The Newsroom
Recipients of the 2013 Artist in Residence Program Announced
Pratt Fine Arts Center is proud to announce the recipients of the 2013 Artist in Residence Program focusing on Printmaking are Piper O’Neill and Chris Crites. Both artists will be working in Pratt’s studios this summer from May through July 2013. Each will teach a workshop and give a Master Artist Lecture. The Artist in Residence Program is a competitive process that affords artists with the opportunity to take advantage of our specialized studios, along with access to experienced assistants to help them explore the potential of new materials and processes, through a month-long residency. Keep Reading >
NEW Pratt Video
Check out this amazing new video and find out more about Pratt. Featuring: Julie Speidel, Nickita Tulintseff, Fletch Waller, Sarah Loertscher, and Raven Skyriver. Produced by John Yeager. Keep Reading >
Pratt Seeks Customer Service Manager
Description: The Customer Service Manager is responsible for providing a functional and positive public interface as well as maintaining an organized and productive core for internal operations. The Customer Service Manager reports directly to the Operations Manager, but also works closely with the Director of Programs and the Studio Managers to provide student services, support the studio rental program, and provide support for a variety of administrative efforts. The Customer Service Manager typically staffs the front desk during normal business hours and hires/trains/manages a team of 3-5 employees to cover evening and weekend hours (scheduling flexibility is often required). Keep Reading >
NEW- Pratt Is Offering A Tuition Assistance Program!
A limited amount of tuition assistance is available throughout the year to adults and youth who otherwise cannot afford to participate in Pratt’s programs. This award will give the recipient credit towards classes or workshops. If awarded, Tuition Assistance will cover 50% or 75% of the specified class. Tuition Assistance is only applicable to the class requested and is only applied to tuition. Participants will be responsible for supply fees and materials associated with their chosen class. Fees and the balance of tuition must be paid at the time of registration. More Info Keep Reading >
Pratt Welcomes New Board of Trustees Member
Pratt Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce Erika Dalya Massaquoi as the newest member of its Board of Trustees. Massaquoi is an arts, culture and media professional with over a decade of executive leadership experience in both public and private sectors. Keep Reading >
Pratt Mourns the Loss of Susan Balshor
Susan Balshor (1949-2013) We are saddened to report that Susan Balshor, passed away suddenly from complications of the influenza virus on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Keep Reading >
NEW – Artist-in-Residence Program
We seek applications from established local, national and/or international artists for whom a change of environment may offer inspiration and time for experimentation. Keep Reading >
Pratt Hires New Development Director
Pratt Fine Arts Center will welcome Susan Clifford Jamroski as its Development Director in January 2013. Jamroski joins Pratt with over 20 years experience as a development professional for grassroots and international organizations, most recently she spent seven years as Major Gifts Officer for Seattle University. Keep Reading >
Pratt Receives NEA Grant
Pratt Fine Arts Center will bring six nationally and internationally renowned artists to Seattle to present lectures, exhibit new work, and teach workshops in jewelry & metalsmithing, glass, sculpture, wood, painting, and printmaking. Select Master Artists will be asked to stay and participate in a month-long Artist-in-Residence program. Keep Reading >