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Community Focus
Location
Community Focus
North European, WA, European, Scandinavian
Location
Seattle, WA
Nordiska is a group of folk dancers and musicians who perform pan-Scandinavian dancing and music. After performances we sometimes give group dance instruction, as well as costume presentations.
Community Focus
Buddhism, East Asian, WA, Asian, Tibetan
Location
Seattle, WA
Nitartha Institute’s Religious Studies Tibetan Tradition sequence of eight courses provides students with a strong, systematic foundation in the study of Buddhism based on the curriculum of a Tibetan monastic college (shedra).
Community Focus
WA, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)
Location
Seattle, WA
A professional theater company dedicated to creating & staging productions that are written by or featuring characters, themes and narratives particular to people of Color & Faith.
Community Focus
WA, American (US), Filipino
Location
Algona , WA
We uphold the Filipino-American heritage & other ethnic groups’ traditions by providing an affordable place for meetings & events with benevolent intent.
Community Focus
WA, American (US), Native American
Location
Vancouver, WA
Since 2011, the NACF has supported artists whose innovative and multifaceted approaches to literature, dance, visual arts, film, storytelling, music, and traditional arts strengthen culture, foster creativity and economic opportunity, and impact issues of social progress, environmental sustainability, and cultural equity.
Community Focus
African, WA, African American, Black
Location
Everett, WA
The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose purpose is to celebrate and educate Snohomish County residents about the cultural roots and contributions of African Americans. We believe that anytime people of ethnic and cultural diversity can come together in the spirit of understanding and mutual enjoyment, the community as a whole will benefit.
Community Focus
WA, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), For All, Multicultural
Location
Seattle, WA
We are a Washington state-based 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage youth, artists, and communities in the creation of public art that inspires connections and honors their voices.
Community Focus
WA, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), For All
Location
Seattle, WA
Community Focus
WA, Asian
Location
, WA
Bong Lang Ruam Jai Band (วงโปงลางร่วมใจ) is made up of community members in the Pacific Northwest who have a passion for Southeast Asian Music
Community Focus
North European, WA, European, Irish
Location
Seattle, WA
We are a group Dedicated to the advancement and education of the Uilleann pipes. The Irish Pipers Club (Cumann na bPíobairí) began in San Francisco, 1979. In 1981 Denis Brooks, a founding member, moved to Seattle taking with him the clubs spirit and new beginnings. Four decades later the Irish Pipers Club has become an Irish cultural icon in the United States.
Community Focus
WA, For All
Location
Yakima, WA
YAMA’s young musicians light up the spaces they enter, fill us with hope and possibility, and strive to improve everyday through hard work, commitment, and collaborative music making. YAMA instills pride, and inspires and unifies our students, families and the neighborhoods they come from.
Community Focus
WA, Brazilian, Latina/e/o/x
Location
Seattle, WA
Brazilian born pianist Geísa Dutra is a foremost performer of Latin American and Spanish art music and a world class interpreter of master works of the solo piano and chamber music repertoire. Passionate melody in a rich variety of rhythm and style is the signature of this artist as she performs the music of European and Latin classical composers.
Community Focus
African, African American, WA, Black
Location
Seattle, WA
The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) is housed in the historic Colman School building (built in 1909) which overlooks a beautiful, sprawling green park, named after rock legend, Jimi Hendrix, in the heart of Seattle’s Central District. See ongoing virtual series: Historians on Hope. Each week, NAAM features words of hope from notable African American historians in our #HistoriansOnHope virtual series. We invite you to share these graphics on your favorite social media platforms. Be sure to tag us at @naamnw!
Community Focus
North European, WA, European, Finnish
Location
Bellevue, WA
Community Focus
African American, WA, Black
Location
Renton, WA
AFRICAN AMERICANS REACH AND TEACH HEALTH (AARTH) is a non-religious 501c3 faith-based capacity building nonprofit organization, established to respond to HIV/AIDS and other major health issues affecting people of African descent.
AARTH Ministry was established in September 2002 to help bridge the gap in health inequities by providing social/behavioral health education and training capacity building services to faith, health and social service institutions that serve people of African descent.
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, South African, Kenyan, Ugandan
Location
Bellingham, WA
The African Children's Choir was founded in 1984 by Ray Barnett. The Choir is made up of children from some of Africa's poorest communities. Since 1984, the Choir has traveled around the world showing the world the beauty, dignity and unlimited ability of the African Child. The Choir raises funds that currently support around 1,500 children, providing them with care and an education.
Community Focus
East Asian, WA, Asian, Chinese
Location
Tacoma , WA
The Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation Park provides an opportunity to celebrate our cultural diversity and common humanity. The park serves as an inspiration for other communities and a model to those who work for reconciliation in all parts of the world.
Community Focus
WA, Islamic
Location
Tacoma, WA
The Islamic Center of Tacoma was established in 1981 and is the second oldest mosque in the pacific North West. With a diverse congregation and central location, ICT is an asset to the community it serves.
Community Focus
South European, North European, WA, East European, Balkan, European, Scandinavian
Location
Shoreline, WA
International Folk Songs and Dance Music for all your special Occasions!
Community Focus
East European, WA, Pentecostal, European, Romanian
Location
Kenmore, WA