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ArtsFund ArtsFund supports the arts through leadership, advocacy, and grantmaking in order to build a healthy, equitable, and creative Washington.

At ArtsFund, we believe a successful arts and culture sector must be more than stable — it must be thriving. One of the ...
05/29/2026

At ArtsFund, we believe a successful arts and culture sector must be more than stable — it must be thriving. One of the most important investments we can make in that future is supporting strong arts leadership and a resilient creative workforce. That commitment is why ArtsFund continues to invest in leadership development and capacity-building programs, including our Board Leadership Training and Convenings.

Join us in building a thriving arts community with strong leaders by making a gift to ArtsFund today at www.artsfund.org/donate.

Photo by Alboroz Kamalizad

🎉 7 New Groups Joined our Cultural Partners Network in 2026We are excited to welcome the newest organizations to our net...
05/29/2026

🎉 7 New Groups Joined our Cultural Partners Network in 2026

We are excited to welcome the newest organizations to our network. Your impactful programming and dedication continue to inspire us and enrich Washington's arts community.

Asé Theatre
Bainbridge Performing Arts
Cascadia Art Museum
Living Voices
Partners in Print
Rain City Rock Camp
Tacoma Little Theatre

To learn more about our Cultural Partners Network, please visit https://www.artsfund.org/cultural-partners/.

Unrestricted support, like the Community Accelerator Grant, is especially vital for programs that generate deep communit...
05/28/2026

Unrestricted support, like the Community Accelerator Grant, is especially vital for programs that generate deep community impact without significant earned revenue. Wooden O, Seattle Shakespeare’s long-running free outdoor summer series, exemplifies this challenge.

“When you don't have access to specialized funding for something, then you need that general operating support,” Institutional Development Officer Annie Lareau adds, to direct funds where they are needed most critically. When so much across the sector feels uncertain, investing in a program as enduring as Wooden O signals a deliberate choice to honor Seattle theatre’s past while building toward what comes next.

Read more at https://www.artsfund.org/union-arts-center-2025-accelerator-case-study-2/

Photos by Giao Nguyen, courtesy of ACT Theatre

Celebration of the Arts welcomes all who want to connect with artists, supporters, and leaders from cultural, philanthro...
05/27/2026

Celebration of the Arts welcomes all who want to connect with artists, supporters, and leaders from cultural, philanthropic, and business circles. Join us to meet new people, have great conversations, and enjoy the creativity that makes our state special.

For the most up-to-date information about Celebration of the Arts, please visit https://www.artsfund.org/celebration2026/.

Applications for the 2026 Creative Equity Fund are open!❇️: Apply at www.artsfund.org/creative-equity-fund 📅:The deadl...
05/26/2026

Applications for the 2026 Creative Equity Fund are open!

❇️: Apply at www.artsfund.org/creative-equity-fund
📅:The deadline to submit an application is Friday, June 12, at at 5:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please visit our website!

ABOUT
The Creative Equity Fund supports organizations led by and serving communities historically most removed from large-scale philanthropy (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color; LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities) that employ arts and culture to build a healthier, more equitable, and more creative King County. Three grantees will receive transformational three-year grants of $210,000—$70,000 per year for three years—paired with grantee-led cohort learning. This funding is unrestricted.

In places like Othello, organizations such as the The Old Hotel are not supplementing arts education but replacing it, o...
05/22/2026

In places like Othello, organizations such as the The Old Hotel are not supplementing arts education but replacing it, often with fewer resources and greater financial vulnerability. Their largest annual income source, a fundraising auction, was months away, and funding was running out.

"The moment the Community Accelerator Grant arrived, it truly kept our doors open." - Samantha Copas, Director

Read more at https://www.artsfund.org/the-old-hotel-art-gallery-2025-accelerator-case-study/

Photos courtesy of the Old Hotel Art Gallery

🎉 Two New Leaders Join ArtsFund's BoardWe are thrilled to have these professionals join our Board and look forward to wo...
05/21/2026

🎉 Two New Leaders Join ArtsFund's Board

We are thrilled to have these professionals join our Board and look forward to working together to achieve our mission of building a healthier, more creative Washington.

Please join us in welcoming:

✨ Jane Broom
✨ Jose Quintana

05/20/2026

📢 ArtsFund Welcomes Erin Harkey As Celebration of the Arts Keynote Speaker

We're thrilled to have Erin Harkey, CEO of Americans for the Arts, join us at this year's Celebration of the Arts as our keynote speaker on September 17, 2026. Erin Harkey brings over 20 years of experience in advancing individuals and communities through the arts, with expertise in cultural policy, arts strategy, and program management.

To learn more about her work and Celebration of the Arts, please visit www.artsfund.org/celebration2026.

📣 Applications are open for the 2027-2029 Building for the Arts Program. Make sure you register for a webinar in June!📆:...
05/20/2026

📣 Applications are open for the 2027-2029 Building for the Arts Program. Make sure you register for a webinar in June!

📆: Nonprofits Webinar | June 3, 11a.m. | https://bit.ly/BFAGrantWebinar
*Registration required

📆: Tribal Webinar | Jun 4, 11a.m. | https://bit.ly/BFATribalGrantWebinar
Registration not required

🚨: Applications are open and close on July 9, 2026, at 4 p.m.
👉🏽 Learn more: https://bit.ly/BFAWebsite

Building for the Arts (BFA) is a program that awards state grants to nonprofit community-based organizations to buy, build, or renovate arts and cultural facilities. It is managed by the Washington State Department of Commerce. These reimbursable capital project grants can cover up to 33% of the total costs for construction.

05/19/2026

Celebration of the Arts is our yearly gathering that brings the community together to experience unforgettable performances by our Cultural Partners and spark new connections among artists, supporters, and leaders from Washington’s lively arts scene.

We’ll also have a powerful conversation with our keynote speaker and an opportunity for guests to make a gift to help us continue supporting Washington’s arts and cultural community.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and celebrate the creativity of our vibrant region. Get tickets today at www.artsfund.org/celebration2026.

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