Seattle's Public Art Stuart Nakamuara's "Call and Response," a sculptural installation comprising several elements will greet staff of, and visitors to, fire Station 10 at the entry plaza.

WATCH VIDEOS Seattle's Public Art: Kay Kirkpatrick The art works in the station look at the surrounding Longfellow Creek Watershed for different perspectives and attempt to create the same sense of sanctuary and peace for both police officers and citizens. Seattle's Public Art: Norman Lundin Just as one cannot have something long without having something short for comparison, one cannot have an object without a void. Seattle's Public Art: Ted Jonsson Artist Ted Jonsson created this artwork for the Seattle Public Utilities' Operations Control Center, answering the City's request for work that would use water as the primary sculptural element, rather than other sculptural materials. Seattle's Public Art: Barbara Earl Thomas As a Seattle based painter and writer Barbara has exhibited artwork at the Seattle Art Museum, The Bellevue Art Museum, and Whatcom County Museum and in museums throughout the U.S. Seattle's Public Art: Mary Ann Peters Inspired by her Lebanese heritage, Mary Ann Peters' work investigates a combination of Western aesthetic elements with Arabic influences. Seattle's Public Art: Jen Dixon The theme for the Witness Trees at Bergen Place Park is inspired by the site's rich history. History is fluid like water -- always changing, moving and shifting upon each telling. More Seattle's Public Art Videos...

TV SCHEDULE Check out Seattle's Public Art programs currently airing on the Seattle Channel, Cable Channel 21: Seattle's Public Art: Barbara Earl Thomas Seattle's Public Art: Norman Lundin

ABOUT SEATTLE'S PUBLIC ART

Come along for a series of profiles on local artists whose compelling and inspiring works are seen in public places around Seattle and the Pacific Northwest! The Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs commissioned this video tour of the studios and sites where public art is being created, with the stories behind the art provided by the artists themselves in their own words. Special thanks to producer John Forsen, and to Michael Killoren of the Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs.

Producer John Forsen
John started producing Documentaries in 1983 with Laszlo Pal Producing with PBS on shows like Winds of Everest and the Susan Butcher story. He moved over to KIRO TV (CBS) for 7 years making Documentaries, commercials and Local TV Programs. Then in 1992 he founded MagicHour Films, creating TV programming and corporate videos, after 15 years he sold it, to pursue personal projects. He chairs the Washington Media Producers Council, owns the television production company Fidget.tv, and is partners in the NW movie studio Decathlon Films with Rick Stevenson. John has served as producer/Director on national and international commercials, high-end corporate films, promotional films, documentaries, multi-camera live TV events, multiple TV shows, pilots and feature motion pictures. He just finished producing the film "Expiration Date", which has won dozens of film festivals. John's drive and dedication have earned him numerous awards, including Emmys, Addys, Chicago and New York Film Festivals awards and a gold lion from the Cannes Film Festival.

John’s passion for music has allowed him to produce DVD’s and TV shows for Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Diane Schuur, Maynard Ferguson, Queensright, Cab Calloway, the Seattle Symphony, Children of the Revolution and others. He Produced and directed the IMAG video screen production at Memorial Stadium for EMP’s grand opening, has produced many “live” to IMAG screen concerts including the Rolling Stones, Paul McCarthy Wings over America tour, Peter Gabriel and many others.