The Next Fifty Invites Community to Share Ideas

WHO: Arts, Culture and Design Committee of The Next Fifty, Seattle Center 2012

WHAT: Community discussion and brainstorming session about bringing projects, activities and installations to The Next Fifty in the fields of art, culture and design

WHEN: Thursday, June 16, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center

WHY: To assist Seattle Center in planning the arts, culture and design elements of the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. The six-month celebration will have a compelling and unifying theme: illuminating today's challenges, imagining tomorrow's possibilities.

Arts and cultural community members and organizations are encouraged to attend the session and bring their ideas to the conversation.

For more information on Arts, Culture and Design at The Next Fifty as well as other activities associated with the 50th anniversary celebration in 2012, visit www.thenextfifty.org, email 50@seattlecenter.org or call 206 684-7200.

About The Next Fifty, Seattle Center 2012

In 2012, Seattle Center will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. The Next Fifty, April 21 - Oct. 21, 2012, maintains the spirit sparked by the World's Fair in challenging our community to envision the next fifty years. The six-month celebration explores dynamic sectors of development and global leadership in the region, including: art, culture and design; sustainable futures; global health; science and technology; learning; commerce and the innovation economy; civic action; and history. Learn more at www.thenextfifty.org.

About Seattle Center

Seattle Center draws you in. Its vibrant pulse brings together people of all ages and walks of life to create thousands of extraordinary experiences that enrich millions of lives each year. Entertainment options abound - starting with nearly 500 public program activities and over 5,000 shows and events annually. The 74-acre campus is home to more than 30 cultural, educational, sports and entertainment organizations. This treasured urban gathering place exists to delight and inspire the human spirit in each person and bring together our rich and varied community. The 12 million visits to Seattle Center each year generate $1.15 billion in business activity and $387 million in labor income for King County.

 

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