Zhang has become the Seattle Symphony’s first female music director, leading programs at Benaroya Hall and shaping a season that mixes core repertoire with new commissions. Her appointment is being viewed as a milestone for representation in classical leadership.

The 55th Northwest Folklife runs May 22–25 at Seattle Center, themed UBUNTU with Smithsonian programming, dozens of stages and free family events.

Jeremy Rothman will take the helm of the Seattle Symphony on Sept. 1 as Benaroya Hall reopens for the 2026–27 season.

Speight Jenkins, who led Seattle Opera from 1983 to 2014 and built its Wagner reputation, has died at 89. He helped launch major singers and earned national honors for the company.

Seattle's Crocodile has been sold to a comedy‑backed out‑of‑state group led by Jimmy Miller and Mike McAvoy. Management says the mainroom will keep running while owners plan basement upgrades.

Randy Engstrom has returned to city service as Seattle Center director, facing aging infrastructure and a push for large-scale capital upgrades.