Arts in Parks
Forecasted
Arts in Parks supports artists, neighborhood arts councils, and community groups staging festivals and cultural events in Seattle parks to celebrate diversity and strengthen community connections.
This grant was recently updated
The application link and October 27, 2026, 5 PM Pacific deadline have been removed; the 2027 guidelines are now labeled as reference material from the most recent call. The page also removed the $2,000–$8,000 award amounts, eligibility criteria, project dates, and workshop details.
Funder: Seattle Office of Arts and Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $216,000 awarded in 2025 (historical program total)
Summary: Supports arts and cultural festivals and events in Seattle parks, especially in underserved and economically challenged areas.
Key Information: Proposed projects must bring arts and cultural activities to Seattle city parks.
Description
Arts in Parks is a collaboration between the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture and Seattle Parks and Recreation. It supports neighborhood arts councils, community groups, individual artists, and other creative applicants bringing new and existing festivals or events to Seattle parks. The program aims to promote the arts, celebrate diversity, and strengthen community connections, particularly in underserved and economically challenged areas.
Supported work has included music and dance festivals, theater performances, outdoor film screenings, storytelling, visual art installations, and hands-on arts workshops. Projects have celebrated cultural heritage, supported youth-led and intergenerational activities, and invited public participation. People most affected by systemic oppression—including low-income individuals, people with disabilities, immigrants, refugees, and communities of color—are especially encouraged to apply.
