Neighborhood Blog
Meet the Artists
Many people know that the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center houses groundbreaking arts programming and is a widely recognized model for comprehensive and integrated community engagement. The main floor is home to several community-based nonprofits such as Nature Consortium, Arts Corps, and The Service Board; and additional artists and organizations use the facilities for classes, workshops,…
That's a WRAP!
Have you noticed youth along Delridge painting the signal boxes? The Work Readiness Art Program (WRAP) is in full gear, and participants are beautifying our neighborhood with original murals inspired by the life cycle of salmon and other sea life. Students get to work with professional artists to design and create the murals as they simultaneously…
Meet the new Youngstown Reservations Manager
Caitlin McCown joins the Youngtown staff after having completed her M.A. in Theatre Arts at CSU, Los Angeles. A Wisconsin native, Caitlin has spent the last ten years working in arts administration while cultivating her own work as a theatre artist. She has worked with theatres, museums, and other non-profits, and is quickly finding ways…
Come "Back to School" at Youngstown September 21st!
Calling all art lovers, foodies, neighbors, and friends! You’re invited to Youngstown’s Annual Open House! The Open House is from 1-6 pm on Saturday, September 21st. Come and tour the live/work lofts of the Cooper artists, check out cool art fresh off the presses, see our facilities and enjoy the festivities planned to celebrate that…
Youngstown introduces Arts Incubator program
Youngstown, Saint Genet Team Up for Rad New Artist Incubator Seattle Weekly By Kelton Sears Tue., Jun 25 2013 at 04:51PM Despite having been shot in the arm, being consistently drunk on red wine, and having his blood leeched for the Paradisiacal Rites performance weeks ago, Ryan Mitchell was cheery as ever at the Youngstown…
Give Big May 15th!
This is your chance to make a difference for DNDA and double your donation for free! The Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG is a one-day, online charitable giving event to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations who make our region a healthier and more vital place to live. Please go to the Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG…