Highline Heritage Museum Now through 3/2020 Every quarter, the Highline Heritage Museum hosts three community-based exhibits, showcasing special resources around the Highline area. From now through the first quarter of 2020, the three exhibits will be: Local artist... Read more... Historical Society of Federal Way Date: Now through 5/2020 Building on a traveling exhibit provided by Legacy Washington, the Historical Society of Federal Way has curated an exhibit of stories and military artifacts from Federal Way service members who fought in... Read more... Highline Heritage Museum Date: 12/15/2019, 1-3 PM Workshop participants will go home iwth a set of their own tags to adorn gifts for the holidays featuring multilayered designs and patterns using our festive selection of rubber stamps and ink pads. All supplies... Read more... Auburn Parks, Arts, and Recreation Date: 12/6/2019, 6-8:30 PM In this class you will have a chance to apply custom holiday designs on high-quality gift bags and finish them off with completely personalized, wooden etched gift tags. Class is open to individuals ages 13... Read more... 4Culture Submission deadline: 1/13/2020, 4 PM Gallery 4Culture, located at 101 Prefontaine Place S, Seattle, presents the work of outstanding independent artists living in King County. The Gallery’s 1,000 square foot exhibition space is located on the... Read more... Renton History Museum Dates: 10/22/2019 – 4/8/2020 Be dazzled by Renton’s history! The Renton History Museum’s exhibit, Sparkle, explores the different ways Rentonites have worn embellished clothing. Come see 1920s flapper dresses alongside more... Read more... Centennial Center Gallery Now through 12/27/2019 Jake Prendez is a renowned Chicano artist, curator and public speaker, displaying his work in exhibitions around the country to rave reviews. Jake creates art with a specific focus on themes relating to Chicana/o and... Read more... Auburn Community & Event Center Dates: 12/2-16/2019 Auburn’s second annual Gingerbread House Exhibit is open December 2-16 at the Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE in Auburn. During the exhibit, stop in at the center to vote on your favorite... Read more... Burien Arts Association’s Pop-Up Exhibit at Burien Community Center Dates: 12/3-31/2019 The Burien Arts Association is pleased to feature the litho and intaglio prints of Sheila Coppola in the December exhibit at the Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Avenue SW,... Read more... City of Tukwila Application deadline: 12/6/2019, Noon The City of Tukwila invites Tukwila residents and business owners to show off their holiday spirit with bold and beautiful light displays. Winners will receive an official yard sign declaring lighting excellence... Read more... Centerstage Theatre Dates: 1/28 – 2/20/2020 This winter education program from Centerstage is open to youngsters in the 4th-8th grades. This class will introduce students to the basics of an outside-in approach to acting with a focus on comedy, drawing from the... Read more... White River Valley Museum Dates: Now through 1/5/2020 Catch the spirit of the season and learn about the traditions and cultures that make up the rich tapestry of people that call the South Sound home. The exhibit features artificial pine trees decorated by local... Read more... Federal Way Library Date: 12/14/2019, 2-3:30 PM Did you ever dream of playing an instrument but didn’t know where to start? In this workshop, make those desires a reality through hands-on instrument exploration (including violin, cello, harp, ukulele and more),... Read more... Covington Library Date: 12/14/2019, 2-3:30 PM Make a colorful coaster (or two) that you can use and enjoy or give as a gift. All supplies provided and no experience necessary. Space is limited and registration is required beginning November 30 – call the... Read more... Federal Way 320th Library Date: 12/10/2019, 6 PM Jeff Leisawitz is a life coach for creatives. In this workshop, he will help you dig into the pieces that can hold you back from greater success. Whether internal habits or beliefs that are sabotaging your momentum-or... Read more... Maple Valley Library Date: 12/8/2019, 2 PM Create unique collage greeting cards using upcycled materials ranging from sheet music, dictionary pages, winter books, magazines and scrapbook paper. You can make up to five greeting cards during the program, and leave with... Read more... Black Diamond Library Date: 12/7/2019, 2:30 PM Chalet or cabin? Frosting or fondant? Explore a variety of house designs – then, with advice from expert decorator Laura Caldwell, construct your dream gingerbread home. This workshop is for ages 11 through adult... Read more... Auburn Community Center Gallery Now through 1/8/2020 M.V. Moran’s work “is about response, a response to an event, a moment in time or an observation.” The artist’s current work, Primarily, is a series of paintings that respond to that sense of hopelessness in... Read more... Auburn City Hall Gallery Now through 1/8/2020 Artist Alyson McCrink creates captivating mixed media paintings, and describes her artistic process as being captivated by “the world of magic” and the way it “parallels how each piece comes into creation, using specific... Read more... Federal Way Library Date: 12/7/2019, 1-3 PM Family program, all ages welcome. Ages 8 and younger with adult or teen. Celebrate the winter season and create homemade cards for friends and family. We will use the Cricut Maker® (a smart cutting machine), rubber stamps,... Read more... Federal Way Library Date: 12/19/2019, 4-6 PM Become a materials scientist by using instruments and reagents to explore the science of Floral Soil, a nontoxic, 100 percent plant-based foam invented by Mickey Blake. Learn what it really means for products to be... Read more... Artist Mousy DeVilla Art submission deadline: 12/20/2019, 7 PM Hello! My name is Cecelia DeLeon aka Mousy DeVilla. I am a Visual Artist and I was recently awarded a grant from 4Culture to create an art work for the community of White Center. I held an art session on... Read more... Washington State Convention Center Art Committee Deadline for proposals: 2/14/2020 Proposals are now being accepted for the Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) quarterly rotating art program for calendar years 2021 and 2022. These artworks will be exhibited in... Read more... Evergreen City Ballet Dates: 1/2-4/2020, 9:30 AM – Noon every day Join Evergreen City Ballet this winter break for our brand new Frozen Dance Camp taught by core faculty members Miss Andi and Miss Perry. Dance to the new Frozen music, pretend to be Elsa and Olaf... Read more... Evergreen City Ballet Dates: 1/2-4/2020 Dancers will immerse themselves in a 3-day ballet and fitness intensive to advance their technical and artistic abilities, preparing them for the challenges of the new year. This intensive is carefully curated by ECB’s... Read more... King County Library System Learn English grammar, reading, writing, and conversation skills with an experienced instructor. These classes are free. Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S, Auburn Mondays and Wednesdays, now through 12/11/2019, 6-8:30 PM Covington Library,... Read more... Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Date: 12/4/2019, 6:30-8:30 PM In this family-friendly class you will learn how to transfer an image to a linoleum block, carve the block, and print your own handmade holiday cards! Get into the festive spirit and maybe start a new... Read more... Auburn Arts Commission Open until filled The Auburn Arts Commission has some vacancies and is looking for applications from those who are interested in serving. The purpose of the Arts Commission is to foster the growth of the arts in Auburn through the presentation... Read more... Cheryl Sallee Gallery Dates: 11/13/2019 – 1/9/2020 The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Elise Koncsek at the Cheryl Sallee Gallery, located in the Auburn Senior Center, 808 9th Street SE, Auburn. The Gallery is... Read more... Creative Justice Creative Justice builds community with those youth most impacted by the justice system. We offer an arts-based alternative to secure detention for youth involved or at risk of involvement with King County’s juvenile court. Creative Justice works to... Read more... Tukwila Community Center Gallery Through 12/2019 The Tukwila Arts Commission is proud to feature the work of local artist Lily Hotchkiss, who is showing two series. The first is a ceramic installation exploring color and pattern and the second series is a group of... Read more... Pacific Ballroom Dance Date: 12/12/2019, 6:30-7:30 PM A free, fun hour-long workshop for youth in grades 4-12 who are interested in ballroom dance. Pacific Ballroom Dance is located at 1604 15th Street SW, #109, Auburn. For more information call... Read more... King County Application deadline: 12/31/2019 or until funds run out VETS ENGAGED is a social engagement funding program of the 2018-2023 King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy – the VSHSL. It awards mini grants of $9,999 for entities to convene... Read more... Sound Transit Sound Transit allows busking at both Tukwila International Boulevard Station and Angle Lake Station. To perform at these sites, buskers must follow the guidelines below. • Busking operates on a first-come, first-served basis. • Buskers can only perform... Read more... Des Moines, Kent, Kent Panther Lake and Woodmont Libraries Submission deadline: 12/7/2019 Do you have a spooky, scary, thrilling or just bizarre short story just waiting to be written? Here is your chance to showcase your creativity and possibly win a $25 gift card!... Read more... White Center Library Date: 12/14/2019, 11 AM Basic hand-stitching can be used to create fun embellishments on clothing, accessories and home decor. Create a sampler using embroidery and applique techniques. These classes are free, but please register in advance by... Read more... Art on Main Gallery Now through 1/5/2020 Fiddle Woods is a mixed-media installation by Tacoma artist Becky Frehse that includes assemblages of natural wood branches, musical instruments, found objects, ceramic parts, and lighting to suggest a forest engaged in a... Read more... At its Kent-based Space Center, The Boeing Company designed, tested and built the four-wheeler vehicles used by NASA during Apollo Missions 15, 16, and 17 in 1971 and 1972. The Rovers made possible the most ambitious scientific missions of the Apollo Program, enabling... Read more... Greater Kent Historical Society Anyone interested in offering a few hours a month would be welcomed! There are a number of opportunities depending on your interest. Docents will be trained to help at the Museum during open hours Building maintenance Cleaning Garden... Read more... City of Covington Open until filled The City of Covington is seeking art enthusiasts to apply for open Arts Commission positions. Now is your chance to join this group of concerned and dedicated citizens who play a significant role in city government. There are... Read more... Pacific Bonsai Museum Now through 1/5/2020 Stone Images X is a free, visual art exhibit open to the public featuring 33 Viewing Stones. Most were collected in Washington, although several found in Japan and Canada by members of the Puget Sound Bonsai Association’s... Read more... Federal Way Library Dates: Second Saturday of every month, 2-3:30 PM Adults — discover your creativity and explore a different type of art or craft each month! See details in the calendar at www.kcls.org. No skills necessary; all classes are introductory level... Read more... King County Library System Date: 1/15/2020 What does the library mean to you? Share your library story in a two-minute film, and win up to $1,000 and the chance to premiere your film at KCLS Reel Fest in March 2020! Do you have a story about an experience or resource... Read more... Helen S. Smith Gallery/Green River College Application deadline: 1/1/2020 The Helen S. Smith Gallery on the Green River College Campus is currently requesting exhibition proposals for our 2020-2021 exhibition cycle. Artists will be selected by invitation and from... Read more... Burien Arts Association Open until filled Burien Arts Association, a local non-profit arts and cultural organization in Burien, calls for art for the 2020 Burien Arts Association Lobby Wall monthly shows at the Burien Community Center. Location, Burien Arts Community... Read more... Art on Main Gallery Visible to the public 24/7 Artist Angie Hinojos Yusef created an installation piece titled “1894,” centered around the subject of the historic Auburn Neely Mansion, which has ties to pioneer families, the farming community, and to immigration. The... Read more... Poetry Northwest Now through 1/15/2020 Poetry Northwest is published semi-annually in June and December. We also publish new work (poetry, reviews, interviews, features and essays on poetics or the intersections of poetry and civic life, arts, and sciences) on our... Read more... Rhododendon Species Botanical Garden We’re looking for creatives, artists, gardeners, performers, and plant enthusiasts to collaborate with! E-mail Info@RhodyGarden.org with your ideas on how we might work together to activate the Garden with exciting new... Read more... Pacific Bonsai Museum Please contact before 12/2019 In 2020, to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, Pacific Bonsai Museum will tell the story of how war forever changed bonsai culture in the United States and Japan in its special exhibit World War... Read more... SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve Dates: 12/7/2019 – 10 AM – 1 PM Help protect the Nature Preserve! Tasks change weekly and work parties are held rain or shine so bring your weatherproof clothing. SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve is located at 21656 184th Avenue SE,... Read more... Washington State Arts Commission Deadline: ongoing ArtsWA (the Washington State Arts Commission) invites applications for our Snap Grants Program! Are you a small group or organization with an annual operating budget of $25,000 or less? Do you need financial... Read more... Humanities Washington Rolling deadline Opportunity Grants are available to small or rural organizations for public humanities presentations, and do not require a funding match. Organizations may request up to $1,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis... Read more... City of Normandy Park If you are interested in learning how to… improve air and water quality reduce stormwater runoff and erosion buffer noise improve property values create habitat for wildlife improve mental and physical health reduce global warming …... Read more... Renton History Museum Looking for a great volunteer opportunity in 2020? The Renton History Museum has positions for Saturday greeters, tour leaders, and Board of Trustees members, all in a fun learning environment with people passionate about history and community!... Read more... Pacific Bonsai Museum Year-round Want to help share the art of bonsai with tens of thousands of visitors from around the world? Become a docent at Pacific Bonsai Museum! We’re looking for docents who love working with the public and enjoy learning about the art of... Read more... 4Culture Ongoing 4Culture’s Touring Arts Roster (TAR) is a juried directory of some of King County’s most talented performing artists. It’s ideal for your performing artists search, for any event, size, or budget. The roster is here to support equity... Read more... Historical Society of Federal Way Experience the stories of Federal Way’s firefighters through vintage artifacts, archival images and a children’s area. This exhibit is located at the Historical Society’s offices at the Steel Lake Annex, 2645 S 312th... Read more... Allegro Performing Arts Academy Dates: 10-week session on Wednesdays at 4:30 Allegro Performing Arts Academy’s new DanceAble integrative dance class is for any child ages 8+ with individual learning differences and other special needs. DanceAble uses specially... Read more... Lake Wilderness Lodge Art Gallery Introducing Lake Wilderness Lodge Art Gallery, a place for local artists to show case their artwork! Artists working in 2 dimensional art or Custodians of such artwork are invited to apply for the Lake Wilderness Lodge Art Gallery... Read more... Carco Theatre The Carco Theatre invites professional or amateur artists working in a variety of media to apply for consideration for the Carco Theatre Lobby art display. The rotational gallery will feature local artists and provide an opportunity for artists to share... Read more... University of Washington Museology Graduate Program Ongoing The University of Washington’s Museology Graduate Program seeks community partners for its Paid Internship Pilot. The UW Museology Paid Internship Pilot aims to create critical learning opportunities for... Read more... SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve Application deadline: rolling This grant-funded position will be tasked with studying the history people and wetlands in King County. Wetlands are a vital resource and key feature of King County’s landscape, yet their degradation... Read more... by Dianna Marshall Google Street View is a technology featured in Google Maps and Google Earth that provides panoramic views from positions along many streets in the world. Street View was launched in 2007 in several cities in the United States and has since expanded... Read more... by Barbara McMichael, SoCoCulture Thanks to a grant from the Port of Seattle’s Airport Community Ecology (ACE) Fund, SoCoCulture arranged a three-part Engaging Trees speaker series in Fall of 2018 that drew attention to the environmental impact and cultural... Read more... Washington State Arts Commission Ongoing The Creative Districts program is now accepting applications from communities in Washington State who are interested in achieving Certified Creative District designation. Applicants must meet all requirements for certification;... Read more... Spaceworks Deadline: Ongoing Spaceworks Tacoma is an initiative to activate empty storefronts and vacant space. The initiative makes no- and low-cost temporary space available to artists, fledgling creative entrepreneurs, organizations, and community groups who... Read more... Washington State University Deadline: Ongoing In collaboration with Washington State University, artist and educator Peter Christenson has initiated a cultural capital scholar residency in Richland, WA and is currently seeking proposals from creatives with diverse... Read more... ArtLifting Deadline: Ongoing ArtLifting is a social enterprise that helps artists living with disability or homelessness earn income by connecting them to interested buyers through our national, online platform. We are currently working with artists in 16 communities... Read more... 4Culture Ongoing If you have an idea for a workshop, lecture, skill-building session, or program that will bring needed information, skills, inspiration, practices, or approaches into the King County heritage field, T.I.P.S. Mini-Grants can help you develop, promote,... Read more... Practice speaking English, learn about American culture and make friends. Free, join any time. Saturdays from 10-11:30 AM at the Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S, Auburn. This program is available at other King County libraries as well – visit... Read more... Des Moines Outdoor sculpture gallery. Locations at Redondo Beach and Marina District. Map at www.desmoinesartscommission.com. Read more... Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Auburn’s Downtown Sculpture Gallery Program, now in its eighth year, exhibits sculptures on loan from talented regional artists and displays them for all to experience. The sculptures become an integral part of the downtown... Read more... Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden Permanent exhibit Five new interpretive panels have been installed at the RSBG, giving a quick illustrated introduction to the mission of the Garden. They tell the exciting story of the purpose and adventure of the plant... Read more... Renton History Museum The Renton History Museum seeks committed volunteers who are enthusiastic about Renton’s history, to help with Saturday greeting, leading tours, assisting with programs, and working on our oral history team. Please contact kowens@rentonwa.gov to... Read more... by Stephen Lamphear Des Moines Memorial Way was established after World War I as a living memorial to those who gave their lives in it. A privately funded effort transformed a 10-mile section into an American Elm-tree-lined road, from the Seattle City limits to the... Read more... by Chris Green From August 29 to September 17, 1974, teachers in Federal Way were on strike. It was the first public school teacher’s strike in the history of King County. Public school teachers in Washington state had only been granted the right to organize unions... Read more... by Amanda Leon Amanda Leon is the City of Normandy Park’s Community Development and Parks Director, and a certified arborist. This is an excerpt from an article that originally appeared in the May 2015 edition of Normandy Park City Scene. In 2006, the U.S.... Read more... Home to one of the largest collections of species rhododendrons in the world, the Garden displays over 700 of the more than 1,000 known species. The RSBG is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the conservation, public display, and distribution of... Read more... by Zachary E. Van Tassel, Greater Kent Historical Society On Saturday, August 8, at 1 PM, the Mill Creek Neighborhood will host a unique ribbon-cutting event on the corner of Temperance Street and Jason Avenue North in Kent. Late last year, the neighborhood was... Read more... After a year and a half of operating as an independent non-profit organization, the Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way has announced its first acquisition. A Sierra Juniper, crafted by by bonsai artist Ryan Neil of St. Helens, Oregon, boasts some of the most unique... Read more... by Barbara McMichael, SoCoCulture As an umbrella organization for South King County cultural groups, SoCoCulture is pleased to have as members a number of institutions that are rooted in botany (pardon the pun). Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden, Soos Creek Botanical... Read more... Pacific Bonsai Museum The Pacific Bonsai Museum offers an outdoor heated tent space that can accommodate 49 seated guests and the museum courtyard can accommodate up to 100 guests for meetings, small weddings and special events. Email rental@pacificbonsaimuseum.org or... Read more... Carco Theatre Ongoing review The Carco Theatre in Renton invites professional or amateur artists working in a variety of media to apply for consideration for the Carco Theatre Lobby art display. Local artists’ exhibits are scheduled for six week periods. The Lobby has... Read more... by James Daly and Greg Bartol If you are one who recognizes great organizations when you see them, then you know that two of them are near each other on Lea Hill in Auburn. Naturally, when Soos Creek Botanical Garden (SCBG) needed a gate to span their large entry,... Read more... Soos Creek Botanical Garden Soos Creek Botanical Garden welcomes volunteers and considers them an essential resource that we could not do without. Volunteering is a great way to get involved with the gardens and to meet new and interesting people. Whether you are... Read more... In October of 1864, a group of workers was working its way steadily north along Military Road, installing the poles and telegraph wires that would connect Seattle at last to the rest of the world. Back then, they called it “tied by lightning!” — and... Read more... Allegro Performing Arts Academy Allegro Performing Arts Academy offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, drama, tumbling, creative movement (Tiny tots), hip hop and occasional master classes from out-of-town choreographers. Classes are for all... Read more... by Pat Brodin, Tukwila Historical Society Although the Civil War was under way on the eastern side of the nation which seemed far away from the Pacific Northwest, the conflict had coursed its way through the Washington Territory. Vast numbers of military personnel... Read more... Neely Mansion Association Flexible hours The Neely Mansion Association welcomes and relies on volunteer help in restoring and maintaining this valuable landmarked property as a heritage to our community. Specifically needed are volunteers to lead, coordinate, and... Read more... 4Culture Deadline: six weeks before public event 4Culture recognizes a need for an entry point into 4Culture’s funding opportunities. Open 4Culture provides awards of up to $1,500 for projects that are created by or for underserved communities of King County, and are... Read more... Maple Valley Historical Society First Saturday of every month The Maple Valley Historical Society operates three museums: the top floor of the Old Grade School at 23015 SE 216th Way; and the Fire Engine Museum and Gibbon/Mezzavilla Store Museum at 22012 SE 248th... Read more... Washington Attorneys Assisting Community Organizations WAACO provides free legal services to nonprofit organizations on their business transactional legal issues and can help your organization if you need legal help. Here are some examples of the legal work they can... Read more... by Karen Meador For most people, the phrase Jefferson Davis and the Pacific Northwest sounds like the ultimate historical paradox. But before he became President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War, Davis had had a long career of public service... Read more... We’re very excited to announce the first program coming out of the Military Road/Civil War Sesquicentennial Project, a joint undertaking of four local historical societies. On Saturday, October 27, at 11:30 AM, the Historical Society of Federal Way is proud to... Read more... Four local historical societies are collaborating on a project to draw attention to the remarkable history of a road that is often traveled by many of us who live in South King County. Did you know that Military Road is one of the very oldest roads in the State of... Read more... by Barbara McMichael, SoCoCulture administrator Historical photographs provided courtesy of Des Moines Historical Society The Des Moines Beach Park Heritage Trail is a stroll back through time. The Des Moines Historical Society, with support from 4Culture, has... Read more... Evergreen City Ballet Year-round Evergreen City Ballet is one of the Northwest’s premiere dance institutions, and offers a wide range of classes year round to all ages and skill levels: Mommy & Me, Creative Movement, Angelina Ballerina, Level 1 through... Read more... by Dick Caster The Historical Society of Federal Way recently completed its restoration of the historic David T. Denny Cabin. Historical Society secretary Dick Caster has written a detailed monograph about the Denny Cabin. Below is an excerpt. As early as 1870 David... Read more... Kent Arts Commission Year-round This new funding program will be directed to projects that serve the general public in Kent. Give Me Culture Grants are small, flexible grants available to individuals, organizations, and community groups. The Give Me Culture program is... Read more... www.auburnsymphony.org Some of our musicians also teach. Contact us for referrals. Read more... Plateau Area Writers Association Speakers’ series, workshops, critique groups, and Enumclaw Plateau History Project. Find more information at https://www.plateauareawriterassociation.org/ Read more... www.MoshierArtCenter.org The Moshier Community Art Center, 430 S 156th, is one of Puget Sound’s hidden gems. Located in Burien, the art center provides a fully equipped ceramics studio for students from beginner to advanced skill levels. Each session we offer... Read more... 