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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.
Conversations with a Commissioner: Marshall Hugh and the Rise of Fremont Fridays
For an artist to break out, it’s all about being recognizable. For Marshall Hugh, performing on a jelly bean-shaped parade float through the Seattle streets certainly built that brand. Hugh, founder of Seattle’s weekly summer music and culture festival Fremont Fridays, is one of the city’s new music commissioners elected to the Seattle Music Commission.
Opera Singer Jennifer Johnson Cano Talks Seattle Opera’s Salome on The Day With Trae
Opera singer Jennifer Johnson Cano recently sat down with guest host Deaunte Damper on The Day With Trae to discuss Seattle Opera’s production of Richard Strauss’s Salome, her career trajectory, and the power of mentorship in the arts.
Art is Lyfe: Seattle’s 10-Year-Old Lyfe Wilson Reaches Top 5 in National Stan Lee Competition
For ten-year-old Lyfe Wilson, art and superheroes are his outlet into another realm. A multi-talented artist, dancer, and skateboarder hailing from South Seattle, Wilson is currently capturing national attention as a top contestant in the 2026 Stan Lee’s Super Kid Competition.
Truth, Resistance, and Survival: Why You Need to See Intiman Theatre’s ‘I Am My Own Wife’
Running from November 4th through November 22nd at the Erickson Theatre on Capitol Hill, Initman Theatre’s ‘I Am My Own Wife’ is a production you aren’t going to want to miss.
The Central District Art Walk Marks 2nd Anniversary with Culture and Community
Seattle’s historic Central District neighborhood recently vibrated with creative energy, family, and togetherness as community members gathered to mark the two-year anniversary of the Central District Art Walk.
Conversations with a Commissioner: Tina Marie Tyler’s Mission for Peace and Music in Seattle
By Andrew Barrett - Few people in the music industry can say they have worked on as many human rights campaigns as Tina Marie Tyler. Even fewer can say they have a presidentially recognized award. Tyler, born and raised in Seattle, is one of the city’s new commissioners elected to the Seattle Music Commission.
Get Ready for a Haunting Evening with Pacific Northwest Ballet Presents ‘Ghost Stories’
As November brings dark days and full moons to the Pacific Northwest, Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) is embracing the season with a mixed-bill program designed to thrill. GHOST STORIES offers a lineup of gothic drama, world premieres, and bold choreography.
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.
Seattle Artists Demand $8 Million Shift from Police to Arts in 2027 Budget Proposal
By Nyla Moxley - After the Seattle Police Department (SPD) reported a historic “murder-free” June, organizers in the Seattle arts linked this moment to the city’s Office of Arts and Culture’s (ARTS) $3.6 million investment during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Follow the Yellow Brick Road Downtown: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Takes Over The 5th Avenue Theatre This Holiday Season
Starting next month on November 27th, The 5th is transforming its historic downtown stage into the Emerald City with their highly anticipated centerpiece holiday production of The Wizard of Oz.
Water for Elephants: A Solo Date, a Little Wonder, and One of My Top Five Shows
By Ashleigh McCurdy - I love a good solo date. There is something beautiful about making time for yourself, choosing an experience simply because it interests you, and fully enjoying it. On Tuesday night, I treated myself to Water for Elephants at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre, and let me tell you, this theater girly left absolutely amazed.
Angelica Marie Talks Creative Evolution and Of Sand and Sea Fashion Show on The Day With Trae
Artist and founder of the Black & Brown Beauty Collective Angelica Marie recently appeared on The Day With Trae with guest host Deaunte Damper to dive into her mission at the Collective and the upcoming Of Sand and Sea fashion show.
Celebrating Black Excellence and Rock Legacy: Black and Loud Fest Marks Its 5th Anniversary
Celebrating music, culture, and community, Neumos recently hosted the fifth annual Black and Loud Fest. Designed to center Black-fronted artists, rock bands, and musicians, the festival provided a platform where culture and genre-defying music took the spotlight.
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.
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.
Fremont Fridays Blackout Night Celebrates PNW Black Creatives and Culture
Seattle’s creative scene shone brightly last month when week 10 of Fremont Fridays brought Blackout Night to LTD Bar & Grill in Fremont. Hosted by community advocate Deaunte Damper, the evening celebrated Black artists, directors, founders, and local culture from across the Pacific Northwest.
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.
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.
