Arts in Parks
Neighborhood arts councils, community groups, and individual artists can apply to bring new and existing festivals or events to Seattle parks.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $217,000
- Location
- Seattle parks, Washington
About
Overview
The Arts in Parks grant is a collaboration between the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Parks and Recreation. It supports neighborhood arts councils, community groups, and individual artists who want to bring new and existing festivals or events to Seattle parks, especially to underserved and economically challenged areas. The program aims to promote arts, celebrate diversity, and build connections in the community.
Eligibility
Those who are most affected by systemic oppression, such as low-income individuals, people with disabilities, immigrants, refugees, and communities of color are especially encouraged to apply.
Key dates
- Application deadline: October 28, 2025
- Application will re-open in 2026
Community impact (2024)
- $217,000 awarded
- 957 artists participated
- 23,037 community members attended
Contact
For help, contact Zach Frimmel at (206) 963-9226 or [email protected].
- Award
- $217,000 awarded in 2024; funding amounts vary by project
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- Supports festivals and events that bring arts to Seattle parks, especially in underserved and economically challenged areas, to promote arts, celebrate diversity, and build community connections.
- Eligibility
- Individual artists, neighborhood arts councils, and community groups; those most affected by systemic oppression especially encouraged.
- Audience
- Individual artists, neighborhood arts councils, community groups
- Contact
- [email protected]
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.