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November 25, 2015

County OKs $28M for cultural facilities

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King County has approved a one-time grant of $28.4 million for capital projects at cultural facilities across the county.

Funds will go to build new projects and to expand, improve or preserve existing spaces.

About 100 organizations will receive part of the funding.

During the last recession, many groups put major upgrades and replacements on hold.

The grants “will make possible the completion of new cultural destinations throughout the county, beginning or accelerating construction for projects that have been in the planning stages for many years,” said Alka Badsha, president of the 4Culture board of directors, in a statement.

The Nordic Heritage Museum, shown here, is planning a new $45 million home at 2655 N.W. Market St. in Ballard, which is expected to open by early 2018. The museum will receive $1 million from the county.

Grants are financed by bonds backed by part of the county lodging tax.

Grant proposals were reviewed by peer panels that made recommendations based on quality, feasibility and impact of each project. The recommendations were approved by the 4Culture board and King County Council.

Here are a few of the largest recipients: the Burke Museum Association ($1.4 million), Federal Way Performing Arts & Events Center ($2 million), Performing Arts Center Eastside ($1.2 million), Preservation Action Fund ($2 million), Seattle Art Museum ($1.4 million), Seattle Opera ($3 million) and Town Hall Association ($1.2 million).

According to the county, the largest share of funding — $8.7 million — will help complete longstanding projects. The next largest share — $4.7 million — will go to South King County, which has had fewer cultural resources than in Seattle or the Eastside.




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