ArtsFund is excited to announce a number of events and partnerships that will serve to heighten the visibility of the arts in our region and provide a platform to showcase the work of our area’s fantastic arts organizations. Please see below for a short description of each event and how you can get involved. We hope that you will join us, and appreciate your help in spreading the word!
On June 19 and 20, ArtsFund is hosting ArtsFund From Survival to Success: A Management Platform for Fundraising Success, two presentations of a unique management and fundraising strategy developed by Altruist Partners.
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On May 8, 2018, nearly 1,000 supporters from the Puget Sound region’s arts, cultural, public, and private sectors filled the Grand Ballroom of the Westin Seattle for ArtsFund’s 30th Annual Celebration of the Arts Luncheon. Artists, presenters, and supporters came together in celebration of the power of the arts to strengthen cities and build community.
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Please join us for ArtsFund’s 30th Annual Celebration of the Arts Luncheon, Tuesday, May 8, at the Seattle Westin.
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ArtsFund is hosting a free three-part webinar series focused on building stronger boards with Rena Henderson Mason, founder of Bold Agenda, a national consulting firm for nonprofits.
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On Tuesday, February 27 ArtsFund hosted its second annual Setting the Table for More Diverse Nonprofit Boards event, an evening focused on ways to expand racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity in board leadership. Attendees came to Impact Hub Seattle to listen to community leaders in a panel discussion on paths to leadership, overcoming barriers to participation, and promoting a culture of inclusiveness on boards.
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Please join us for the Thirtieth Annual Celebration of the Arts Luncheon, Tuesday, May, 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. at the Seattle Westin.
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Is your voice being heard at the board table? Join ArtsFund for an evening focused on expanding racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity in civic and cultural board leadership. Mid-career professionals of color interested in arts board service—this event is for you.
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If you’re looking for a festive arts experience to light up your winter ArtsFund’s Cultural Partners have got you covered! Check out this diverse array of offering–including many family friendly events–across the Puget Sound region!
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On Monday, October 2, Seattle mayoral candidates took the stage at the KEXP Gathering Space for a unique forum centered around arts and the environment.
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On Friday, September 8, ArtsFund held a workshop led by one of the country’s leading advocates for the arts and community engagement, Doug Borwick.
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Are you an arts or cultural board member looking to lead your organization into the next phase of growth? Join ArtsFund on Saturday, September 9 for a day designed to help you navigate the changing dynamics of board culture and leadership, and steer through some of the greatest challenges faced by arts and cultural nonprofit boards.
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ArtsFund hosted Market Smarter: The Fundamentals of Google Analytics, a free webinar presented by Capacity Interactive, on June 22.
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Looking for and engaging and educational arts experience for you kids to take part in this summer? ArtsFund’s Cultural Partners have you covered! From glass blowing to storytelling to musical theatre, opportunities abound for every discipline, age group, and price range.
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On May 4, 2017, nearly 1,000 supporters from the Puget Sound region’s arts, cultural, public, and private sectors filled the Grand Ballroom of the Westin Seattle for ArtsFund’s 29th Annual Celebration of the Arts Luncheon. Artists, presenters, and keynote speaker Steven J. Tepper (Researcher and Cultural Theorist) came together in celebration of arts and creativity.
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Registration is now open for the 29th Annual Celebration of the Arts Luncheon on May 4th! This year’s luncheon will focus on creativity in education and the workforce in the 21st century, and feature keynote speaker Steven J. Tepper, a leading writer and speaker on U.S. cultural policy. Glenn Kawasaki will be awarded for his outstanding contributions to our arts and cultural community. ArtsFund Trustee Emory Thomas (Puget Sound Business Journal) will emcee the event.
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On March 16, 2017, ArtsFund hosted internationally renowned arts management expert Michael Kaiser speak on the future of the arts in America. Nearly 100 arts leaders, administrators, and board members gathered at K&L Gates to listen as Mr. Kaiser’s discussed the major challenges facing arts organizations today.
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Please join us for the Twenty-Ninth Annual Celebration of the Arts Luncheon!
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On Monday, February 13 ArtsFund hosted “Setting the Table for More Diverse Board Leadership,” an event geared towards exploring ways to expand racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity in board leadership, stemming from ArtsFund’s strategic value of promoting equitable and inclusive communities.
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