Ignition Northwest

01/29/2026

The results are in for the 2026 INW Board Election. Congratulations to Amelia "Bestie" Heath, Beth "Bethstar" Gerlach, Emily "Stitch" Hess, and Scott "Feynman" Blomquist! We are so excited to have our returning and new members on board.

Also, a big thanks to Sarah Ward and Kelly "Thursday" Magee for running, and to all who voted.

01/23/2026

Last chance to vote in the INW board election:

Email from Ignition Northwest Ignition NW Board Election Ballot Closes Monday Voting for the 2026 INW board election will close in just a few days, so get your vote in now. Read more about our candida

01/18/2026

Voting is open for the 2026 INW board election for about one more week. Check out the link below to read about the candidates and get a link to the ballot.

https://ignitionnw.org/2026-inw-board-election/

01/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the town hall yesterday! And thank you to all the candidates for your thoughtful answers to all our questions.

Voting is now open. For details on the candidates and how to vote, click here: https://conta.cc/45DHnJO

01/10/2026

Join us for a Town Hall tomorrow Sunday January 11, 2026 at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center at 5 pm in the theater room to meet the 2026 INW Board Candidates. A live stream will be available, but in order to ask questions and participate, you must attend in person.

Light refreshments provided.

Read more about our candidates here: https://ignitionnw.org/2026-inw-board-election/
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Meet our new Critical Northwest Producer

INW is pleased to announce the producer for Critical NW 2026 is Cake! Having worked on CNW Production since 2019 and having served as Associate Producer last year, we are excited to see him take this next step. Keep your eye on Facebook and your email for production applications to open very soon!

We also wanted to say a huge thank you to our outgoing producer of the last 3 years, Reboot. This event has grown so much under his direction and we are so thankful for his years of service.

12/27/2025

INW board self nominations are due today!!

This is your last chance to apply. Join the INW board to help us keep things running year round. Application will close tonight, Saturday January 27th at 11:59 PM.

Click here for the application: https://forms.gle/3YXtbnucU9sa15HB8

We will have a Town Hall on Sunday January 11, 2026 at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center for you to come meet the candidates and find out the latest in what is happening at INW. Candidates must be able to attend in person to participate.

12/22/2025

Board self nominations are due Saturday and we only have 2 applicants so far!

Email from Ignition Northwest Join the INW Board Ignition NW Board Self Nominations Due This Week! Four INW board seats will be up for election in January 2026 for three year terms from 2026 through t

11/25/2025

We're currently accepting applications for both the INW Board of Directors and Critical Northwest producer! We need you to help make our events amazing.

Also, thank you so much to the entire SeaCompression team!

Details on how to get involved here:

Email from Ignition Northwest & Thank you to SeaCompression! Thank you for joining us at SeaCompression! INW would like to give a huge thank you to our SeaCompression producer K-Love, the production t

11/08/2025

Your production team of volunteers is so excited to greet you today for Seacompression 2025: UNITE! We have volunteer shifts still available if you'd like to help out (and get access to our secret stage and lounge)!

11/07/2025

Four INW board seats will be up for election in January 2026 for three year terms from 2026 through the end of 2028. Want to nominate yourself as a candidate? Self nominations to join the board are now open through Saturday December 27th at 11:59 PM.

Do you like working collaboratively with a diverse group of folks who bring many different opinions to the table? Are you a person that loves connecting with a broader community to understand the wants and needs of members in order to steer long term projects in a direction that aligns with community desires? Do you have experience either in the community or outside in leadership and getting sh*t done?

Click here for the application: https://forms.gle/3YXtbnucU9sa15HB8

11/06/2025

Fire spinning will be taking place outdoors! This portion is free for all to attend and will not require a ticket! In order to spin fire you must be signed up by end of day Thursday 11/6/25 on this form: https://forms.gle/5Dg9AzCWxnCh84b86
Fuel at the event will be provided but we welcome donations! Before lighting up you will need to attend a brief orientation which will be held at 430pm and each subsequent hour.
Choreographed performances will take place 7pm - 7:30pm and 9pm - 9:30pm. The stage will be open for fire spinning at all other times. Be sure to check out our DJs who will be keeping the vibes going all night!
Last, please consider signing up for a volunteer shift. We will need safety volunteers to keep our fire stage open. Volunteers are also needed to make the rest of the event happen. To find your perfect shift check out https://ignitionnw.volunteeripate.com/ Volunteer hours count towards a discounted and up to free ticket for next years event!

11/06/2025

🔥 SeaCompression 2025: UNITE! - THIS SATURDAY! 🔥
Get ready, Seattle! Seacompression 2025: UNITE! is happening THIS SATURDAY, November 8th, from 2 PM to 2 AM at the Seattle Design Center (SDC)! Tickets are available (1 ticket per Volunteeripate account) through https://ignitionnw.volunteeripate.com/ and at the door!

Step inside the beautiful SDC and explore an immersive world of creativity! Rain or shine, 90% of the event is inside and spread across rooms you may have never seen before, with art installations around every corner.

What to expect at this incredible decompression event:

🎶 5 Rooms of Sound from amazing DJs!

🎭 Live Performances including Burlesque and acts utilizing 3 Aerial Rigs!

🎨 A full-scale Art Gallery showcasing the work of many talented artists.

🎺 A Roaming Brass Band bringing the energy throughout the venue.

🍹 Signature Cocktails and a full bar to keep the spirits high!

😌 Dedicated Chill Spots to relax and recharge.

☀️ Free Outdoor Fun & Family Friendly! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
The outside area is FREE and open to the public! We'll have:

🔥 2 Spectacular Fire Performances at 7 PM and 9 PM, with open spin continuing until 1 AM. Sign up required by tomorrow Nov. 6th: https://forms.gle/dyUnCEqMR2b3b9nk7

🍔 3 Delicious Food Trucks serving up food and drinks from 5 PM - 10 PM.

☕ A Lighthouse and Coffee to light the way and keep you warm!

Bring the whole family: Kids get free entry (until 9PM when the event turns 21+) and we have an accompanying Minor Bar just for them!

Don't miss out on this spectacular convergence of art, music, and community. We can't wait to UNITE with you!

📍 Location: Seattle Design Center 🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 8th ⏰ Time: 2 PM - 2 AM