From florid opera performances to neighborhood ethnic festivals, the arts are essential for feeding the soul and defining the cultural identity of a community. MORE
Broaden community participation and engagement Preserve and fully utilize arts space Support a continuum of arts education for students |
Kirkland Performance Center »Kirkland Performance Center serves East King County and the Puget Sound region by providing diverse and enriching arts performances to our growing and changing community. Seattle Theatre Group »Seattle Theatre Group's (STG) greatest achievements are the vast diversity of its presentations, the role that the artists it presents play in the community, and the continued vitality of two major historic theatres. KCTS Television »A public media provider, KCTS 9s service mandate is to improve our regions quality of life through exceptional, relevant programming on-air, online and in the community. |
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Recent Foundation Activities
Norman Rice addresses Cultural Congress President/CEO Norman Rice gave the opening keynote address at the 2010 Cultural Congress, a two-day meeting of arts leaders and cultural professionals from across Washington and Oregon. |
Success Story
Teachers Receive Comprehensive Professional Development in the Arts Arts Impact provides comprehensive professional development in the arts for elementary school teachers. The organization provides two-year, graduate-level training that pairs art with other disciplines. Students learning about symmetry in math, for instance, may approach the concept by learning about symmetry in dance or visual arts. When art, like math, becomes a regular part of the school day, kids get the chance to learn in different ways and develop their creative and critical thinking skills. |
Nonprofit arts organizations generate $330 million in economic activity in Seattle every year. |