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February, 2012

Dear Neighbor,

Arts and culture play an important role in making King County a great place to live.  That is why I want to share exciting news with you about upcoming funding opportunities for arts and cultural projects.  This year, 4Culture, which is King County’s cultural service agency, is offering five funding opportunities for projects related to arts, heritage and historic preservation.  These grants are available to community groups, neighborhood associations, public agencies, and non-profits that have a physical presence in King County.

The deadlines for the grants are in February and March.  4Culture is hosting free, weekly public workshops across King County to help applicants prepare to submit grants.  At these workshops, applicants can learn more about the application process and meet with 4Culture staff.

I’ve included more information below on the upcoming deadlines and the good work that 4Culture does throughout King County.

Sincerely,

Julia Patterson, King County Councilmember - District 5

Funding for King County-based Arts, Heritage & Preservation Projects

Bailadores de Bronce: A Cultural Treasure © 2009 Mario Zavaleta & Martha Sanchez 2008 Heritage Special Projects recipient

4Culture, the cultural services agency for King County, Washington is committed to making our region stronger by supporting citizens and groups who preserve our shared heritage, and create arts and cultural opportunities for residents and visitors.  4Culture has five funding opportunities in the fields of arts, heritage and historic preservation.  Special Projects and Cultural Education funding is available for Heritage projects; Landmark Rehabilitation funding is available for Preservation Projects; and both Individual and Group Artist project funding is available through their Arts program. I encourage you to visit the funding program pages, read about eligibility and review past grantees.  Eligibility differs depending upon the program.  Click on the following link to view applications, eligibility and guidelines for each opportunity http://blog.4culture.org/category/funding-opportunities/.

Below are the funding opportunities and the application deadlines:

Auburn Carnegie Library © 2009 Jim Felch, 2009 Landmark Rehabilitation Program recipient

HERITAGE SPECIAL PROJECTS – February 29, 2012
Supports projects by organizations and heritage specialists that focus on King County’s historic resources and cultural traditions 

HERITAGE CULTURAL EDUCATION – February 29, 2012
Supports K-12 curriculum enhancement projects that focus on King County history and meet Washington State Assessment Standards

LANDMARK REHABILITATION PROGRAM – March 7, 2012
Provides funds to stabilize, assess, rehabilitate and restore designated King County Landmarks outside the City of Seattle

GROUP ARTS PROJECTS – March 7, 2012
Provides support for innovative arts projects by organizations and ensembles, and/or programs or events that stimulate cultural development

INDIVIDUAL ARTIST PROJECTS – March 14, 2012
Provides support for projects by artists working in all disciplines

© Connie Watts, Vereinegung, 1997, Birch plywood and hardwood dowels, Photo by Spike Mafford King County Public Art Collection at Harborview Medical Center

About Arts 4Culture

4Culture believes the arts are critical to a healthy community, that arts experiences should be accessible to all residents and visitors, and that all individuals have the potential to express themselves through art. Art provides opportunities for citizens to come together, to reflect, and to express their ideas and emotions. Art stimulates the imagination, awakens the senses and offers a meaningful connection to our environment. For more information about the arts program please visit http://www.4culture.org/arts/index.htm.

About Heritage 4Culture
Heritage 4Culture advances the work of King County's heritage community in building the historical record, preserving and enhancing the character of the region, and sharing local heritage resources with residents, visitors, and future generations. For more information about the heritage program please visit http://www.4culture.org/heritage/index.htm.
 
About Preservation 4Culture

Preservation 4Culture regularly partners with organizations, public agencies, and individuals to find creative solutions to protecting endangered historic sites. We offer assistance with media outreach, stakeholder convening, site-specific research, and strategic funding. For more information about the preservation program please visit http://www.4culture.org/preservation/index.htm.