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You Are Invited: Artists Addressing Racism

You Are Invited: Artists Addressing Racism

We invite you to experience two 4Culture supported projects presenting in April. Both were funded through our Arts Projects program, and feature artists dissecting racism and the African-American experience, in different and enlightening ways.

Charlotte ... Continue

What We Do 4Love - Download the Mixtape

What We Do 4Love – Download the Mixtape

On February 12th, 4Culture hosted a love-themed open house event to celebrate our communities and communicate about our programs and services. Hundreds of wonderful folks showed up to celebrate with us. We’d like to thank ... Continue

ONN/OF 2013: Retrospective

ONN/OF 2013: Retrospective

January in the Pacific Northwest is arguably the darkest of days. Of course, there’s the trademark rain, cold, and absence of sun. But there’s also a notable lack of arts and cultural events, which seem ... Continue

Free Low Power FM Radio Workshops!

Free Low Power FM Radio Workshops!

The Federal Communications Commission recently announced that the application window for low power FM (LPFM) licenses will open in October of 2013. LPFMs are small 100 watt radio stations and can reach three-to-ten miles. This ... Continue

4Culture Announces Funding Calendar for 2013

4Culture Announces Funding Calendar for 2013

4Culture is pleased to announce deadlines for funding and opportunities for the coming year. Note these on your calendar and begin planning for 2013!

In 2013, 4Culture, King County’s Cultural Services Agency, will offer funding ... Continue

Meet Our Staff: Riza Almanza

Meet Our Staff: Riza Almanza

Riza Almanza Business & Finance Officer for 4Culture Riza moved to Seattle from the Philippines when she was 13. Here, she attended a public high school, before graduating and studying art at the University of ... Continue

Meet Our Staff: Tamar Benzikry-Stern

Meet Our Staff: Tamar Benzikry-Stern

Tamar Benzikry-Stern

Public Art Project Manager for King County Partners and Consulting Clients

How did you get here?

Tamar studied in New York, and although from the Seattle area, didn’t truly discover our public art ... Continue

Recommended Event: Los Flacos at the Skykomish Masonic Hall

Recommended Event: Los Flacos at the Skykomish Masonic Hall

Los Flacos crafts traditional sounds from Mexico, South America and the Caribbean into songs that capture the spirit and zest of Latin American music. The band formed in 2002, and has since preformed for a ... Continue

Celebrate Garboil Grant recipient Paul Rucker November 1st!

Celebrate Garboil Grant recipient Paul Rucker November 1st!

Join 4Culture in honoring 2012 Conductive Garboil Grant recipient Paul Rucker on Thursday, November, 1st!

Paul is being recognized for expanding the limits of creativity, as a self-taught artist whose practice incorporates a range of ... Continue

Mix it Up at The Wing: A Reflection

Mix it Up at The Wing: A Reflection

On September 20th, 4Culture joined almost a dozen arts agencies and organizations at Mix it Up, an event hosted and organized by The Wing. The event, which just wrapped up its fourth year, connects ... Continue

How I Got Here: My Story as the New Communications Intern for 4Culture

How I Got Here: My Story as the New Communications Intern for 4Culture

 The 4Culture communications team is excited to welcome Raya Leary as intern. Raya will be assisting the team with all communications tasks as well as attending public events and supporting outreach. Say hello if you ... Continue