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A Sacred Baton in Action: Jack & Jill Mothers Find Rest, Art, and Sisterhood at Colman Commons
Where Pioneer Square meets the Seattle waterfront, Colman Commons became a living sanctuary yesterday as it opened its doors to roughly 20 mothers from the Jack & Jill of America Seattle Chapter.
Full Hearts & Flowers: A Weekend of Black Excellence and Beautiful Gatherings with NAAM and Byrd Barr Place
By Ashleigh McCurdy - From Friday night at the Northwest African American Museum’s (NAAM) Unity Benefit to Saturday’s retirement celebration at Colman Commons and Byrd Barr Place’s Legacy in Motion Gala, I spent the weekend surrounded by friends, family, and colleagues.
Colman Commons and Terrain: Making Room for Art, Making Room for Each Other
By Ashleigh McCurdy - My time at Terrain 17 in Spokane, Washington earlier this month was truly amazing and inspiring. Being there and experiencing the Inland Northwest’s premier art festival firsthand gave me a chance to see what is possible when we create space for art and the people who bring it to life.
A Legacy Beyond Fried Chicken: Converge Celebrates Lewis Rudd on The Pop-Up! at the Colman Commons Backstage
In a moment of pure community celebration and rich Seattle history, Lewis Rudd, co-founder and CEO of Ezell’s Famous Chicken, recently made a special appearance on The Pop-Up! at the Colman Commons Backstage.
Centering Sisterhood: Inside the Culminating Women in Wellness Dinner at Colman Commons
When Black women are supported to rest and heal, entire communities flourish. Earlier this year, Colman Commons hosted an extraordinary gathering that marked the conclusion of a transformative health journey.
Reflecting On Terrain 17 Preview Night: Art, Inspiration, and Connecting Spokane to Seattle
Last night in Spokane, Washington, Colman Commons Executive Director Ashleigh McCurdy and the Converge Media team stepped into the creative whirlwind of Terrain 17 Preview Night ahead of tonight’s Main Terrain event.
Converge On The Road: Pit Stops, Stories, and Scenic Vistas on the Way to Terrain 17
Like clockwork, the first weekend of October means that the Converge Media and Colman Commons team is on the road again for our sixth annual trek across Washington State to Terrain 17, the inland Northwest’s largest multimedia art festival in Spokane.
Cal Bonner’s ‘Creation Over Elimination’ Solo Exhibition To Debut at Colman Commons
The Pioneer Square Art Walk isn’t ready for what’s about to go down. Tomorrow, Thursday, October 1st, Colman Commons is proud to present "Creation Over Elimination," the highly anticipated debut solo exhibition from acclaimed Seattle painter Cal Bonner.
PHOTOS: My Time For Massage and BWELL Seattle Champion Black Women’s Rest and Community Power
Black women are worthy of wellness, rest, and unconditional care. These moments capture the culmination of an extraordinary 8-week journey dedicated to centering Black women's physical and mental health, thanks to My Time For Massage and BWELL Seattle.
At Our Table: My Afternoon with Lewis Rudd at Colman Commons
By Ashleigh McCurdy - Some afternoons remind me exactly why we opened the doors to Colman Commons. Recently, Lewis Rudd, co-founder and CEO of Ezell’s Famous Chicken, joined host Keisha Credit here for an exclusive interview on The Pop-Up! at the Colman Commons Backstage.
Takiyah Ward Talks Art, Entrepreneurship, and Social Justice on The Mother’s Justice Show
Seattle artist, entrepreneur, and community leader Takiyah Ward, also known as “TDUB,” recently joined guest host Omari Salisbury on The Mother's Justice Show for a conversation on the evolution of Black art, grassroots leadership, and cultural preservation in the Pacific Northwest.
PHOTOS: Lewis Rudd Honored at The Colman Commons Backstage
The Colman Commons Backstage recently welcomed one of the Emerald City’s most impactful leaders: Lewis Rudd, CEO and co-founder of Ezell’s Famous Chicken.
Jonarra Swanson Explores Hope and Black Identity at Colman Commons
Artist Jonarra Swanson recently visited Pioneer Square for Conversations At Colman Commons, where she shared insights into her creative process, the cultural grounding of her work, and the lived experiences that shape her striking paintings.
Don't Miss Colman Commons at the Downtown Seattle Art Walk This Friday
Colman Commons is ready to light up the Downtown Seattle Art Walk this Friday, September 25th. This Friday evening is the public's final chance to experience the incredible works of Colman Commons’ inaugural Grand Opening artist cohort before new exhibitions take center stage.
Afrosapphix and The Re-Sole 206 Celebrate Black Queer Style with SOLEswap at Colman Commons
A movement in community-driven fashion and identity recently unfolded at Colman Commons, where Afrosapphix and The Re-Sole 206 linked up for SOLEswap, a clothing swap and fashion panel focused on Black queer style, practical self-expression, and mutual aid.
PHOTOS: Black Joy Connects Deaunte Damper’s Birthday Bash & We Live In Color 100th Episode
Black joy lives and breathes in Colman Commons. Looking back at these photo booth snapshots from Deaunte Damper's birthday celebration at Colman Commons, the room overflowed with Black joy, laughter, and pure love, expertly captured by Smile Patrol NW.
A Letter from Colman Commons: The Art of Gathering Well
By Ashleigh McCurdy - Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes a space feel special. Not just beautiful, not just well-designed, but the kind of place that makes you want to stay a little longer. I think it has something to do with how we gather.
Reflecting on Radical Joy: Deaunte Damper’s Milestone Moments from his Colman Commons Birthday Celebration
We’re still riding the wave of radical joy from May when friends, family, and allies gathered to celebrate We Live In Color host Deaunte Damper’s birthday and his appointment as 2026 Seattle Pride Grand Marshal.
Solitude, Swag, and Sisterhood: Symonne Larison Exhibits Vivid Portraits and Cultural Rituals at Colman Commons
Artist Symonne Larison brought high saturation, deep contrast, and blunt honesty to the Seattle waterfront with her latest exhibition at Colman Commons.
Nate Alexander Brings Custom Fashion to Colman Commons
Colman Commons never goes out of style. Fashion designer Nate Alexander recently stopped by Colman Commons to showcase his original, one-of-one custom designs from his brand Mainly Razedebar.
