4Culture News

Published by 4Culture on February 03, 2026

Why do some 4Culture grants now have two due dates?

Three children examine a tub of pond water on a wooden table, using a guide to freshwater macroinvertebrates with illustrations. There are tools, a plastic tray with compartments, and a magnifying glass nearby. — Getting to know Macroinvertebrates at the Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center, 2025. Photo by Timothy Aguero Photography.

…and what does Intent to Apply mean?

Published by 4Culture on January 27, 2026

Disrupting the Narrative: How Sadaf Sadri Reimagines Traditional Systems in De/Angular

“When I was growing up in Tehran, I had this very good friend whose father was a painter, so I spent time in their house, immersed in that sort of environment—an artist’s studio and his paints and all that. No one in my family makes art of any kind, so [being in this friend’s house] must have been an influence.”

Published by 4Culture on December 02, 2025

Hello 4Culture: Year in Review

A collage of diverse people engaging in community events, workshops, outdoor activities, and crafts, centered around a green box with the text hello 4CULTURE. Smiles, teamwork, and creativity are highlighted throughout.

This year marked an exciting milestone as we relaunched Hello 4Culture at the end of 2024 and stepped fully into reconnecting with communities across King County since the pandemic.

Published by 4Culture on November 25, 2025

Sierra Nelson Selected for Alki Wet Weather Treatment Station Artwork Commission

A woman in a red dress stands inside an aquarium tunnel, surrounded by large glass windows with various fish and a shark swimming in the water behind her. — Photo by Steve Korn

4Culture and King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) are excited to announce the selection of Sierra Nelson to create artwork for the Alki Wet Weather Treatment Station Standby Generator Project located near Constellation Park in West Seattle. The artwork will be inspired by the shoreline habitat and marine ecosystem adjacent to the site and the wastewater infrastructure that protects water quality in Puget Sound.

Published by 4Culture on November 14, 2025

Cosmic Collision: How Amara Eke and Jade Knox combined creative forces to make magic in Comin’ in Hot!

A contemporary art gallery with colorful, whimsical paintings on white walls and vibrant, abstract sculptures displayed on white platforms across a dark floor. The scene is brightly lit and visually dynamic.

Perhaps fate brought Amara Eke and Jade Knox to the University of Washington for their MFAs, because they were destined to be friends. They hit it off right away, thanks to shared East Coast roots and a love of big fun, live music, and The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

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