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Mayor Harrell Celebrates Relaunch of Graffiti Abatement Partnership to Increase Graffiti Removal in Downtown Seattle and Chinatown-International District

June 26, 2023

Seattle – Today, Mayor Harrell in partnership with Uplift Northwest announced the relaunch of the Graffiti Abatement Program. While the program will be active in all parts of downtown Seattle, it will have an increased emphasis on graffiti abatement in the Chinatown-International District. “We know that graffiti and tagging not… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Arts and Culture, Citywide Strategy

Mayor Harrell to Appoint Experienced Civic Leader Marshall Foster to be Next Director of the Seattle Center 

June 22, 2023

Following a national search informed by the Seattle Center community and staff, waterfront leader Marshall Foster will serve as the next Director, bringing deep experience in place-making and civic partnerships. Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he has selected Marshall Foster to serve as the next permanent director… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Arts and Culture, City Administration

Following National Search, Mayor Harrell Announces Renowned Arts Administrator to Lead Seattle Office of Arts & Culture 

June 14, 2023

Informed by outreach centering community and creative voices and priorities, award-winning interdisciplinary artist and creative economy leader Gülgün Kayim will serve as the next Director of the Office of Arts & Culture Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he has selected Gülgün Kayim to serve as the next… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Arts and Culture, City Administration

Mayor Harrell Announces Virginia Bogert as Recipient of the 17th Annual Mayor’s Film Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film   

May 9, 2023

Inaugural Seattle Film Commission Supports Seattle International Film Festival as First Public Action SEATTLE (May 9, 2023) – Today, ahead of the start of the Seattle International Film Festival, Mayor Bruce Harrell recognized Virginia Bogert as the 2023 recipient of the Mayor’s Film Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film. Mayor… Filed Under: Arts and Culture

Mayor Harrell Launches National Search for Permanent Director of the Office of Arts & Culture 

March 13, 2023

Seeking innovative leader reflecting Seattle’s storied history of arts excellence, search will center community and creative voices, feature search committee of prominent Seattle arts leaders Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the City of Seattle will begin a nationwide search for the next permanent director of the City’s Office… Filed Under: Arts and Culture, City Administration

Mayor Harrell Details Proposed Efforts to Beautify City; Address Surge in Graffiti

October 27, 2022

Plan would increase graffiti removal, create outlets for murals and artistic expression, support victims, expand volunteer activities, and increase enforcement options Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell detailed elements of his One Seattle Graffiti Plan to beautify Seattle and address a surge in graffiti through new strategies and proposed budget… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Arts and Culture, Public Safety

Join Mayor Harrell at the “Mayors’ Concert for Ukraine and Refugees Worldwide” on April 4

March 22, 2022

Mayor Bruce Harrell invites you to show your support for the people of Ukraine and for refugees of all origins and experiences at the Mayors’ Concert for Ukraine and Refugees Worldwide. Uniting with King County Executive Dow Constantine and over 30 mayors from across King County, Mayor Harrell announced the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Arts and Culture, City Administration