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Supporting Arts Space

Every artist and arts organization needs space—areas in which to present, create and live. And yet while artists contribute greatly to the character of our region, the appeal they create often pushes them out of the spaces where they work.
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tactics for giving to support arts space

Support organizations that offer space for artists to live, work and present
Support efforts to utilize public spaces such as schools, libraries and community centers
Preserve and expand arts space by contributing to capital projects designed to serve many artists at once

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to organizations and initiatives that are successfully making a difference in supporting arts space

Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association »The mission of Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association is an integrated community agency whose mission is to engage residents, businesses, and institutions in building a thriving Delridge.

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SecondStory Repertory »SecondStory Repertory is dedicated to providing Eastside patrons with high quality theatrical performances and theatre education.

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Jack Straw Foundation »Jack Straw Productions is a center for artistic creation, experimentation, education, and presentation for individuals of all ages. Our artists range in age from youth to seniors and come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.

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The Seattle Foundation evaluated organization

Over 14,000 people are employed by arts and cultural organizations in King County.

Success Story

Youth Music and Arts Center Fosters a Participatory Creative Culture

The Vera Project (Vera) is a music and arts center run by and for youth. It engages participants in all levels of music production and community organizing to foster a participatory creative culture through popular music concerts, arts programs, experiential learning and volunteer opportunities for all ages. Vera recently completed a $1.8 million capital campaign and moved into a new space at Seattle Center. With a capacity for 400 people, the space includes a performance space, art gallery, recording studio and screen printing studio.

Stay Informed:

Gifts of the Muse

This 2004 study addresses the widely perceived need to articulate the private and public benefits of involvement in the arts.

Arts & Economic Prosperity IV: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences

This report documents the key role played by the nonprofit arts and culture industry in strengthening our nation’s economy.

Puget Sound Arts Economic Impact Study

This ArtsFund study reports on the economic impacts of 357 nonprofit arts, cultural, and scientific organizations located in the Central Puget Sound region.

Arts Space Incentives

This study examines the South Lake Union neighborhood and its potential for redevelopment, capacity to accommodate arts spaces now and in the future.

Building Community: Making Space for Art

This Urban Institute report examines the role of the arts in communities; artists working in community development, education, health, or environmental fields; and contemporary art spaces in community planning and revitalization strategies.

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Supporting Arts Space

Every artist and arts organization needs space—areas in which to present, create and live. And yet while artists contribute greatly to the character of our region, the appeal they create often pushes them out of the spaces where they work. More

Every artist and arts organization needs space—areas in which to present, create and live. And yet while artists contribute greatly to the character of our region, the appeal they create often pushes them out of the spaces where they work.
More