Clear the platform — a new nonprofit hub is about to arrive at King Street Station and it promises to have the place bustling with the arts.
Station Space opens this Saturday, Nov. 11 , on the previously empty second floor of the 120-year-old station. The 10,000-sqft facility will provide space (quite literally) for five diverse, youth-focused cultural organizations — from music education to theater and beyond.
Thanks to a city + Cultural Space Agency partnership, the groups are set up for a 60-year lease — so let’s get acquainted with the neighbors.
Station Space will contain state-of-the-art recording studios.
Photo via Cleary O’Farrell Photography
Who’s moving in?
Each org taking up residence at Station Space started elsewhere in Seattle, but now has more room to grow.
- Totem Star | The music education program that serves 300+ students annually will gain access to a 2,000-sqft studio for recording sessions, classes, and hang-outs. Even cooler? Local legend Sir-Mix-A-Lot donated state-of-the-art equipment.
- Red Eagle Soaring | Since 1991, this organization has mentored Native youth through the performing arts. It’ll have a black box theater with equipment for videography training.
- The Rhapsody Project | Continuing its mission to celebrate music + heritage through an anti-racist perspective, the group will use its new space for classes, workshops, jam sessions, and community discussions.
- Wh!psmart | With a nose for the biz side of the arts world, the statewide group supports young entrepreneurs looking for creative career pathways.
- The Jackson Street Music Program | A youth-led radio show and jazz concert series are just a couple of initiatives from the nonprofit that seeks to offer personal + professional development opportunities.
Be sure to swing by the grand opening of Station Space on Saturday at 11 a.m., with a keynote speech from Sir Mix-a-Lot, a lotta live music, and tours. It’s free and open to the public.