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King Street Studio: A Space for Artists to Grow
“In 2019, Pak was introduced to the idea of becoming an anchor tenant at King Street Station with the help of the Department of Arts & Culture. When artists were surveyed on where they would like a new recording space to be located, the International District and Pioneer Square were top choices. Construction of the studio space started on May 1, 2023, and on Nov. 11, the studio opened its doors for the first time. As of January, the studio is now open for young artists to book sessions Monday through Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Pak is enthusiastic about the expansion.”
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Next Stop: King Street Station
“In 2019, Pak was introduced to the idea of becoming an anchor tenant at King Street Station with the help of the Department of Arts & Culture. When artists were surveyed on where they would like a new recording space to be located, the International District and Pioneer Square were top choices. Construction of the studio space started on May 1, 2023, and on Nov. 11, the studio opened its doors for the first time. As of January, the studio is now open for young artists to book sessions Monday through Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Pak is enthusiastic about the expansion.”
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KNKX Radio: Station Space opens, marking new chapter for Seattle arts nonprofits
"We tell people this is the people's studio, where young people will never again have to ask permission to make their music a reality," Pak said.
The new space includes three recording rooms with state-of-the-art equipment. Pak said some of the equipment was donated by Sir Mix-a-Lot, who made remarks at the grand opening.
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Historic South Downtown invests in the living legacy of music and arts through Totem Star and The Rhapsody Project
“Meanwhile, Totem Star started as a mobile recording studio out of South Seattle in 2010. Since then, Totem Star grew into their space at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, a 225-square-foot-space in West Seattle. Now, they continue to grow and thrive, moving into a 2,000-square-foot-space. Totem Star “brings people together from across the city, across invisible boarders and across cultural lines,” said co-founder Daniel Pak in a video featured on their “new home” landing page. “The kind of collaboration that happens at Totem Star… is hard to find anywhere else.”
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Station Space Breaks Ground at King Street Station
“Totem Star is currently working on securing funding to add to the $2.3M already raised. The funds will go primarily towards building Station Space since the City of Seattle will not be charging rent. The new studio will become the main destination for Totem Star members looking to set their musical ideas to tape.”
Arts groups break ground on new home in Seattle’s King Street Station | The Seattle Times
“For much of the past decade, Totem Star has helped thousands of young artists develop their music from a 225-square-foot recording studio in West Seattle. Now, in a major upgrade, the nonprofit has broken ground on a 2,000-square-foot facility, this time in the heart of the city.”
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