Connecting Board Leadership Training (BLT) Graduates with Cultural Partners
Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
Time: 4:00 – 6:30 PM
Location: Town Hall Seattle | Wyncote Forum | 1119 8th Ave
ArtsFund is excited to host our second board matching event, connecting graduates of our Board Leadership Training (BLT) program with organizations from our Cultural Partners Network. This gathering supports building stronger, more diverse, and more representative nonprofit boards—and offers a unique opportunity for BLT graduates to explore real board placement possibilities.
The event will kick off with brief presentations from 7-10 participating Cultural Partner organizations, followed by an informal networking time with tabling from additional Cultural Partners. During this time, organizations will host tables where attendees can circulate, connect, and engage directly with representatives. This is a chance for BLT graduates to ask questions, express interest, and explore potential board opportunities, and for Cultural Partners to meet possible new Board members.
Food, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Accessibility services will be available, including ASL interpretation, visual descriptions, and wheelchair access throughout the venue.
BLT GRADUATE REGISTRATION CULTURAL PARTNER REGISTRATION
Registration for attendees closes on Wednesday, June 3, but walk-ins day-of are welcome!
Our presenter interest form is now open! If you are a Cultural Partner, please submit your interest in presenting by Friday, May 8, 2026.
Are you an aspiring Board member who hasn’t participated in our Board Leadership Training program? We would still love to see you! Please complete the attendee form to let us know you will be there.
What to Expect
- BLT Graduate Participation: Graduates from recent years’ cohorts who are ready to bring their skills and passion to an arts and culture board.
- Cultural Partner Presentations: A curated selection of 7–10 organizations will each give a 2–3 minute presentation highlighting their mission, board service needs, and opportunities for engagement.
- Cultural Partners Tabling: Additional non-presenting organizations may host a table for prospective Board members to visit and learn more about mission, vision, and values alignment.
Event Structure
4:00 PM – Check-in
4:30 PM – Welcome remarks from ArtsFund staff
4:45 PM – Cultural Partner presentations (2–3 minutes each)
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Unstructured networking time with food and beverages provided
Presenting Organizations
To be announced.
For Cultural Partners
If your organization is part of the Cultural Partner Network and you’re interested in presenting, please complete the Presentation Interest Form no later than Friday, May 8, 2026.
Please Note:
- We have a limited number of slots for organizations to present. If interest exceeds availability, presenters will be curated to reflect diversity in artistic discipline, budget size, and cultural perspective.
- Any organizations that are not selected to present may opt to claim a table for the networking time after the presentations.
- All selected organizations will receive clear guidance, presentation materials, and marketing support leading up to the event.
- If you are not presenting or tabling, you are still welcome to attend! Please complete the registration form.
- A list of participating Cultural Partners will be shared before the event, and presentation materials will be shared after the event, to help facilitate connections with prospective Board members.
Accessibility
- ASL interpretation
- Visual description during presentations and brief remarks
- Wheelchair-accessible venue
There is space on the registration form to indicate any additional accessibility needs. You may also contact Programs Coordinator Naunica Hull at cpn@artsfund.org with specific requests or questions.