Arts in Parks
Arts in Parks supports Seattle neighborhood arts councils, community groups, and artists presenting park festivals and events that celebrate diversity, promote the arts, and connect neighbors.
Funder: City of Seattle
Due Dates: October 27, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $216,000 awarded across the program in 2025; current award amounts are in the program guidelines
Summary: Supports arts festivals and events in Seattle parks that celebrate diversity and connect neighbors.
Key Information: Projects must bring an arts festival or event to a Seattle park.
Description
Arts in Parks 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 bringing new or existing festivals and events to Seattle parks, particularly parks in underserved and economically challenged areas. The program aims to promote the arts, celebrate diversity, and build community connections through shared cultural experiences.
Supported activities have included music, dance, theater, storytelling, visual arts, film screenings, and hands-on workshops. The program especially encourages applications from people most affected by systemic oppression, including low-income individuals, people with disabilities, immigrants, refugees, and communities of color.
