2024 Grantees - Spokane Arts

Round 1 Grantees

In its first round of grant making in 2024, the Spokane Arts Grant Awards (SAGA) has funded nine new arts programs and projects selected from 34 eligible applications. Grant winners will carry out their work in the Spokane region over the next twelve months. The nine successful applicants received a total of $51,000 for projects in comedy, fashion, film, writing, education, arts resources and residency, and festival experiences including themes related to the 50 year anniversary of Expo ‘74.

Artists of Color

SFCC Fine Art Department

The Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) Fine Art Department has received SAGA support to help create a fully-funded, annual, 3-month artist residency.

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Space Queers, LLC

A showcase of local LGBTQ+ stand-up comedians, drag performers, and more coming together to present a raucous helping of queer joy.

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Luis Garcia

Luis Garcia creates a new drama about a deaf boy and a compassionate dishwasher.

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Ridgeline Band Boosters

As is the case with many schools, Ridgeline has kept plenty of equipment long after its useful lifespan. SAGA support will help lessen the personal financial burden on educators.

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If You Could Save Just One

Just One creates opportunities for creative expression and exposure to artistic career paths for Hillyard youth.

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Laboratory

Laboratory provides higher power projection equipment and a new website for equipment reservations.

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dom+bomb

SAGA funding will help support the marketing and performer pay for an inclusive fashion weekend including a Friday night gala and Saturday block party with runway shows in September 2024.

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Friends of Manito

The 2024 Festival will celebrate Expo '74's 50th anniversary with a full lineup of cultural and musical performances throughout the day.

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Spark Central

Children, teens, and adults will create original poems, short stories, and artworks in workshops facilitated by local authors and artists using prompts inspired by the city's five Expo themes.

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