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  • Mar13
    CNN and Others Highlight “Caring for Humanity”

    Seattle artist Jayashree Krishnan painted 150 portraits of healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic. The portraits and accompanying stories were exhibited at Columbia City Gallery (a program […]

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  • Mar12
    Rainier Valley Creative District

    The Rainier Valley Creative District planning committee achieved two significant milestones in early 2021. In February, the Seattle City Council passed a resolution to endorse the creation of a state-designated […]

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  • Feb1
    SEED Welcomes Michael Seiwerath

    Michael Seiwerath began working as Executive Director for SEED on February 1st, 2021. Seiwerath says that he has long admired SEED’s work, and believes the intersection of affordable housing, arts, […]

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  • Jan6
    SEED Announces New Executive Director

    SEED is excited to announce that Michael Seiwerath will be its next Executive Director starting February 1st! Following an extensive search, the SEED Board is pleased to have Seiwerath join the […]

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  • May22
    Community Healing in the Time of COVID-19

    Columbia City Gallery’s planned exhibits for 2020 involving the healing arts and Asian-American communities were supported by the NEA. Read the Arts Endowment’s story. The Gallery was able to exhibit […]

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  • Jan29
    Columbia City Gallery to Receive Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

    Columbia City Gallery has been awarded a $10,000 Challenge America grant to support two exhibits exploring arts and the healing process in the Asian American and immigrant communities of Southeast […]

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  • Jun28
    Columbia City Gallery Celebrates 20 Years

    Take a look at this article in the South Seattle Emerald about the gallery’s 20th anniversary: Columbia City Gallery Celebrates 20 Years. Learn more about the 20th anniversary. Columbia City Gallery […]

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  • Sep18
    New Arts District Connects Columbia and Hillman Cities

    Last month the Columbia Hillman Arts & Cultural District was officially recognized by the City of Seattle. The City’s arts district program was created to activate urban places known for […]

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  • Aug20
    Columbia Hillman Arts & Cultural District: Now Official!

    On Saturday, August 18, before Cinema Under the Stars in Columbia Park, Columbia City and Hillman City received an official Arts & Cultural District designation from Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan! […]

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  • Jun13
    Rainier Court IV Financing Complete

    SEED closed financing on Rainier Court IV on May 31st. Thanks to our partners – City of Seattle, State of WA Dept. of Commerce, US Bank and NorthMarq/Freddie Mac – […]

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  • May8
    Remembering Claude Forward

    SEED mourns the passing of Claude Forward, who served on the SEED Board from 1975-2012. We are grateful for his service to the community. A memorial service will be held […]

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  • Mar11
    New park in Rainier Valley

    SEED is happy that Seattle Parks & Recreation plans to add a new public park near SEED’s Rainier Court apartment communities. Read more about the planned parks in this article.  

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  • Mar10
    Nevertheless. We Persist.

    Robin Boland writes about the Columbia City Gallery show in the South Seattle Emerald: New South Seattle Exhibit Declares “Nevertheless. We Persist.” Learn more about the exhibit, running through April 1, […]

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  • Sep28
    Resident events

    As part of our growing resident services initiative, SEED has been hosting community events with the folks who live in our buildings. Recently we held a Festival at Rainier Court, […]

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  • Jun23
    Rainier Valley Radio Prepares for Broadcast Launch

    SEEDArts Celebrates Capital Campaign and Radio Station Construction Seattle, WA — SouthEast Effective Development (SEED) and SEEDArts are pleased to share progress on Rainier Valley Radio | KVRU. SEEDArts has […]

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  • Apr25
    Housing as a Human Right

    In the Columbia City Gallery now through May 14 – Works by Path With Art students explore themes of shelter and human rights. Learn more about the show Recent mentions […]

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