FPA has been a community steward to Freeway Park since 1993. In partnership with Seattle Parks & Recreation, FPA activates and advocates for Seattle’s most iconic downtown park. We design programs and services that meet the needs of all park users as we welcome everyone into our shared back-yard to create connections and experience art and nature in the heart of the city.
Our full-time staff is small so we offer opportunities to gig workers, artists and other professionals looking for unique experiences in a dynamic work environment.
Teaching Artist
Preschool in the Park: Creating Connections with Dance, Music, Acts of Service and Creative Play
For Preschool in the Park, FPA is partnering with Greentree Early Childhood Center (GECC) to enrich their curriculum and create connections between the children and their environment. The selected Pre-school in the Park teachers will work with our team to develop and teach an arts education series in the park for preschool aged kids from August-December 2024.
Classes can utilize dance, theater, music, storytelling and visual arts components. The curriculum enrichment goals include: creating a connection between children and their place in the community, learning about the diversity of the neighborhood and their classmates, and providing opportunities for no-cost arts and creative play in an underserved neighborhood.
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This program is funded in-part by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission’s (ArtsWA) Creative Start program.
To read the full call and learn how to apply click HERE.
Graphic Designer
2024 Residency
The Freeway Park Association (FPA) seeks to hire an artist for a 2024 Graphic-Design Residency. FPA provides dynamic programs and events for Freeway Park and we like to work with new artists every year who can lend a fresh perspective to our marketing materials. We believe that great design can tell powerful stories and motivate people to participate in their communities.
The 2024 Graphic-Design Resident will work closely with the Public Art Coordinator for feedback and minimal editing requests until desired outcome is achieved. We’re looking for someone who is flexible with fast turnarounds, responsive, and creative.
Photographer
2024 Residency
The Freeway Park Association (FPA) seeks to hire a 2024 Photographer in Residence. FPA provides dynamic programs and events for Freeway Park and we like to work with new artists every year who can lend a fresh perspective on the park, its landscape and its visitors as well as capture the many layers of our dynamic events.
The 2024 Photographer in Residence will work closely with the Executive Director for guidance as well as a schedule of deliverables. We’re looking for someone who has experience documenting events, people and the public realm. Art and architectural photography experience is a plus.
To read the full call and learn how to apply click HERE.
