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We're thrilled to have Northwest Tap Connection strut their stuff at Celebration of the Arts this September. Northwest Tap Connection specializes in rhythm tap, and provides a supportive environment for dancers where they can build leadership skills, hone their artistry, and engage in social responsibility. Don't miss a chance to witness Northwest Tap Connection at Celebration of the Arts September 24, 2024. RSVP deadline: September 10, 2024 Visit https://lnkd.in/gDnTajse Accessibility Our goal is to provide a full complement of accessibility features so that all Celebration of the Arts attendees have a positive and inclusive experience. Visit our website to learn more! ✨ Hearing Accessibility ✨ Vision Accessibility ✨ Mobility Accessibility ✨ Sensory Accessibility ✨ More! Photo courtesy of Shaina Proctor

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all sponsors who have generously supported our mission and vision through Celebration of the Arts! Your support enables us to continue strengthening the arts sector to improve the quality of life for all. Thank you for acknowledging the importance of the arts and the impact they have on our communities! Are you interested in attending Celebration of the Arts? 💥 Learn more through the link in our bio! https://lnkd.in/gDnTajse Accessibility Our goal is to provide a full complement of accessibility features so that all Celebration of the Arts attendees have a positive and inclusive experience. Visit our website to learn more! ✨ Hearing Accessibility ✨ Vision Accessibility ✨ Mobility Accessibility ✨ Sensory Accessibility ✨ More!

📣 Attention all dance educators! National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) is coming to the Bellevue / Seattle area for its annual national conference at the end of September. Held every fall, the NDEO National Conference is the premier professional development event for current and future dance educators.   Professional development opportunities will take place over three vibrant days. Attendees (dance teachers) will have access to 230+ workshops, master classes, panel discussions, research presentations, networking opportunities, social events, and captivating performances. Kick off your experience with a full day of pre-conference intensives before the official start with classes designed by dance educators for dance educators.   Learn more here: www.ndeo.org/conference https://lnkd.in/gP9rAXrJ The deadline to register and pay is 9/3/24 for a discounted fee. Rates go up on 9/4.

As parents gear up for the upcoming school year, it might be important to add an art supply or two. 2024 ArtsFund Community Accelerator Grant recipient Vashon Center for the Arts, have a good reminder that arts education is a way to promote community, accessibility, and alternate learning paths for students everywhere. They are featured in this article from National Endowment for the Arts. https://lnkd.in/emucEXcu

In 6 short weeks, we'll be celebrating with you! Celebration of the Arts will take place at the Marion Oliver McCaw Hall at the Seattle Center on September 24, 2024. RSVP by September 10! https://lnkd.in/gHVwmp3V Accessibility Our goal is to provide a full complement of accessibility features so that all Celebration of the Arts attendees have a positive and inclusive experience. Visit our website to learn more! ✨ Hearing Accessibility ✨ Vision Accessibility ✨ Mobility Accessibility ✨ Sensory Accessibility ✨ More!

Thanks to The Seattle Times editorial board for highlighting the importance of #artsandculture and ArtsFund’s role in supporting this community across #Washingtonstate. And we appreciate the acknowledgment of our relationship with the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, our Board Leadership Training, and our commitment to unrestricted funding that allows those closest to the work decide how best to impact their communities. Arts journalism remains a critical part of making sure that everyone has access to this vital community resource, and we thank The Seattle Times for representing this in their work. https://lnkd.in/gN2YnNS7

📣 We're excited to announce that Pacific Northwest Ballet will grace the stage at Celebration of the Arts this September with a performance of “The Calling”. Jessica Lang's dynamic solo work "The Calling" was originally created on her husband, Kanji Segawa, in 2005. Set to haunting choral music, this piece features one of the most dramatic costumes in contemporary ballet. The dancer's movement conveys all the agony, ecstasy, and meditation that can be found in moments of solitude.   Don't miss a chance to witness PNB at Celebration of the Arts September 24, 2024.   RSVP: September 10 https://lnkd.in/gHsZ3DD2 Learn more about PNB https://www.pnb.org   Accessibility Our goal is to provide a full complement of accessibility features so that all Celebration of the Arts attendees have a positive and inclusive experience. Visit our website to learn more! ✨ Hearing Accessibility ✨ Vision Accessibility ✨ Mobility Accessibility ✨ Sensory Accessibility ✨ More!   Photo credit: PNB dancer Zsilas Michael Hughes Photo (c) Angela Sterling

The first official sneak peek at one of our Celebration of the Arts partners! We are so thrilled to host Tasveer, an organization that works to inspire social change through thought-provoking South Asian films, art, and storytelling, to share brief remarks and screen a short piece from one of their talented filmmakers.   Catch Tasveer at Celebration of the Arts and learn more about their work https://tasveer.org/   To attend Celebration of the Arts visit, https://lnkd.in/gxRG7pEC   Photo courtesy of Tasveer.

We're wrapping up Week of Gratitude with a final message from 2023 YAOF grantee, Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra (SYSO). Learn more about SYSO: https://syso.org/   "Over the past year, SYSO welcomed over 10,000 community members to our concert series featuring hundreds of young, talented musicians hosted at incredible venues such as Benaroya Hall and Seattle Opera. We launched a satellite chamber music program for Title I high schools in south Seattle, providing free access to music education during school hours. SYSO students also had the honor of performing the world premiere of a new work by rising Chinese-American composer Bobby Ge. Through these experiences and so many others throughout the year, SYSO's programs enabled our young musicians to create countless unforgettable experiences, build essential life skills, and foster new friendships through the power of music."   -Shawn Baker Gibson, Director of Marketing and Communications, SYSO

We express our gratitude for your continued support of ArtsFund's mission. Your commitment allows us to continue to provide support to many arts and cultural organizations that create healthy, equitable, and creative communities. Together we are enriching arts and culture throughout the state of Washington. Thank you for being a part of that journey. - ArtsFund President and CEO, Michael Romy Greer