Culture Seattle was once a hub for contemporary dance. What happened? Choreographers and performers say a lack of studio space, high costs of living and the pandemic have made it hard to kickstart a career in the city. by Marcie Sillman / May 11, 2022
Culture ArtSEA: Georgetown Steam Plant reopens, powered by dance Also rebooting in-person programming: the Seattle Black Film Festival. by Brangien Davis / April 28, 2022
Culture Seattle launches New Deal-inspired income program for artists In an effort to combat the unemployment and underemployment of creative workers, Hope Corps will put artists to work on public projects. by Margo Vansynghel / April 21, 2022
Culture ArtSEA: Dance legends bring strife, joy and music to Seattle stages Plus, a new local partnership with Bill T. Jones, a book of essays by Rebecca Brown and picks from the Seattle Jewish Film Festival. by Brangien Davis / March 24, 2022
Culture Mask mandates will remain at top Seattle performance venues (for now) While statewide requirements end March 12, many Seattle theaters will keep their mask-and-vax policies at least through this spring. by Margo Vansynghel / March 11, 2022
Culture Cancer doesn’t keep this Seattle dance teacher from her mission As she approaches 80, the founder of Ewajo Dance Studio believes dance is the key to health and longevity. by Marcie Sillman / March 8, 2022
Culture Lawsuits over venue relief grants help some applicants secure millions Organizations are taking the Small Business Administration to court after being denied funds from a federal relief program for arts venues. by Margo Vansynghel / March 7, 2022
Culture A beloved Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer is retiring Noelani Pantastico’s last performance will be in a legendary role she made her own. by Marcie Sillman / January 31, 2022
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle orgs are learning the art of bouncing back Plus, lessons in gravity from STREB, post-pandemic survival in ‘Station 11’ and inside Belltown’s new NFT museum. by Brangien Davis / January 20, 2022
Culture Year in review: 10 Seattle artworks that exemplify 2021 From NFTs to street art, here’s how artists conveyed last year’s social trends and hot topics. by Margo Vansynghel / December 21, 2021
Culture How Seattle’s Imogen Cunningham changed photography forever Ahead of a major retrospective at Seattle Art Museum, six Northwest artists reflect on the photographer’s legacy and local influence. by Margo Vansynghel / November 16, 2021
Culture Things to do in Seattle this November From big deal Seattle Art Museum shows to indie songs about sandworms and monsters, these cultural outings are a great escape from the rain. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis / November 12, 2021
Culture ArtSEA: What 1890s garbage says about today’s Seattle Plus, a “call and response” knitting collab and new dance video shot at a historic Vashon Island location. by Brangien Davis / November 11, 2021
Culture ArtSEA: Pioneer Square picks from Shrinky Dinks to glass squids Plus, cultural things to do during these dark and stormy Seattle days. by Brangien Davis / November 4, 2021
Culture For Seattle’s ballet veterans, the stage reopens with joy and anxiety They’re barely over 40, but some members of PNB are nearing retirement age. Returning to live performance looks different for them. by Marcie Sillman / November 1, 2021