Rainier Arts Center News Archives – Rainier Arts Center https://rainierartscenter.org/category/rainier-arts-center-news/ Southeast Seattle's venue for arts and cultural events Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:18:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://rainierartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cropped-RAC-site-icon-32x32.png Rainier Arts Center News Archives – Rainier Arts Center https://rainierartscenter.org/category/rainier-arts-center-news/ 32 32 Join Our Team https://rainierartscenter.org/join-our-team-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=join-our-team-2 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:23:47 +0000 https://rainierartscenter.org/?p=4974 Rainier Arts Center is proud to be Southeast Seattle’s home for arts and cultural events. We are seeking the following positions to join our team. Light & Sound Tech Techs may be called upon to set up mics, operate light and/or sound boards, run projection for film screenings, and run live streaming if necessary. For some events, Techs may also be required to open and close the building and assist with rental clients. This is a contract position; $30-50/hour (varies […]

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]]> Black History Month proclamation https://rainierartscenter.org/black-history-month-proclamation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=black-history-month-proclamation Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:44:19 +0000 https://rainierartscenter.org/?p=4766 We are honored to have Rainier Arts Center mentioned in this proclamation by the Seattle City Council celebrating this year’s Black History Month, with the theme “African Americans and the Arts.” The proclamation reads, “this month is an opportunity to celebrate African American artists such Jacob Lawrence, James Washington, Jr., and Ernestine Anderson, and through the many activities at the Northwest African American Museum, the historic Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, Historic Central Area Arts and Cultural District; Onyx Fine […]

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]]> Rainier Arts Center closed until January 3, 2024 https://rainierartscenter.org/rainier-arts-center-closed-until-january-2-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rainier-arts-center-closed-until-january-2-2024 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 23:37:13 +0000 https://rainierartscenter.org/?p=4744 Thank you to our Anchor Partners and all our event producers – and all the community members who have attended events at Rainier Arts Center in 2023! The Center will be closed through January 2, 2024. We look forward to welcoming you back in the new year! Happy holidays!

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]]> Join our Team! https://rainierartscenter.org/join-our-team/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=join-our-team Thu, 11 May 2023 19:12:19 +0000 https://rainierartscenter.org/?p=4424 Rainier Arts Center is proud to be Southeast Seattle’s home for arts and cultural events. We are seeking AV technicians to join our team. Responsibilities: Qualifications: We offer competitive compensation; actual hours vary based on event times. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to info@rainierartscenter.org.We look forward to hearing from you!

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]]> Celebrating 100 Years! https://rainierartscenter.org/celebrating-100-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-100-years Wed, 29 Jun 2022 01:28:15 +0000 https://rainierartscenter.org/?p=4256 Rainier Arts Center’s 100th Birthday PartyWednesday, July 20, 5-8:30pm Join us in celebrating Rainier Arts Center’s centennial and grand re-opening! Built in 1921, the Center has been a vital meeting place and performing arts venue for our Southend communities for more than 25 years. The celebration includes live music from the Center porch by local favorites ADEFUA Cultural Education Workshop and Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons, refreshments by Chef Tarik Abdullah of Feed The People, and behind-the-scenes tours of the […]

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]]> Rainier Arts Center COVID policy https://rainierartscenter.org/rainier-arts-center-covid-policy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rainier-arts-center-covid-policy Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:55:33 +0000 https://rainierartscenter.org/?p=4083 At Rainier Arts Center, the health and safety of our artists, staff, and community is our main priority. As such, effective October 1, 2021, all people ages 12 and over will be required to show proof of vaccination or of a negative PCR COVID-19 test in the last 48 hours before entering Rainier Arts Center.  If you are unvaccinated or cannot prove vaccine status, then you must show proof of a negative PCR COVID-19 test in the last 48 hours.   […]

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]]> Now Streaming https://rainierartscenter.org/now-streaming/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=now-streaming Mon, 15 Mar 2021 01:21:53 +0000 https://rainierartscenter.org/?p=3877 We are excited to welcome you (back) to the newly renovated Rainier Arts Center. During Phase 2 of the State’s Safe Start Plan, the Center is available to host events at 25% capacity (and following COVID protocols). We look forward to moving into Phase 3 on March 22. One of our most exciting recent upgrades is livestreaming services! To celebrate, we’re offering an Introductory Livestream Package, which includes a 2-hour rental in the Rainier Arts Center Auditorium, video recording from […]

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]]> MICHAEL SEIWERATH – NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR https://rainierartscenter.org/michael-seiwerath-new-executive-director/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=michael-seiwerath-new-executive-director Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:03:58 +0000 https://rainierartscenter.org/?p=3814 We are excited to announce that Michael Seiwerath will be SEED’s next Executive Director starting February 1st! Following an extensive search, the SEED Board is pleased to have Seiwerath join the organization in this top leadership role. “In 2020 SEED sought to find a leader who is mission-driven, visionary, and shares our core values. Michael not only meets these criteria, but brings impressive skills and extensive experience in the areas of arts, real estate, and community building in Seattle,” said SEED […]

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]]> RENOVATION UPDATE – STAGE LIGHTING https://rainierartscenter.org/renovation_stage_lighting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=renovation_stage_lighting Tue, 15 Dec 2020 19:40:39 +0000 https://rainierartscenter.org/NewSite2020/?p=2720 We’ve updated our stage lighting plot with new LED lighting and ColorSource 40 Console! 2 – Chauvet Pro Rogue R3 Spot – The Chauvet Professional Rogue R3 Spot delivers intense output, crisp optics, and a sharp focus all while maintaining a value proposition designed to maximize ROI. This feature-packed moving spot has a bright 300 W LED light engine that produces an even field of light, as well as rotating and static gobos, an 8 position and split-color enabled color […]

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]]> RENOVATION UPDATE – EVENT HALL SOUND DAMPENING https://rainierartscenter.org/renovation_sound_dampening/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=renovation_sound_dampening Tue, 15 Dec 2020 18:10:48 +0000 https://rainierartscenter.org/NewSite2020/?p=2698 We’ve added sound dampening curtains to our Event Hall. Here’s what Allan Andrews, Music Director of The Seattle Metropolitan Singers had to say. “I was extremely pleased with the addition of the acoustical enhancing curtains that were placed downstairs in the rehearsal space.  The installation of the curtain provided more versatility to the room by allowing us to adjust the acoustical properties of the room by utilizing the curtains to either dampen or brighten the reverberation elements of the room, […]

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