Organizations must also provide their Internal Revenue Service identification number. The Seattle Arts Commission respects the needs of people with differing abilities and seeks to make available to applicants, participants, and all interested persons information regarding the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act and its applicability to the activities of our agency. This agency complies with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment and services. Artists are informed of their selection following confirmation and approval by the full Seattle Arts Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting. The Commission believes a community that fosters freedom of speech and thought will advance as a society.
Artists play an important role in reflecting and challenging social concerns of the day.
The strength of the United States as a nation rests in its tolerance of divergent opinions and ideas. Government support of the arts must similarly tolerate a spectrum of ideas and encourage freedom of thought. In addition to funding programs, the Arts Commission offers technical assistance and training workshops to artists, arts organizations and educators throughout the year. The Arts Commission also engages in joint programming, outreach and technical assistance projects with other City departments, including the Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Information Technology, Department of Neighborhoods, Seattle Public Library, and with other community agencies including the Seattle Public Schools and various Seattle-based service providers.