Hot Rat Summer

Seattle, United States of America

Hot Rat Summer, also known as St. Rat, is the unofficial name given to a guerrilla mosaic public artwork installed in Cal Anderson Park in Capitol Hill, Seattle in 2024. It is located within one of the north-facing arcs of the historic Capitol Hill Gatehouse. The mosaic became the subject of local c

ontroversy after repeated removals by the city and subsequent grassroots restoration efforts. Widely interpreted as a symbol of queer and trans resilience, the mosaic gained cult status and sparked broader discussions around public art, graffiti policy, and civic engagement; eventually gaining the support of city council members Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Joy Hollingsworth, who participated in a community clean-up event to restore the mosaic.

Listen to the audio guide for Hot Rat Summer Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off

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