WALKDONTRUN
CALL FOR ARTISTS, MUSICIANS + PERFORMERS // WALKDONTRUN 2026
- Deadline:
- Budget: average: $300-$1000
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Eligibility: 18+ years old
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WALKDONTRUN Returns to the Emerald City sidewalks of downtown Seattle on Saturday, September 19, 2026—and we want you in the flow.
Artists of all disciplines are invited to propose live performances, temporary projects, and creative activations to populate a 20-block route from Westlake Park to Occidental Square that includes urban parks, plazas, sidewalks, and empty storefronts.
New to the block? [ cue the backstory ]
In 2025, seven visionary curators and producers, 300+ artists, and a powerhouse crew of partners and volunteers mapped out a different kind of course—converting 20+ blocks of urban Sidewalks, plazas + parks into living, breathing cultural stages.
Thousands showed up, moved at their own pace, and tapped into a free, open-to-the-public day of art, music + performance launching Seattle’s signature Arts + Culture Week with beauty and intention.
This year, we continue to go the distance—from Westlake Park to Occidental Square.
Start your pre-training now. Keep your eyes peeled, your ears perky, and your walking shoes at the ready as we build this next evolution of WALKDONTRUN in stride together. Artist proposals are due May 15, 2026.
More Information: walkdontrun-sea.org