Our Artist in Residence program highlights the arts, social justice and civic engagement, celebrating local creative talent in inclusive ways. Each residency is unique and may include an exhibit, programs or performances.
Artist in Residence
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.
Artist in Residence
2022 Year of Wonder Artists
For our Year of Wonder, we partnered with four local artists to celebrate the wonders of every season.
2022 Year of Wonder ArtistsSummer of Learning Artists
The Library and local artists collaborated on artwork for the Summer of Learning.
Summer of Learning ArtistsBook Bingo / Lotería Artists
The Library and local artists collaborated on artwork for Book Bingo and Lotería de Lectura.
Book Bingo / Lotería ArtistsSPL Lockers Artists
We worked with local artists Carlos Martinez and Sloane Miller to create artwork for our SPL Lockers.
SPL Lockers 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 ArtistsSouth 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