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Engagement in the Arts

The arts flourish best when they connect to their communities—whether in small neighborhood theatres, summertime cultural festivals or the larger organizations of the downtown core.

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Contribute to programs that build diverse audiences and encourage participation in the arts
Fund grassroots initiatives operating outside of the traditional nonprofit structure
Fund organizations that provide support for artists and smaller arts groups

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to organizations that are successfully making a difference in broadening engagement in the arts

WA Asian Pacific Islander Community Services »WA Asian Pacific Islander Community Services (WAPI) serves Asian Pacific Islander Youth and all Youth of Color in Seattle. In our treatment program our goal is to have youth make an educated decision about staying sober.

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Kirkland Arts Center »Kirkland Arts Center presents dynamic contemporary art exhibitions and robust studio arts education in a historic landmark facility.

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Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra »Our program began in the fall of 2007 with 8 students as a way to provide an orchestra experience to students in our local school district which does not have an orchestra program. Since then, we have grown in both size and musicianship. We now have 90 students.

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Nearly three-quarters of King County arts patrons say they were first exposed to art in elementary school.

Success Story

Outreach to Diverse Communities by Seattle Art Museum

Seattle Art Museum (SAM) reaches out to diverse communities by inviting a wide variety of musicians and DJs to perform at After Hours on select Thursday and Friday nights. SAM also hosts salons, classes and gallery talks for diverse groups at all three museum locations.

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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.

State Spotlight: Engaging Washington Communities through the Arts

The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies spotlights the work done to reach underserved communities by the Washington State Arts Commission (WSAC) through the Arts Participation Initiative.

Seattle Music Commission Unveiled

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn officially announced the Seattle Music Commission, formed as part of the Seattle City of Music Initiative.

Building Stronger Communities Through the Arts

This 2007 publication tells the stories from the Arts Participation Initiative of the Washington State Arts Commission (WSAC).

Gifts of the Muse

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

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