SoCoCulture Announcements

Evergreen City Ballet Date: 6/17/2023 Jeremy Zihao Yuan is a creative, collaborative, driven individual with a diverse background in dance education, dance performance, and dance making. He is a dancer, choreographer, and instructor based in Seattle, WA. He has a BFA... Read more...

Moviemaking Summer Camps for Kids

Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Dates throughout the summer The Auburn Parks Department is offering weeklong summer camps for kids ages 7-13 in the following moviemaking specialties: Action Movie Flix | Mon-Fri | June 26-30 | 9am-12pm | 57505 | $293/$367 Action Stop... Read more...

Public Humanities Fellowships

Humanities Washington Deadline: 6/15/2023 The deadline is approaching to apply for Humanities Washington’s Public Humanities Fellowship! Apply by June 15 to bring innovative public humanities programming to underserved communities around the state. Intended for... Read more...

Hiring Education Program Lead

SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve Open until filled This is a full-time, salaried position. The Education Program Lead?will be responsible for?oversight of the SHADOW’s education programs. This includes creating and leading environmental education programs and coordinating... Read more...

Building for Equity Cultural Facilities

4Culture Deadline: 7/28/2023 These grants provide funding for building, remodeling, and buying specialized space that houses and facilitates cultural work in King County. A total of $1,100,000 is available in the funding pool. This grant is a part of 4Culture and King... Read more...

Elevation 2023

Allegro Performing Arts Academy Dates: 7/29-30/2023 Elevation is Allegro’s yearly in-house convention that brings in different guest teachers to our dance studio each year. Dance classes are offered in tap, hip hop, jazz, ballet, musical theater and contemporary... Read more...

Seeking K-12 and Youth Programs Educator

Museum of History & Industry Open until filled The primary role of the K-12 and Youth Programs Educator is to support the Education department’s mission in presenting and developing high-quality education programs to a broad audience. The Educator is responsible... Read more...

Seeking Development and Membership Coordinator

Museum of History & Industry Open until filled The Development & Membership Coordinator is responsible for administrative support to the Advancement team and is integral to the overall success and smooth operations of fundraising and membership activities at... Read more...

Seeking Database and Research Specialist

Museum of History & Industry Open until filled The Database & Research Specialist is responsible for analysis of the museum’s activities and environment as reflected in demographics, audience participation, donations, membership, and geographic factors. This... Read more...

Family Tree Maker Users Group

South King County Genealogical Society Date: 7/1/2023, 10 AM – Noon Each month, participants we will learn about using the features of FTM in an online, Question & Answer format. Register in advance for this Zoom meeting at:... Read more...

Workshop – How Does My Family Fit into History

South King County Genealogical Society Date: 6/19/2023, 1-3 PM SKCGS’s Technical User Group will discuss books and websites which can provide context and understanding of the world our ancestors inhabited, including legal and social structures, disasters,... Read more...

Request for Proposals – Newcastle Utility Box Wrap

Newcastle Art Council and the City of Newcastle Deadline: 6/30/2023 Newcastle Art Council and the City of Newcastle (Contracting Parties) are seeking design proposals from local artists for a vinyl graphic wrap on a dual utility control box grouping in Newcastle.... Read more...

Painting on MASA Paper Workshop

Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Date: 6/21/2023, 12:30-4 PM Instructor Joan Iwasaki will show you how to apply watercolor techniques on thin rice paper. Create different effects with a variety of textures and interesting results that enhance your unique original... Read more...

Watercolor Workshop – Beautiful Skies and Backgrounds

Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Date: 6/28/2023, 12:30-4 PM For ages 16+. Come paint gorgeous colorful sunsets and dramatic skies. Get tips on how to approach backgrounds for landscapes or still life paintings. Images will be provided or you can bring your own.... Read more...

Painting with Acrylics Class

Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Dates: Mondays, 6/26 – 7/24/2023, 5:30-8:30 PM For ages 16+. Five week course, a total of 15 hours. Discover the exciting color and ease of acrylic painting. This medium is ideal for the PNW because it dries quickly and... Read more...

Call to Sculptors – Outdoor Sculpture Gallery

Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission Deadline: 6/16/2023, 5 PM The Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission (KCAC) seeks submissions of completed art sculpture work for the two-year outdoor gallery exhibition. Submissions should inspire the Kirkland community and visitors and... Read more...

Summer Theatre Camps at Carco

Carco Theatre Through Summer 2023 Led by Drama Kids International. Camp Hollywood runs June 26-30, Monday-Friday, 9 AM-Noon. Have fun learning how to be a Hollywood movie star, walk the red carpet, shoot a new movie, and more. Craft activities include costume design,... Read more...

Summer Youth Theater Camp – Junie B. Jones

Auburn Community Junior Players Dates: 7/10-28/2023, 9 AM – 4 PM Participants will learn voice, choreography, acting, and more that will culminate in four community performances of Junie B. Jones Jr.  Auditions will be held on the first day of camp. This camp... Read more...

Photography by Fred Thumhart

Cheryl Sallee Gallery Now through 7/6/2023 Artist Fred Thumhart is a photographer who believes that “creativity is a fusion resulting from a collision between chaos and order, and that the special kind of creativity we call art is generated by a fearless, playful... Read more...

Prints by Marit Berg

Auburn Community Center Gallery Now through 7/6/2023 Artist Marit Berg is a printmaker with an incredible eye for detail, and she draws inspiration from patterns seen in nature. She writes about how her art “reflects on the intricate relationship humans have with the... Read more...

Audition for ECB’s Summer Dance Intensive

Evergreen City Ballet Space is limited – audition soon! ECB offers an affordable, high-quality summer intensive training experience for students (ages 13+) seeking a rigorous and well-rounded approach to improving their technique and artistry. Ballet and pointe... Read more...

Renton River Days Artisan Call

Renton River Days Open until filled This year as a part of Renton River Days, Renton Recreation will be hosting a 3-day event, the Summer Bazaar! Show Dates: Friday July 21, Saturday July 22 and just added Sunday July 23. Show Location: Renton Community Center.... Read more...

Arts and Culture Community Incubation Space

City of Renton Deadline: 6/9/2023 Attention artists, creatives, and community organizations! Join us in shaping Renton’s vibrant arts and culture scene. The City is seeking proposals for an exciting arts and culture community space in downtown Renton. Unleash... Read more...

Washington Youth Arts Leadership Cohort

ArtsWA Deadline: 7/16/2023 The Washington State Arts Commission is seeking youth artists ages 16-19 to join the 2023-2024 Washington Youth Arts Leadership (WAYAL) cohort. Young artists in the program explore arts and arts administration careers with mentors in the... Read more...

Accepting Applications for Public Art Roster

ArtsWA Deadline: 6/13/2023 The Washington State Arts Commission is accepting midterm applications to the 2021-2025 Public Artist Roster. The Roster is a list of artists who are pre-qualified to design and create site-responsive artworks at K-12 schools, colleges,... Read more...

Mushroom Printing Workshop

Maple Valley Library Date: 6/7/2023, 5:30 PM This free, in-person workshop is for adults. Learn about several printmaking techniques and how they can be used to document, create with and appreciate the fungi kingdom. Practice gel plate printing techniques as well as... Read more...

Found Poetry with Word Collage

Woodmont Library Date: 6/6/2023, 6 PM This free, in-person workshop is for adults. Take words, themes and structures from existing poems to inspire and build poetry of your own. Registration not required. The Woodmont Library is located at 26809 Pacific Highway S, Des... Read more...

Intro to Reading Journals

Des Moines Library Date: 6/6/2023, 6 PM This free in-person workshop is for teens and adults. Take your reading to the next level and get creative, artistic and organized! Learn how to set up a reading journal for the summer! The library will provide a blank journal... Read more...

3D Design Basics Online Workshop

King County Library System Date: 6/6/2023, 4:30 PM This free, online workshop is for teens and adults who want to learn the basics of Tinkercad – a free, online design platform. Learn about designing for a 3D printer. This class is an introduction to 3D design... Read more...

Sewing Machine Basics

Federal Way Library Dates: 6/5/2023, 4 PM             6/25/2023, 6 PM             8/20/2023, 3 PM This in-person workshop is for teens and adults who want to learn how to sew but don’t now where to start. Learn to use the library’s sewing machine and serger in... Read more...

Popular Dances of the Decades

King County Library System Date: 6/5/2023, 1:30 PM For this online workshop, get your dancing shoes on and go around the world and learn popular dances from the 1920s through the 2000s.  SilverKite Community Arts offers online inter-generational workshops, talks,... Read more...

Online Workshop – Drawing with Colored Pencils

King County Library System Date: 6/3/2023, 10:30 AM This free, online workshop is for adults. Use pencils and some basic techniques to create a small and colorful drawing. SilverKite Community Arts offers online inter-generational workshops, talks, social hours and... Read more...

Online Memoir Writing Workshop with Author Peter Bacho

King County Library System Date: 6/3/2023, Noon Join acclaimed local author and writing professor Peter Bacho (Cebu, Leaving Yesler, Uncle Rico’s Encore) as he breaks down the elements of creative nonfiction writing in this free, interactive workshop for adults.... Read more...

Basic Ballet for Adult Bodies

Panther Lake Library Date: 6/3/2023, 3 PM Ballet is a great way to center the body and work on your balance, strength, flexibility and posture. Anyone can learn these basics and use them in everyday life. Join this slow-paced, relaxed, beginning dance class. This free... Read more...

Ribbon Lei Workshops

Covington Library Date: 6/3/2023, 11 AM Join artist Kaiulani and learn how to make a ribbon leis. Perfect for graduation or other festive occasions, these colorful leis are fun to make and wear. Each participant will leave with their own ribbon lei. This free workshop... Read more...

Adult Crafternoons

Tukwila Library Every Friday, 6/2 – 8/4/2023, 4 PM For adults. Unleash your creativity at these free adult craft programs! Join fun-filled sessions where you will indulge in various crafts. No experience needed and all supplies provided. Discover the joy of... Read more...

Zine Meetups

Federal Way Library Dates: 6/1 and 6/15/2023, 4 PM This free workshop is open to teens and adults. Express yourself by making your own zine! What’s a zine (pronounced “zeen”)? It’s a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) magazine, pamphlet, comic or book on any topic. The library will... Read more...

SoCo Meeting Notes – 5-16-2023

SoCoCulture Membership Meeting Notes 5/16/2023 – 1-3 PM   Our meeting was hosted by the Kent Historical Museum (thanks to executive director Dylan High). Mary Clymer, SoCo leadership team member and Renton Municipal Arts Commissioner, served as the emcee. Dylan... Read more...

Artists at the Center Grants

Seattle Office of Arts and Culture Deadline: 6/27/2023, 5 PM Artists at the Center introduces emerging and established artists to a revitalized Seattle Center campus, while broadening the arts and cultural experiences in the Uptown Arts & Cultural District.... Read more...

Seeking Math Education Interns

Seattle Universal Math Museum Math Education Interns to join our team at SUMM! You’ll help design and implement educational programs for elementary and middle school students and their families. This will involve 20-40 hours per week for three months (over the... Read more...

Come Together – WaMA Annual Conference

Washington Museum Association Dates: 6/20-22/2023 Come Together with Washington Museum Association in Yakima June 20-22, 2023 for our annual conference! This year WaMA will be reaching out across the state to identify every heritage, art, and science museum. Now is... Read more...

Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations Grant

National Endowment for the Humanities Deadline: 6/28/2023 Small and mid-sized cultural organizations are keepers of history and culture, sources of lifelong learning, and community place makers. Public Impact Projects grants seek to assist you in meeting your... Read more...

Still Filling Roles for Twelfth Night

Emerald Theatre Emerald Theatre is looking for actors who can join us for a great outdoor theatre experience in South King County this summer. We are still casting parts for Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night – specifically looking for actors who can play Sir... Read more...

Shakespeare Summer Drama Camp

Emerald Theatre Dates: 8/7-11/2023 Emerald Theatre presents this summer drama camp for kids entering 6th through 9th grades in the Fall. It runs August 7-11, Monday through Friday, 10 AM – 2 PM, at beautiful Lake Wilderness Arboretum. There will be a culminating... Read more...

Museum Education Assistant

White River Valley Museum and Mary Olson Farm Open until filled The White River Valley Museum and Mary Olson Farm provide a variety of educational programs for school children and the general public. These include school programs such as fieldtrips and outreach kits;... Read more...

Dancing Classrooms Teaching Artist

Pacific Ballroom Dance Open until filled Dancing Classrooms Greater Seattle, a program operated by Pacific Ballroom Dance, is a socioemotional arts education program that uses the art form of Ballroom Dance as a vehicle to teach important life skills like respect,... Read more...

Maple Valley Creative Arts Council Welcomes Volunteers

Maple Valley Creative Arts Council Next monthly membership meeting: 6/22/2023, 6 PM MVCAC is composed of people just like you. We are teachers, business executives, parents, retirees, students… you name it. But the one thing we all have in common is our dedication to... Read more...

Summer Vocal Camps

Maple Valley Creative Arts Council and Voice in the Valley Musical Theater Camp – 7/10-14/2023 Vocal Camp – 8/21-25/2023 Maple Valley Creative Arts Center is proud to partner with Voice in the Valley Music Studio to offer these fun-filled, weeklong camps.... Read more...

Out of This World Music Camp

Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra Dates: 7/31-8/4/2023 MVYSO has a great camp planned this year. It will take place at Kentlake High School and it’s open to all students in 4th grade and up who have at least one school year of experience playing a band or... Read more...

ArtsWA Public Arts Roster

Washington State Arts Commission Deadline: 6/13/2023 ArtsWA is accepting midterm applications to the 2021-2025 Public Artist Roster. The Roster is a list of artists who are pre-qualified to design and create site-responsive artworks at K-12 schools, colleges,... Read more...

Inscape Artist-in-Residency Program

Inscape Arts Deadline: 7/28/2023, 11 PM The residency is open to all artists by application. We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 residency period, running from January 2024-December 2024. In honor of the history of the building, artists who are... Read more...

Grants for Digital Projects for the Public

National Endowment for the Humanities Deadline: 6/14/2023 The National Endowment for the Humanities Division of Public Programs is accepting applications for the Digital Projects for the Public program. This program supports projects that interpret and analyze... Read more...

Arc Artist Fellowships

4Culture Deadline: 6/27/2023, 5 PM Rent, childcare, transportation—everyday expenses too often prevent artists from making art. Unrestricted funding can offset these costs, so artists can spend their energy on the creative practice. The Arc Artist Fellowship provides... Read more...

Call for Art Instructors

City of Renton The City of Renton is looking for art instructors for community classes. Responsibilities include planning and instructing engaging art classes for youth and/or adults/seniors, setup and cleanup. Requirements include proficiency in crafts, visual art,... Read more...

Grants for Artists’ Progress

Artist Trust Deadline: 6/23/2023 Grants for Artists’ Progress are unrestricted project-based grants of $1,500 for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) artists living in King County, and artists of all background outside of King County. The application... Read more...

Disney Descendants Summer Camp

Allegro Performing Arts Academy Dates: 7/11-13/2023, 9 AM-Noon Help Carlos, Mal, Evie and Jay save the kingdom! Join us at Allegro, July 11-13, to help Mal steer clear and find her goodness. Children ages 4-6 & 7-10 are welcome. No previous experience is required.... Read more...

Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra Summer Camp

Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra Dates: 7/31 – 8/4/2023, 9:30 AM – 2 PM daily MVYSO is open to all students in 4th grade and up who have at least one school year of experience playing a band or orchestra instrument. All students will play in an... Read more...

3D Printer Basics

Federal Way Library Date: 5/3, 5/17 and 6/7/2023, 6:45 PM For teens and adults. Learn about 3D printing and how to upload, slice and troubleshoot your 3D-printed creations. All participants are required to sign a waiver before using the equipment. Please register in... Read more...

Skyway-West Hill – Call for Muralist

West Hill Community Association Open until filled The West Hill Community Association is looking to compensate a local artist to participate in an upcoming community mural project. Locations and themes are still being finalized. If you have experience with outdoor... Read more...

Summer Youth Heritage Camp at Hanford

Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Dates: 7/18-21/2023 Are you ready for an adventure that combines history, science, and the great outdoors? Look no further than the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation’s Youth Heritage Project! This summer’s... Read more...

Call to Artists – Arts-A-Glow

City of Burien Application deadline: 6/15/2023, 5 PM Event date: 9/9/2023 Arts-A-Glow is looking to bring a diversity of energetic experiences to the downtown, and we are looking for art that engages, inspires, and excites audiences. The emphasis of the festival is on... Read more...

Mixed Media Installation by Maggie Andersen

Art on Main Gallery Now through 7/5/2023 The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present an art installation by Maggie  Andersen at Auburn’s Art on Main window-front gallery, on view April 12 – July 5, 2023. The Art on Main Gallery is viewable... Read more...

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Group

Skyway Library Dates: Thursdays, 10:30 AM – Noon Trained and caring facilitators from Childhaven offer a structured froup for families and their young children (newborn to age 5 with adult) to  learn life skills through play. Have fun singing songs, sharing... Read more...

NEA’s Second Grants for Arts Projects

National Endowment for the Arts Deadline: 7/6/2023 Grants for Arts Projects is the NEA’s largest grants program for organizations, providing comprehensive and expansive funding opportunities for communities. Applicants may request cost share/matching grants... Read more...

SeaTac Airport Open Call for Performing Artists

Port of Seattle Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this year marks a decade of its live music program. Since March of 2013, more than 200 Pacific Northwest performers played over 28,700 hours of live music in concourses around the airport. Also, March 2023 marks the... Read more...

Democracy Forward

Humanities Washington As an addition to Humanities WA’s Speakers Bureau program, which provides vetted humanities experts to schools free of charge, the organization has selected seven speakers that help high school students engage with and understand democracy,... Read more...

Diversity in Local History Grants

Washington State Historical Society Deadline: 6/2/2023, 5 PM The application period for the third cycle of the Diversity in Local History grant is NOW OPEN! This grant provides heritage organizations up to $15,000 to fund paid internships to support diversity, equity... Read more...

Collections Concerns – Online Drop-In Office Hours

Washington State Historical Society Second Monday of every month at 10 AM Collections staff of the Washington State Historical Society is offering drop-in sessions on the second Monday of every month to field your questions and share resources on all aspects of... Read more...

Maple Valley Spring ArtWalk Exhibit

Three locations in Maple Valley – see below for details Through Spring, 2023 Works by local artists Tami Donnelly, John Moore, Sharon Bethune, Karen Pratt, Nancy Ziegler, Yuliya Helfesen-Thompson, and Doug Williams is on display now at three locations in Maple... Read more...

Family Tree Makers Users Group

South King County Genealogical Society Date: First Saturday of every month, 10 AM – Noon Each month, SKCGS’s online Family Tree Maker Users Group focuses on different features of FTM. Register in advance for this Zoom meeting at... Read more...

Monthly Online Beginning Genealogy Classes

South King County Genealogical Society Now through early June, 2023 Beginning Genealogy Classes will be offered online by the SKCGS through the first week in June with instructor Winona Laird. The classes are free for SKCGS members and $20 per class for non-members.... Read more...

Call for Storytellers – 7 Stories

Burien Arts Association Fourth Friday of each month Who hasn’t been held captive by a powerful, funny or frightening story? 7 STORIES is a  night of such storytelling –to build community, empathy, and celebrate our diversity. Each 7 STORIES night has a theme and... Read more...

Saltwater Park Forest Restoration Project

Friends of Saltwater State Park First Saturdays of every month, 10 AM – Noon Join forces with a Friends of Saltwater group that gathers once a month to tackle the ivy in Saltwater State Park. The ivy is a major problem in the Park, smothering the trees, taking... Read more...

Cocktail Party – Dressing the Midcentury Hostess

White River Valley Museum Now through 6/11/2023 See eighteen glamorous party dresses from the Museum’s collection and learn the history, etiquette, and politics of being a midcentury hostess. The White River Valley Museum is located at 918 H Street SE, at the... Read more...

47th Avenue Foundation Grants

47th Avenue Foundation Rolling deadline The 47th Avenue Foundation assists 501(c)3 organizations that support children and families in King County with programs and organizations that foster a proactive approach to lifelong wellbeing. Our goal is to make the grant... Read more...

SoCo Meeting Notes – 1-10-2023

SoCoCulture Meeting Notes – Tuesday, January 10, 1-3 PM  SoCo Announcements: SoCo membership renewal request will be coming to your e-mail inbox soon – we would love to have your continued participation in SoCoCulture! Please plan to renew your SoCo membership.... Read more...

SoCo Meeting Notes – 11-17-2022

Notes from SoCo’s 11/17/2022 meeting – Regrouping with Gratitude As we slowly emerge from the pandemic, many of our organizations have experienced “The Great Resignation” effect, while those of us who are still hanging in there are being run... Read more...

Heritage Professional Development Stipend Program

4Culture Deadline: Ongoing through 10/31/2023, 5 PM Funds to help you participate, make connections and learn new skills for your career path in the heritage field. Any questions about the program can be directed to Megumi Nagata at megumi.nagata@4culture.org –... Read more...

Life Drawing Class

Burien Arts Association Dates: 7/15 and 10/21/2023, 5-7 PM In 2023, this life drawing class with a nude model will be hosted by the Burien Arts Association and held on select dates at the Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152nd Street, Burien. Kevin Boze will be the... Read more...

Kent Community Foundation Arts and Education Grants

Kent Community Foundation Deadline: 7/31/2023 Each year the Kent Community Foundation accepts proposals from community groups and schools for cultural arts and education programs. The Foundation awards grants on a semi-annual basis:  January 31 and July 31 deadlines.... Read more...

Renton Arts and Culture Grants Program

Renton Municipal Arts Commission Awards made quarterly in 2023 Renton Municipal Arts Commission offers grants to individuals, organizations and community groups for arts and culture projects and events that serve the general public in Renton. The commission encourage... Read more...

Genealogy Volunteers Needed

South King County Genealogical Society SKCGS partners with the King County Library System in Auburn by offering a Genealogy Help Desk (GenDesk) to assist library patrons with ancestor research. GenDesk is available monthly on the fourth Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm. We... Read more...

Arts 4 All Champions

Arts for All Coalition The Arts for All (A4A) Coalition is a collective impact initiative working for the full inclusion of arts learning across Washington State’s PreK-12 public education system. Founding partners include ArtsEd Washington, the Office of the... Read more...

New Writing Critique Groups

Plateau Area Writers Association The Plateau Area Writers Association has two new critique groups. One is a general writers’ group – with participants engaged in fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, playwriting, poetry and journalism. No X-rated material is... Read more...

Private Piano Lessons for Youth and Adults

Tukwila Parks and Recreation Eight Weeks of 30-Minute Sessions on Thursdays Piano lessons for Youth and Adults on Thursdays with Local Musician Dylan Hughes. Dylan focuses his curriculum on musicality, creativity, and helping both kids and adults choose to learn and... Read more...

Song and Spoken Word Open Mic

Maple Valley Creative Arts Council Last Thursday of every month, 7-8:30 PM Any and all are welcome to join us! Want to practice your new song or stand-up routine? Have a new poem you’d like to recite and get feedback from fellow writers? Join us! Participation... Read more...

Pasifika Cultural Roots

Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month, 3:30-6 PM Pasifika Wayfinder (PWF) Cultural Roots is a space nurtured at PICA-WA to foster an environment of youth learning Pasifika cultural through song, dance, chant,... Read more...

Call for Pasifika Wayfinders

Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington Every Friday, 4 PM It’s important for Pasifika youth to grow their voice and have a platform to be heard. Pasifika Wayfinders (PWF) are opening up our youth council applications again to fulfill our mission to... Read more...

SoCo Opps Bulletins

SoCoCulture Hey South King County artists! SoCoCulture has a mailing list called SoCo Opps that is expressly for artists, actors, musicians and others who are interested in receiving a listing of South King County-based (and other nearby) creative opportunities on a... Read more...

Artists Invited – Maple Valley Art Walk

Maple Valley Creative Arts Council Rotating basis ArtWalk is a partnership between the Maple Valley Creative Arts Council and local small business owners in Maple Valley. The first art walk took place in November 2014 with the idea of developing new venues for local... Read more...

SoCoCulture Strategic Plan 2022-2024

SOCOCULTURE STRATEGIC PLAN – 2022-2024 In the 21st Century, South King County has become one of the most diverse centers of humanity anywhere in the world – we are home to people whose ancestors have lived in this region since time immemorial, to brand-new arrivals... Read more...

Garden Work Parties

Lake Wilderness Arboretum Volunteer days are held at Lake Wilderness Arboretum every Wednesday and Thursday, 9am to noon. Show up on the day that works for you. A volunteer waiver form will need to be completed. Youth under 18 will need their waiver form signed by a... Read more...

Soos Creek Botanical Garden Pavilion

Soos Creek Botanical Garden Schedule your event or ceremony at the Soos Creek Botanical Garden. This is a perfect covered venue for weddings, meetings, classes, fundraisers, memorials and family reunions. Reservations are being taken now for your 2021 celebrations,... Read more...

Soos Creek Botanical Garden Needs Volunteers

Soos Creek Botanical Garden If you have 1/2 day per week or more to share your skills and learn some new ones, please consider applying to be a Garden volunteer. E-mail info@sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org with your questions. A 90 minute Orientation is held a few times... Read more...

What Difference Do Renton Women Make

Renton History Museum In honor of the centennial of national women’s suffrage in 2020, “What Difference Do Renton Women Make?” is an online exhibit that explores the contributions that Renton women have made to the city’s history. Made possible by a grant... Read more...

Black in the Valley

White River Valley Museum This virtual exhibit covers the early history of black people in the White River Valley, from 1830 to 1970. Visit www.wrvmuseum.org/exhibits-entry/2021/2/9/black-in-the-valley  to learn more. Read more...

Outdoor Volunteer Opportunities

SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve has numerous volunteer opportunities. You can help remove noxious weeds and plant native species with SHADOW’s Land Management Specialist as a Volunteer Restoration Assistant or you can help take care of... Read more...

RACIAL EQUITY MATTERS Resource List

This list is provided in conjunction with SoCoCulture’s September 16, 2020 membership meeting on Racial Equity Matters. Browse through and follow up on the programs, activities and readings that are of most interest to you. SoCo members can use these materials... Read more...

Internships at Evergreen City Ballet

Evergreen City Ballet Ongoing Evergreen City Ballet (ECB) is currently recruiting talented and hard-working individuals to join its team! If you are someone who is looking for experience in the non-profit world and would like to gain valuable insight, please reach out... Read more...

Give Me Culture Grants

Kent Arts Commission Rolling deadline The City of Kent Arts Commission’s “Give Me Culture” program offers small, flexible grants to individuals, organizations and community groups for arts and culture projects and events that serve the public in Kent. Awards are... Read more...

Docents and maintenance volunteers needed

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...

Volunteer with Renton History Museum

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...

Docents needed – Pacific Bonsai Museum

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...

Touring arts roster and presenter incentive program

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...

Call for loaned art exhibits

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...

Call for artists – Carco Theatre lobby

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...

UW Museology paid internships

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...

Trekker “captures” Soos Creek Botanical Garden

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...

Creative Districts certification applications

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

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...

Art on Poverty Bay

Des Moines Outdoor sculpture gallery. Locations at Redondo Beach and Marina District. Map at www.desmoinesartscommission.com. Read more...

The Story of RSBG

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...

Remembrance trees

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...

Federal Way teachers made history in 1974

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...

The value of trees

by Amanda Leon Amanda Leon is a former 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...

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

Home to the largest collection of Rhododendron 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 Rhododendron species.... Read more...

Ribbon-cutting for a unique Kent neighborhood

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...

Fomenting a pro-tree movement in South King County

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...

Good neighbors build great gates

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...

The Military Road Telegraph Sesquicentennial Project

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...

Duwamish pioneer served in Civil War militia

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...

Open 4Culture

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 Museums

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...

Free legal services to non-profit organizations

Wayfind Wayfind is a nonprofit with a mission to improve the quality of life in Washington by providing free business legal services for nonprofits and microenterprises.Here are some examples of the legal work they can help you with: · Contracts – Review, draft, and... Read more...

The Civil War in Washington Territory

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...

Military Road – at the crossroads of history

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...

Trace Des Moines history via heritage trail

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...

Plateau Area Writers Association

Plateau Area Writers Association Speakers’ series, workshops, critique groups, and Enumclaw Plateau History Project. Find more information at https://www.plateauareawriterassociation.org/ Read more...

Burien Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

Moshier Community Art Center The Moshier Community Art Center, 430 S 156th Street, 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... Read more...