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 Arts

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!

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 newly renovated facility. This