
Arts Commission on the Road!
The Renton Roadshow program was designed to provide opportunities for local artists to perform during the shutdowns that resulted from COVID-19. Since the launch in February 2020, the program has become a popular opportunity bring live music and performance art to events and neighborhoods around the city. Check out the schedule here for your chance to engage with your arts community and enjoy these free shows!
Arts and Culture Grants Program
Renton Municipal Arts Commission offers grants to individuals, organizations and community groups for arts and culture projects and events that serve the general public in Renton. The commission encourage innovative projects by artists and communities that fill in cultural gaps and inspire new forms of creative participation, particularly for underserved groups.
"I am grateful to have the opportunity and funding to create art in Renton. As I created my installation, community members were so friendly and encouraging. This program provides a wonderful benefit for artists and the community." ~ Christy Caravaglio, artist, 2021 Grant Recipient
These flexible grants are designed to create access for individuals and groups not served by our annual Community Arts Support Program.
There will be two rounds of funding in 2022, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Applications for the first-round of funding closed on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 with priority in given for projects and events scheduled between March and June 2022. Awards will be announced by March 15.
The second round of funding is now open and the deadline to apply is Thursday, May 5, 2022. Awards will be announced by June 20, 2022.
Grant Guidelines
Please carefully review the 2022 Grants Guidelines before applying. If you have questions, please reach out via contact information in the guidelines.
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2022 Grant Application: 2022 Grants - Round 2
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Application Portal opens: February 16, 2022
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Full Application deadline (round 2): 11:59 p.m. PST, May 5, 2022
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Announcement of awards: late June 2022
Applicants are encouraged to watch the 2021 Grants Workshop for more information on the grant process. The workshop was held on April 7, 2021