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Saturday, July 20, 2024

Seattle’s high cost of living hits artists hard by Margo Vansynghel and Sarah-Mae McCullough

In this new package, our arts team explores how much Seattle artists make, how they afford life in the city, what could help and more.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM

Friday, July 19, 2024

15 ways to support Seattle-area arts and artists by Margo Vansynghel

You don't need to have a ton of money to support local arts and artists. Here are 15 ways to do so, ranging from no-cost options to big-step ideas.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 01:00PM

Thursday, July 18, 2024

8 Seattle artists share how they survive in the expensive city by Margo Vansynghel

In their own words, eight Seattle-area artists share how much they make and how they make it work.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:55PM

How Seattle can support its artists despite rising prices by Margo Vansynghel, Gemma Wilson, Moira Macdonald and Michael Rietmulder

Organizations in Seattle and elsewhere are trying to address the affordability crisis for artists with programs tackling basic income, affordable housing and more.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Seattle’s cost of living crisis hits the arts hard. Why that matters by Margo Vansynghel

Seattle's rapidly increasing cost of living affects everyone. Here's why we focused on artists.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 01:00PM

Seattle’s too expensive for artists 一 what that means for the region by Margo Vansynghel

A Seattle Times survey sheds light on just how precarious life as an artist has become in recent years — and how that could endanger the region's vitality.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Top Seattle-area arts and culture happenings of 2023 by Margo Vansynghel, Michael Rietmulder, Moira Macdonald and Gemma Wilson

From the return of Bumbershoot and Cinerama to the Swift Quake and "Boys in the Boat" premiere, relive the biggest moments in Seattle arts & culture this year.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

King County OKs sales tax increase for ‘transformative’ cultural funding by Margo Vansynghel

The Metropolitan King County Council unanimously approved a temporary new levy that will provide hundreds of millions in funding to arts, heritage, science and historical preservation nonpro…

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:29PM

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

To thaw the freeze? Yes, and: Why improv is having its moment in Seattle by Margo Vansynghel

After years of COVID-era remote work, improv is emerging as a popular way for Seattleites to break our infamous freeze. Local theaters are feeling the impact.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM

Thursday, November 16, 2023

$10 million in grants coming to WA’s arts sector by Margo Vansynghel

The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and ArtsFund plans to grant $10 million to local organizations in the second round of its Community Accelerator Grant.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 01:00PM

Friday, October 20, 2023

Meet Gülgün Kayim, the new director of Seattle’s Office of Arts & Culture by Margo Vansynghel

Gülgün Kayim, a policy whiz and artist from Minneapolis, is the new director of Seattle’s Office of Arts & Culture, tasked with reinvigorating the city's creative economy.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 01:00PM

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Seattle’s arts scene: Why fall 2023 starts a season that will be crucial by Margo Vansynghel

Since the pandemic hit, people haven’t returned to theaters, concert halls and museums as before. But some are betting on this season to turn the ship around.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM

Tuesday, June 27, 2023