Supporting art in our community
Community Arts Grants
The Community Art Grants program is dedicated to supporting artists and arts organizations in fostering public art appreciation in Edmonds. Our mission is to provide funds through grants that meet the following requirements:
- Eligibility: To be eligible for grants, entities must be currently registered as a 501c3 organization.
- Project Location: Grant applications must pertain to projects executed within the greater Edmonds community or on school property within the Edmonds School District. While organizations need not be based in our coverage region, projects must be executed within greater Edmonds for the benefit and enjoyment of Edmonds citizens.
- Grant Usage: Grant funds must be used for the following purposes:
- Procuring artist supplies that are used in the creation of the project.
- Paying artist or instructor fees tied to the creation of the project, whether it’s tangible artwork or an artistic experience such as a class.
- Evaluation Priorities: When evaluating grant applications, we prioritize the following factors:
- Reach within the Edmonds community, including the number of people involved and the number of individuals who can enjoy the art or artistic experience created.
- Promotion and support of local Edmonds artists.
- Special consideration is given to projects that promote and support under-served populations, representing people of different ages, races and ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations.
At the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation, we believe in the power of art to enrich communities and celebrate diverse voices. By providing financial support and promoting public engagement, we aim to cultivate a vibrant artistic landscape in Edmonds. Apply for a grant today and let’s create something extraordinary together!
View a list of prior Community Arts Grant Recipients HERE
We would like to inform you that the Community Art Grant application process for the year 2024 is currently under development. Once the process is finalized, we will provide further information on the program and its application process. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Grant Award Notification and After-Action Report Requirements
Grant Award Notification: After the committee review, grant award notifications will be sent within approximately 4 weeks of submission. Please keep in mind that the approval of the grant includes a requirement for an after-action report, which must be submitted within 30 days of project completion. Failure to submit the report will have an impact on future grant awards.
After-Action Report Requirements:
Final Report:
Submit within two weeks of project completion. Include authorized photos, progress evaluation, receipts, and financial accountability. Consent forms and names are needed for student photos. Include project details, applicant names, and grant amount.
Girl Scouts Learn About Northwest Nature and Art
A Community Arts Grant was awarded to Girl Scouts in the Edmonds area that provided art materials for their summer camp program. During the summer of 2018 at the beautiful lakeside Cedar and Sound Community Camp, 150 local Girl Scouts, 2nd-6th graders, learned about water color painting, using natural dyes, perspective in drawing, and other arts and crafts.
Barbara Childs, local artist, Edmonds School District Community Arts Program Coordinator, and leader of the program said the experience connected the Scouts to Northwest nature and art. The camp is run by volunteers and funding from Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation and other organizations helped purchase the art materials.
Kidstock! 2018
Along with staff, volunteers, sponsors, and a Community Arts Grant from the Foundation, Edmonds Center for the Arts produced this popular annual event that is one of the largest family festivals in the region. Development Director, Angela Neubauer, and Program Director, Gillian Jones, produced Kidstock! 2018 with more than 2,500 children and families attending. Kidstock! features diverse musical performers from all over the country including theater, arts education, hands-on workshops, and activities designed for kids and families.
