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Visit Seattle’s Ovation 2025

Map showing Palladian Glasshouse on 2nd Ave near Lenora St, and Moore Theatre on 2nd Ave near Stewart St, with a dashed line path connecting the two across Virginia St and 3rd Ave.

Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 3:30pm-6:00pm

The Moore Theatre + The Palladian Glasshouse

In its second year, Ovation provided an industry recap of Seattle’s summer performance alongside the most current travel and tourism data.

The program also highlighted developments in the Seattle and King County arts communities, offering insight into how the hospitality and arts industries can collaborate to enhance the region’s vibrant visitor economy.

Event attendees enjoyed delicious food and drinks at a post-program reception that featured tables showcasing activities and attractions ideal for Seattle’s cooler months.

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Seattle Arts & Culture Raffle

Each Ovation registration included a raffle ticket for prizes available from the organizations that will be tabled during the post-event reception. Raffle ticket purchases benefit ArtsFund.

 

 

Participating Raffle Organizations

 

Were You There?

In our continuing efforts to improve our program, please take a few minutes to complete the brief survey linked below. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and all respondents will be entered to win a dual membership to Seattle Art Museum!

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Couldn’t Make It? Here’s What You Missed

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2025 Event Program

Opening Remarks & Summer Tourism Performance

Tammy Canavan – President & CEO; Visit Seattle

Sneak Peek: Local Tourism Campaign

Stephanie Byington – Chief Marketing Officer; Visit Seattle

Downtown Arts & Culture Panel

Anh Nguyen – Director of Arts, Youth, and Communities; Allen Family Philanthropies
Joy Shigaki – President & CEO; Friends of Waterfront Park
Maria Yang – Acting CEO and Chief Development & Project Officer; Seattle Symphony & Benaroya Hall
Mikhael Mei Williams – Chief Marketing Officer; Seattle Art Museum
Timothy Firth – Executive Director; Common Area Maintenance

Community Leader of the Year Recognition

Callette Nielsen – General Manager; Sheraton Grand Seattle & Chair, Visit Seattle Board of Directors

Closing Remarks

Tammy Canavan – President & CEO; Visit Seattle

 

 

Presented By

Signature Sponsor

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Reception Sponsor

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