The funder's mission is to utilize Lodging Tax revenues for cultural community benefits in King County. They aim to return these funds to the community, supporting local arts, heritage, preservation, and public art. Their mission encompasses enhancing public access to culture and the arts, and addressing geographic and funding disparities to ensure support reaches a wide range of communities, especially underrepresented ones.
The Art Projects grants program is designed to support the vibrant cultural fabric of King County by providing funding for artists and arts groups to create and share their work with the public. This grant program seeks applications for projects where art is the central component, with a feasible budget and plans for one or more compelling public events in King County. Priority is given to projects supporting historically marginalized communities, with a competitive evaluation process focusing on criteria such as artistic quality, community engagement, sustained value, and the potential for artistic development.