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At a time when public sector budgets are strained and badly in need of re-booting, when every bit of public spending is under intense scrutiny, it is easy to weigh investment in health and human services, for example, against funding…

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In September, the final month of4Culture and King County Parks’ 2010 Trails Project, artists Susan Robb, Paul Rucker and Stokley Towles will be engaging in their final commission activities on and about the Regional Trail System.  Informal in nature, these…

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PLOP!: Call for Writers
Deadline: September 6, 2010

PLOP! Literary Series is a monthly series hosting writers and musicians from across the Northwest in an intimate house setting.  Providing artists with an opportunity to challenge, shape and engage their work and the…

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We are very happy to welcome the newest additions to the 4Culture Board of Directors – nominated by the King County Executive and confirmed by the King County Council! Thanks to Alka, Alan & Kirstin for your willingness to serve…

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e4c, 4Culture’s storefront gallery for electronic art is proud to present two media works by Longhouse Media.

Unreserved, is an intimate profile of Pacific Northwest artist and activist, Louie Gong (Nooksack, Squamish, Chinese, French and Scottish). In this documentary, Gong speaks about…

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artSparks 2010
Occidental Park

If you haven’t made it down to Occidental Park this summer, this is your last week for a number of great projects, but never fear there will be more projects happening until October!  Below is a preview of…

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Ben Waterman: The Grand Rooms

Opening: Thursday, September 2, 6-8 p.m.
Exhibition running: September 2 – 30, 2010

In September, 4Culture is delighted to present an exhibition of brand new work by Seattle-based artist Ben Waterman. The Grand Rooms consists primarily of sculpture composed…

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Ah summer – for many of us, it’s time to squeeze in that much needed vacation… warm breezes, beaches, blue oceans, delicious food. Hawaii anyone?? If you’re like me, and aren’t able to hit up the Hawaiian Islands in person,…

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JamFest
First Thursdays through September, 2010, 6:00pm-9:00pm
International District, Seattle
Hosted across four different venues in Chinatown-International District, JamFest offers an opportunity to explore the ID’s restaurants, shops and unique galleries while listening to live music. Exercise your lunch off by shaking your…

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4Culture, Artist Trust and the Estate of Su Job have just announced local artist, Kelly Lyles as the recipient of the 2010 Conductive Garboil Grant, a yearly, non-restricted award of $3,000.

The Conductive Garboil Grant was developed by artist Su Job just…

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4Culture is pleased to announce the artists selected to present work in the 2010/2011 season on e4c, 4Culture’s storefront media gallery. Through an open call to artists, media makers cross the United States, working in all genres, including documentary, animation,…

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4Culture is pleased to announce the newest earthwork in the King County Public Art collection, Pillow Field by Cao|Perrot Studio (Andy Cao and Xavier Perrot).  227 earthen mounds, representing the cultural diversity of White Center, are covered by creeping thyme which will blanket the…

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Check out these amazing events supported through 4Culture’s Individual Artist Projects program.

Arun Sharma
(de)composition: Human
Bellevue Arts Museum Biennial
August 28, 2010 – January 16, 2011
Free Opening Reception: August 27th – 5-9pm

BAM Biennial 2010: Clay Throwdown! is the inaugural edition of BAM’s new, juried…

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Exciting news from 4Culture-funded heritage sites.

Saturday, September 25th will be a busy day around the county as three different grand openings will offer unique opportunities to celebrate local culture.

7:00 am – 7:00 pm: Grand Opening of Lake Union Park, with viewings…

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Save the Date!
Celebrate the launch of Seattle 100: A Portrait of a City at CityArts Fest
October 20, 2010

http://www.vimeo.com/14375384

Seattle 100: Portrait of a City is the culmination of a two-year personal project by renowned photographer, filmmaker, and activist Chase Jarvis. Seattle 100 shares…

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Centrum Foundation works with Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend to present music festivals, an annual Writers Conference and youth programming in the arts and sciences throughout the year. Now that the last of the summer workshops are over, Centrum…

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Seattle hip hop artist Jawaan LaRue has just launched his CD, Saturn Returns. A 2010 4Culture Individual Artist Projects award recipient, LaRue’s is known as an adept wordsmith, with positive lyrics, influenced by his experiences serving overseas.

LaRue enlisted in the army…

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With support from 4Culture’s Heritage Special Projects program, the International Examiner’s archived newspapers are now digitized and online. Web users can browse issues spanning over thirty-five years of Northwest Asian Pacific American news.

Students, researchers, educators, artists, and the general public will find the online archives a valuable resource for…

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4Culture’s 2010 Heritage Cultural Facilities guidelines and online application are now available. The application deadline is October 13, 2010.

Heritage Cultural Facilities is an annual program that funds the purchase, design, construction, and remodeling of heritage facilities, and the acquisiton of…

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Calling all arts organizations and local arts agencies in King County, Washington

The guidelines and application for the next cycle of 4Culture Arts Sustained Support (read – operating support for your organization) are now available. The application deadline is September 29, 2010.

The…

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