Image courtesy of Cascade PBS. Many of the artists and organizations we fund tell us that one of their biggest challenges is getting media coverage for their work. That’s why, about ten years ago, we started including media organizations in our funding.
Arts journalism has always struggled. And in light of recent federal funding cuts to public media, it’s even more urgent to support local media that cover arts and culture.
Who We Fund—and Why
We fund media groups that focus on the arts—either by creating their own cultural programming or by regularly covering the work of other arts organizations.
Here are some of the media organizations we currently support:
- Cascade PBS: Includes broadcast, livestreaming, and on-demand, which regularly feature local arts and culture stories.
- Classical KING FM 98.1: Highlights classical music and the arts community in the region.
- Friends of KEXP: More than a radio station, KEXP tells powerful stories about music and culture.
- Look, Listen + Learn TV: A joyful, arts-based children’s program focused on the brilliance of BIPOC children.
- One Reel (PublicDisplay.Art): A magazine that covers public art and artist-driven work in Seattle.
- Real Change: Offers community-centered journalism, including arts and cultural reporting.
- South Seattle Emerald: A trusted voice covering BIPOC communities, including strong arts coverage.
- TeenTix: Gives young people a platform to write arts reviews and share their voices.
- Unified Outreach: Sometimes uses their funding to support a youth-created arts and culture magazine.
- KUOW: Seattle’s NPR news station.
Arts journalism helps people discover local artists, understand different cultures, and see the impact of the arts in our everyday lives. Without strong support, these stories—and the local communities behind them—can be left out.
