From November to January, Spotlight Art Tours is featuring artwork from City Light’s portable collection. From November to January, Spotlight Art Tours is featuring artwork from City Light’s portable collection.
Seattle City Light has been a supporter of the city’s public art program, and its portable artwork collection since the city adopted a 1% for Art ordinance in 1973. The city’s Portable Works Collection is a rotating collection of artworks in all media including sculpture, site-specific commissions, painting, mixed media, prints, photography and textiles that are exhibited throughout city facilities. This fall the city is offering Spotlight Art Tours featuring artwork from City Light’s portable collection. Tours are led by Deborah Paine, Curator and Collections Manager at the Office of Arts & Culture, and will focus on artwork displayed at Seattle Municipal Tower.
If you are interested in attending a tour, please click here to RSVP for available dates and times. Each tour is limited to 12 guests. Gather at the information/guard station inside the Seattle Municipal Tower lobby at 700 5th Avenue. All tours are ADA accessible, if you have specific accommodation requests please email arts.culture@seattle.gov or call (206) 684-7372.
“Cascades” is a glass and terrazzo art installation in the reception area of Seattle City Light’s headquarters in the Seattle Municipal Tower.