Overview of the Collection
Historical NoteThe Seattle Arts Commission (SAC), an advisory body of fifteen members appointed by the Mayor, was established in 1971 to support public arts programs and promote public awareness of the performing and fine arts. Staff support was originally provided by the Seattle Center. In 1973, SAC began administering the City's One Percent for Art Program. SAC replaced the Municipal Arts Commission (created in 1955 through Ordinance 84162), which advised City government regarding the artistic and cultural development of the City. In 1957, the advisory responsibility of the Commission was extended to recommendations regarding the design of new physical structures to be constructed in the City. In 1961, the Commission's responsibilities were broadened to include historic preservation recommendations. Content DescriptionAnnual reports of the Seattle Arts Commission and its predecessor organization, the Municipal Art Commission, date from 1955 to 1984; researchers should note there is a gap from 1962 to 1980. Early reports discuss goals of the Commission, recommendations for projects and programs, and actions taken in the areas of art, music, dance, theatre, and general City beautification through the planting of trees, plants, and flowers, the installation of public art, and enhancements to Seattle parks and waterfronts. Reports from the 1980s include organization charts, budget information, and descriptions of programs such as One Percent for Art, Artists in the City, and the Neighborhood Arts program, among others. Use of the Collection
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Records are open to the public. Preferred Citation :[Item and date], Seattle Arts Commission and Municipal Art Commission Annual Reports, Record Series 1802-I2. Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives. Administrative InformationDetailed Description of the CollectionThe following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
SubjectsThis collection is indexed under the following headings in the online catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.
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