Arts & Culture Fund

Arts & Culture Fund

Arts and culture reflect who we are as a city—past, present, and future. The Kirkland Community Foundation champions local creativity by supporting projects and organizations that bring color, music, movement, and storytelling to our shared spaces.

From public art and live performances to cultural festivals and historic preservation, the Foundation invests in initiatives that make Kirkland a more vibrant and inspiring place to live. By valuing creativity and honoring local heritage, we ensure that the arts remain accessible to everyone and that Kirkland’s cultural story continues to thrive.

Through the Arts & Culture Area of Impact Fund, your support fuels opportunities for artists, educators, and cultural organizations to showcase the heart and history of our city—sparking imagination, pride, and belonging across generations.


Why It Matters

Your gift keeps the arts alive in Kirkland—supporting creative expression, cultural preservation, and public art that tells our city’s story. By pooling donations through the Foundation, your contribution amplifies impact—helping local partners focus on creativity and innovation while keeping you connected to the results.

  • Fund performing, visual, and literary arts programs
  • Support youth and community arts education
  • Preserve Kirkland’s history and cultural heritage
  • Expand public art installations that celebrate local identity

Every gift enriches Kirkland’s cultural landscape and ensures creativity continues to thrive close to home.

Arts & Culture Work

See how community giving brings Kirkland’s creative spirit to life—through projects that honor our past, celebrate our present, and inspire our future.

Ignite Kirkland Unlocks Innovation at KPC Studios

The Kirkland Arts Center’s Journey Toward Inclusion, Innovation, and Impact

Sparking Creativity

Save Our Salmon Mural

Summer Concert Series in the Parks

Santa’s Mailbox

CKC Picnic Area

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Kirkland WA 98033

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Spark Something Good - with the Kirkland Community Foundation

At the Kirkland Community Foundation, we serve as conveners, catalysts, and collaborators - and we know that new ideas need fuel to catch spark. That’s why we’ve created this space to hear from you.

Whether you’re ready to move forward with a community idea that shows the love in Kirkland, are seeking a small Spark Grant to bring something to life, or feel inspired to support a future project - you’re in the right place.

Let us know how you'd like to get involved, and someone from our team will follow up soon. Together, we can spark something good.
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Community Project Letter of Interest

Kirkland Community Foundation has long served as the hub for successful projects inititated by members of our community, including the Save Our Salmon mural and the Waverly Beach Picnic Shelter. Have an idea for a project? Please complete this form as an initial step in the process, and we'll be in touch!

The story behind your idea —

Share what inspired you and what you hope to accomplish. Please include:

  • A description of your project and why it’s important
  • Who will benefit and how it will make a difference
  • Any partners, volunteers, or organizations involved
  • How this project aligns with KCF’s mission and areas of impact
  • Whether there are any time-sensitive elements
  • Let us know what type of support you’re seeking: visibility, fundraising assistance, strategic guidance, or fiscal sponsorship. If requesting fundraising or fiscal sponsorship, please include an estimated budget or cost of the project.

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    Thank you for your interest in serving on our board of directors.

    We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals who share a strong commitment to the Kirkland community to join our board of directors. Board members play a vital role in shaping the organization's direction and ensuring its long-term success. Please complete the following form to express your interest in serving on our board. We are dedicated to the commitment that our board should reflect the diversity of our community.

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    Please reach out to us with any inquiries or comments. We'd love to hear from you.