City of Renton Deadline for RFQ submission: 7/15/2019, 5 PM The South Renton Mural Project, sponsored by the City of Renton Neighborhoods program and the South Renton Neighborhood Association, is challenging the arts community to design and execute a mural that... Read more... City of Burien Application deadline: 7/26/2019 Applications are being accepted for openings on the Burien City Council’s Arts Commission. Burien residency is required. Applications are available on the city’s website at burienwa.gov/boardapply and will be accepted... Read more... Mary Olson Farm Date: 7/20/2019 This free and fun workshop class will begin with a brief introduction to the historic Mary Olson Farm. Artist in Residence Elise Koncsek will lead participants in designing and assembling a small wall hanging mosaic artwork to take... Read more... Des Moines Library Date: 7/20/2019, 2-3:30 PM Participants will learn basic watercolor techniques by exploring color and color mixing, creating a collaborative painting, and creating a summer-themed original painting of their own. Presented by Silver Kite Community... Read more... Highline Heritage Museum Dates: 7/20 and 8/17/2019 Learn and practice your cursive skills. Class fee is $15 for members and $20 for the general public. Space is limited, contact curator@highlinehistory.org to reserve a space. The Museum is located at 819 SW 152nd... Read more... SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve Dates: 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, from 10 AM – 2 PM Work hard, have fun, and practice skills like building trail, removing invasive species, planting native plants, and caring for the Nature Preserve by joining our weekly Volunteer Work... Read more... City of Auburn The Auburn Days Parade happens this year on Saturday, August 10, at 11 AM. This parade has been an Auburn tradition for decades and is the kick-off to Auburn Fest. The Parade will feature marching bands, drill teams, dancers, one-of-a-kind cars, and... Read more... Washington State Cultural Alliance Proposal deadline: 8/18/2019 The Cultural Congress, Washington’s statewide cultural conference, is currently accepting proposals for program curriculum. Of specific interest are proposals for professional development workshops,... Read more... Burien Arts Commission Application deadline: 6/28/2019 Applications are being accepted for an opening on the Burien City Council’s Arts Commission (residency required). Applications available on the city’s website at burienwa.gov/boardapply. Applications are being... Read more... Pacific Bonsai Museum Through 9/29/2019 Gnarly honors a lifetime of work by local, international legend Dan Robinson. As Robinson turns 80-years-old, Pacific Bonsai Museum looks back on his still-flourishing career as an American bonsai renegade who pioneered... Read more... Carco Theatre Dates: 7/15-26/2019, Monday-Friday, 9 AM-1 PM Beloved musical theatre instructor Teddy Meyer is back with Aladdin Jr. for all the kids to play with! Our camp runs for two weeks, from 9 AM – 1 PM, Monday-Friday, July 15-26, with a public performance... Read more... Carco Theatre Dates: 7/8-12/2019, 9 AM-3 PM This week long day camp, presented by CYT-Seattle (Christian Youth Theatre), will explore the world of Newsies, the Broadway Musical. Ever since it’s stage premiere this musical has caught the attention of the nation,... Read more... Pacific Bonsai Museum Date: 7/20/2019, 1-3 PM or 4:30-6:30 PM Have you ever wanted to try bonsai? Here’s your chance! Get your hands dirty in this interactive class as you learn about the art of bonsai. You will have the opportunity to create your own juniper bonsai... Read more... Pacific Bonsai Museum Date: 7/18/2019, 5:30-7 PM Upon arrival, you’ll walk a ? mile wooded trail that will transport you from the everyday and deliver you to the threshold of the magical. You’ll breathe woodsy air, and look up to find towering conifers all... Read more... Rosebud Children’s Theatre Conservatory Dates: 6/24-7/21/2019 For ages 8-12. The giant is making life pretty miserable for Jack, his mother, and the entire kingdom. Jack is even forced to sell his beloved dancing cow for magic beans. And where does Jack go? ... Read more... Rosebud Children’s Theatre Conservatory Dates: 6/24-8/2/2019, Monday-Friday, 11 AM – 3 PM For ages 13-20. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories... Read more... Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Dates: 7/1-28/2019 Green River College’s Heavier Than Air Musical Theatre Camp offers an outstanding opportunity for actors six through fourteen to participate in the entire musical theatre experience, from the audition process... Read more... Washington State Arts Commission and Humanities Washington Deadline: 7/26/2019 ArtsWA and Humanities Washington are accepting applications for the next Washington State Poet Laureate. The state poet laureate serves to build awareness and appreciation of poetry,... Read more... Washington State Arts Commission Application deadline: 7/1/2019 The Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) is now accepting applications for our Roster of Teaching Artists. The Roster is a resource directory of high-quality teaching artists who are especially well... Read more... Washington State Arts Commission Application deadline: 7/11/2019 (apply before 6/12 for a $50 tuition discount) Applications are now being accepted for the 2019-20 Washington Teaching Artist Training Lab (TAT Lab). TAT Lab is seven month professional training program... 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... Centennial Center Gallery Dates: 6/5 – 8/21/2019 Featuring artists: Gabrielle Abbott, Juan Alonso-Rodriguez, Monica Bretherton, Sara Brogdon, Robert Chism, Roxanne Everett, Shannon Folino, Heinz Grossrieder, Aaliyah Gupta, Chris Heard, Fran Holt, Clare Johnson,... Read more... Kent Library Date: 6/30/2019, 2 PM Learn how to sketch and paint birds in this hands-on watercolor workshop. Use pencil, watercolor and pens and get inspired by many of our favorite western species. Molly is the author of the just-released book, Birds of the West: An... Read more... Renton Library Date: 6/29/2019, 1 PM Join local author Chris Chen for this introductory to writing workshop. Learn the basics of character development through story arcs and other elements needed to create an engaging story for potential readers. First come, first... Read more... Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra Dates: 8/12-16/2019, 10 AM – noon This is a Music Therapy Based Music Education Camp for students with special needs in grades 2* and up. The camp is run by our Music Therapistand our Executive Director (also a Recreation... Read more... Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra Dates: 8/5-9/2019 Our studentts will be divided into 3 playing groups. They will be sorted according to playing experience on registration along with other factors including, but not limited to, private lessons, music reading... Read more... Maple Valley Creative Arts Center 6/24-28/2019, 1-5 PM Learn to make your own 360 video immersive experiences for Virtual Reality. Professional mentors teach writing for immerside media, 360 video pre-production, location production, 360 video editing with Adobe... Read more... Burien Arts Association’s Pop-Up Gallery at Burien Community Center Dates: 6/1-30/2019 Angelina Tolentino is the featured artist in Burien Arts Association’s June 2019 Pop-up Exhibit at the Burien Community Center. Tolentino is Inspired by the flora and... Read more... Burien Arts Association Application deadline: until all show dates are filled The Burien Arts Pop-up Art Exhibit program is devoted to showcasing the works of established artists, emerging artists, and student art. The Pop-Up Art Gallery is currently located at the... Read more... City of SeaTac Dates: 7/1-8/30/2019 Camps are packed with great activities, favorite games, daily crafts, cooking, weekly field trips and weekly swimming. For grades K-5, the camps run Monday-Friday from 6 AM-6 PM. Full payment is due one week prior to attending.... Read more... Renton History Museum Now through 10/16/2019 Did you know that the company that sells Dungeons & Dragons is headquartered in Renton? The Renton History Museum invites you to join the table and learn more about the history and impact of Dungeons & Dragons in... Read more... Auburn City Hall Gallery Now through 7/9/2019 Experiences with the natural world are at the forefront of artist Vanessa Baird’s practice. Everything from color palette to form is in one way or another a reflection on nature. An interdisciplinary artist, she... Read more... Project Feast Dates: 7/1 – 11/8/2019, Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 2:30 PM Train for a culinary career in Project Feast’s four-month-long, hands-on program! The Culinary Apprenticeship Program is open to immigrants and refugees (regardless of time spent in... Read more... Project Feast Dates: 6/17-20/2019 Project Feast will be hosting a 4-day Job Readiness Training for Refugee & Immigrant Food Workers from June 17-20. This workshop series will take place from 9 AM-1 PM every day and it will be specifically for individuals... Read more... City of Auburn Application deadline: 8/21/2019 Art on Main – Artists are selected through an annual application process to install 3-dimensional or multi-media art installations in a public window-front exhibition space in downtown Auburn. Eligibility: This is a... Read more... City of Auburn Application deadline: 8/21/2019 Artists are selected through an annual application process for exhibitions in three city gallery spaces, showcasing diverse artworks by regional artists. Eligibility: This is a call to artists with no geographical... Read more... Allegro Performing Arts Academy Dates: 7/29-8/2/2019 This fun day camp features a different theme every day! Monday: The Greatest Showman Tuesday: Moana Wednesday: Trolls Thursday: Sing! Friday: Mary Poppins For ages 4-6, the cost is $50/day (or all 5 days for $199)... Read more... Allegro Performing Arts Academy Dates 7/22-26-2019, 9:30 AM – 3 PM With guest instructor Nikki Long (Broadway Aladdin and The Lion King). Dance, musical numbers and jazz hands! For ages 8+ Allegro Performing Arts Academy is located at 222 Central Avenue S in... Read more... City of Auburn Application deadline: 9/17/2019, midnight The purpose of the Project Support Grant program is to provide support to arts-related projects and programs within the City of Auburn. A portion of the funding for this particular grant comes from 4Culture.... Read more... Historical Society of Federal Way Dates: 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12/2019 From May through October, the Historical Society of Federal Way is in need of docents for tours of the historic Denny and Barker Cabins at West Hylebos Wetlands Park, 411 S 348th Street, Federal... Read more... Tukwila Arts Offering up to $250 for your project – young people and people speaking languages other than English strongly encouraged to apply. Must be a Tukwila resident to apply for this grant. E-mail your idea to Olisa Enrico at tukwilaair.river@gmail.com or... Read more... Tukwila Arts Offering up to $250 for your project – must be related to the Duwamish River and must have a creative component. Young people and people speaking languages other than English strongly encouraged to apply. E-mail your idea to Sarah Kavage, Duwamish... Read more... Rainier Youth Choirs Dates:8/5-8/2019, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM “All Over the Map” will feature music from many different locations, many will be included in Disney songs. For singers entering grades 3-8 in the fall. Community concert on Thursday, August 8 at 7 PM.... Read more... Pacific Bonsai Museum Dates: 5/11-9/29/2019 This exhibit picks up where PBM’s 2018 exhibit, Elements of Design, left off. One-by-one, the exhibit breaks-down design elements and principles used by bonsai artists to make extraordinary works of art. A curated... Read more... Friends of Saltwater State Park Dates: 7/13-14/2019 This year will be our fourth offering of REEF (Reef Education Environmental Foundation) classes on Fish and Invertebrates that coincides with the Great Annual Fish Count (GAFC) which takes place worldwide the month... Read more... Auburn Community & Event Center Now through 7/9/2019 Greg Bartol, artist and crow-lover, guest curated “Celebration of the Crow” on display at the Auburn Community & Event Center from April 9-July 9. The show will feature the following artists: Liz... Read more... White River Valley Museum 5/4-6/16/2019 The White River Valley Museum is excited to display “Hometown Teams” as part of the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program. From little leagues to neighborhood pick-up games to afternoons spent listening... Read more... Renton Municipal Arts Commission Deadlines: 7/10/2019 and 11/10/2019 The RMAC’s Special Projects grant program has two more funding cycles this year. The Special Projects grants are offered to individuals, organizations and community groups for arts and culture... Read more... Kent Historical Museum Now through 6/30/2019 You’ll be hooked by our exhibit: History of the Fenwick Fishing Pole. You’ll be reeled in by our fishing artifacts. You’ll explore the early Kent, WA company, Fenwick, which is known for their high-quality... Read more... Tukwila Parks and Recreation Summer 2019 Tukwila Parks and Recreation (TPR) is accepting proposals for onsite art installations, community art projects and teaching artists for our 2019 Summer Events. Proposals can be 2D, 3D, performance, installation or community... Read more... Evergreen City Ballet Boys and girls ages 3-9 can choose from a variety of camps inspired by famous stories, allowing dancers to develop their imagination, social skills, physical awareness and confidence. Using the storybook theme of the week, students will dance to... 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... Friends of Saltwater State Park. Dates: 7/6, 8/3 – 10 AM to noon Mark your calendar! On the first Saturday of the month, come join us in tenaciously pulling ivy, and preventing it from taking over our Saltwater State Park! Bring gloves, wear sturdy shoes and... Read more... Pacific Ballroom Dance Dates: 6/14-22/2019 Formation Team auditions for the 2019-20 season will be held in June and are open to students in grades 4-12. All auditions will take place at the PBD studio in Auburn (1604 15th St SW #109, Auburn, WA). Auditions will be... 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 2019? 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... Pacific Ballroom Dance No partner is necessary. Every series is $65/person. If space is available, drop-ins for a single class are OK – $15/person. Beginning Classes – 5-week series, once a week Mondays @ 7:30 PM 9/24 – 10/22 – West Coast Swing... 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 will be arranging a three-part Engaging Trees speaker series in Fall of 2018 that will draw attention to the environmental impact and... 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 showcases ten outdoor sculptures in various sizes, types and mediums. Primarily located along Main Street, the sculpture gallery changes annually, providing different artwork for Auburn... 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... www.plateauareawriters.org Speakers’ series, workshops, critique groups, and Enumclaw Plateau History Project. 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... 