Seattle Office of Arts & Culture: ARTS Enews - Norie and Buster + 2024 Grants

 

ARTS staff after Director Kayim's Oath of Office Just before Valentine's Day, we surprised Director Kayim for her Oath of Office ceremony by showing up in her favorite color. ❤️ Photos and a brief recap of the day are on our ArtBeat blog. Read the Recap Events and Opportunities Our 2024 grant calendar is live. Double-check those dates and be ready to apply.   March 7 - Save the Date for DREAM TEMPLE (for Octavia), ARTS at King Street Station ONE WEEK LEFT to apply to our Public Art Artist Roster. Catch up on stories from three artists of color who talk about their experience being on it. Photo by Nadia Ahmed Photos from the SDOT Bridge Artists in Residence opening.   Ground broken on Fire Station 31 in North Seattle. Learn more about Damon Brown whose public art will be installed on the façade. A little late, but here's our 2023 Year in Review. News in Arts and Culture The Visceral World of Artist Camille Patha Seattle Channel has a great profile on Seattle artist, Camille Patha, who immersed herself in bold abstraction. She died at 86 earlier this month. Watch the video on Camille. Arts Innovator Award The Arts Innovator Award recognizes artists who demonstrate innovation in their art practice. Due date to apply to Artist Trust's largest grant is March 18, 2024. Learn more about the Arts Innovator Award. 8 film festivals around Seattle to attend in March and April The Seattle Times has a listing of upcoming film festivals in the area, first up is the Ground to Sound Film Festival in Tacoma. See what other film festivals are coming up. Downtown Activation In a video showcasing new permanent public art along the waterfront, artists and friends Buster Simpson and Norie Sato share what drew them to create artwork for Waterfront Seattle’s unique public spaces. Watch this short video and discover how the artists' histories with the waterfront, Seattle, and each other shaped the public art you see today; part of the City's Downtown Activation Plan. Additional Resources Other Opportunities: Find or post arts-related jobs, funding, calls for artists, and training opportunities. smART Ventures Grant: Apply for up to $1,500 funding on a rolling deadline. LHPAI Facility Grant: Apply for usage of the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute for your event. The Creative Advantage Community Arts Partner Roster: Apply to be a part of this vetted roster of artists, teaching artists, and community arts and cultural organizations approved to partner with Seattle Public Schools through The Creative Advantage. Browse the Seattle Civic Art Collection. Subscribe to our calendar.

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