World-renowned muralists gather for a weekend of mural painting, demos, music, parties, education and inspiration. This festival is a friendly art contest, in which artists will have three days to paint 8’x’8’ portable walls on public display for the community to enjoy. Attendees will vote for their favorites and the top three winners will receive cash contracts to paint large murals in Bellingham. Learn more here.

The Seattle Design Festival has been transforming the city through the power of design since 2011. Each year, they rally around a theme that sparks conversation, inspires action, and transforms how we see our city and each other. From Architecture to Graphic Design, Urban Planning to Interactive Media, they unite the full spectrum of design disciplines with the communities served. Learn more here.

This workshop brings together 40 leaders from across business and the arts for two days exploring coalition building. Find good conversation, good food, and the kind of thinking that’s hard to do when you’re in the middle of it all. Lecturers will share how they think, what it takes to build coalition, what breaks it, and what makes it last. Register here.

SIC is a celebration of the incredible work happening at the intersection of technology, creativity and digital marketing. The event spotlights innovation in experience, design, and strategy. Attend if you believe in the power of creative thinking, and that data and technology can be leveraged to help us make better, intentional choices. Register here.

Dive into the enchanting world of miniatures! Visit exhibits to see the artistry of these small creations, take a workshop to unleash your own creativity, and experience the magic of miniature craftsmanship. Get tickets here.

OHNY Weekend offers unparalleled access to the best of New York City’s design, culture, and infrastructure by unlocking 300 sites across the city for tours, talks, and exploration.

Most participating sites are open free of charge, welcoming visitors to drop in to experience, and be inspired by, the places that define our city and the people who create and maintain them. Some sites are ticketed for capacity or security reasons, and access is limited to ticket holders only. This is your chance to visit many places that are closed to the public outside of this festival weekend. Learn more here.

This summer, the Olympic Sculpture Park transforms into a one-of-a-kind mini golf course—each of the nine holes is designed by a Seattle-based artist. Featured artists: Julie Alpert, Andy Arkley, Zack Bent, Elizabeth Gahan, Cathy McClure, Chris McMullen, Anthony White, Kalina Wińska. Get your tickets here.

Runway to Runway features 100 artifacts ranging from classic suits and skirts to capes and go-go boots and onward to today’s thoughtful neoclassic styles. Each uniform reflects the person who wore it, the purpose behind its design and the responsibilities carried out while it was worn. The interactives in the exhibit allow visitors to enhance their fashion sense with touchable fabrics, hands-on activities. The exhibit also pulls back the curtain on the illusion of style to glimpse the racial barriers, sexism, and ignored workers’ rights that challenged flight attendants on every flight.