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East Asian, WA, American (US), Asian, Asian American, Chinese Location
Bellevue, WA AAPAT is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides quality theatre experiences throughout the United States, with a focus on the Pacific Northwest. Over the years, AAPAT members have also collaborated and performed with various art groups in their free time, traveling across the US and internationally to Canada, Singapore and Hong Kong.
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Houseless/Homeless, WA, LGBTQ, Black, For All, Multicultural Location
Seattle, WA The Sanctuary Art Center is a collection of art studios designed to connect homeless and under-served youth populations with employment internships and artistic programs in a variety of creative disciplines.
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WA, For All Location
Port Angeles, WA Arts Northwest is a premier performing arts service organization in the Western United States seeking to:
•Empower the world of the performing arts by providing services and products that meet needs and exceed expectations.
•Create and maintain an effective, productive and accessible network of performing arts professionals; presenters, artists, agents, vendors, and associates
•Champion the artistic, social, cultural, educational and economic vitality of our communities through the performing arts
•Provide excellent resources to our members
•Ensure organizational stability and strengthen our community of stakeholders
•Empower the world of the performing arts by providing services and products that meet needs and exceed expectations.
•Create and maintain an effective, productive and accessible network of performing arts professionals; presenters, artists, agents, vendors, and associates
•Champion the artistic, social, cultural, educational and economic vitality of our communities through the performing arts
•Provide excellent resources to our members
•Ensure organizational stability and strengthen our community of stakeholders
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African, WA, Brazilian Location
Olympia, WA Samba Olywa is an amateur percussion and dance group dedicated to building community through the learning and sharing of Samba and other rhythms.
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East Asian, WA, Asian, Mongolian Location
Seattle, WA ACM-US is a independent, US, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We work closely with the professional Mongolian staff at Arts Council of Mongolia (ACM) in Ulaanbaatar to help advise and ensure their projects are grounded in the needs of that country. ACM-US often engages ACM in Ulaanbaatar to assist in defining and carrying out projects.
Mongolia's cultural heritage is one of its greatest assets. In a country facing serious economic circumstances, culture is a source of pride and identity to its people, helps retain the brightest and most talented workers, and encourages new generations to understand, appreciate, and participate in the richness that is Mongolia.
Mongolian culture continues to evolve as artists fuse influences from around the globe with traditional Mongolian art forms to create dazzling new works. Mongolian culture is also a treasure for the world, with unique art forms that convey the complexity of the nomadic lifestyle with its profound connections to the natural world.
Mongolia's cultural heritage is one of its greatest assets. In a country facing serious economic circumstances, culture is a source of pride and identity to its people, helps retain the brightest and most talented workers, and encourages new generations to understand, appreciate, and participate in the richness that is Mongolia.
Mongolian culture continues to evolve as artists fuse influences from around the globe with traditional Mongolian art forms to create dazzling new works. Mongolian culture is also a treasure for the world, with unique art forms that convey the complexity of the nomadic lifestyle with its profound connections to the natural world.
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South Asian, WA, Asian, Indian Location
Seattle, WA Building bridges through art.
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WA, For All Location
Seattle, WA Arts Corps is a nationally recognized youth arts education organization that works to address the race and income-based opportunity gap in access to arts education. Through participation in our arts integration, out-of-school arts and teen leadership programs, youth experience the transformative power of creativity and gain a deepened belief in their own capacity to learn, take risks, persist and achieve. We use the arts as a tool to explore curriculum and inspire a love of learning. Our teaching artists collaborate with classroom teachers to create lesson plans that integrate the arts and social justice into the students’ core curriculum.
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WA, For All Location
Oak Harbor, WA The Oak Harbor Music Festival inspires our community with the power of music. The festival is dedicated to hosting a world-class 3-day event which contributes vibrancy to the local community, brings our island neighbors together, establishes lasting connections with visitors, and encourages the expression of music in local young people.
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WA, Orthodox Location
Seattle, WA St. Spiridon Orthodox Cathedral, Seattle is a part of the Diocese of the West (OCA). All services are in English.
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WA, Pasifika Location
Lacey, WA The Polynesian Association of Thurston County is an organization working to preserve and enhance our Polynesian heritage by uniting and strengthening our members and sharing our culture in our community through educational activities, service, supporting charitable organizations and helping shape a diverse environment.
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South European, WA, Orthodox, European, Greek Location
Seattle, WA Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church is located in Seattle's Montlake neighborhood and serves a community of over 600 families.
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East European, WA, Orthodox, European, Russian Location
Seattle, WA Seattle's primary Russian Orthodox Church. The is also the location where St. John of San Francisco reposed; the room where he reposed is now a chapel and a pilgrimage destination. Every Sunday, English liturgies are served in the chapel.
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East European, WA, European, Hungarian Location
Mill Creek, WA The Hungarian Family Folk Dancers were founded over 30 years ago to preserve and share the treasures of Hungarian folk dance culture. Supported by the Hungarian American Association of Washington, practices are held weekly in Seattle. The children and adult groups learn the dances progressively. The group performs regularly at the Hungarian American Association of Washington and at other venues, including Northwest Folklife events.
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WA, Episcopal, For All Location
Seattle, WA We are a diverse, inclusive parish family that will value you as a child of God, encourage you, challenge you to practice Christ’s love, and support your unique ministry.
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WA, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Location
, WA A camping experience geared toward people of color, Refuge builds community through outdoor recreation, conversations, music, and art.
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WA, Islamic Location
Seattle, WA Wasat creates space to connect people and explore the American Muslim experience through art, love and learning
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WA, Arab Location
Seattle, WA Seattle Arab Festival is nonprofit cultural organization working to foster a deeper understanding of the Arab world, and to cultivate an appreciation for the richness and vibrancy of Arab culture, through educational programs and community outreach events.
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WA, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), For All, Multicultural Location
Seattle, WA Strike A Pose is a monthly event that celebrates the ballroom community and showcase local BIPOC artists in a safe and affirming space.