Art Projects
Holding Hope
Holding Hope was an art installation on display in several locations throughout downtown Seattle. Each aluminum 6-foot sculpture featured two hands holding one another in the shape of a heart, presented in a variety of eye-catching colors designed to bring a pop of vibrancy to downtown. Holding Hope was meant to inspire unity and community as we move forward in recovery. This project was made possible in part with generous support from Amazon.
From Dec. 2020 through Feb. 2021, Holding Hope was also an opportunity to help promote change. A $10 donation was made to the Pike Place Market Foundation for every photo taken at one of these installations and posted with the hashtag #HoldingHopeSeattle. Thanks to your support, we received over 175 submissions!
Find Holding Hope statues at these locations:
- McGraw Square
- Occidental Square
- Westlake Park
- Freeway Park
With generous support from
Contact Info
General Park Info:
Michael Johnson, Director of Parks & Public Spaces
206-613-3902
michaelj@downtownseattle.org
Sponsorships:
Jennifer Casillas, VP, Public Realm & Ambassador Operations
206-613-3225
parks@downtownseattle.org
Art and Public Space Projects:
Seth Geiser, Manager, Urban Planning & Design
206-613-3916
sethg@downtownseattle.org
Park Rules
The Seattle Municipal Code prohibits:
- Placing any structure or obstruction in the park without a permit
- Dogs or other pets that are not leashed; person with dog must carry and use equipment for removing feces.
- Sale of merchandise without a permit
- Amplified sound without a permit.
- Camping
- Liquor (open or closed container)
- Littering
- Skateboarding, roller-skating
- Illegal gambling
- Urinating or defecating
Parks Code of Conduct (enforceable under SMC 18.12.040) prohibits:
- Depriving others of their use or enjoyment of the park
- No smoking
- Unattended items
- Creating a risk of harm to any person or property
- Obstructing pedestrian traffic; interfering with the provision of services or the use of park property
- Disrupting Parks and Recreation activities.
- Abusive or harassing behavior