Arts Corps

Applications are open for White Center CDA’s Community E$$-cents Youth Internship!

🗓 Application Window
Closes: June 21 at 9:00 PM

👉 You can find the application form here: https://tinyurl.com/cohort10cdafli

This is a paid, six-week youth internship beginning February 12, and will explore the concept of financial wellness, its significance across our diverse communities, the ways finances impact our lives, and the framework of Community Cultural Wealth. Participants will also learn how to navigate different financial systems through a structured curriculum. The program will prioritize collaboration with and stories from inspiring local leaders, elders, business owners, educators, and entrepreneurs of White Center.

We are looking for:
💡 ~15 young adults ages 16–20 living in unincorporated King County
(Those under 16 do not qualify)
💡 Individuals committed to learning about financial wellness in relation to community well-being
💡 Participants available every Tuesday and Thursday for 90–120 minutes over 6 weeks (February 12–March 26)
💡 Full attendance is mandatory
💡Applicants must submit original responses based on their own experiences (An AI identifier will be used when reviewing essay responses)

Please note: If a participant is under 18, parental consent is required.

We are extending our Art 4 Life summer programming and we are looking for Teaching Artists!

This summer, we are collaborating with Amara Family services at their location in South Seattle - 3505 S Juneau St, Seattle, WA 98118. For two weeks, youth ages 11-18 will create music within a band and learn printmaking art with our established Teaching Artists, Classroom Assistants and Instrument/Vocal Coaches.

Program dates and times are:
July 6th - July 10th 9:30am - 4:00pm
July 13th - July 16th 9:30am - 4:00pm
July 17th 2:00pm- 9:00pm

Learn more:
https://artscorps.org/about/work-with-us/

2SQTBIPOC Pride Youth and Family Crafting Workshop Please click the link to complete this form.

🛼 Skate to Freedom is back!

As part of NAAM's Juneteenth celebration, The Sound of Connection, join us at Judkins Park for an afternoon of skating, music, community, and celebration.

In partnership with Roll Around Seatown, this family-friendly activation welcomes skaters of all ages and experience levels. Whether you're lacing up your skates or enjoying the festivities, come celebrate freedom, culture, and connection with us.

📅 June 19
⏰ 12 PM–5 PM
📍 Judkins Park

Free and open to the public!

🎨 FREE acrylic painting workshop this Sunday with ACES artist Carlos Martinez! Join Carlos at Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery in West Seattle for another great ACES Summer Series event: a hands-on workshop where you'll create your own 9x12 finished painting under Carlos's direction.

❗ONLY 10 SPOTS LEFT❗Register to attend at shunpike.org/aces

Carlos specializes in surrealism, and he'll walk you through basic color theory before you follow along a with guided painting session of a whimsical local stellar blue jay. This fun, casual workshop is open to everyone and is especially perfect for beginner artists! No previous painting experience required.

🖌️ Painting Workshop Con Carlos Martinez
📅 Sunday, June 14, 12-2 PM
📍 Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery

Washington State Teaching Artist Training Lab

Its summertime at Pongo, and that means we’re recruiting for volunteer Writing Mentors for our upcoming program year!

Writing Mentors are at the forefront of our work, engaging youth in writing heartfelt poetry at Pongo program sites across the Seattle area. The 2026-2027 academic year is right around the corner, and Pongo is looking for mentors to join us in this work.

Are you interested in inspiring healing, growth, and resilience among youth who have experienced trauma? Then visit our website for details about the opportunity and how to apply! 👉 https://buff.ly/YnC6nx6