Calendar

Feb
11
Tue
Fresh Perspectives 2020, Part 1
Feb 11 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Event Types: Arts,Museum/Gallery,Tourism,Youth
Building Name/Room Number: Level 3 Concourse
Neighborhoods: Citywide,Downtown Commercial Core
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, Seattle Public Utilities
Contact: Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Contact Phone: 206-684-7171
Contact Email: arts.culture@seattle.gov
Audience: Adults,Children,Family,Senior,Special Needs,Teen
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
Link: http://www.seattle.gov/arts/experience/galleries/seattle-municipal-tower-gallery

Seattle Public Utilities Fresh Perspectives 2020, Part 1 of 3

29 Artworks by 23 Artists
(A total of 70 artworks by 57 artists were purchased)

This exhibition consists of 29 contemporary artworks by 23 Northwest artists. The artwork was selected and curated by seven young people for Seattle Public Utilities latest 1% for Art purchase. They each participated in the Fresh Perspectives Youth Curatorial Training Program, jointly organized by Seattle Public Utilities and the Office of Arts & Culture.

This program includes conversations with curators and arts administrators from galleries, museums and public collections. It also provides the opportunity to serve on the selection panel, and learn about budgets and art handling. The program, now in its second year, seeks to support young creatives of color and incorporate youth voice, eye, and perspective into the City of Seattle’s art collection.

Artists

  • Marit Berg
  • Mary Ellen Bowers
  • Patti Bowman
  • Yvonne Chan
  • Meghan Crandall
  • Amjad Faur
  • Mike Ferguson
  • Kathy Fridstein
  • Randi Ganulin
  • Hsinyi Huang
  • Nico Inzerella
  • Juliana Kang Robinson
  • Elise Koncsek
  • Alan McNiel
  • Maya Milton
  • Hanako O’Leary
  • Akira Ohiso
  • Joe Rudko
  • Roger Shimomura
  • Miya Sukune
  • JoEllen Wang
  • Michelle Zeidman
  • Jennifer Zwick

Youth Curators
Michael Anderson, Rosália António, Christa Chan, Helena Goos, Moe’Neyah Holland, Harsimran Kaur, Melody Lin

Program Administrators
Blake Haygood, Elisheba Johnson, Alison Post, Benjamin Gale-Schreck, Mami Hara

Image: Detail from Akria Ohiso, Muslim Neighbor, 2019.

Youth Arts grant – Draft Review workshop
Feb 11 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Event Types: Arts,Community,Education,Grants,Youth
Neighborhoods: Central Area/Squire Park,Citywide
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Contact: Kristi Woo
Contact Phone: 206-727-8671
Contact Email: kristi.woo@seattle.gov
Audience: Adults,Teen
Pre-Register: Yes
Cost: Free
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-arts-grant-draft-review-session-tickets-91719614837

Our Youth Arts grant is open January 14 – February 24, 2020.

It supports equitable access to arts and cultural learning opportunities for Seattle’s Middle- and High School-aged youth. Programs occur outside of school hours and are led by experienced teaching artists working in communities to increase arts and cultural opportunities for young people from diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds.

Learn more about the grant, including eligibility, funding amount, and more.

This is the second of two draft overview workshops to help you submit your strongest application. Please RSVP here.

Image by Sawhorse Revolution.

Feb
12
Wed
Fresh Perspectives 2020, Part 1
Feb 12 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Event Types: Arts,Museum/Gallery,Tourism,Youth
Building Name/Room Number: Level 3 Concourse
Neighborhoods: Citywide,Downtown Commercial Core
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, Seattle Public Utilities
Contact: Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Contact Phone: 206-684-7171
Contact Email: arts.culture@seattle.gov
Audience: Adults,Children,Family,Senior,Special Needs,Teen
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
Link: http://www.seattle.gov/arts/experience/galleries/seattle-municipal-tower-gallery

Seattle Public Utilities Fresh Perspectives 2020, Part 1 of 3

29 Artworks by 23 Artists
(A total of 70 artworks by 57 artists were purchased)

This exhibition consists of 29 contemporary artworks by 23 Northwest artists. The artwork was selected and curated by seven young people for Seattle Public Utilities latest 1% for Art purchase. They each participated in the Fresh Perspectives Youth Curatorial Training Program, jointly organized by Seattle Public Utilities and the Office of Arts & Culture.

This program includes conversations with curators and arts administrators from galleries, museums and public collections. It also provides the opportunity to serve on the selection panel, and learn about budgets and art handling. The program, now in its second year, seeks to support young creatives of color and incorporate youth voice, eye, and perspective into the City of Seattle’s art collection.

Artists

  • Marit Berg
  • Mary Ellen Bowers
  • Patti Bowman
  • Yvonne Chan
  • Meghan Crandall
  • Amjad Faur
  • Mike Ferguson
  • Kathy Fridstein
  • Randi Ganulin
  • Hsinyi Huang
  • Nico Inzerella
  • Juliana Kang Robinson
  • Elise Koncsek
  • Alan McNiel
  • Maya Milton
  • Hanako O’Leary
  • Akira Ohiso
  • Joe Rudko
  • Roger Shimomura
  • Miya Sukune
  • JoEllen Wang
  • Michelle Zeidman
  • Jennifer Zwick

Youth Curators
Michael Anderson, Rosália António, Christa Chan, Helena Goos, Moe’Neyah Holland, Harsimran Kaur, Melody Lin

Program Administrators
Blake Haygood, Elisheba Johnson, Alison Post, Benjamin Gale-Schreck, Mami Hara

Image: Detail from Akria Ohiso, Muslim Neighbor, 2019.

Feb
13
Thu
Fresh Perspectives 2020, Part 1
Feb 13 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Event Types: Arts,Museum/Gallery,Tourism,Youth
Building Name/Room Number: Level 3 Concourse
Neighborhoods: Citywide,Downtown Commercial Core
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, Seattle Public Utilities
Contact: Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Contact Phone: 206-684-7171
Contact Email: arts.culture@seattle.gov
Audience: Adults,Children,Family,Senior,Special Needs,Teen
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
Link: http://www.seattle.gov/arts/experience/galleries/seattle-municipal-tower-gallery

Seattle Public Utilities Fresh Perspectives 2020, Part 1 of 3

29 Artworks by 23 Artists
(A total of 70 artworks by 57 artists were purchased)

This exhibition consists of 29 contemporary artworks by 23 Northwest artists. The artwork was selected and curated by seven young people for Seattle Public Utilities latest 1% for Art purchase. They each participated in the Fresh Perspectives Youth Curatorial Training Program, jointly organized by Seattle Public Utilities and the Office of Arts & Culture.

This program includes conversations with curators and arts administrators from galleries, museums and public collections. It also provides the opportunity to serve on the selection panel, and learn about budgets and art handling. The program, now in its second year, seeks to support young creatives of color and incorporate youth voice, eye, and perspective into the City of Seattle’s art collection.

Artists

  • Marit Berg
  • Mary Ellen Bowers
  • Patti Bowman
  • Yvonne Chan
  • Meghan Crandall
  • Amjad Faur
  • Mike Ferguson
  • Kathy Fridstein
  • Randi Ganulin
  • Hsinyi Huang
  • Nico Inzerella
  • Juliana Kang Robinson
  • Elise Koncsek
  • Alan McNiel
  • Maya Milton
  • Hanako O’Leary
  • Akira Ohiso
  • Joe Rudko
  • Roger Shimomura
  • Miya Sukune
  • JoEllen Wang
  • Michelle Zeidman
  • Jennifer Zwick

Youth Curators
Michael Anderson, Rosália António, Christa Chan, Helena Goos, Moe’Neyah Holland, Harsimran Kaur, Melody Lin

Program Administrators
Blake Haygood, Elisheba Johnson, Alison Post, Benjamin Gale-Schreck, Mami Hara

Image: Detail from Akria Ohiso, Muslim Neighbor, 2019.

Feb
14
Fri
Fresh Perspectives 2020, Part 1
Feb 14 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Event Types: Arts,Museum/Gallery,Tourism,Youth
Building Name/Room Number: Level 3 Concourse
Neighborhoods: Citywide,Downtown Commercial Core
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, Seattle Public Utilities
Contact: Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Contact Phone: 206-684-7171
Contact Email: arts.culture@seattle.gov
Audience: Adults,Children,Family,Senior,Special Needs,Teen
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
Link: http://www.seattle.gov/arts/experience/galleries/seattle-municipal-tower-gallery

Seattle Public Utilities Fresh Perspectives 2020, Part 1 of 3

29 Artworks by 23 Artists
(A total of 70 artworks by 57 artists were purchased)

This exhibition consists of 29 contemporary artworks by 23 Northwest artists. The artwork was selected and curated by seven young people for Seattle Public Utilities latest 1% for Art purchase. They each participated in the Fresh Perspectives Youth Curatorial Training Program, jointly organized by Seattle Public Utilities and the Office of Arts & Culture.

This program includes conversations with curators and arts administrators from galleries, museums and public collections. It also provides the opportunity to serve on the selection panel, and learn about budgets and art handling. The program, now in its second year, seeks to support young creatives of color and incorporate youth voice, eye, and perspective into the City of Seattle’s art collection.

Artists

  • Marit Berg
  • Mary Ellen Bowers
  • Patti Bowman
  • Yvonne Chan
  • Meghan Crandall
  • Amjad Faur
  • Mike Ferguson
  • Kathy Fridstein
  • Randi Ganulin
  • Hsinyi Huang
  • Nico Inzerella
  • Juliana Kang Robinson
  • Elise Koncsek
  • Alan McNiel
  • Maya Milton
  • Hanako O’Leary
  • Akira Ohiso
  • Joe Rudko
  • Roger Shimomura
  • Miya Sukune
  • JoEllen Wang
  • Michelle Zeidman
  • Jennifer Zwick

Youth Curators
Michael Anderson, Rosália António, Christa Chan, Helena Goos, Moe’Neyah Holland, Harsimran Kaur, Melody Lin

Program Administrators
Blake Haygood, Elisheba Johnson, Alison Post, Benjamin Gale-Schreck, Mami Hara

Image: Detail from Akria Ohiso, Muslim Neighbor, 2019.

Feb
26
Wed
Seattle Symphony Community Concert at City Hall
Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Event Types: Arts,Community,Music,Special Events,Tourism,Youth
Building Name/Room Number: In the lobby
Neighborhoods: Citywide,Downtown Commercial Core
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Contact: arts.culture@seattle.gov
Contact Phone: 206-684-7171
Contact Email: arts.culture@seattle.gov
Audience: Adults,Children,Family,Senior,Special Needs,Teen
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
Link: https://www.seattlesymphony.org/concerttickets/calendar/2019-2020/symphony/com3

The Seattle Symphony presents free concerts throughout the Puget Sound region in neighborhood venues, schools and in prisons. These concerts aim to increase access to live performances and to bring people together to connect with their community.

Concerts feature chamber music, side-by-sides with community orchestras and full orchestra performances. All of the Seattle Symphony’s concerts in the community are made possible with support from 4Culture, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Symphony donors.

RSVP encouraged, but not required.

Image: Seattle Symphony at City Hall in 2018, photo by Jenny Crooks

Teaching Artist Roster Workshop
Feb 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Event Types: Arts,Community,Education,Training-Classes/Workshops,Youth
Building Name/Room Number: Top floor
Neighborhoods: Citywide,Pioneer Square
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Contact: Tina LaPadula
Contact Phone: 206-233-7253
Contact Email: tina.lapadula@seattle.gov
Audience: Adults
Pre-Register: Yes
Cost: Free
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-creative-advantage-roster-application-info-session-tickets-90227939195

Teaching artists, community arts organizations and cultural institutions serving students in Seattle should apply to be on the Arts Partner Roster.

The Office of Arts & Culture collaborates with Seattle Public Schools to maintain this roster as part of a citywide arts education initiative called The Creative Advantage. The roster is a resource for schools seeking partners to meet their education and community goals.

The roster application is open February 3 – March 11, 2020.

This free workshop will help you turn in your strongest application. Please RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com…

Feb
27
Thu
Drop-In: Miller Community Center Public Art Workshop
Feb 27 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Event Types: Arts,Community,Nature/Environment,Training-Classes/Workshops
Neighborhoods: Capitol Hill,Citywide
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Contact: Maija McKnight
Contact Phone: 206-684-7311
Contact Email: maija.mcknight@seattle.gov
Audience: Adults
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
Link: http://www.seattle.gov/arts/opportunities/current-calls-and-funding#miller

The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture has a public art call open for the Miller Community Center on Capitol Hill. In partnership with Seattle City Light (SCL) and Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) ARTS is seeking an artist/artist team to develop an interior permanent site-specific artwork as part of a solar microgrid project at the Miller Community Center

This workshop will help you turn in your strongest application. No need to RSVP, just drop-in.

Image: Yuki Nakamura, Filament, 2008, Photo by Spike Mafford.

Hands-Only CPR Class @ Beacon Hill Branch Library
Feb 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Address: 2821 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
Venue: Beacon Hill Branch Library
Event Description: Free introductory adult hands-only CPR class. Please register by contacting Barb Briet. Please note, this is not a certification course.

The Seattle Fire Department provides training classes in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and choking techniques.

Since the CPR Program (Medic II) started in 1971, more than 850,000 Seattle and King County residents have been trained and retrained in the lifesaving technique of CPR. Studies have shown that prompt bystander CPR more than doubles a patient’s chances of becoming a long-term survivor.
Fire Department Divisions: Public Affairs
Neighborhoods: Beacon Hill,Chinatown-International District,Columbia City,North Beacon Hill/Jefferson Park,Rainier Beach/Othello,South Beacon Hill/New Holly
Event Types: Community,Education,Public Safety,Training-Classes/Workshops
Audience: Adults
Contact: Barb Breit
Contact Phone: 206-684-7274
Contact Email: barbara.breit@seattle.gov
Pre-Register: Yes
Cost: Free
Link: http://www.seattle.gov/fire/safety-and-community/medic-ii-cpr-training

Mar
18
Wed
Word Potluck with Jourdan Keith
Mar 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Event Types: Arts,Community,Ethnic/Cultural
Neighborhoods: Central Area/Squire Park,Citywide
Sponsoring Organization: Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, Wa Na Wari
Contact: Wa Na Wari
Contact Phone: 206-485-7563
Contact Email: wanawariseattle@gmail.com
Audience: Adults,Children,Family,Senior,Special Needs,Teen
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
Link: https://www.wanawari.org/word-potluck.html

Join Seattle Civic Poet, Jourdan Keith, for a Word Potluck.

Bring something to share, something you love—your own words or someone else’s, writing that inspires you or that you were inspired to write—and together we will feast!

Wa Na Wari and The 3rd Thing host a celebration of their collaboration
on an anthology of Black voices raised in praise of joyful noise.