Northwest Folklife

Northwest Folklife is an independent arts organization based in Seattle, Washington. The organization employs 38 people and generates approximately $1 million in annual revenue. Northwest Folklife celebrates the arts, cultures, and traditions of the Pacific Northwest, aiming to provide opportunities for everyone to engage with and appreciate the region's diverse heritage. Their programs focus on preserving cultural heritage while encouraging its evolution, recognizing that everyone participates in folk arts. Northwest Folklife collaborates with diverse communities throughout the Pacific Northwest, developing public presentations of their arts and culture. These collaborations aim to enrich both presenting communities and artists by exposing them to new audiences. A core principle of Northwest Folklife is providing access to multicultural arts and culture programming without financial barriers. Donations, whether financial, time-based, or talent-based, are essential to keeping Northwest Folklife's community-powered mission alive.