ARTS at King Street Station | Spotlight at Waterfront Park

Pier 62 | Free
Thursday August 21, 6–8 pm

Experience performances of live music, songs, and spoken stories of culture and heritage by local artists‑in‑residence.

Family‑friendly!

Park visitors enjoy a serene sunset at Pier 62. Photo by Jo Cosme.

Park visitors enjoy a serene sunset at Pier 62. Photo by Jo Cosme.

About this Spotlight

We’ve collaborated with ARTS at King Street Station gallery to bring local artists-in-residence Red Eagle Soaring, Rhapsody Project, and Totem Star to the waterfront.

Set on Seattle’s waterfront on Pier 62, enjoy a two-hour live performance of music, songs, and spoken stories of culture and heritage with the seas, mountains, and city as your backdrop!

Meet the Artists-in-Residence

Totem Star

Totem Star supports a diverse community of young recording artists learning music and life skills through mentorship and meaningful relationships. Their work in the studio and on the stage fosters growth in collaboration, leadership, and self-identity.

Red Eagle Soaring

Red Eagle Soaring is a Seattle non-profit organization serving urban Native American youth ages 10-19 with free programming, integrating contemporary theatre and traditional Native performing arts.

The Rhapsody Project

The Rhapsody Project is a community that explores and celebrates music and heritage through an anti-racist lens and builds community through their cultural roots.

They provide multiple programs providing young musicians in the greater Seattle area resources, experiences, community-building opportunities, classes, and more!

About ARTS at King Street Station

Fresh Perspectives exhibit. Photo by Chloe Collyer courtesy City of Seattle.

Fresh Perspectives exhibit. Photo by Chloe Collyer courtesy City of Seattle.

ARTS at King Street Station is a dynamic gallery space for arts and culture in the heart of the city dedicated to increasing opportunities for people of color to generate and present their work.

Housed above Seattle’s historic King Street Station, this 7,500-square-foot gallery and cultural space includes a studio for artists-in-residence and offices for the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS).

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Centrally located, Pier 62 is easily accessed from Alaskan Way, or from downtown via Overlook Walk.

Centrally located, Pier 62 is easily accessed from Alaskan Way, or from downtown via Overlook Walk.

Accessibility

Friends strives to ensure Waterfront Park, and our events are inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to everyone.

About Pier 62: an outdoor space providing various amenities such as wheelchair accessible seating, shade, water, cooling fans, and ADA accessible restrooms.

Learn more about accessibility resources at Waterfront Park here.

Waterfront Park is still under construction until 2025, accessible routes/navigation may be impacted.

Please email [email protected] with any questions or specific accommodation requests for events.

Please fill out our park experience survey HERE with any feedback on how we can make your experience more comfortable and accessible.

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