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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 1h

Check out the latest episode of our Artist of the Week #podcast, featuring #JackStrawArtist Pepper Brandon Blake. Listen at jackstraw.org/podcasts/artist-of-the-week/ or subscribe via Apple Podcasts. #JackStrawArtist #InternationalMusicDay

Textured white background. The lower half is black with a diagonal jagged line as separation. A gray outline of a microphone is on the middle right side, with text reading “Jack Straw Artist Of The Week.” A gray sound wave runs across the top of the image. Dark grey text above the soundwave is “Pepper Brandon Blake.” In the center is a chest of drawers with a kitten’s head peeking out of one drawer. White text is “First Time Caller, Long Time Listener: The Jack Straw Sessions, Pepper Brandon Blake.” Yellow text at the bottom is “First Time Caller.”

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 30/09/2026

Jack Straw x The Bushwick Book Club Seattle 2026-2027: dub.sh/8hZQ8pQ Episode 2 features #JackStrawWriter Ruth Marie Tomlinson and #musician Adrienne Pierce. #BushwickBookClub #SeattleMusic #SeattleWriters #JackStrawWriters2026

Blue background with white swirls. Large purple text in the center is “Bushwick X Jack Straw 2026-2027”. Small white and purple text in the lower center is “09/30/26 Episode 2”.

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 25/09/2026

Let's learn more about where Dariana comes from. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Raúl Sánchez. Read the full poem on Facebook or Instagram. Yo vengo de . . . #Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #RecordingStudio #Seattle #DennyInternationalMiddleSchool

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Denny Middle School student, Dariana. Text is “Por esto yo soy como las dalias bonitas cuando crecen Yo soy como el mar yendo con la corriente "

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 25/09/2026

Here are Jasmine Iona Brown and Dr Paul Jackson with their experiences as artists in residence! Applications for Jack Straw’s 2027 Artist Residency Programs are open: jackstraw.submittable.com/submit/ #JackStrawArtists #JackStrawWriters

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 24/09/2026

Episode 7 of the 2026 season of SoundPages is up now! Listen at jackstraw.org/podcasts/soundpages/ or subscribe via Apple Podcasts to hear #JackStrawWriter Kevin Dean in conversation with #curator Claudia Castro Luna. #JackStrawWriters #JackStrawWriters2026 #Podcast

A white vertical strip is on the left side. Grey text on the white strip is "Soundpages." In the middle is Kevin Dean standing in front of a microphone and wearing headphones. A black bar with yellow and white text is below. Text is “Kevin Dean, The Space Where You Can Be The Most Vulnerable.”

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 22/09/2026

Claudia Castro Luna and Suzanne Bottelli discuss "The FLowers Along the Way" Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Central Library, 6:30-7:45 pm

Flyer for Claudia Castro Luna's event on September 30, 2026.

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 17/09/2026

Jack Straw Writers at Elliott Bay Books Friday, September 25, 7pm Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave, Seattle FREE Join us at Elliott Bay Books for the second of two evenings of prose and poetry with 2026 Jack Straw Writers.

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 16/09/2026

Check out the latest episode of our Artist of the Week #podcast, featuring #JackStrawArtists Eric Michael Acosta and Till the Teeth. Listen at jackstraw.org/podcasts/artist-of-the-week/ or subscribe via Apple Podcasts. #JackStrawArtist #HispanicHeritageMonth

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 11/09/2026

Here's an excerpt from poem by Sandra to start the weekend. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Raúl Sánchez. Check out the whole poem on Instagram. #Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #RecordingStudio #Seattle #SeattlePublicSchools #DennyInternationalMiddleSchool

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Denny Middle School student, Sandra. Text is “Pero todo vale la pena al sentir la brisa del aire fresco en la cancha."

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 10/09/2026

Is location the reason you’re hesitating to apply? Listen to Nacha Mendez talk about the application process. Our artist residency programs are open to everyone! #JackStrawArtists #JackStrawWriters

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 09/09/2026

Episode 6 of the 2026 season of SoundPages is up now! Listen at jackstraw.org/podcasts/soundpages/ or subscribe via Apple Podcasts to hear #JackStrawWriter Alejandro Pérez-Cortés in conversation with #curator Claudia Castro Luna. #JackStrawWriters #JackStrawWriters2026 #Podcast

A white vertical strip is on the left side. Grey text on the white strip is "Soundpages." In the middle is Alejandro Pérez-Cortés with his hand curled under his chin. A black bar with yellow and white text is below. Text is “Alejandro Pérez-Cortés, Another Iberian Poet in New York? No!”

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 08/09/2026

Mia Mulvey | I Contain My Outside September 11 - November 6, 2026 Call 206-634-0919 or email jsp@jackstraw.org to schedule a visit Open during evening events at Jack Straw

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 05/09/2026

In the second of two events, 2026 Jack Straw writing fellows Natalie Pascale Boisseau, Kevin Dean, Elissa Favero, @naihiwet.bsky.social, Diane Nguyen, and Ruth Marie Tomlinson read some of the poetry and creative non-fiction they’ve been working on this year. Hosted by Claudia Castro Luna

Several books. Yellow text against a black background and black text against a yellow background. A yellow microphone is in the upper right corner.

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 04/09/2026

It’s Bandcamp Friday– the day when Bandcamp waives their fees, so artists receive more of the funds from each purchase. Make sure to check out these #JackStrawArtist releases! #BandcampFriday #Bandcamp

Black background. The upper part is a textured white background with a jagged diagonal edge. In the center is a composition of four album covers. Yellow text at the bottom of the image is “Jack Straw #BandcampFriday.”

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 02/09/2026

The newest episode of our Artist of the Week #podcast is up now, featuring #JackStrawArtist Araki Kodō VI. Listen at jackstraw.org/podcasts/artist-of-the-week/ or subscribe via Apple Podcasts. Applications for Jack Straw’s 2027 Artist Residency Programs are open! jackstraw.submittable.com/submit/

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 01/09/2026

It’s the last week to immerse yourself in The Kelp Forest! KTNA | The Kelp Forest Through September 4, 2026 Call 206-634-0919 or email jsp@jackstraw.org to schedule a visit Open during evening events at Jack Straw

A pedestal in a dimly lit room with fabric, photo frames, and a tall red candle on it. Fabric hangs from a white wall with an image of kelp projected on it.

A pedestal in a dimly lit room with fabric and various objects on it. An image of a lit candle is projected onto a white wall behind the pedestal.

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 29/08/2026

Here's a look at Fardowsa's memories of home. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Merna Ann Hecht. Whose Kindness Blooms #Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #RecordingStudio #Tukwila #FosterHighSchool

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Foster High School student, Fardowsa. Text is “My mother, whose kindness blooms like a white spring flower."

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 26/08/2026

Episode 5 of the 2026 season of SoundPages is up now! Listen at jackstraw.org/podcasts/soundpages/ or subscribe via Apple Podcasts to hear #JackStrawWriter Elissa Favero in conversation with #curator Claudia Castro Luna. #JackStrawWriters #JackStrawWriters2026 #Podcast

A white vertical strip is on the left side. Grey text on the white strip is "Soundpages." In the middle is Elissa Favero standing in front of a microphone with blue curtains behind her. A black bar with yellow and white text is below. Text is “Elissa Favero, The Queen Is Dead.”

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 26/08/2026

Congratulations to #JackStrawWriters Rena Priest, Ching-In Chen (@chingin.bsky.social), Ally Ang (@theoceanisgay.bsky.social), and Claudia Rowe (@@claudiarowe.bsky.social)! dub.sh/0aMpJdl

A collage of book covers. Text above is "Congratulations to the 2026 Washington State Book Award Finalists!"

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 21/08/2026

Robert Lashley and Katharine Threat Friday, August 21, 7pm In person at Jack Straw or via YouTube or Facebook. FREE #JackStrawWriters

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 19/08/2026

The newest episode of our Artist of the Week #podcast is up now, featuring #JackStrawArtists Maia Brown and Shelby Handler. Listen at buff.ly/QtZUn3e or subscribe via Apple Podcasts. Applications for Jack Straw’s 2027 Artist Residency Programs are open! buff.ly/FYjphAY

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 18/08/2026

The 2027 Writers Program Curator is Harold Taw. Ask a #JackStrawArtist! Join us this Wednesday at 11am on Instagram Live for a Q&A with Harold Taw, Writers and Artist Support Program alum and 2027 Writers Program Curator!

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 18/08/2026

Apply Now! buff.ly/FYjphAY Writers Program Deadline: Monday, November 2 Artist Support and New Media Gallery Program deadline: Monday, November 23 #JackStrawArtists

Collage of four pictures against a black background. Yellow text in the center and bottom is "Jack Straw 2027 Artist Residency Programs, Applications Are Open!"

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 12/08/2026

Episode 4 of the 2026 season of SoundPages is up now! Listen at jackstraw.org/podcasts/soundpages/ or subscribe via Apple Podcasts to hear #JackStrawWriter Maiah A Merino in conversation with #curator Claudia Castro Luna. #JackStrawWriters #JackStrawWriters2026 #Podcast

A white vertical strip is on the left side. Grey text on the white strip is "Soundpages." In the middle is Maiah A Merino standing in front of a microphone and music stand with blue curtains behind her. A black bar with yellow and white text is below. Text is “Maiah A Merino, Red Painted Woman.”

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 06/08/2026

The latest episode of our New Media Gallery #podcast is out now! #JackStrawArtist River Coello talks with Carlos Nieto about their Jack Straw New Media Gallery installation HAMPI. Listen at jackstraw.org/podcasts/new-media-gallery/ or subscribe via Apple Podcasts.

A black bar with white text is at the top of the image. Text is “River Coello.” A gray outline of a microphone is centered above the white text. Gray text on either side of the microphone is “Jack Straw New Media Gallery Podcast.” A yellow bar with a jagged edge and black text is on the bottom of the image. Text is “HAMPI.” In the middle of the two bars is a room with one brick wall and one white wall with four pictures hanging on it. River Coello stand in the center of the room.

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 31/07/2026

Julianne's beautiful poem is a great way to start the weekend! Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds. #Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #RecordingStudio #Seattle #RoxhillElementarySchool

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Roxhill Elementary School student, Julianne. Text is “My spirit is like a white wolf howling its soft whispers of truth and trust into the world, and then it runs back into the stars above."

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 29/07/2026

Episode 3 of the 2026 season of SoundPages is up now! Listen at buff.ly/xGAIpKG or subscribe via Apple Podcasts to hear #JackStrawWriter Rasheena Fountain in conversation with #curator Claudia Castro Luna. #JackStrawWriters #JackStrawWriters2026 #Podcast

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 24/07/2026

Today's piece comes from #JackStrawWriter Arianne True. New Paint I used to forget my body. Body never forgot me, but mourned. This year, teal and scarlet interlace, fingers of color in everything I do. #JackStrawWriters2020 #RecordingStudio #SeattleRecordingStudio #Seattle

Black text on a white background. Text is an excerpt from #JackStrawWriter Arianne True. Text is “I used to forget my body. Body never forgot me, but mourned."Black text on a white background. Text is an excerpt from #JackStrawWriter Arianne True. Text is “I used to forget my body. Body never forgot me, but mourned."

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 24/07/2026

Jack Straw Summer Audio Workshops Jack Straw's audio workshops with engineer Tom Stiles are the perfect opportunity to improve your studio skills or get that first introduction to the world of audio recording and editing. To sign up or for more information, email workshops@jackstraw.org.

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 22/07/2026

The newest episode of our Artist of the Week #podcast is up now, featuring #JackStrawArtists The Chet Corpt Kora Trio. Listen at buff.ly/QYmCYBa or subscribe via Apple Podcasts.

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 17/07/2026

Jack Straw Writers at Elliott Bay Books Friday, July 24, 7pm Elliott Bay Book Co., 16300 Redmond Way, Suite 100 Join us at Elliott Bay Books for the first of two evenings of prose and poetry with 2026 Jack Straw Writers. #jackstrawwriters2026

Mint green background. Logos for Jack Straw Cultural Center and Elliott Bay Books are in the upper left hand corner. White and black text in the center is "Gabriella Garcia, Natalie Pascale Boisseau, BeeLyn Naihiwet, Diane Nguyen, Alejandro Perez-Cortes, & Sayantani Roy w/ Claudia Castro Luna. Friday 7/24, 7pm."

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 15/07/2026

Episode 2 of the 2026 season of SoundPages is up now! Listen at jackstraw.org/podcasts/soundpages/ or subscribe via Apple Podcasts to hear #JackStrawWriter Ruth Marie Tomlinson in conversation with #curator Claudia Castro Luna. #JackStrawWriters #JackStrawWriters2026 #Podcast

A white vertical strip is on the left side. Grey text on the white strip is "Soundpages." In the middle is Ruth Marie Tomlinson against a blue background. A black bar with yellow and white text is below. Text is “Ruth Marie Tomlinson, If I Could, I would Swim The Columbia.”

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 15/07/2026

Join the Seattle Cultural Accessibility Consortium next Wednesday and learn more about the Fundamentals of Accessibility! Register now: www.seattlecac.org #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityAccess

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 08/07/2026

The newest episode of our Artist of the Week #podcast is up now, featuring #JackStrawArtist Kathya Alexander. Listen at buff.ly/yI04H2m or subscribe via Apple Podcasts.

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 04/07/2026

GREG KRAMER (album release) with Halley Greg, Real Don Music Fri, Jul 10 at 08:00 PM PDT at Nectar Lounge buff.ly/k1QqBPx

Greg Kramer outdoors holding a basketball with fire surrounding it. Text at the top and bottom is "Heat Check Album Release, Greg Kramer, Haily Greg, Real Don Music, Friday July 10th Nectar Lounge."

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 03/07/2026

Here's a poem from Danielle to take us into the holiday weekend. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds. The Blanket #Poetry #AudioArts #ArtsIntegration #ArtInSchools #RecordingStudio #Seattle #ConcordInternationalElementarySchool

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Concord Elementary School student, Danielle. Text is “Truth feels like a soft, clean blanket that always keeps you warm."

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 02/07/2026

We’re launching the 2026 season of SoundPages today! Episode 1 is up now! Listen at buff.ly/FbyN4Ai or subscribe via Apple Podcasts to hear #JackStrawWriter Gabriella Garcia in conversation with #curator Claudia Castro Luna. #JackStrawWriters #JackStrawWriters2026 #Podcast

A white vertical strip is on the left side. Grey text on the white strip is "Soundpages." In the middle is Gabriella Garcia in front of a microphone and music stand. A black bar with yellow and white text is below. Text is “Gabriella Garcia, Topographies.”

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 24/06/2026

The newest episode of our Artist of the Week #podcast is up now, featuring #JackStrawArtist KTNA. Listen at buff.ly/dNhPvlM or subscribe via Apple Podcasts. This week’s selection is “Keep It to Your Soul,” from the soundtrack to KTNA’s Jack Straw New Media Gallery installation The Kelp Forest.

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 20/06/2026

Today we're spotlighting one of our partner podcasts. In the last and final season of Ten Thousand Things, former Jack Straw Artist in Residence Shin Yu Pai interviews writer Putsata Reang, author of Ma & Me. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! #JackStrawArtists #WorldRefugeeDay #Pride

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Jack Straw Cultural Center @jackstraw.org · 19/06/2026

Here's a sweet poem from Katea to carry us into the weekend. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds. My Special Place #JackStrawCulturalCenter #JackStrawWriters #Poetry #ArtInSchools #Education #RecordingStudio #Seattle #OlympicViewElementarySchool

Black text on a white background. Text is a poem from Olympic View Elementary School student, Katea. Text is “My special place is my cherry tree."

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