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Community Focus
Location
Community Focus
WA, West Asian, Asian, Turkish
Location
Bellevue, WA
Community Focus
WA, For All
Location
Seattle, WA
Since 2003, Youth Speaks Seattle has been the city’s premier collective for youth spoken word poetry, creating avenues for youth voices through creative writing instruction and performance opportunities.
Community Focus
East Asian, WA, Asian, Korean
Location
Lynnwood, WA
Morning Star Cultural Center was founded in 1985 under the direction of Jiyeon Chech with the purpose of teaching Korean dance, music, and heritage to those interested in sharing the Korean culture. Morning Star has continued to expand and diversify its repertoire, programs and services to the community. Today with the combination of its art preschool, library, dance and music classes, Morning Star serves over 1,000 members of all ages.
Community Focus
WA, Asian / Pacific Islander (API)
Location
Tacoma, WA
Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) serves as an interactive cultural crossroads between local and international communities. APCC represents 47 countries and cultures, offering programs and services honoring their distinct artistry, business protocols, history, and social practices.


Community Focus
WA, For All
Location
Olympia, WA
ArtsWA is the Washington State Arts Commission. We are a state agency, formed by the Washington State Legislature in 1961. Our mission is to nurture and support the role of the arts in the lives of all Washingtonians.

ArtsWA values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe in diverse forms of artistic expression. The arts amplify voices across all populations. Access to arts and arts education should be available for everyone. The arts can and should address inequities, model inclusion, and teach empathy.
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, Islamic, Ethiopian
Location
SeaTac, WA
Ethiopian Muslims Association of Seattle (EMAS) is a non-profit and non-political organization. EMAS is organized primarily and exclusively for religious purposes: for the protection and promotion of the religion of Islam within our community in the state of Washington.
Community Focus
WA, For All
Location
Seattle, WA
Hugo House is now a hub for a swelling community—one that is producing some of the nation’s most dedicated writers. Hugo House opened a brand-new home for writers in the fall of 2018, a place tailored to programs for writers and readers and dedicated to everyone who loves the art of writing.
Community Focus
West African, WA, Ghanaian
Location
Seattle, WA
Gansango Music & Dance presents traditional and contemporary dance and music from West Africa – drawing on the stunning talent of multicultural dancers and musicians.
Community Focus
WA, For All
Location
, WA
In March 2004, King County Council Member Julia Patterson hosted a community luncheon to discuss the artistic and cultural vitality of South King County. Out of this the South King County Cultural Coalition, better known as SoCoCulture, was born.
Community Focus
West European, WA, Austrian, European, German
Location
Seattle, WA
Herzlich Wilkommen
Community Focus
WA, Mexican
Location
Seattle, WA
Mariachi Quinto Sol is a musical organization and traditional mariachi band spreading mariachi music and Mexican culture throughout the University of Washington and the community beyond.
Community Focus
East Asian, WA, Asian, Japanese
Location
Seattle, WA
The Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival highlights traditional and contemporary arts and artists of Japan and the United States, focusing the Pacific Northwest. The annual free event showcases over 100 (no-vendors) displays and demonstrations of Japanese fine and applied arts, crafts, performing and martial arts, culinary arts, and cultural heritage presented by over 800 volunteers.
Community Focus
African American, WA, American (US), Black
Location
Seattle, WA
The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians is an advocacy organization based in the US States of Oregon and Washington. We are Unifying Black Episcopalians, People of Color, and their Allies in The Pacific Northwest.
Community Focus
WA, Jewish
Location
Bellevue, WA
The Eastside Torah Center – Chabad of Bellevue (ETC) is your source for everything Jewish on the Eastside.

The ETC is a small and diverse community composed of Jews of all religious and cultural backgrounds located right in suburban Bellevue. We are open 365 days of the year, ready to facilitate your educational, social, and spiritual needs. Browse the website to learn more about the broad spectrum of programs and services we offer our. Welcome to the ETC!
Community Focus
WA, For All
Location
Lynnwood, WA
Community Focus
Middle Eastern, WA, Islamic
Location
Seattle, WA
Community Focus
WA, Jewish
Location
Tacoma, WA
Chabad of Pierce County is dedicated to providing every Jew regardless of background, philosophy or level of commitment, an open door environment for strengthening and enhancing Jewish family life. Chabad serves individuals and families looking for an anchor and non-judgmental, accepting, personalized Jewish experience.
Chabad offers “Judaism with a Smile,” and a home away from home for everyone who walks through its doors.
Community Focus
South European, WA, European, Spanish
Location
Seattle, WA
Ana Montes and Flamenco Danzarte performs authenic flamenco with live flamenco guitar music, live flamenco singing..... similar to what you would see in a flamenco club in Sevilla or Madrid.... performances are at various venues in the Seattle area.... also for retirement living facilities, for private parties... Ana Montes teaches flamenco to all levels, children through adults, women and men, at her studio Flamenco Danzarte in Seattle. Ana is trained in Spain, lived there for many years, performed professionally for 6 yrs. in Spain, Europe, U.S.A., and is considered one of the West Coat's premier female dancers.
Community Focus
WA, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)
Location
, WA
LLL is a new concept in public access TV. As an educational program, we inspire and advance early learning in young Black, Indigenous & POC children.
Community Focus
East European, WA, European, Romanian
Location
Kirkland, WA
Datina Folk Ensemble is an organization focused on educating individuals about Romanian traditional arts.