The commission received funding requests in 2022 that almost doubled its entire budget for the year. As a result, members worked hard to stretch funding for as many projects as possible.
The commission awarded $19,005 to support four projects in the initial round of 2023 grant funding:
Song of Seattle Chorus/2023 Spring Fling
Song of Seattle is a creative women's a cappella chorus with a musical theater flair. The Spring Fling will be held at the IKEA Performing Arts Center on April 15, 2023, featuring a line-up of 8-10 a cappella quartets and Song of Seattle Chorus in preparation for the annual 5-state NxNW Regional a cappella competition which will be held in May 2023 in Spokane. $2,000.
Renton Downtown Partnership/Downtown Historic Walking Tour
A Historic Walking Tour of downtown Renton, including an arts component, discussing the various murals downtown along with the history. The tours are scheduled for May 13 and August 12, 2023. $2,500
Christy Caravaglio/Twirling Star
Temporary installation of yarn art on a public, highly visible fence in Renton. $4,505
Renton Civic Theatre/A Day in Hollywood a Night in Ukraine
Funding to produce A Day in Hollywood A Night in Ukraine during the theatre’s 2023 season. The show runs February 17 through March 4, 2023. $10,000