Join us on this exciting Urban Street Art experience in partnership with 206 Zulu, and Urbanists Collective, serving community wellbeing through the arts. Seattle boasts a vibrant culture of street art, from the powerful pieces done in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests, to the world’s longest mural display along the light rail corridor in SODO, to ever changing murals on buildings and in alleys brimming with the brilliant work of local artists. Join this small group walking adventure to explore the street art in Seattle’s Central District and Chinese-International District neighborhoods. We will travel by foot and streetcar to examine tremendously varied street art, from graffiti, tags, and “sticker bombs” to elaborate spray paint, brush work, and stencil pieces. J
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MISSION
206 Zulu is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing accessible spaces while serving communities through the upliftment, preservation, and celebration of Hip Hop culture.
VISION
206 Zulu aims to create a community and culture of unity, service, self-determination and justice.
MANTRA
Uplift | Preserve | Celebrate
ABOUT
206 Zulu is a Seattle-based community organization, established in 2004, that uses Hip Hop culture and the arts as platforms for community service, education and empowerment.
Over the years, 206 Zulu’s diverse membership expanded throughout the Pacific Northwest and a wide array of programs flourished to include free and all-ages events, concerts, festivals, parades, dance competitions, workshops, classes, conferences, multimedia programs, and more.
In 2009, 206 Zulu became incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the name 206 Universal and continued to build long term rapport with the greater community, local schools and academia, city, county and government agencies, cultural centers, institutions and other nonprofits.
206 Zulu became an anchor partner of the historic Washington Hall, a venue and community space that has been a hub for notable artists, musicians, activists and communities of color since 1908, helping to manage the daily operations of the building and providing valuable space for events, programs, and community functions in the rapidly changing Central District.
206 Zulu’s efforts in Hip Hop organizing and community service has been spotlighted in publications such as the Seattle Times, Real Change News, City Arts Magazine and recognized with awards and recognitions from the City of Seattle, the State of Washington, El Centro de la Raza, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation to name a few. 206 Zulu’s model of organizing helped inspire similar organizations around the United States and the world.
I'm Joey, also know and Mojo!, and aspiring artist from Kitsap County, Washington. My journey into art began with a fascination with graffiti and street art during my teenage years. Taking inspiration from comic books, anime, and video games, I've translated this passion into painting murals, graphic design, and fine art.
The First Hill line of the Seattle Streetcar connects the diverse and vibrant residential neighborhoods and business districts of Capitol Hill, First Hill, Yesler Terrace, Central Area, Chinatown-International District, and Pioneer Square. It also serves major medical centers, local colleges and universities, and athletic event venues.
Please bring your ORCA card if you have one, or be prepared to purchase $4.50 fee day pass for adults (of $3.00 for kids 6-18 years old) at the pay station (VISA or cash), cars come every 15 minutes. Up to five day passes can be bought at once. For more information, please visit: https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/getting-around/transit/streetcar/fares-and-orca-card
Streetcars on Jackson. Photo Credit: Bruce Qu
Transportation & Parking:
If you plan to drive and park your car, you can park in Washington Hall's parking lot at 153 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122.
If you plan to take public transportation, take advantage of these Metro bus routes (check schedules during COVID-19):
Street Car: Please note that we will take First Hill Streetcar Line at 14th & S Washington St, so please bring your ORCA card if you have it, or a credit card to purchase $4.50 fee day pass at the pay station (VISA or cash), cars every 15 minutes, get off at 5th Ave S & S Jackson St Station.
Washington Hall is a historic, community space and performance hall that is home to 206 Zulu, Hidmo and Voices Rising.
Built in 1908 by the Danish Brotherhood, Washington Hall has anchored Seattle’s diverse Squire Park neighborhood in the Central District for over 110 years. The building has served as a hub for social and cultural activities for a broad ethnic community. In 1973, the Sons of Haiti, an African-American Masonic Lodge, purchased the building and continued the tradition of hosting performing arts, making it the first home of On the Boards. Historic Seattle acquired Washington Hall in 2009, saving it from demolition. The renovation of Washington Hall is a Historic Seattle community development project that will help revitalize the neighborhood and makes the building available for public use.
Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Jimi Hendrix, Mark Morris, Pat Graney, Bill T. Jones, David Byrne, Fugazi, Elvis Costello, Macklemore, and countless musicians, artists and great minds alike have walked these halls. Learn more here: Washington Hall
Post-tour lunch options in Chinese-International District:
Post-tour lunch options near Washington Hall:
Post-tour shopping in Chinese-International District:
Should you be interested in reading up on Street Art before or after our tour, here are a few articles we recommend you read, which is also in the Resources and Activities Guide under TASKS:
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Participants on this tour have the option to take home a Street Hues Tour t-shirt to commemorate their experience. $10 of the proceeds from the sale of each t-shirt benefit 206 Zulu, one of the three non-profits we have partnered with to bring this experience to life.
These t-shirt comes in white and in sizes XS-XL in unisex sizing.
10:00 AM : Meet outside Washington Hall to begin the tour with a brief orientation to learn about your guide, Washington Hall, our non-profit partners, and goals of this tour. (Location: 153 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 - you may park your car in the Washington Hall parking lot.)
After orientation, continue walking to 13th and Fir around the corner to learn about different street art pieces, and you can use your Street Art Bingo sheet to help you learn vocabulary associated with this specialized artform!
10:45 AM: Take the First Hill Streetcar Line to Pioneer Square and learn more about urban Street art. (Note: please bring your ORCA card if you have one, or be prepared to purchase $4.50 fee day pass at the pay station (VISA or cash), cars come every 15 minutes except on Sundays, it operates every 18 minutes.)
11:00 View Street Art in Pioneer Square.
11:45: Take the First Hill Streetcar Line back (or walk) to 5th Ave S and S Jackson St in Seattle's Chinese-International District to learn about the area's history and street art.
12:30 PM: Goodbyes and walk or take the streetcar back to Washington Hall, or have stay in C-ID for Lunch at one of our recommended eateries.
Parking & Transportation - Please see the "Transportation & Parking" highlight
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