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Published by 4Culture on September 28, 2023

Indigenous Traditions

Andrea Wilbur-Sigo. Grandfather’s Wisdom, 2012/2023. Carved and painted cedar. Brightwater, Woodinville, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

The King County Public Art Collection features a wealth of work by Indigenous artists who carry forward the cultures of First Peoples.

Published by 4Culture on August 30, 2023

Rich History at Seattle’s First Airport

Michael Halady. Spirit of the Duwamish (detail), 2023. Carved cedar. King County International Airport, Seattle, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

A new story pole by Duwamish carver Michael Halady joins a collection of artworks at the King County International Airport that honor the location’s past.

Published by 4Culture on August 01, 2023

Guest Post: Dispatch from the 2023 King County Heritage Internship

Our King County Heritage Internship Program connects heritage organizations with students and emerging professionals seeking work experience in the heritage field. This year, we partnered with the Museum of Flight on an internship opportunity to work with their collections. Andrew Le is the intern for this year’s program, and he recently received a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Washington. Andrew started working with the Museum of Flight in February, and he will complete his internship in August. Here, Andrew shares insight into his experience.

Published by 4Culture on August 01, 2023

A Hidden World of Water

Buster Simpson. Bio Boulevard and Water Molecule (detail), 2011. Painted steel and concrete. Brightwater, Woodinville, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: Jon Kamita

Commissions made in partnership with King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division reveal and celebrate crucial water systems.

Published by 4Culture on July 11, 2023

Stronger Together –Strategic partnerships create a more equitable cultural sector

A man is sitting at a table reading a document. He is wearing a grey shirt, blue jeans and sneakers. To his left is a large window with many window panes. To his right is a print of a Buffalo Soldier in a landscape. The picture is on a desk leaning against a wall. — Kevin Washington, Board Member at Buffalo Soldiers Museum, using office space at Historic Seattle's Dearborn House ©2023, photo courtesy of Buffalo Soldiers Museum.

In celebration of Building for Equity’s 4th anniversary, we’re thrilled to highlight partnerships developed through the program’s Cultural Space Contribution requirement. Even though this is a small component of a larger program, the requirement has generated big results.

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