 Art Zone host Nancy Guppy squeezed her way into Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's busy schedule for a quick online chat about the arts, "Seattle Strong" spirit, the art of leadership, and the Mayor's favorite comfort food.
 Susan Ishii-Yin has always loved to sew. These days, she's sewing masks for herself, her family and some very lucky friends, and helping to build community along the way.
 The multi-talented Christine Riippi debuts a "touching" song from her work-in-progress, a musical! Then, expert snacking tips from chef Becky Selengut inspire Joe Guppy to go all in with a cheesy invention. Plus, a wistful melody from Tomo Nakayama and ideas for engaging with art from home.
 "The West Seattle Bridge is an idea that has persisted for nearly 20 years,” Seattle City Councilmember Sam Smith said on April 17, 1978. Learn the history of the West Seattle Bridge through video, photos, and Seattle City Council audio in this Seattle Municipal Archives feature.
 In her regular studio practice, interdisciplinary artist Timea Tihanyi of Slip Rabbit Studio uses 3D-printing to create beautiful ceramic sculptures. But lately, she's been using the studio's tech to produce reusable face-shield cradles for UW Medicine.
 COVID-19 has forced the city to take unprecedented measures to help stop the spread of the deadly disease. The city opened seven new shelter locations, enabling the homeless population to use social distancing to stay healthy. For updated information please go to seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19.
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