ARCADE’s mission is to host an inclusive and insightful dialogue on the designed environment. We do this through our print and digital publications, and our community programming. ARCADE’s vision is to expand the idea that design at every scale of human endeavor impacts our quality of life.
Journalism

We do not currently have any open journalism positions. Please feel free to contact us for other ways to stay engaged or work with ARCADE

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Editorial

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Volunteer

Volunteer opportunities to help ARCADE continue to grow and better serve the greater community.

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Fine Arts and Performance Advisor
Committee
Lead discussions and brainstorming twice a year alongside editorial team and board leadership to map out and guide us in fine arts and performance community integration and service. As a community advisor, you will serve as liaison between the denizens and ARCADE. ARCADE’s status as a registered 501(c)(3) means we have a mission and values driven directive; this committee helps provide feedback and direction to leadership related to your professional field. Committee members also function as an advocate and connector - helping bring ARCADE’s resources to those who would benefit from our offerings and vice versa by connecting ARCADE leadership with opportunities to continue to grow and provide accessible publishing services.

REQUIREMENTS

Commitment of two meetings a year with leadership to gauge successes and opportunities for growth.

Architecture and Design Advisor
Committee
Lead discussions and brainstorming twice a year alongside editorial team and board leadership to map out and guide our architecture and design community integration and service. As a community advisor, you will serve as liaison between the denizens and ARCADE. ARCADE’s status as a registered 501(c)(3) means we have a mission and values driven directive; this committee helps provide feedback and direction to leadership related to your professional field. Committee members also function as an advocate and connector - helping bring ARCADE’s resources to those who would benefit from our offerings and vice versa by connecting ARCADE leadership with opportunities to continue to grow and provide accessible publishing services.

REQUIREMENTS

Commitment of two meetings a year with leadership to gauge successes and opportunities for growth.

Board of Directors

At this time, we are not soliciting for new board members but will be opening up board inquiries for 2025 at the end of this year, if you are interested in joining our board please reach out to either Leah St. Lawrence, Editorial Director at leah@arcadenw.org or Jackson Cooper, Board President board@arcadenw.org and we will be in touch with more details!

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Compensation 
Structure
ARCADE, while being incorporated for over 40 years, has undergone an important revitalization and launched multiple new projects through the generous financial support of our board leadership, grants, and sponsorships. We are thrilled to be able to offer these small positions with limited hours. ARCADE's journalist, editorial, and design budget accounts for over 75% of our total annual budget - we fundraise and write grants to provide at least some financial support to publishing professionals, designers, and journalists. Our current compensation structure is based on available resources - as more funding becomes available the compensation we offer will increase. Our editorial values are rooted in exploration, collaboration, dedication of spirit, good humor, a supportive environment, and cheese.
ARCADE Publishing is a 501c3 non-profit based in Seattle, Washington specializing in architecture, design, civic life, the arts and urban living. Since it's founding in 1981, the publication has taken on a variety of forms, starting as a calendar of events and happenings, and evolving into an academic journal featuring both essayists, theory, concept exploration, and criticism. Most recently, ARCADE has launched a new quarterly magazine featuring topical journalism about creative industries.