Artists at the Center: Alan Bryant

Respite at the Bench is an interactive, improvisational multi-media project that aims to tell the stories of everyday people and promote the healing power of art therapy. Film Composer and Pianist Alan Bryant's mix of romantic improvisational serenades soundtrack the performance, creating a safe and serene atmosphere to speak candid on on deep, personal truths. The traumas, trials and tribulations of our lives take their toll, and in many ways, music finds its way into our healing process. Through the mixing of Live Music and Interview we aim to provide a safe, beautiful space to listen and be heard.

Artists At the Center is a multi-year collaboration between Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Center, with support from Uptown Arts & Culture Coalition and the communities adjacent to Seattle Center campus. The project is made possible by a 10-year grant from Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Kraken.

Join us as we introduce emerging and established artists and celebrate their talent on a newly revitalized Seattle Center campus. Artists are given a performance opportunity, allowing them to connect with new audiences, display their talents and advance their careers. Visitors to campus and the surrounding neighborhood benefit from surprising and delightful pop-up performances throughout the year. Each year, artists are selected with an equity and social justice lens, ensuring equitable representation for underserved and emerging artists. Artistic genres include music, dance, theater, demonstrations, and multi-disciplinary work.