Seattle arts

New book gives in-depth look into Washington music venues during COVID-19

Rebekah Way

Several music venues in the Puget Sound region are preparing to open their doors for the first time in over a year this summer.A new book called "Bring…

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Ruth Dickey reflects on the pandemic, power of books as she starts new chapter

Kirsten Kendrick

Friday is Ruth Dickey's last day as head of Seattle Arts and Lectures. Dickey has been at the helm of the literary arts organization since 2013. She will…

In Seattle, spoken word and social justice are deeply intertwined. For Ebo Barton, their connection to the form is a historical one, dating back to the oral traditions of many Black, Indigenous and other people of color.

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Artists Among Us: Seattle poet embraces responsibility to help 'make sense of things'

It’s after 1 a.m. at the Capitol Hill IHOP in Seattle. Ebo Barton is sitting in a corner booth with another poet, both of whom had performed earlier at…

The Seattle arts community gathered Tuesday for a peaceful march protesting police brutality and systemic racism, after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

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PHOTOS: Seattle arts community marches in solidarity with George Floyd protesters

Paula Wissel

Members of the arts community in Seattle are joining in the protests against the killing of George Floyd. Hundreds gathered Tuesday near the Seattle Opera…

The "Feel Just Like Home" exhibit features ordinary towels embroidered with Yelp reviews of a down and out motel.

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Art exhibit uses embroidered Yelp reviews to highlight lives lived in the margins

Paula Wissel

An exhibit at Gallery 4Culture in Seattle's Pioneer Square lets you touch and feel Yelp reviews. Artist Cicelia Ross-Gotta embroidered reviews written…