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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.