Artists at the Center
Artists can apply for a performance opportunity and funding at Seattle Center campus.
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- deadline unknown, verify at source
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- Funding and performance opportunity at Seattle Center
- Location
- Seattle Center campus, Seattle, Washington
About
Overview
Artists at the Center is a multi-year collaboration between the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Center, supported by the Uptown Arts & Culture Coalition and adjacent communities. The program introduces emerging and established artists and celebrates their talent through performance opportunities on Seattle Center campus. Artists connect with new audiences, display their talents, and advance their careers while visitors benefit from pop-up performances throughout the year.
Key Dates
- Application submission deadline: April 21, 2026
- Application reopens in 2027
Artistic Genres
The program accepts music, dance, theater, demonstrations, and multi-disciplinary work.
Selection Criteria
Each year, artists are selected with an equity and social justice lens, ensuring equitable representation for underserved and emerging artists.
Award
Selected artists receive funding and a performance opportunity at Seattle Center.
Community Impact
- $530K given to artists to date (October 2021 – August 2025)
- ~1,100 artists impacted
- 19,000+ audience members
Contact
Call Zach Frimmel for help at 206-963-9226 or email [email protected].
- Award
- Funding and performance opportunity at Seattle Center
- Theme
- The program celebrates emerging and established artists through pop-up performances featuring music, dance, theater, and multi-disciplinary work on Seattle Center campus.
- Eligibility
- Emerging and established artists selected with an equity and social justice lens, prioritizing underserved and emerging artists.
- Audience
- Emerging and established artists
- Contact
- [email protected]
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.