Office of Arts & Culture Seattle

Connect with artists and community members at the Opening Reception for Continuum: Celebrating the Artist Trust Fellowships!

RSVP: https://artisttrust.org/events/2026-06-25-continuum-opening-reception/

Since 1987, the Artist Trust Fellowship Awards have supported Washington State artists at pivotal moments in their careers. Continuum celebrates a selection of fellows from 2020–2026, featuring work by Douglas Burgess, Priscilla Dobler Dzul, Reinaldo Gil Zambrano, C. Davida Ingram, Jaleesa Johnston, Natalie Krick, Hyunjeong Lim, Jiemei Lin, Hanako O’Leary, Mary Ann Peters, Yongqi Tang, and Lila Thomas.

Join us at Artist Trust on Thursday, June 25 from 5 - 7 pm to celebrate this new exhibition while enjoying light bites and wine from Left Bank Natural Wine. A short program will begin at 6 pm.

Presented with support from Artists Up in partnership with the City of Seattle Office Of Arts and Culture and 4Culture.

"Arts and culture help us understand who we are and imagine who we can become. They help young people discover their voice, strengthen neighborhoods and local economies, and they preserve stories and traditions. And they create opportunities for people to see themselves and one another with great empathy and understanding. Over the next three years, my commitment is to champion artists, cultural organizations, and communities, and to ensure that arts and culture remain central to how we build more affordable, connected, and vibrant Seattle. I will also lead with curiosity, collaboration, and a deep belief that the people closest to our challenges are also closest to the solutions." - Amy Nguyen, Office of Arts & Culture Director

It's official. OAC Director Amy Nguyen took her oath of office last week at City Hall. Join us in congratulating her on her freshly official title, we look forward to what her leadership will bring us!

LONGEST DAY is this Saturday! Join us June 20 at ARTS at King Street Station Plaza for live music, performances, DJ sets, dance workshops, and all-ages art activities. Free live portraits, zines, ice-cream, and more—swipe to see the pop ups that will be happening all event long! 👉✨

The most up-to-date schedule of events and RSVP at www.seattle.gov/arts/longest-day

Head to Seattle Center this month for Artists at the Center pop-up events!

June 20: Experience Education
June 21: SanArte

Learn more and see the full Artists at the Center lineup: seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/artists-at-the-center

Artists at the Center is a multi-year collaboration between OAC and Seattle Center, with support from Uptown Arts & Culture Coalition and the communities adjacent to Seattle Center campus. The project is made possible by a 10-year grant from Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Kraken.

LONGEST DAY is next Saturday! Join us June 20 at ARTS at King Street Station Plaza for live music, performances, DJ sets, dance workshops, and all-ages art activities. Candle making, watercolor, collaged postcards, and more—swipe to see who's leading the art activities this year! 👉✨

The most up-to-date schedule of events and RSVP at www.seattle.gov/arts/longest-day

LONGEST DAY is less than two weeks away! Join us June 20 at ARTS at King Street Station Plaza for live music, performances, DJ sets, dance workshops, and all-ages art activities. Swipe to see who's performing this year. 👉✨

The most up-to-date schedule of events and RSVP at www.seattle.gov/arts/longest-day

Join our grantees the BeautyBoiz for seven hours of nonstop performances spotlighting q***r music and culture from around the globe, culminating in an unforgettable headlining performance by RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Tayce on June 26! Read more about the event in Seattle Gay Scene!

BeautyBoiz/Intiman To Host Pride Week/World Cup Street Party – Seattle Gay Scene Something new for Seattle LGBTQ+ Pride Week for 2026…Intiman Theatre and BeautyBoiz, the LGBTQ+ event producers are teaming up again to put on a very special block party on Friday, June 26th. It’s going to be a FREE, all-ages block party that’s partly a Pride event but also a part of city wide...

Our summer programming is kicking into gear with over 80 FREE events happening all over Seattle!🏃‍♂️‍➡️⚽ Many of them coincide with the Big Game, while others are recurring or extend into late summer. From watch parties, to dance workshops, street festivals, and much more, there’s something for everybody. Come out and be in community!

Free Art and Culture Events All Summer - Art Beat Our summer programming is kicking into gear with over 80 FREE events happening all over Seattle. Many of them coincide with the Big Game, while others are recurring or extend into late summer. Either way, Seattle artists and culture workers will keep making this city special even after our time on t...