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Published by 4Culture on November 26, 2024

One Year Later: the Doors Open Implementation Plan passes!

A group of people learning how to dance with their hands in the air in a ballerina esque motion — Seattle Theatre Group’s AileyCamp 2024. Photo: Christopher Nelson.

Almost exactly one year ago, the King County Council unanimously passed Doors Open legislation, dramatically increasing funding for King County arts, heritage, science, and historic preservation nonprofits through a 0.1 percent sales tax. Over the next seven years, Doors Open is expected to generate roughly $700 million—a major investment in the ongoing cultural vitality of our region.

Published by 4Culture on November 20, 2024

On the Edges: JoEllen Wang illuminates gray areas in Marginalia

A minimal gallery space displays a white rectangular sculpture with two shallow indentations in the foreground and a small abstract painting featuring blue shapes on a white wall in the background.

Back in 2008, JoEllen Wang was living in Ballard near Interbay, an in-between zone where RVs often parked. She found them charming, nostalgic. To her, in their autonomous freedom to roam, they hinted at the American dream. She started painting little portraits of them.

Published by 4Culture on October 14, 2024

Relentless Repetition: Michael Hong’s search for self in Oi-ee Moo-chim

Three abstract sculptures stand on a yellow floor: a tall red textured piece in a round pot at the center, a brown organic form on a small platform left, and a silver foil-covered sculpture with red accents right.

Michael Hong was attempting to recreate a cucumber dish that his mom had been making for him all his life. The dish seemed simple enough, but even with her recipe, and after many attempts, he just couldn’t get it right.

Published by 4Culture on September 26, 2024

Join us! October 10 dedication event will celebrate new artwork Why We Have to Work

Four decorative signposts stand in front of a leafy tree; one has text titled WHY PEOPLE HAVE TO WORK, two have ornate frames with cutouts or mirrors, and the fourth is a small framed mirror.

Amid the daily bustle at the Burien Transit Center, many passengers come and go on the RapidRide H Line, traveling between Burien and Downtown Seattle on one of King County Metro’s busiest routes.

Published by 4Culture on September 18, 2024

Revolutionary Legacy: Audineh Asaf reveals the Iranian history and people in Remember Me

Six small, colorful, square artworks are evenly spaced on a blank white gallery wall. Each piece features intricate, geometric, and patterned designs, with varied blue, pink, gray, and red tones.

“If you meet an Iranian in the U.S., they’ve either been a political prisoner or are related to somebody who has,” says interdisciplinary artist Audineh Asaf.

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