Arts Archives - The Seattle Globalist

Donald Byrd: A Life In Dance

by Globalist Staff

In conjunction with current exhibition The America That Is To Be, Donald Byrd will be joined by his longtime associates Sylvia Waters of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Peter Boal of the Pacific Northwest Ballet to discuss Byrd’s creative inspirations and ambitions. Moderated by guest curator Thomas F. DeFrantz, this panel will offer insight […]

MFON: Women Photographers of the African Diaspora

by Globalist Staff

As a part of the Seattle presentation of MFON: Women Photographers of the African Diaspora taking place across three institutions—Frye Art Museum, Jacob Lawrence Gallery, and Photographic Center Northwest—co-authors Laylah Amatullah Barrayn and Adama Delphine Fawundu will be joined by artist Berette Macaulay and photography specialist Michelle Dunn Marsh in a discussion about the global trajectories of […]

Dressed to Protest

by Globalist Staff

In conjunction with Dress Codes: Ellen Lesperance and Diane Simpson, this panel discussion unfolds the signification of identity and ideology through apparel, focusing especially on ways in which clothing has functioned as a symbolic form of resistance and coalition building for artists, political activists, and marginalized communities. Presenters: Amanda Donnan is Curator at Frye Art Museum and […]

Dress Codes Gallery Tour

by Globalist Staff

Join artist Ellen Lesperance for a free, informal tour of Dress Codes: Ellen Lesperance and Diane Simpson. No registration is required. [Image: Installation view, Dress Codes: Ellen Lesperance and Diane Simpson, 2019. Photo: Jueqian Fang.]

Gates Foundation Discovery Center celebrates young changemakers in We the Future exhibition

by Gates Foundation Discovery Center

We the Future: Young Leaders of Social Change is an exhibition that illuminates the stories of 10 young people working to build an equitable and sustainable world.

Donald Byrd: The America That Is To Be

by Globalist Staff

Exhibition curator Thomas F. DeFrantz discusses the storied and celebrated career of iconic choreographer Donald Byrd and his decades-long movement towards creating dance that explores the terms of social justice in the United States. Sharing moving-image materials and photographs from the current Frye Museum show, as well as rarely-seen archival materials, DeFrantz will provide an […]

The End of Mall Things: A (Free!) Multimedia/Drag Art Mall

by Globalist Staff

“The End Of Mall Things” is A FREE, 21+, Shopping Mall-Themed Festival for Capitol Hill Art Walk. We’re mall gonna dieeee!!! Featuring: MULTIMEDIA MUSIC ACTS: Sundae Crush goawaysun Jake Laundry Power Strip DRAG PERFORMERS: Mona Real Princess Charming Íntima Rosa Marchita VISUAL ART FROM: Jeremias Lentini Alexa Terfloth VINTAGE/BOUTIQUE CLOTHING SALE: […]

“An American Superhero” explores the diverse origin stories of every day people

by Kamna Shastri

Vishavjit Singh, also known as Sikh Captain America, inspired the exhibit, which features dozens of people and their reflections on their identities and what they consider to be their superpowers.

Butterfly: Una Tranformacion

by Globalist Staff

Metamorphosis is an unapologetic act of faith. Queer Trans People of Color journey around the topic of reclaiming and rebirthing spirituality within their queer communities through spoken word, poetry, and music. Witness how each artist crosses a rainbow bridge that interconnects sexuality and spirituality by embodying their own unique transformation. La Espiritista’s “Butterfly: Una Transformacion” […]

Cross-Cultural Connections in Mock Battle: From African Dance and Kung Fu to Capoeira and Breakin’

by Globalist Staff

Cross-Cultural Connections in Mock Battle: From African Dance and Kung Fu to Capoeira and Breakin’ Presented by Global Artists Collective in association with 4Culture and Third Place Commons An all-ages free event at Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park Sunday, March 17, 2019, 1:00 – 2:00 pm Join us for special demonstration performances and Masters’ panel discussion […]

International Women’s Day: Indigenous and Women of Color Rise

by Globalist Staff

Featuring the powerful voices of Dominique Christina, the author of four books and the only person to EVER become a two-time world champion in slam poetry, and Cherry Smiley, warrior hero, feminist activist, scholar, and artist from the Nlaka’pamux (Thompson) and Dine (Navajo) nations. The evening program will inform, educate, empower, inspire, and strengthen our […]

West Seattle 2nd Thursday Art Walk

by Globalist Staff

The first West Seattle 2nd Thursday Art Walk of 2019 is January 10, on Viadoom Eve! Join art lovers to stroll the West Seattle Junction where businesses host free-of-charge artist exhibits and group shows from 5pm to late. Grab a walking map for the art venues and bars and restaurants that offer extended happy hours […]

Estelita’s Library offers literature, community and plátanos

by Chloe Collyer

Estelita's Library is a hidden gem tucked behind Beacon Avenue South.

Taste of Freedom

by Globalist Staff

Taste of Freedom: Art & Wine Reception will take place on Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 6:00-9:00 PM. The evening will include wine, tapas, chocolate, and a raffle. We will also have the founders of Papilio from Spain with us. The event will be at Brightwater Community Center located in Woodinville. Papilio is a non-profit […]

Musical “Come From Away” showcases a story of hope after 9/11

by Roxanne Ray

The musical "Come from Away" focuses on the generosity and hope of a small Canadian town unexpectedly thrust into a central role in the world-changing events of 9/11.

A Cyberpop Extravaganza

by Globalist Staff

FREE performances and visual art installations from local music, drag, comedy, and PowerPoint talent this April’s Capitol Hill Art Walk at the Fred Wildlife Refuge. • Sundae Crush – bad girl dream pop https://www.facebook.com/sundaecrush/ • Jake Laundry – cyborg pop, satire, interactive multimedia https://www.facebook.com/JakeALaundry/ • Mona Real – thrift glam drag realness, comedy, visual art […]

JieHae Park’s “Peerless” can take a stereotype and turn it into a weapon

by Mayumi Tsutakawa

The dark comedy at ArtsWest explores the inner minds of teenagers in a hyper competitive society.

Sara Porkalob pushes past expectations as an artist and activist

by Kamna Shastri

Sara Porkalob, who stars in Book It Repertory's "Howl's Moving Castle," has made a name pushing boundaries in theater.

Forward Flux double feature brings complex cultural conversations to stage

by Reagan Jackson

The double bill of “las mariposas Y los muertos” and “No More Sad Things” offers thought-provoking theater and complexity around culture.

Documentarian duo “UNCODE” Black Seattle

by Marcus Harrison Green

UNCODE is a labor of love of wife and husband filmmakers Myisa and Ali Graham, both Columbia City residents and southern transplants to the Emerald City.