Culture City of Olympia votes on a sales tax increase for arts initiatives The tax could raise $2.5 million per year for local arts, culture and science nonprofits and community projects. by Margo Vansynghel / April 25, 2022 / Updated April 28 10:31 a.m.
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 Seattle movie about loss and gentrification debuts at SIFF The first feature film by Seattle talent Zia Mohajerjasbi is a lyrical ode to a side of the city not often shown in movies. by Margo Vansynghel / April 14, 2022
Culture ArtSEA: Historic Soul Pole returns to Seattle’s Central District Plus, glitches at the Henry Art Gallery and ghosts at ACT Theatre. by Margo Vansynghel / April 7, 2022
Culture Seattle art show honors Ukrainian symbols of hope After Russia invaded her native Ukraine, Seattle artist Darya Husak created an art show dedicated to ‘home.’ by Margo Vansynghel / April 6, 2022
Culture Seattle’s Open Books finds new home in Pioneer Square The longtime Wallingford bookstore — one of the few poetry-only shops in the country — reopens just in time for National Poetry Month. by Margo Vansynghel / March 31, 2022
Culture WA courts Hollywood with new movie studio and film tax incentive With new ways to attract movie and TV producers, will Washington’s film industry get its big break? by Margo Vansynghel / March 21, 2022 / Updated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 1
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 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 The light rail is coming to Bellevue. Will a vibrant arts scene follow? An ambitious new nonprofit wants to amplify the Eastside’s cultural scene. by Margo Vansynghel / February 21, 2022