SouthEast Effective Development

We had some provocative discussions about preserving affordable homes and arts space at our briefing on Thursday. Thanks to Margaret Salazar from REACH Community Development, Seth Leonard from CHAM, and Wubet Biratu from Washington State Housing Finance Commission for speaking

Join us on Thursday, May 21 at SEED's Rainier Arts Center. Learn how SEED is preserving affordable housing and arts space here in Seattle. Then join the conversation on preservation with regional housing leaders. Free - Space is limited. RSVP now: https://www.seedseattle.org/event/2026-stakeholder-briefing/

Save the Date for SEEDArts second annual 98118 Fest – Saturday, August 22 in Columbia Park! With live music by Emi Pop, Khueex, and more artists to be announced.

Join us on May 21 for our Stakeholder Briefing. Hear from Seth Leonard on national solutions. Learn how SEED is preserving affordable housing and arts space here in Seattle. Then join the conversation! Free - Space is limited. RSVP now: https://www.seedseattle.org/event/2026-stakeholder-briefing/

Join us on May 21 for our Stakeholder Briefing. Hear from Margaret Salazar on community-led preservation. Learn how SEED is preserving affordable housing and arts space. Then join the conversation! Free - Space is limited. RSVP now: https://www.seedseattle.org/event/2026-stakeholder-briefing/

Join us May 21 for our annual Stakeholder Briefing. Learn how we're preserving affordable housing and arts space. Hear from Margaret Salazar on community-led preservation and Seth Leonard on national solutions – then join the conversation. Reserve your spot now! https://www.seedseattle.org/event/2026-stakeholder-briefing/

Donate today to keep South End arts flourishing! Every gift – no matter the size – helps ensure our community’s artists continue to create, connect, and thrive. Give BIG now!

SEEDArts is Southeast Seattle’s stage, canvas, and studio. We’re the nonprofit behind Rainier Arts Center, Columbia City Gallery, the Columbia Hillman Arts & Cultural District, and SEEDArts Studios. Our GiveBIG goal is to raise $5,000 from 50 donors. Early giving is open now, so please give BIG to keep these programs going! https://www.wagives.org/organization/seedarts

Please join us for our annual Stakeholder Briefing on May 21, 2026. After a briefing on our programs, Margaret Salazar will speak about community organizations working to preserve affordable homes, and Seth Leonard will address national solutions. Following will be a lively discussion with attendees!
Free to attend - reservations required. https://www.seedseattle.org/event/2026-stakeholder-briefing/

Check out the latest Art Zone, which features SEEDArts' Columbia City Gallery!

Tucked into one of Rainier Valley’s most iconic business districts, Columbia City Gallery (@columbiacitygallery) offers more than just walls filled with art. Inside, works by established and underrepresented artists hang side by side, reflecting the spirit of the neighborhood. Tap the link in our bio to learn more!⁠ ⁠ Swipe for an accessible version of “Inside Columbia City Gallery” with extended audio descriptions. This extended AD version pauses at select moments to provide additional narration of important visual details.⁠