Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs 

Posted by Office of Arts ... | November 7, 2006 - 10:47am

Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs

The Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs (formerly known as the Seattle Arts Commission) provides funding for Seattle organizations and individual artists and manages the city's public art program. The office's Web site features an opportunities section, a one-stop shop for the latest arts-related jobs, funding sources, calls for artists and training opportunities. An online Public Art Roadmap offers detailed step-by-step information on building a community public art project and includes sample projects, first-person stories of people who completed community public art projects, an encyclopedia, detailed contacts and a glossary. The agency's eNews provides monthly information about arts-related events, workshops, issues, ideas and city of Seattle resources. The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs also manages the Arts Resource Network (www.artsresourcenetwork.net), an online resource for artists and organizations which includes Space-finder, a directory of rehearsal, performance and event space and Arts Education Link, designed to connect artists and educators.

PO Box 94748
700 Fifth Ave., Suite 1766
Seattle, WA 98124-4748
Phone: (206) 684-7171
Fax: (206) 684-7172
Email: arts.culture@seattle.gov
Website: www.seattle.gov/arts


Information Resources

City of Seattle / Ethnic Arts Connection / Call for Artists

The Ethnic Arts Connection is a free one-day gathering that provides a place and a time for Northwest artists and presenters to come together, learn about each other, and diversify the cultural experiences available for audiences.

Deadline: 2/26/2010


City of Seattle / Mayor's Arts Awards / Call for Nominations

Nominations are being sought for the City of Seattle's 2010 Mayor's Arts Awards.

Deadline: 4/7/2010


Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / Mayor's Arts Awards / Call for Nominations

The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs is accepting nominations for the 2010 Mayor’s Arts Awards. The awards recognize the accomplishments of artists, arts and cultural organizations and community members committed to enriching their communities through the arts.

Deadline: 4/7/10


City of Seattle / West Seattle Reservoir Park and Maple Leaf Reservoir Park / Call for Public Art Proposals

The City of Seattle seeks two artists for public art projects at two new parks: West Seattle Reservoir at Westcrest Park and Maple Leaf Reservoir Park.

Deadline: 3/11/2010


Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / ArtsParks Pioneer Square Park / Seeks Proposals

Artists are invited to submit proposals to ARTSPARKS — a  program designed to enliven Pioneer Square  this summer by bringing art in all its forms to Occidental Park  to create a public space where art and life entwine and art serves as a vehicle for positive and social change.

Deadline: 3/12/10


Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / First Hill Streetcar / Seeks Artists

Seattle's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), seeks an artist to develop site-integrated artwork for the First Hill Streetcar, a new two-mile Seattle Streetcar line serving the Chinatown/International District, First Hill and Capitol Hill neighborhoods.

Deadline: 2/22/10


Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / Ethnic Arts Connection / Seeks Artists

Ethnic Arts Connection provides a place and a time for Washington state artists and presenters to come together, learn about each other, strengthen their skills, and diversify the cultural experiences available for audiences around the state.

Deadline: 2/3/10


Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs of Seattle / New Media Work / Call for Artists

The City of Seattle's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs is seeking artist proposals of New Media Work for an Urban Trail near Lake Union.

Deadline: 1/12/10


Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs / Call for Artists

The Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Seattle Fleets and Facilities Department and the Seattle Fire Department, seeks an artist to develop a permanent site-specific project for Fire Station 6 in the Central District neighborhood.

Deadline: 6/30/09


Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / Nominations open for 2009 Mayor's Arts Awards

The Mayor’s Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs is accepting nominations for the 2009 Mayor’s Arts Awards. The awards recognize the accomplishments of artists, arts and cultural organizations and community members committed to enriching their communities through the arts. Deadline: 4/8/09


Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / CityArtist Projects program / Call for Applications

The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs is accepting applications for the 2009 CityArtist Projects program that supports Seattle-based individual artists working in dance, music and theater.


Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / Fremont Bridge Residency / Call for Entries

The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), seeks an artist or artist team for a unique project-based artist residency in one of the bridge towers on the Fremont Bridge.


Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / Climate-themed Art / Call to Artists

The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs for the City of Seattle seeks artists to create temporary public artworks that address the impact of climate change on water supply and drainage utilities.


The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / SPU Portable Works Collection / Call for Artists

he Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), seeks eight emerging artists to create commissioned portable artworks. Selected artist will work independently to create artwork(s) for SPU's Portable Works Collection.


Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / Climate change / Call for artists

The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), seeks up to four artists to each develop, produce, perform and/or install a temporary public artwork that addresses the impact of climate change on water supply and drainage utilities.


Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / Seeks Commissioner

The city of Seattle is seeking candidates for the Seattle
Arts Commission. The citizen commission advises the Office of Arts &
Cultural Affairs on arts and cultural policy, advocates for arts
initiatives and approves funding awards to artists and organizations.


Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / Community Exhibition / Call for entries

The Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs seeks community exhibition proposals and artist group shows for display in two City Hall gallery spaces in 2009.


Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / Civic Partners Funding Program / Seeks Arts & Cultural Organizations

Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs seeks Seattle-based arts and cultural organizations for it's Civic Partners Funding Program. Cultural and heritage organizations with a minimum 3 year history of operation and programming and a not-for-profit business base are eligible to apply for these 2 year funding commitments.


Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / Seattle Civic Square Project / Seeks Artists

The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Fleets and Facilities Department and Triad Development seeks an artist to serve on the design team for the Seattle Civic Square. The call is open to established professional artists living in Washington, Oregon, California or British Columbia. Artists who work in glass or light media are encouraged to apply. Deadline is May 2, 2008.


Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture / Seeks Student Intern

The Office of the Mayor, Seattle seeks a full time student intern to provide support at various events during the summer months and part time into the academic year. Applicants for this paid position must be enrolled full time undergraduate juniors or seniors or graduate level students persuing a degree in marketing, communications, performing arts or event management.


Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / Arts Marketing and Events Intern

The Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs seeks an intern to provide support for various events during the summer months including: assisting with Seattle Presents, a noontime concert series at City Hall, the Mayor's Arts Awards, possible expanded evening performances in downtown parks, and other office events and projects.


Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / Call for Youth Arts Program Applications

 The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs is accepting funding applications for its Youth Arts program. The program supports arts training for Seattle’s middle and high school youth outside of school hours and provides project-based support in all artistic disciplines from visual arts to theater to dance and film.


Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs & Seattle Department of Transportation / Seek Art and Enhancements Project Manager

The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs (Arts) and Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is seeking an Arts and Enhancements Project Manager.


Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / 2008 Neighborhood and Community Arts Funding Program

Applications available for 2008 Neighborhood and Community Arts Funding Program supports annual community cultural events.


City of Seattle, Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / Call for Submissions

The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs seeks submissions a temporary large-scale installations at the outdoor Union Street Electric Gallery.


City of Seattle, The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / Artists-in-Residence

The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs seeks a pair of artist residencies at Seattle’s two solid waste transfer stations.


Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / Seeks Public Relations Specialist

This position reports to the Manager of the Community Development and Outreach Team and helps to ensure customer access to programs and services, promote the value of the arts and culture in the City of Seattle and raise the visibility of the public benefit provided by the department.


Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / Seeks Public Art Project Manager

The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs in Seattle is seeking a Pubilc
Art Project Manager (Arts Program Specialist) in the Public Art Program
to manage permanently-sited and temporary artwork projects.


Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs / CityArtist Projects Funding Opportunity

The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs is accepting applications for the 2007 CityArtist Projects program that supports Seattle-based individual artists working in dance, music and theater. Artists working in traditional/ethnic and multidisciplinary projects that incorporate one of theses primary performing arts disciplines may also apply. Funding awards range up to $10,000. Deadline: 3/19/07