Below is a selection of events that our office has funded for the month through our smART ventures grant program. SmART ventures is a Seattle-based, flexible awards program that encourages innovative ideas, creates community impact, and provides new access for individuals and groups not served by our other programs. SmARTventures seeks to widen arts and cultural participation, particularly of diverse or underserved communities. We hope to see you at one of these great events!
Seattle Collaborative Orchestra Concert
Join the Seattle Collaborative Orchestra for its debut concert featuring the World Premier of “Spring Grove,” by local composer Angelique Poteat. Seattle Collaborative Orchestra is a multi-aged, semi-professional community orchestra with a strong educational component based in collaboration. Musicians of the Seattle Collaborative Orchestra largely consist of Seattle high schools, University of Washington music students, and members of professional music ensembles in the Seattle area (i.e. Seattle Symphony and Pacific Northwest Ballet).
Date: April 9, 2013
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Roosevelt High School
Free for all ages
Suggested Donation: $15
A Colorful MusicalThe Pacific Northwest Cultural Exchange Council presents the work of local Chinese American composer, Austin Huang. The music tells a unique story about an immigrant perusing his musical dream in the United States in a way that could not otherwise be achieved anywhere else. The concert features a selection of original Chinese folk music in symphonic form for the first time.
Date: April 21, 2013
Time: 7 p.m. PM
Location: Benaroya Hall, Seattle
A three-day musical event featuring jazz musicians from Seattle and beyond that are led by, and comprised of women, taking place in various venues throughout Seattle, including an all-ages concert at the Vera Project. The festival will also work to engage youth in the art of jazz and to reach out to potential audience members who may not have previously attended a jazz concert.
Dates: April 26-April 29
Dates: April 26-April 29
Full Schedule (including locations)
