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 |
Issaquah History Museums »The Issaquah History Museums provide programs and activities for families and children, tourists, researchers, genealogists, and teachers. We also preserve the community's archives and photographs, holding it in the public trust in perpetuity. Seattle Center Foundation »Seattle Center Foundation was founded in 1977 to administer and encourage charitable gifts, grants, donations, and bequests to Seattle Center, a department of the City of Seattle. 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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Recent Foundation Activities
Art Goes to School Staff from The Seattle Foundation participated in the Art Goes to School: Building a Community of Thinkers Summit in October at the Seattle Art Museum. The theme of the convening was “Closing the Gap: The Role of the Arts in 21st Century Student Learning.” |
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. |
Nonprofit arts organizations generate $330 million in economic activity in Seattle every year. |