Seattle City Hall Exhibitions

Two galleries at Seattle City Hall—the City Hall Lobby Gallery and the Anne Focke Gallery—focus on works that reflect the broad diversity of Seattle's communities and highlight the work of regional artists and community organizations. Group or solo exhibitions are welcomed and typically displayed from six to eight weeks. Exhibitions showcase the life of the city through the work of its departments, the activities of its residents, and its relationships with neighbors, sister cities and trading partners.

The City Hall Lobby Gallery features eight 6' x 4' double-sided metal peg-board panels. The Anne Focke Gallery features a 120-foot long display wall with professional hanging system and is located on the L2 level of City Hall. Diverse proposals are encouraged from community groups, artists, Seattle-based organizations and city of Seattle departments. Exhibitions should focus on works that reflect the diversity of Seattle's communities. The work of individual artists will not be accepted unless it places great emphasis on the people, places and functions of Seattle. Special consideration is given to exhibitions large enough to fill both galleries. Exhibition spaces are equipped to display 2-D materials; 3-D exhibitions will be considered if applicants provide necessary display cases. Video and media works will not be accepted.

Exhibitors are responsible for exhibition design, transportation of framed artworks, installation, and interpretive text. All work must be mounted or framed and ready to hang. No budget is provided. All exhibitions are displayed at the exhibitors' own risk; the city of Seattle will not accept responsibility for damage or loss of display materials. Proposals containing graphic depictions of violence, sexually explicit imagery, and/or nudity are highly discouraged. Applications require fifteen artwork images, a letter of interest not to exceed 4000 characters, and a resume. The City Hall Exhibition Review Panel will have final authority over selection, placement and arrangement of all works.