Arts and Cultural Affairs

Seattle Arts Commission Meeting

2010-02-10T00:00:00Z

The Seattle Arts Commission is made up of 15 citizen volunteers representing a broad cross section of Seattle's arts community, half appointed by the Mayor, half by City Council. Meetings are open to the public.

Resources for Artists

2010-02-11T03:00:00Z

Miguel Guillen, information services manager at Artist Trust, will discuss the essentials of presenting your work; funding possibilities available to Washington state performing artists; and information on professional resources, health care, insurance, emergency assistance and legal services available to artists. Artist Saya Moriyasu and Paul Rucker, community arts liaison with the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, will also present information.

To sign up, you must RSVP to paul.rucker@seattle.gov by Monday, Feb. 8. Please provide the name(s) and contact information of all who will attend. You will receive a confirmation. If you do not have Internet access, call (206) 684-7084.

Artist registered for the Ethnic Arts Connection event on Wednesday, March 10 have priority for the workshop.

Pacific Musicworks | Seattle Chamber Players

2010-02-12T20:00:00Z

The city’s premier contemporary music ensemble Seattle Chamber Players joins Pacific Musicworks to stage a meeting of creative minds across four centuries. The program features Heiner Goebbels’ remarkable music and theatre piece Songs of Wars I have seen (2002) and Monteverdi's revolutionary Combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda (1624). This performance also features tenor Ross Hauck, baroque harpist Maxine Eilander and lutenist Stephen Stubbs. Catch the full-length program at On the Boards, March 4 to 7.

Touring 101 for Performers

2010-02-18T03:00:00Z

Karen Hanen, executive director of Arts Northwest, the performing arts consortium serving presenters and artists in three states, will present important tips and skills for emerging performing artists who want to learn how to take their shows on the road. She will outline the how-tos of touring, getting bookings, participating in block bookings and more.

To sign up, you must RSVP to paul.rucker@seattle.gov by Monday, Feb. 8. Please provide the name(s) and contact information of all who will attend. You will receive a confirmation. If you do not have Internet access, call (206) 684-7084.

Artist registered for the Ethnic Arts Connection event on Wednesday, March 10 have priority for the workshop.

Overton Berry

2010-02-18T20:00:00Z

Legendary jazz pianist Overton Berry’s career spans more than 50 years. His easy-going piano style is sure to warm up a winter afternoon. "Overton Berry -- just the mention of that name means soulful swing for a whole generation of Seattleites," raves The Seattle Times.

Part of the Seattle Presents concert series. Free concerts year round at City Hall.

Promotion for Artists

2010-02-25T03:00:00Z

Paul Rucker, community arts liaison with the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, will present a workshop on publicity and promotion. He will cover social networking sites such as MySpace, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Sonicbids as well as other methods of getting the word out about your art. Artists will also learn how to create an effective press packet and pick up tips on how to work with the media to get the word out about your event.

To sign up, you must RSVP to paul.rucker@seattle.gov by Monday, Feb. 8. Please provide the name(s) and contact information of all who will attend. You will receive a confirmation. If you do not have Internet access, call (206) 684-7084.

Artist registered for the Ethnic Arts Connection event on Wednesday, March 10 have priority for the workshop.

Dave Peck Trio

2010-03-04T20:00:00Z

A native of the Pacific Northwest, pianist Dave Peck is known for his introspective style and savory harmonic coloring. His award winning trio and solo projects (Trio, Solo, 3 and 1, Out of Seattle and Good Road) are radio and critical favorites. The Dave Peck Trio includes the brilliant Jeff Johnson on bass and the drummer Eric Eagle. Both rhythmic and romantic, the trio uses the standard repertoire as a framework for new composition and form. Their work is rich, intuitive and harmonically complex, with a unique and signature sound.

Part of the Seattle Presents concert series. Free concerts year round at City Hall.

Seattle Arts Commission Meeting

2010-03-10T00:00:00Z

Ethnic Arts Connection

2010-03-10T18:00:00Z

Ethnic Arts Connection
A gathering of presenters and artists

A FREE one-day gathering, Ethnic Arts Connection 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. The biennial event introduces regional artists working in culturally specific traditions to presenters from around the region.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Showcase performances, juried 15-minute acts
Visual art displays
Booking opportunities
Networking

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