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Allied Arts Foundation

Supporting the Arts for 50 Years

Founded in 1967, Allied Arts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Seattle. Today, the organization continues its legacy of leadership in the arts by providing yearly artist grants, high school artist awards, a poetry award, music scholarships and fiscal sponsorship for artists and arts organizations. We also support arts advocacy and historic preservation.

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Student Awards

Allied Arts Foundation believes in the value of the arts as central to the life and vibrance of our community. We believe this starts with supporting the arts in schools and encouraging the next generation of citizens and leaders.

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Fiscal Sponsorship

Allied Arts Foundation provides fiscal sponsorship to over two dozen artists and organizations creating art throughout the United States.

Artist Grant

Allied Arts Foundation provides $15,000 in grant annually funding for artists living and working in Washington State. Our 2022 Awards focus is in the medium in Crafts.