STG is a major figure in Pacific Northwest performing arts. It was established in 1992 by Ida Cole (then a vice-president of Microsoft) as the Seattle Landmark Association, intended to aid in the restoration of the Paramount Theatre, and later the Moore Theatre, two of Seattle’s most historic performance venues. In 2002, ownership of the Paramount was transferred to the newly named Seattle Theatre Group, beginning in its new role as venue management company for those two properties as well as others.

Today STG produces events at numerous venues throughout Washington and Oregon, including Benaroya Hall, Seattle Town Hall, Key Arena, and venues as far flung as Bellingham and Eugene, Oregon. STG’s venues feature artists and performers ranging in stature from local to international, in all performance media including comedy, dance, music and theatre.

Begun in 2004, STG’s Arts in Education department sponsors programs that provide access to and instruction in the arts to underserved members of Seattle’s community, involving over 15,000 artists, students and other community members each year.