Welcome to Seattle Center
Artists At the Center is a multi-year collaboration between Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Center, with support from Uptown Arts & Culture Coalition and the communities adjacent to Seattle Center campus. The project is made possible by a 10-year grant from Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Kraken.
Join us as we introduce emerging and established artists and celebrate their talent on Seattle Center campus. Artists are given a performance opportunity, allowing them to connect with new audiences, display their talents and advance their careers. Visitors to campus and the surrounding neighborhood benefit from surprising and delightful pop-up performances throughout the year. Each year, artists are selected with an equity and social justice lens, ensuring equitable representation for underserved and emerging artists. Artistic genres include music, dance, theater, demonstrations, and multi-disciplinary work.
FALL 2026
Golden Sun Athletic Association
Rainier Breakers
Zje Mongol | December 13, 2026 at 3pm, Seattle Center Armory
Northwest Tap Connection | December 20, 2026 at 12pm, Seattle Center Armory
Tlalokan | December 27, 2026 at 3pm, Seattle Center Armory
WINTER 2027
Oni Arts Foundation
Northwest Opera In Schools Etcetera
Naga Lakshmi Bhagavatula
Seattle Qabila Project
Rhythm and Release
Northside Step Team
Haniyeh Kian Rasa
8-Bit Brass Band
Mercedes Elessa
Advaith Sriram
Mercedes Montgomery
SUMMER 2027
Mary Sigward + Artists
Alexandra Nason
Seattle JazzED
Phinney Ridge Steel Band
Penguin Productions
Gavin Cummins
Interested in applying to be a part of Artists at the Center? Each year Seattle Office of Arts & Culture conducts a competitive grant application process for this program. The application period for events to happen Fall 2026 - Summer 2027 has closed. Stay tuned for the 2027-2028 season application to open in March 2027.
More Info on How to Apply