CITY OF SEATTLE RESOURCES :: OTHER DEPARTMENTS

Seattle Center
Seattle Department of Planning and Development
Seattle Mayor's Office of Film and Music
Seattle Office of Housing
Seattle Parks and Recreation
City of Seattle Revenue and Consumer Affairs

Seattle Center serves as the City of Seattle's premiere gathering place by bringing together richly varied communities.

Many cultural and arts events take place on the Seattle Center campus, including arts performances and cultural festivals

Seattle Center offers venues to accommodate performances, meetings, conferences, workshops, exhibitions and other programs. Space rental varies from meeting rooms to the Seattle Center grounds.

Community groups have the opportunity to co-produce events at Seattle Center. Seattle Center staff provide technical, artistic and promotional assistance with events or projects put on by community groups. For more information, send e-mail to SCPrograms@seattle.gov.

Seattle Department of Planning and Development advises the Mayor, City Council and City departments, such as the OFFICE OF ARTS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS, in connection with design and environmental aspects of Capital Improvement Projects, as well as many projects in the public right-of-way such as kiosks and street furnishings.

Seattle Mayor's Office of Film and Music issues permits for filming in Seattle. Many activities (feature films, commercials, one reels, student projects, television programming, music videos or public service announcements) will require a Master Film Permit for the use of city streets, sidewalks, and public parking.

The Office of Film and Music offers film manuals and permit applications.

Seattle Office of Housing invests in and promotes the development and preservation of affordable housing that offers opportunity for individuals, families and communities to thrive. The Office of Housing offers resources such as housing, homeowner's assistance, tenant and landlord services and utility assistance programs.

Seattle Parks and Recreation
Works with all citizens to be good stewards of our environment, and to provide safe and welcoming opportunities to play, learn, contemplate and build community. Parks and Recreation is responsible for more than 6,000 acres of parkland, as well as the programs held in hundreds of parks throughout the City.

Parks and Recreation offers an array of performing and visual arts programs. Arts organizations operate in facilities under contract with the City. Contact these organizations directly for additional information on their programs.

Parks and Recreation's 24 community centers provide a variety of arts and cultural programming. Some programming is incorporated into overall programming for populations such as seniors and teens. Community centers also sponsor special events that may include arts and cultural activities, such as neighborhood festivals. Call the community center nearest you to learn more about participating in arts classes and special events.

Reservations and Rentals
Many arts and cultural activities take place in Parks and Recreation venues. Outdoor and indoor spaces can be booked for arts and cultural uses.

Sand Point Magnuson Park
Facilities are available for arts performance and rehearsal spaces. For more information, call (206) 684-4946.

City of Seattle Revenue and Consumer Affairs Licensing issues business licenses to individuals and businesses conducting business activity in the City of Seattle.

The City of Seattle business license application form.