For our Year of Wonder, we partnered with four local artists to celebrate the wonders of every season.
2022 Year of Wonder Artists
Artists
We frequently work with local artists to produce illustrations for program materials or murals in our buildings. We prioritize equity and inclusion in selecting artists to work with.
2022 Year of Wonder Artists
2021 SPL Lockers
In 2021 we worked with local artist Carlos Martinez to create artwork for our SPL Lockers.
2021 SPL Lockers Artist2021 Summer of Learning Artists
The Library and four local artists, Tessa Hulls, Eileen Jimenez, Stephanie Morales and Brandon “BT” Thomas, collaborated on artwork for the 2021 Summer of Learning.
2021 Summer of Learning Artists2020 Postcard Series Artists
In 2020, we engaged three local artists to create a set of postcards as part of our winter "Thrive Together" campaign in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 Postcard Series Artists2020 Summer of Learning Artists
The Library and three local artists, Susanna Ryan, Yeggy Michael and Kimisha Turner, collaborated on artwork for the Summer of Learning.
2020 Summer of Learning Artists2019 Summer of Learning Artists
The Library and two local artists, barry johnson and Yessica Marquez, collaborated on artwork for the 2019 Summer of Learning.
2019 Summer of Learning Artists2018 Summer of Learning Artists
The Library and two local Native American artists, Ty Juvinel and Roger Fernandes, collaborated on artwork for the Summer of Learning
2018 Summer of Learning Artists2019 Artist in Residence
Seattle artist Romson Bustillo was our 2019 Artist in Residence. His project “Proximity Modifier Project IV” uses printmaking to explore how individuals, communities and organizations like libraries share space together.
2019 Artist in ResidenceSouth Park Branch Community Mural
Our South Park Branch study room features a community mural created by teen patrons and local artist Angelina Villalobos. The youth artists worked together to identify themes representing the neighborhood and the Duwamish River valley and completed the mural in November 2019.
South Park Branch Community Mural