Below is a selection of events that our office has funded for the month through our smART ventures funding 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. SmART ventures seek to widen arts and cultural participation, particularly of diverse or underserved communities. We hope to see you at one of these great events!

Poetry + Motion: Family
Poetry + Motion will present an event that focuses on the theme of family.  Local dancers will perform their interpretation of a local poet’s original work as the poet reads it at Dahlak Eritrean Cuisine. Tickets: $15-$20

Date and Location: 6:30 p.m., July 11, Dahlak Eritrean Cuisine, 2007 S. State St.

Kings Street Columns Project
Twenty-four King Street columns on King Street under the I-5 freeway will be painted  in a classical Asian wave design with the help of local youth. The project is set to be finished July 21.

Date and Location: July 21, King Street under I-5, Seattle