Seattle Office of Film + Music

Are you a storyteller who is social media savvy? We're looking for a Digital Media Specialist to join our Communications team! 💻

In this role, you will:
• Contribute to content creation, implementation and analysis of OED’s digital media strategy.
• Manage internal and external online platforms, including websites, social media accounts, and newsletter.
• Develop and support communication projects such as program launches, media campaigns, and multi-media projects that tell the story of OED and our community partners

📅 Applications are due on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 4 p.m.

For more information and to apply ➡️ governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/3975598/digital-media-specialist.

Discover the impact of the film industry on Seattle's economy in our latest blog post. Get a comprehensive look at the films shot here in 2022 and see how Seattle is becoming a hub for talented filmmakers and actors. Don't miss out on this exciting 2022 recap!

Read more on our blog: https://bottomline.seattle.gov/2023/01/26/film-in-seattle-2022-recap/

Seattle Music Commission Vice Chair Daniel Pak has been inducted in the Asian Hall of Fame!

Daniel Pak is the frontman for Kore Ionz, a reggae band in Seattle, as well as the vice chair of the Seattle Music Commission (SMC). Daniel's non-profit record label and music program, Totem Star, provides Seattle youth with a space to produce and record music and be mentored by industry professionals.

Congratulations, Daniel!

Read more:

Seattle musician to be inducted in Asian Hall of Fame Daniel Pak is one of 22 people being inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame this year.

🎶 Join Mayor Bruce Harrell and City of Seattle Government at the One Seattle Juneteenth concert as we celebrate the Juneteenth Federal holiday.

This FREE concert celebrates and centers Negro Spirituals and the diverse musical traditions that have creatively evolved from them including gospel music, jazz, R&B and hip hop.

📅 Sunday, June 19, 6 p.m.
📍 McCaw Hall (321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109)
➡️ RSVP: one-seattle.ticketleap.com/juneteenth.

Created in collaboration with the Office of Arts & Culture Seattle and community churches.

Join us at The Mixer presented by the Seattle Music Commission on Tuesday, 5/24, at 5:30 p.m.!

Event details:
🎵 Hear about the Commission’s plans for the year, provide feedback on priorities for the local music community and network with creatives across industry sectors.
📍 Trinity Nightclub, 107 Occidental Avenue S.
🆓 Free, open to the public and 21+ only.

✅ Register here: http://ow.ly/UGT750JcGTg.

📽️ Are you interested in working in the film industry? Join us at SIFF Cinema Uptown for the second installment of The Roadshow Series: Focus on Film this Saturday, 4/30.

Attend a FREE session of NFFTY 2022: A discussion with Seattle-based filmmaker Wes Hurley and producer Mischa Jakupcak.

Agenda:
💻12:30-1:30 p.m.: Hybrid event (in-person and virtual options) for discussion and Q&A.
🤩1:30-3 p.m.: Networking and refreshments will be in-person on the rooftop of the nearby Mediterranean Inn with special guest mentors Aaron Jin, Abie Ekenezar, Amy Piñon, Maria Gargiulo and Tony Becerra.

This FREE event is brought to you by National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY), Office of Arts & Culture Seattle and Seattle Office of Economic Development.

Information and registration link ➡️ bit.ly/filmroadshow.

📢 Grant opportunity for Seattle-based individual artists and curators 📢

Applications for Office of Arts & Culture Seattle’ 2023 CityArtist grant are now open! This cycle, dancers/choreographers, musicians/composers or theater-makers (including playwrights) can apply for funding in the research, development, and presentation of their work. Awarded artists will need to offer a public presentation within Seattle city limits.

Deadline: April 27, 2022, 5 pm Pacific.

Learn more about the application process and sign up for workshops:
https://www.seattle.gov/arts/opportunities/current-calls-and-funding

[📸: Cherdonna Shinatra's "DITCH" by Jenny Peterson]

Our partners at SIFF will be kicking off the 48th Seattle International Film Festival today!

is presenting the best international and independent films from around the world from April 14-24. Festival will be happening in person and virtually — join us!

📽️ Seek new cinema at siff.net/festival.

🎉 Celebrate the launch of Seattle Restored! 🎉

You can shop the pop-up market’s small businesses and experience the artwork from the entrepreneurs and creatives selected for the program at the Seattle Restored Launch Party this Saturday from 2-6 p.m.!

Details:
📅 Saturday, April 9, 2-6 p.m. (short presentation at 3:15 p.m.)
📍 Location: 2+U, 1201 2nd Avenue
🤩 The event is free, open to the public and all ages
✅ Register at ow.ly/tJRu50IEy9l

Seattle Restore matches 30+ vacant Seattle storefronts with pop-up shops and art installations. The program is brought to you by the Seattle Office of Economic Development, Seattle Good Business Network and Shunpike.

More information about the program at seattlerestored.org.

🎶 Join us this Saturday at The Roadshow Series: Charting a Career in the Music Industry!

Event features an overview of music industry fundamentals, speed mentorship, takeaway materials and live music! Get advice and networking opportunities with industry leaders, mentors and artists.

🤩This is a FREE hybrid event (in-person and virtual).
📅 Saturday, 3/26, 2-4:30 p.m.
✅RSVP and more info at bit.ly/smcroadshow1.

Proudly presented by Office of Arts & Culture Seattle, Seattle Office of Economic Development, and the Seattle Music Commission.

📣 Applications are open for the new Capital Access Program!

💲 City funding will lower the cost of Small Business Flex Fund loans for eligible small businesses by paying down 25% of the loan principal.

Small businesses can borrow up to $150,000 with 4% interest rate for expenses such as payroll, rent, utilities and supplies.💲

✅To apply for the Capital Access Program, small businesses need to submit a Flex Fund loan application online.
📅 Application closes on 4/8 at 5 p.m.
💻Virtual information sessions on 3/17 and 3/28.
☎️Application assistance is available in multiple languages at (206) 339-6588.

For more information, visit: http://ow.ly/nxhf50I8wUE.

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Celebrate and ring in the 🐯 with small businesses and community partners!

Wing Luke Museum - 2022 Lunar New Year Fair
Date: Saturday, January 29, 2022
Time: 11 - 3 p.m.
Where: Chong Wa Playfield, 522 7th Ave S Seattle, WA 98104

Friends of Little Saigon - Seattle - Tết Market and Live Entertainment
Date: Saturday, January 29, 2022
Time: 9 - 4 p.m.
Where: Little Saigon Creative, 1227 S. Weller St. Seattle, WA 98144

Seattle Chinatown-International District - Lunar New Year Celebration and Food Walk
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Time: 11 - 4 p.m.
Where: Hing Hay Park and surrounding streets.

Lucky Envelope Brewing - Lunar New Year
When: Friday, January 28, 2022 - Saturday, January 29, 2022
Time: See brewery's hours
Where: 907 NW 50th St. Seattle, WA 98107

For more events 👉 http://ow.ly/h2XN50HH0y9

Seattle Chinatown-International District, Friends of Little Saigon - Seattle, and Wing Luke Museum are Seattle Office of Economic Development 2021 Neighborhood Economic Recovery Fund (NERF) recipients. NERF supports community driven solutions to reignite the local economy with an intentional focus on promoting racial equity. NERF is funded by the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund as established under the American Rescue Plan Act.

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger in Chinatown-International District and beyond - International Examiner Featured image by Drag and Drop Creative. Check out these events in the International District that benefit ID community-based organizations and the business community: Wing Luke Museum 2022 Lunar New Year Fair Date: Saturday, January 29, 2022 Time: 11 AM – 3 PM Where: Chong Wa Playfield (outdoors...

Seattle born and raised filmmaker and National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) founder Jesse Harris shot a feature film during the middle of the pandemic. The film stars Lucy Hale and an international cast of actors. Boston Herald calls it “a gripping crime thriller” and is in the top 10 Indie Movies on iTunes. SIFF Cinema Uptown is hosting a special theatrical screening of the film tonight, Wednesday Jan 26, 7pm. Jesse Harris joining for introduction and Q+A about the making of the film.

Tickets and more information: https://www.siff.net/siff-cinema/in-theaters/borrego

Borrego After relocating to a small desert town to study an invasive plant species, a young botanist must fight for her survival when she's kidnapped by an inexperienced drug mule after his ultralight plane crashes in the desert.

Seattle’s beloved Bumbershoot Festival is about to get a reimagining! Seattle Center is excited to welcome our new Bumbershoot production partner, New Rising Sun – a coalition of Seattle-based arts, entertainment, and cultural leaders – selected to drive the fan-favorite festival forward in ways that maintain its original spirit, audaciousness, and appeal, along with a new component providing underserved communities with mentorship and entertainment business learning opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/festivals/bumbershoot



Photo credit: David Conger

🎶 Shop to the Beat live music performances at small retail businesses continue this month!

Shop to the Beat will match small retail businesses with local musicians to host free in-store performances to help increase foot traffic and sales for retailers as well as provide competitive pay for musicians.

🛍️ Small retail businesses interested in hosting a free performance can submit a short application to share their music preferences.

🎵 Local musicians interested in performing live at a small business can register with partner Gigs4U. Enter referral code: S2B.

For information about performances and to apply for Shop to the Beat, visit ow.ly/llnJ50GPjHw.

📅 Application deadline extended to Jan. 21!

🎶 Join Seattle Office of Economic Development for Shop to the Beat live music performances at small retail businesses this holiday season!

Shop to the Beat will match small retail businesses with local musicians to host free in-store performances to help increase foot traffic and sales for retailers as well as provide competitive pay for musicians.

🛍️ Small retail businesses interested in hosting a free performance can submit a short application to share their music preferences.

🎵 Local musicians interested in performing live at a small business this holiday season can register with partner Gigs4U. Enter referral code: S2B.

For information about performances and to apply for Shop to the Beat, visit ow.ly/llnJ50GPjHw.

📅 Application deadline extended to 1/14!

🎁Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? this weekend at S**O!

Check out over 65 vintage vendors at the S**O Flea Market, December 11, 10 - 4 p.m. at Epic Antique (3701 7th Ave S). Coffee and food trucks are also available ☕!

Second Use Building Materials is hosting their 8th annual Handmade Holiday Market, December 11, 10 - 4 p.m. at their Seattle store (3223 6th Ave S). Check out a selection of items made by vendors!

For more info 👉 http://ow.ly/OaIn50GUYYR
S**O BIA

🎉 The Seattle Office of Economic Development is accepting applications from small retail businesses and local musicians interested in participating in Shop to the Beat.

Shop to the Beat will match small retail businesses with local musicians to host free in-store performances to help increase foot traffic and sales for retailers as well as provide competitive pay for musicians.

🛍️ Small retail businesses interested in hosting a free performance can submit a short application to share their music preferences.

🎵 Local musicians interested in performing live at a small business this holiday season can register with partner Gigs4U. Enter referral code: S2B.

Visit ow.ly/llnJ50GPjHw for more information and to apply for Shop to the Beat by 12/17!

🤩 Shop Your Block and Shop to the Beat this holiday season!

🛍️🎵 Local musicians and small retail businesses are teaming up to create a fun, unique shopping experience for Seattle! Head over to the Central District and South Seattle to enjoy performances by local artists as you shop for Small Business Saturday! Info here: ow.ly/llnJ50GPjHw.

🎁 Looking for gifts or gift ideas? Go to seattle.gov/shopyourblock to use the Shop your Block retail map and online neighborhood marketplaces to explore Seattle and support our local small businesses!

🎶 Shop to the Beat live music performances at small retail businesses start this Saturday, 11/27!

Seattle Office of Economic Development's Shop to the Beat will match small retail businesses with local musicians to host free in-store performances to help increase foot traffic and sales for retailers as well as provide competitive pay for musicians.

🛍️ Small retail businesses interested in hosting a free performance can submit a short application to share their music preferences.

🎵 Local musicians interested in performing live at a small business this holiday season can register with partner Gigs4U. Enter referral code: S2B.

For more information and to apply for Shop to the Beat by 12/17, visit ➡️ ow.ly/llnJ50GPjHw!

Nominations are now open to join Office of Arts & Culture Seattle Arts Commission!

The Seattle Arts Commission supports the City by advocating for arts policy, creating access for equitable participation in the arts, and fostering enriching arts engagement for all residents. If you or someone you know is a champion of the arts and wants to help shape policy to create a thriving arts sector, we encourage you to apply!

Deadline: 11:59 pm on Nov. 22, 2021.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/sacnominatons

Join the Seattle Arts Commission, Nominations now Open Join the Seattle Arts Commission, Nominations now Open October 25, 2021 by Erika Lindsay Leave a Comment The Seattle Arts Commission is looking for new members. The Seattle Arts Commission supports the City by advocating for arts policy, creating access for equitable participation in the arts, an...

📣 is launching a one-time, $1.9 million grant program to support the re-opening of festivals and events! Applications are due TODAY, Nov. 11, 11:59 p.m.

Grant sizes will vary. The funding amount of each award will be determined based on the total number of applications received, the total amount requested by applicants, and the application score determined by a review panel. Grant awards will also be based on revenue losses due to COVID, demonstrated in gross revenue reported in 2019 and 2020 Form 990s or Form 1040s for each organization.

For more info and to apply to the King County Festival and Grants Program 👉 http://ow.ly/5KhM50Gr6ni

Festival & Events Fund - King County Creative Festivals & Events Fund King County is launching a one-time grant program to deliver $1.9 million in relief funds to support the re-opening of festivals and events held within King County. The King County Festival and Grants Program aims to address the needs of event and festival producers seeking t...