06 Apr Storefronts Seattle adding new artists to debut this Thursday

Storefronts Seattle is launching nine new site-specific projects in storefront spaces in downtown Seattle this week.

The project debuted in late 2010 as an experiment in activating vacant spaces with art, creative enterprise, and performance. Since that time, this incredibly successful program has presented over 25 artists and groups in short-term residencies in Chinatown / International District and Pioneer Square.

Storefronts is dedicated to providing exposure and support to Seattle area artists, and to revitalizing our urban core. They use the arts and creative enterprise to help protect neighborhoods from high vacancy rates, reduced street traffic, and a disengaged streetscape. They activate the neighborhood and help to bring vibrancy to the urban environment.

They are hosting an Opening Reception this Thursday, April 7, for the Spring 2011 round of installations, starting at the xom fine woodworking gallery.

For more information, and to download a map of all of the locations, click here.