Arts Mini-Grants for Teens & Ethnic Populations

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council invites you to apply for the new Arts Mini-Grants. The grants are open to teens and/or ethnic populations in Shoreline or Lake Forest Park who want to do hands-on arts or creative activities.

The goal of the program is to encourage hands-on learning and building community through the arts. 

According to Kelly Lie, Arts Education Manager, "Sometimes all we need is a little encouragement to start something new. Whether it's funding to pay for a teacher, buy supplies, rent a space or all of the above, we are here to help with the process. If you don't know how to get started, how to find a teacher, or how to complete the application, contact us. We have made the application as simple as possible to inspire people who have never applied for a grant before to take the next step."

Each mini-grant award may be up to $100. Applications are available on the Arts Council's website or by calling the office at 206-417-4645.

The Mini-Grant Application deadline is ongoing until May 31, 2014. Applications will be reviewed as they are received with notification of awards within two weeks of application. All awarded grant projects must be completed by August 31, 2014 and recipients will be asked to share a Program Summary of approximately 50 words and a photo at the end of the project.

The Mini-grants are supported in part by 4Culture, as part of the Local Arts Inter-Agency Collaborative Projects. It is the second phase of an outreach effort to increase participation in arts and creative activities for teens and ethnic populations.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.