Culture Black Arts Legacies: Nate Long's fight to change the face of TV The late director, producer, stuntman and teacher used film and video production to lift up the voices of Seattle’s Black community. by Jas Keimig / May 9, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Milt Simons’ experimental artistic life Undersung in his time, the painter, teacher and multimedia artist wasn’t afraid to color outside the lines. by Jas Keimig / June 6, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Syvilla Fort helped put Seattle dance on the map The Seattle-born dancer/choreographer worked with artists from Merce Cunningham and John Cage to Eartha Kitt and James Dean. by Jas Keimig / June 30, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence, cultural connector As a direct link to the Harlem Renaissance, this often overlooked painter inspired a generation of Seattle movers and shakers. by Jas Keimig / April 23, 2024
Culture Made There: Mitigating food waste with small-batch condiments Chef Kerrie Sanson takes jams and condiments to new heights with preserves sourced from local produce. by Sarah Hall / September 2, 2022
Culture Made There: A Yakima printmaker crafts impressions of unsung labor Drawing on traditional Mexican design, artist Christie Tirado spotlights Washington’s agricultural workers and those who perform essential services. by Sarah Hall / July 7, 2023
Opinion Why Seattle needs more history in its politics, and more politics in its art Chicago, a city deeply attuned to its cultural and political history, offers lessons for our arts institutions and our politicians. by Dujie Tahat / November 22, 2019
Opinion The problem with Seattle's progressive chattering class Political advocacy organizations could learn from our city’s long tradition of organizing and occupation. by Dujie Tahat / December 30, 2020
Culture Made There: Chef Tad Mitsui finds harmony and home at Heyday Farm His family business has expanded a 19th-century Bainbridge farm to include a bakery, high-end dining and more. by Sarah Hall / September 16, 2022
Culture Made There: How a photographer developed his passion for wine Winemaker and owner Alphonse de Klerk brings full-bodied flavor to Bainbridge Island. by Sarah Hall / August 26, 2022