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Kent Arts Commission

2012-2013 Spotlight Series

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Thank you for a wonderful season! Information on the 2013-2014 Spotlight Series will be available soon.

Centennial Center Gallery

Summer Art Exhibit

Exhibit Dates: June 5 - August 31

Reception: Wednesday, June 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Gallery Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, closed holidays
Location: Centennial Center Gallery, 400 W Gowe St, Kent, Washington

Christmas Rush

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The Christmas Rush saw a record turn out in 2012. Thank you to MultiCare and all of our fantastic sponsors who made the Christmas Rush a success! See you on December 7, 2013!

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NEW! Give Me Culture Grant Overview

The City of Kent Arts Commission’s “Give Me Culture” program offers small, flexible grants to individuals, organizations and community groups for arts and culture projects and events that serve the general public in Kent. Awards are intended to broaden participation in, and showcasing of, arts and culture activities, especially by ethnically diverse or underserved communities.

• $1,000 award maximum
• No deadline: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, year-round (must be received at least two months before the start of the project or event date)

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Community Arts Support Program

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The City of Kent Arts Commission’s Community Arts Support Program provides financial support for arts projects by arts and cultural organizations, community service groups and individual artists. The program is designed to encourage, develop and support community arts programming that serves the general public in the Kent area.

Applications are due Friday, October 26.

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"What is Hunger?"

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The Kent Arts Commission partnered with Reel Grrls and Kent youth to explore issues of food security during these economically difficult times. The film "What is Hunger?" can be viewed at the link.

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Contact: (253) 856-5050, artscommission@kentwa.gov