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ArtsFund President & CEO Mari Horita To Step Down In 2019

Posted on Nov 28, 2018 in News

ArtsFund President & CEO Mari Horita announced today that she will be leaving her position to lead the community engagement and philanthropic strategy of NHL Seattle as part of the foundation of the new organization.

ArtsFund Releases a Social Impact of the Arts Study

Posted on Oct 25, 2018 in News

We know the arts can change our lives, but can they change our communities? Today ArtsFund announces the release of a new research study on the Social Impacts of the Arts in King County.

ArtsFund Opens Call for Artwork Illustrating Why Art Matters in King County

Posted on Jul 19, 2018 in News

ArtsFund invites King County artists and community members to submit images of finished artwork that creatively illustrates the positive impact arts have in our community.

Open Call for Artwork

Posted on Jul 16, 2018 in News

ArtsFund invites King County artists at all levels of practice and community members to submit images of finished artwork that creatively illustrates the positive impact arts can have in our community.

Social Impact Study Open Call FAQs

Posted on Jul 15, 2018 in News

Frequently asked questions about ArtsFund’s Social Impact Study Open Call.

Official Rules for ArtsFund Social Impact Study Open Call

Posted on Jul 15, 2018 in News

Learn more about the rules and submission requirements for ArtsFund’s Social Impact Study Open Call.

ARTSFUND AWARDS $2.48 MILLION IN 2018 GRANTS

Posted on Jul 2, 2018 in News

ArtsFund is pleased to announce the distribution of $2,486,949 in grants to 60 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in King and Pierce Counties from its recently concluded annual fundraising campaign.

Arts Build Community—ArtsFund’s 30th Annual Celebration of the Arts Luncheon

Posted on May 9, 2018 in News

Nearly 1,000 supporters from all aspects of the Puget Sound region’s arts and cultural sector filled the Grand Ballroom of The Westin Seattle on May 8, 2018 for ArtsFund’s 30th Annual Celebration of the Arts Luncheon.

National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu to Keynote ArtsFund’s Celebration of the Arts Luncheon

Posted on Mar 27, 2018 in News

ArtsFund will host its 30th annual Celebration of the Arts Luncheon on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Westin Seattle. Jane Chu, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, will deliver the keynote address.

ArtsFund Awards 2018 Multicultural Arts Grants

Posted on Feb 8, 2018 in News

ArtsFund is pleased to announce the recent awarding of $32,500 in grants as part of ArtsFund’s Multicultural Arts Project, supporting ethnically and culturally diverse arts and cultural groups throughout the Central Puget Sound Region.

2017-2019 Building for the Arts Capital Grant Program Receives $12 Million

Posted on Jan 19, 2018 in News

ArtsFund announced today that on January 19, 2018 with the passage of the 2017-2019 biennium state capital budget, the Building for the Arts program was awarded $12 million, a receipt of the full funding requested for 16 capital projects across the state.

ArtsFund 2017 Annual Report and Brochure Now Available

Posted on Jan 18, 2018 in News

The 2017 ArtsFund Annual Report and brochure are now available as downloadable PDFs

ARTSFUND AWARDS $2.48 MILLION IN 2017 GRANTS

Posted on Jul 6, 2017 in News

For Immediate Release July 6, 2017 Information: Sarah Sidman | 206-788-3051 | sarahsidman@artsfund.org ArtsFund, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & […]

ARTSFUND ANNOUNCES THE 29TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS LUNCHEON

Posted on Mar 24, 2017 in News

ArtsFund will host its 29th annual Celebration of the Arts Luncheon on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the Westin Seattle.

ARTSFUND AWARDS $60K in MULTICULTURAL ARTS GRANTS

Posted on Feb 16, 2017 in News

ArtsFund is pleased to announce the recent awarding of $60,000 in grants as part of ArtsFund’s Multicultural Arts Project, supporting arts and cultural groups throughout Central Puget Sound Region.

ArtsFund Announces 2017-2018 Strategic Plan

Posted on Jan 30, 2017 in News

ArtsFund has been strengthening the Puget Sound Region through support of the arts since 1969. An update to the 2013 strategic plan, the ArtsFund 2017-2018 Strategic Plan provides a framework by which we will increase understanding of the role of the arts in building healthy communities, activate support for the arts, and grow our organization. ArtsFund will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2019. The 2017-2018 Strategic Plan aligns our mission and vision with our values and goals, and positions ArtsFund to move into the next 50 years.

ArtsFund 2016 Annual Report and Brochure Now Available

Posted on Jan 3, 2017 in News

The 2016 ArtsFund Annual Report and brochure are now available as downloadable PDFs. A huge thanks to Dapper + Associates (Trustee Pete […]

ArtsFund Wraps 3-Year Crowdfunding Program

Posted on Oct 4, 2016 in News

ArtsFund’s regional arts crowdfunding initiative, power2give/PugetSound, concluded a successful three year run on September 30, 2016.