Front Porch » Arts and Cultural Affairs http://frontporch.seattle.gov Seattle Department of Neighborhoods news and events Tue, 21 May 2013 18:07:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Still Time to Visit Paper Unbound: Horiuchi and Beyond at Wing Luke Museum http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/05/17/join-with-us-to-celebrate-the-new-exhibit-paper-unbound-horiuchi-and-beyond-at-wing-luke-museum/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/05/17/join-with-us-to-celebrate-the-new-exhibit-paper-unbound-horiuchi-and-beyond-at-wing-luke-museum/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 21:18:23 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3501 This exhibit, presented in conjunction with our P-Patch Program, celebrates Northwest artist and master of collage Paul Horiuchi (1906 – 1999), who pushed the limits of paper through his innovative collage work. His works will be featured at the Wing Luke Museum along with seven contemporary artists who continue to transform the medium of paper. Artists include: Romson Regarde Bustillo, Etsuko Ichikawa, Yuri Kinoshita, Bovey Lee, Taiko Suzuki and Jeong Han Yun and Choon Hyang Yun. The exhibit will be on view through July 14.

The P-Patch Community Gardening Program will also honor the work of Paul Horiuchi through the development of a new P-Patch community garden. Named the Horiuchi Park P-Patch Community Garden, this P-Patch will recognize his artistry through design elements along with biographical signage and an honorary garden. To be completed this summer, the P-Patch is located at the corner of Boren and Yesler and will have spaces for 30 families to grow organic food.

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/05/17/join-with-us-to-celebrate-the-new-exhibit-paper-unbound-horiuchi-and-beyond-at-wing-luke-museum/feed/ 0 Join us at the Community Tea at the Ethiopian Community Center http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/03/04/join-us-at-the-community-tea-at-the-ethiopian-community-center/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/03/04/join-us-at-the-community-tea-at-the-ethiopian-community-center/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:52:24 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3526 Join us for tea and learn about the Neighborhood Matching Fund program, as well as funding programs in the Department of Information Technology and the Office of Arts and Culture.  Click here for more information.

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/03/04/join-us-at-the-community-tea-at-the-ethiopian-community-center/feed/ 0 Video Festival: Growing Community from the Ground Up http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/02/12/video-festival-growing-community-from-the-ground-up/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/02/12/video-festival-growing-community-from-the-ground-up/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:44:26 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3476 Tell Your Urban Food Story
This invitation is open to anyone who has a story to tell about a community food project.
Selected videos will be screened at the ACGA 2013 Conference in Seattle, WA.
Entry deadline: July 8, 2013.
http://www.communitygarden.org/conference/film-festival/film-festival.html

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Shop for original, edgy art not typically seen at holiday sales: painting, sculpture, neon, jewelry, clothing, photography, glass, letterpress, and more.  Sip wine, feast on appetizers, and actually enjoy holiday shopping!  Every half hour, lucky raffle winners get their pick of art donated by participating artists. Proceeds benefit the South Park Teen Program and South Park Arts, an organization dedicated to supporting, representing, and promoting art and artists in South Park. Even the youngsters will be entertained with creative crafts provided by The Makery.  Click here for more information.

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/11/20/south-park-arts-presents-art-under-100-saturday-december-1/feed/ 0 Mill River Arts and South Lake Union Families present an evening of storytelling at the Castle Garden with Mary Anne Moorman http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/11/13/mill-river-arts-and-south-lake-union-families-present-an-evening-of-storytelling-at-the-castle-garden-with-mary-anne-moorman/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/11/13/mill-river-arts-and-south-lake-union-families-present-an-evening-of-storytelling-at-the-castle-garden-with-mary-anne-moorman/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:36:30 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3314 Better known as Auntmama in story telling circles, Ms. Moorman entertains audiences of all  ages on stage and in her KBCS.FM weekly broadcast. Dress cozy and gather round the castle for an  enchanted Autumn evening with this Appalachian mistress of soft southern vowels. Hailed by “The Stranger” as the best storyteller in Seattle, Auntmama lures listeners to another time and place then zips them right back to  21st century Seattle with original stories suited to an Autumn Night .  Come enjoy this Neighborhood Matching Fund supported event!

DATE: November 17
TIME: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
LOCATION: The Castle Garden in Cascade P-Patch (look for the lights!)
ADDRESS:Minor Ave N and Thomas Street
FEE/COST:Free
LINK:southlakeunionfamilies.com
LINK:auntmama.com

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]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/11/13/don-proud-to-sponsor-a-story-runs-through-it-neighborhood-films/feed/ 0 You are invited to the “Tree of Life” Dedication and Community Celebration this Sunday http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/10/19/you-are-invited-to-the-tree-of-life-dedication-and-community-celebration-this-sunday/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/10/19/you-are-invited-to-the-tree-of-life-dedication-and-community-celebration-this-sunday/#comments Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:10:40 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3247 Join us for the dedication of the “Tree of Life” sculpture this Sundayat 2 p.m. in Victor Steinbrueck Park.  The sculpture and gathering place, a vision created by the homeless women of  WHEEL (Women’s Housing, Equality and Enhancement League) and funded in part by the Neighborhood Matching Fund, is a place to “celebrate life and promote healing and peace”.    Click here for more information.

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/10/19/you-are-invited-to-the-tree-of-life-dedication-and-community-celebration-this-sunday/feed/ 0 And the winners are……! http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/10/09/and-the-winners-are/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/10/09/and-the-winners-are/#comments Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:03:04 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3237 A Story Runs Through It: Neighborhood Film Celebration and Awards
October 17
7:00 PM at SIFF Cinema Uptown
FREE

Celebrate great neighborhood stories with The Next Fifty!

This culminating event of The Next Fifty’s Civic Action Month celebrates a project that has captured stories about Seattle’s civic fabric through short films from Seattle area residents of all ages. The Celebration and Awards features winning films in the categories of Youth Filmmaker, Adult Filmmaker, and Civic Relevance, as well as other selected videos.  Audience and filmmakers are also invited to engage in a dialogue about community. Sponsored by AT&T, with support from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, MSN Postbox, Swedish and Wyman Trust

FREE admission. SIFF Cinema Uptown is located at 551 Queen Anne Avenue North.

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/10/09/and-the-winners-are/feed/ 0 Join us for an evening of short films celebrating our neighborhoods http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/10/02/join-us-for-an-evening-of-short-films-celebrating-our-neighborhoods/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/10/02/join-us-for-an-evening-of-short-films-celebrating-our-neighborhoods/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:22:13 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3214 A Story Runs Through It:  Neighborhood Film Celebration and Awards is at 7 p.m., Oct. 17 at the SIFF Film Center (venue subject to change, please check website for updates). This culminating event of The Next 50’s Civic Action Month celebrates a project that seeks to capture stories about Seattle’s civic fabric through short films that Seattle area residents of all ages have submitted. The Celebration and Awards features winning films and other selected videos. Attendees may also engage in a dialogue about community and partake in a reception. www.seattlecenter.com.

 

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/10/02/join-us-for-an-evening-of-short-films-celebrating-our-neighborhoods/feed/ 0 Apply for Arts funding for your neighborhood! http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/09/06/apply-for-arts-funding-for-your-neighborhood/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/09/06/apply-for-arts-funding-for-your-neighborhood/#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:15:11 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3191 The Seattle Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs is offering funding for arts projects and events in Seattle neighborhoods.  Deadline is October 24.  Click here to learn more!

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