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Mailing Address: 1201 Alaskan Wy #200, Seattle, WA 98101
Physical Address: 3131 Western Ave Suite 522, Seattle, WA 98121
General Inquiries: info@arcadenw.org
Leah St. Lawrence, Editorial Director: leah@arcadenw.org
Camilla Szabo, Managing Editor: camilla@arcadenw.org
Claire Needs, Digital Editor & Press: claire@arcadenw.org
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What is ARCADE?
ARCADE, known as ARCADE or ARCADE NW Publishing, is a 501c3 nonprofit (legal name Northwest Architectural League) supporting local designers, architects, civic participants, and all creative fields through community driven journalism and publication, provoking dialogue and integration around creative civic duty. We produce a bi-annual print journal, host a vibrant archive of downloadable journals, and provide a variety of digital offerings.
What’s the difference between your print and digital offerings?
Our print journal began in 1981 as an architecture and design events calendar and has since evolved into a a bi-annual publication hosting nationwide dialogue on architecture, design and the built environment. This journal features varying writers from a wide-range of disciplines and industries all coalescing on a broad topic or concept selected in unison with a guest editor. Our digital magazine was a 2024 project featuring more topic essays and profiles by Seattle writers about Seattle happenings. It features some of the first essays from our current columnists who are today featured in "arc." our digital feed published directly to our site.
Why Develop arc.?
The creative sector thrives with as much coverage, platforms and places where literature, cultural criticism, and literary journalism can be published as possible. By expanding ARCADE’s publications to include a digital platform (joining the other amazing publications working towards this same goal) we can all do more to support architects, artists, designers, and movers and shakers.
How can I support ARCADE?
Many readers support ARCADE by becoming a member. Memberships directly support the designers, journalists, and contributors who make ARCADE possible and ensure that we are able to offer an accessible publication for the entire architecture, design, and arts community. Learn more about our membership offerings here.
Can I pitch an idea?
Due to our editorial bandwidth, we probably will not open our cold pitch submission page until the end of summer, please keep checking back and stay in touch through our newsletter or instagram for updates. Occasional open calls for our print journal are posted via Instagram and our newsletter!
How can I get something featured in ARCADE?
Please email press@arcadenw.org with any events or projects you’d like to see featured in ARCADE - either through reposting, adding to our newsletter, or featured in an article or essay. If you’re an architecture firm or business, please add this email to your press lists.
What kind of content do you focus on? How has ARCADE changed over the years?
Founded in 1981 as a calendar of events and happenings, and evolving into an academic journal featuring both essayists, theory, concept exploration, and criticism, ARCADE now functions as a digital and print publication with a mission of hosting inclusive and insightful dialogue on the designed environment.
How do I get a copy of your printed material?
Limited stock of our free, bi-annual print journal can be found at ARCADE events and at the stockists listed on this page. We are always working to expand our availability and reach so please stay in touch on this topic! Printed material is also mailed to our members, if you are interested in being a member, please visit our membership page.
ARCADE NW Publishing began as printed calendar events for architecture and design happenings around Seattle. Over time, it developed into the go-to magazine for criticism and exploration of topics of architecture and design from professionals and scholars working in the field. Today, ARCADE has expanded its publications to include a broader spectrum of creative communities publishing on all facets of design and cultural exploration. In 2019, ARCADE published two books by Grant Hildenbrand. These books were designed by Marquand Books, and are distributed under contract with UW Press. The further development of our independent book publishing for 2025 includes an internal quarterly print publication called Tangible, edited and curated by Leah St. Lawrence. Currently, we are developing "ARC." a digital feed, free and accessible online and through mobile, featuring topical content about architecture, design, and urban development in and around the PNW.
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You can also receive our printed publications by becoming a member
ARCADE NW Publishing is committed to civic integration and featuring local organizations like yours as a vital part of the architecture and design community. Over the years, ARCADE has evolved into a staple of the PNW’s architecture and design community and with your support we can continue to promote this sector while also expanding our programming in order to reach new audiences and expand what it means to host insightful dialogue on design, architecture and beyond. For more details on what each level means to us and our contributors, please see our most updated sponsorship information.
ARCADE's printed journal offers a variety of advertisement opportunities so your organization can be a part of our wide-reaching journal. Please find our most recent media kit and advertising opportunities below.