In early 2009, five local funders, the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Seattle Foundation, The Boeing Company, the Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and 4Culture, with help from Philanthropy Northwest, commissioned Helicon Collaborative ... Continue
lessons learned from our applicants
In this newsletter 4Culture announces the 2009 Arts Sustained Support awards. When we reviewed applications in this cycle, we discovered many things that speak to the strength and resilience of our field. The real surprise ... Continue
from the director: another year lost?
March 28, 2010
As I write this, the 2010 state legislative session is in overtime, with legislators battling over the revised 2010 budget, grappling with a $2.9 million deficit. Does the legislature “enhance revenues,” as ... Continue
letter from the director – preservation for preservation’s sake
I was disappointed to see the Obama Administration in the 2010 federal budget proposed the elimination of significant preservation funding that comes through relatively small programs such as Save America’s Treasures and Preserve America. ... Continue
letter from the director: 4culture 2010 budget
As we near the end of 2009, I wanted to share with you the current outlook for 4Culture’s funding and services next year and some of the thoughts we are having as we make decisions ... Continue
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meeting set for emergency preparedness
In Jim’s recent Letter from the Director, he mentioned that 4Culture and other agencies are planning an event to help the cultural organizations create emergency plans. Here are the confirmed details:
Are You Prepared? ... Continue
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emergency preparedness
The snowstorms last winter had a devastating impact on arts and cultural organizations, resulting in canceled performances and lost ticket income in the height of the holiday season, when traditional shows provide a substantial portion ... Continue
from the director: september
In early July, 4Culture learned that it had been awarded $250,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts as part of the $50 million appropriated through the NEA from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act... Continue
from the director: introducing blog4culture
A New Platform for Your Ideas
This month, we’re very excited to be launching Blog4Culture at blog.4culture.org. This is the brand new *news* section of 4Culture, designed with some special features in mind to ... Continue
from the director: july
It’s All Downhill from Here
This 4Culture e-newsletter will reach you just in time for the arrival in Seattle/King County of the fifty-four vintage Ford Model T’s that set off to cross the country along ... Continue
from the director: june
Public Art
The benefits of Public Art are multi-faceted. Research and experience have shown that Public Art increases the livability, walkability and desirability of neighborhoods and cities, which in turn, drives local economy, tourism, health, ... Continue
