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4Culture Press Release December 5, 2023
King County Council Approves Doors Open
Strengthening King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science and historic preservation education and experiences.
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4Culture Blog January 03, 2024
Information on 2024 Project Grants, Doors Open, and COVID Relief Funds
You’ve likely heard the exciting news that last month, the King County Council unanimously passed Doors Open, a piece of legislation that will increase funding to King County cultural organizations by an estimated $90 million per year. Learn more about this landmark investment here.
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Press
King County Press Release December 5, 2023
Council approves historic $782 million Doors Open levy for access to science, heritage, and the arts in King County
The King County Council on Tuesday approved a new levy that will provide nearly $800 million in projected funding for access to science, heritage and the arts in King County over the next seven years.
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The Seattle Times December 5, 2023
King County OKs sales tax increase for ‘transformative’ cultural funding
King County’s arts and culture sector is getting a major boost. On Tuesday, the Metropolitan King County Council unanimously approved a new levy that will provide hundreds of millions in funding to arts, heritage, science and historical preservation nonprofits over the next seven years.
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The Stranger December 7, 2023
The Doors Are Open to a New Era of Public Investment in Arts and Culture for King County
Doors Open is rooted in the belief that public investment in arts, heritage, and science pays off with more jobs, better educational opportunities, and stronger communities.
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