ART TO THE PEOPLE

ART TO THE PEOPLE
 Presented by VMC, Powered by Office Of Arts & Culture - Hope Corps Grants
 Summer 2025 Mobile Art Activation Series

 

 

What is Art to the People?

Art to the People is a citywide creative engagement project that transforms public parks and plazas into vibrant hubs of community connection and self-expression. From July through September 2025, Vivid Matter Collective’s custom-designed mobile art studio van will pop up in 9 public locations across Seattle, offering free, artist-led workshops in a range of visual art forms.

 

 

Dates & Locations

Weekly activations will take place every Monday from July 1 – September 1, in the following Seattle locations:

  • Bell Street Park  - July 1

  • Denny Triangle Park - July 8

  • Hing Hay Park - July 15

  • Freeway Park - July 23

  • Brick (Occidental) Park - July 29

  • Stadium Park - August 5

  • King Street Station - August 7

  • 1st & Pike Park - August 26

  • Waterfront Park - September 1

 

 

Why This Project Matters

🎯 Community Access
 We’re bringing art directly to the people—eliminating access barriers and inviting creativity into everyday public life.

🌱 Youth & Family Engagement
 Workshops are designed to be welcoming to youth, families, elders, and multigenerational participants, fostering intergenerational learning and connection.

🎭 Cultural Activation
 By engaging local artists, we amplify Seattle’s creative voices and energize public space through shared artistic experiences.

📊 Measurable Impact
 Each activation includes on-site data collection, feedback gathering, and post-event evaluation to assess engagement and impact across neighborhoods.

 

 

The VMC Difference

Vivid Matter Collective is a Black-led, artist-centered organization known for activating art as a tool for social transformation, healing, and public dialogue. With a 5-year track record of grassroots-led programming, VMC continues to serve as a trusted partner in cultural equity and civic engagement.

 

 

Let’s Partner

We’re seeking support from press, funders, and community collaborators to help elevate this effort. Whether you can help amplify our reach, provide resources, or support our artists, your involvement ensures this project thrives.

Media Contact:
 Takiyah Ward, Project Manager
 📧 vividmattercollective@gmail.com
 🌐 www.vividmattercollective.studio