“When our publisher hit me up, it seemed much more our speed to make a book that was a tool to share: ‘This is what we’re doing and how we’re doing it and why and you can do it too.'”
Contributor: Leah Baltus
Leah Baltus is the editor in chief of City Arts magazine. In previous incarnations of her arts existence, she founded and edited RIVET magazine, co-founded Shunpike and consulted with dozens of organizations that make Seattle interesting as brand and editorial director at Pyramid Communications. As a staunch believer that all ships really do rise, Leah is determined to bring together artists and audiences from disciplines of all kinds.
Fighting words
“By and large, this issue is packed with stories of fighting determination and a boiling need to defend culture and artists from the forces that would seek to quash them.”
‘Sadie’ joins vanguard of films forging creative releases
As big changes unfold in the film industry, some enterprising indie filmmakers get inventive to get their movies seen.
Acts of Rebellion
Cover artist Tracy Rector is just one of several radical creatives inside the pages of this month’s City Arts.
Civic Salve
“Throughout human history, theater, dance and music have convened us to collectively consider our condition and give meaning to our lives—civic functions we need now as much as ever.”
The Road to Tacoma
We knew this month’s issue had to take us to Tacoma—but how to do it responsibly? Without oversimplifying the changes unfolding in the city’s arts scene?
Courage and Conviction
You may have noticed that over the last few years, City Arts has been digging deeper and deeper into the issues and injustices that define our time. Often our coverage of these concerns comes via the artists we feature, whose work frequently orbits or intersects with the pressing problems of today. But sometimes our coverage… Continue reading Courage and Conviction
And Now, We Turn the Page
This month marks the last issue of City Arts produced under the umbrella of Encore Media Group before we set sail into our independent future.
The Big Moment
A view into our annual Best New Music issue with the 10 artist making waves around Seattle and the changing tides of arts media with The NEW City Arts.
A Big Change is Coming
In the weeks ahead, we’ll unveil our vision and plans for City Arts 2.0 and invite you to be a part of it, along with your neighbors and friends, colleagues and family, bandmates and castmates. So keep your eyes peeled for a big announcement coming April 5.
Black Bois
Choreographer Dani Tirrell searches for healing.
A Gust of Fresh Air
Abstract or narrative, quiet or loud, comedic or dramatic, the shows going up on local stages between now and Memorial Day are awash in vision and invention.