$500,000 Milestone for #p2g
ArtsFund is thrilled to announce that power2give.org/PugetSound has passed the $500,000 mark in funds raised for regional arts groups. As of 12/1/2014, the 14 month anniversary of the site’s launch, $526,089 has been generated for project-based support for arts and cultural organizations in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties.
LEARN MOREHow coffee, crowd-funding, community radio and a cool arts presenter connect to make a difference for Seattle youth
You probably already know that Starbucks sells coffee*. And even if you don’t know us, you can probably guess that ArtsFund has something to do with funding the arts. But what you might not know is how coffee, crowd-funding, community radio and a cool arts presenter are connecting to empower music lovers and make a difference for Seattle youth. It’s a pretty good story, and it’s not over yet!
LEARN MORECultural Access WA Announces New Executive Director, Joy Langley
Cultural Access Washington announced the appointment of Joy Langley as Executive Director. Langley will join the organization this September to lead the legislative effort forward to provide unprecedented access to science, heritage and arts experiences across the state. She brings nearly 20 years of professional political campaign experience to Cultural Access Washington, and she is well-positioned to help lead the Coalition forward.
LEARN MOREArtsFund’s power2give.org/PugetSound Celebrates One Year Milestones
On the one-year anniversary of power2give.org/PugetSound, ArtsFund’s regional arts crowdfunding platform, ArtsFund announces the initiative’s twelve month milestones:
• $420,662 raised for arts and cultural projects
• Site visits from 16,500 unique viewers
• Contributions from 1650 donors
ArtsFund Announced as 2014 AMOCAT Arts Award Winner
The Tacoma Arts Commission has announced ArtsFund as the 2014 AMOCAT Arts Award winner in the category of Arts Patron. The AMOCAT Arts Awards recognize those in the greater Tacoma community who provide distinctive contributions to the arts. The honorees work hard to support and build the community by innovating in artistic excellence.
LEARN MOREArtsFund Announces 2014 Awards Over $2.5 Million
ArtsFund announced today that it has concluded its 2014 annual fundraising campaign and has distributed $2,549,244 in grants to 55 nonprofit arts groups in King and Pierce Counties. With this allocation of the 2014 grants, the combined total of ArtsFund’s grant making since inception in 1969, inclusive of power2give/PugetSound funds distributed, surpassed $71 Million.
LEARN MOREA Home Run for Arts Night
We are thrilled to report that over 950 arts lovers, makers and supporters joined ArtsFund and the Mariners for Arts Night, on Friday, June 27 – an increase of more than 10% from last year’s inaugural event!
LEARN MOREArtsFund Celebrates Creativity at the Milk Carton Derby
On Saturday, July 12, 2014, ArtsFund is partnering with Seafair for the Annual Milk Carton Derby. Over 100 milk carton boats of all shapes and designs compete in front of 10,000 spectators, and this year, ArtsFund is adding “arts” into the mix.
LEARN MORESeattle Times Posts Editorial on ArtsFund
On June 9th, the Seattle Times published an editorial on ArtsFund’s activities and their impact in Puget Sound’s cultural community. To read the article please click below.
LEARN MOREArtsFund Announces Arts Night at Safeco Field
Seattle, WA – ArtsFund and the Seattle Mariners are teaming up for ArtsNight at Safeco Field on June 27, 2014. For the second year in a row, ArtsFund is partnering with the Mariners to celebrate community while increasing the visibility of the diverse arts and cultural groups in our region.
LEARN MOREArtsFund supporters honored at PSBJ Corporate Citizenship Awards
The Puget Sound Business Journal honored 75 of the region’s top corporate philanthropists for their contributions to charitable organizations around the globe at the 2014 Puget Sound Business Journal Corporate Citizenship Awards Luncheon in May. ArtsFund congratulates all of these companies for their tremendous impact in the community, and celebrates the those of whom are ArtsFund supporters and contributors for their stewardship of the arts.
LEARN MOREARTSFUND’S 26TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS LUNCHEON
Seattle, WA – More than 1000 supporters from all aspects of the Puget Sound region’s arts and cultural sector filled the Grand Ballroom of the Westin Seattle on May 28th, 2014 for ArtsFund’s 26th Annual Celebration of the Arts Luncheon, featuring a keynote address by Robert L. Lynch, President and CEO, Americans for the Arts. The luncheon was sponsored by Presenting Sponsor The Boeing Company, as well as by Supporting Sponsor Safeco Insurance.
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LEARN MOREpower2give.org/PugetSound Reaches 1000 donors
ArtsFund announced today that contributions from 1000 donors have brought $261,451 in new funds to the region’s arts and cultural sector in the six months since launching power2give.org/PugetSound. For the full story, please click below.
LEARN MOREArtsFund Expands Reach in Pierce County
ArtsFund announced on February 13th that it is spearheading expanded fundraising efforts in Pierce County, with the aim of engaging new donors and directing more funds into the Pierce County arts and cultural sector.
LEARN MOREArtsFund Supports Pierce County Organizations
ArtsFund helps keep arts alive during tough times The News Tribune, February 19, 2014 When the recession hit, arts groups […]
LEARN MOREPower2give.org/PugetSound Raises $180K for Regional Arts Projects!
ArtsFund announced today that as of January 1, 2014, the three month anniversary of power2give.org/PugetSound, the site has generated $180,078 in new funds for the region’s arts and cultural sector.
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