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
Mossback The Seattle World’s Fair that could have been As the city celebrates the event's 60th anniversary, we look back at plans that never happened — including a floating island, a huge dome and an Atlantic City-style boardwalk. by Knute Berger / May 9, 2022
Culture Seattle Art Museum security guards join the wave of union efforts The push comes amid a growing trend of labor organizing in U.S. museums and a flurry of high-profile union votes locally and nationally. by Margo Vansynghel / May 6, 2022
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle’s Angela Garbes talks motherhood and labor in new book Plus, mythical beasts and where to find them (hint: galleries across the city). by Margo Vansynghel / May 5, 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 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 ArtSEA: How a 1962 art critic reviewed the Seattle World’s Fair Plus, a scavenger hunt for Fair art still standing at Seattle Center, and environmental art shows for Earth Day. by Brangien Davis / April 21, 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: SIFF is back in Seattle movie theaters (and online) Plus, tips for jazz appreciation month, from Count Basie to Kenny G. by Brangien Davis / April 14, 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