James and Janie Washington Cultural Center

06/04/2026

The little free library in front of the Washington House, 1816 26th Avenue, Seattle, was made by former Artist-in-Resident, Esther Ervin. It has new books all the time. Look at this week's titles . . . You are welcome to come by, take a look, take a book. You are also welcome and encouraged to leave a book(s).

Thanks to those who support this effort by always leaving good books in the little free Washington Library, located in front of the Seattle Historical Landmark, also on the Washington State Registry of Historical Landmarks as well as the National Registry of Historical Landmarks.

Address . . . 1816 26th Avenue, Seattle. Come on by, take a look; take a book; leave a book.

05/26/2026

05/05/2026

The Process Of Creating Art Allows Me To Breathe Freely, And Express My Thoughts And Feelings Both Consciously And Subconsciously!

04/22/2026

Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science professor María Magdalena Campos-Pons has been selected as a commissioned artist for the forthcoming Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

Her mixed-media installation, "Still Holding the Scent of Flowers," will be placed near the museum's Oval Office exhibit. Learn more: http://vu.edu/3ysww 🎨

Next month, Campos-Pons and fellow faculty artist Kamaal Malak will present works at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, one of the most culturally defining contemporary art exhibitions in the world.

04/16/2026

Seattle launches initiative to support creators in building sustainable careers, recognizing the creative economy as a key driver of economic growth.

04/11/2026

The forthcoming Obama Presidential Center in Chicago has announced the final round of artist commissions that will decorate its campus in the Windy City’s South Side when it opens in June.

The latest set of commissions will be realized by Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons, Jeffrey Gibson, Rashid Johnson, Hugo McCloud, Martin Puryear, Lorna Simpson, and Norman Teague.

Read more: https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/obama-presidential-center-final-artist-commissions-1234780957/

01/01/2026

The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded Althemese Barnes the Louise du Pont Crowninshield Award for her decades of work in establishing preservation efforts that have become a model for museums across the country. READ MORE⬇️

12/27/2025

Henry Moore’s sculpture Vertebrae-1968 was installed in downtown Seattle in 1971. www.historylink.org/File/23431 Office of Arts & Culture Seattle

12/14/2025

🎉 Celebrate 60 years of the Governor’s Arts & Heritage Awards with ArtsWA on February 4, 2026! Join us for a night honoring Washington’s artists, culture bearers, and organizations. 👉🏽 Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/gaha2026

We’re delighted to have Tony Gomez back this year as our Master of Ceremonies. Tony Gomez works across the arts, education and public media. As Chief Engagement Officer at Tacoma Arts Live, Tony focuses on creating economically and culturally accessible arts experiences for all ages.

All are welcome. Come be part of this joyful tribute to our state’s creative legacy.
💵 $30
📅 February 4, 2026
⏰ Event 7:00 p.m. | Doors 6:00 p.m.

ID: Gold background with geometric shapes. Washington State Governor’s Arts & Heritage Awards Celebrating 60 Years. Event date.

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