Leonardo Da Vinci Bridge Project
Vebjorn Sand
In 1501 Leonardo da Vinci designed a bridge to span the Golden Horn inlet between present-day Istanbul and Pera, Turkey. The bridge plan was part of a larger public works project presented to Sultan Bejazet II in 1502.
A true Italian Renaissance man, da Vinci (1452-1519), remains one of the most famous artists, architects, engineers, scientists, naturalists and inventors from his or any other generation…
The Fever Of 1849
Jim Berry
“THE FEVER OF 1849” is a graphic novel project that tells the haunting, true mystery story of Hungarian doctor Ignaz Semmelweis. He was the maverick medical pioneer who first discovered how imperative it is for all healthcare personnel to wash their hands before treating patients, and the first to use antiseptic procedures in childbirth…
From Within Academy
M. Subhashini Vijay Santhanam
From Within Academy was founded in February 2003 BY M. Subhashini Vijay Santhanam to provide high-quality education and training in the Classical Indian dance called Bharatanatyam. A 2,000 year-old art form that originated in the temples of South India, and evolved during the Sangam Age (500 B.C. to 500 A.D.), Bharatanatyam has enjoyed a resurgence in the early part of this century.…
Celtic Arts Foundation
Cultural events production
The Celtic Arts Foundation (CAF) is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that produces events in King County and around the Puget Sound region. Established in 1997 to “sponsor, encourage and promote Celtic culture through events and educational activities,” CAF is best known in King County for presenting the annual Mastery of Scottish Arts concert held at Benaroya Hall in Seattle. This concert features 14 of the world’s finest bagpipers, drummers and fiddlers from Scotland and Canada.…
In Between the Raindrops
Jazz Legends
“In Between the Raindrops,” is a feature-length video documentary project that pays tribute to a number of historical jazz figures (including Quincy Jones, Ernestine Anderson, and others) who got their start in Seattle during the 40′s.…
Allied Arts Supports Young Musician
Brendan McMullen
“I had private lessons and master classes and attended many inspiring performances by faculty and students. Thanks to the quality of the coaching and level of experience of my fellow musicians, I may have improved my clarinet playing more in these two weeks than ever before.
Thank you for supporting my musical growth and development.”
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May, 2012
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our mission
Serving the Seattle community and beyond since 1967, Allied Arts Foundation provides support to artists for the enrichment of the local and national cultural experience. AAF nurtures emerging artists and arts groups through fiscal sponsorship on an ongoing and by-project basis, and makes direct grants to artists for projects of merit. In addition to its regular granting and sponsorship programs, the Robert Jackson Block High School Awards for Exceptional Achievement are presented annually thanks to a financial contribution made to the foundation by its founder, Robert Jackson Block.
Allied Arts Foundation is a 501(c)3 public nonprofit tax exempt organization of the State of Washington. Contributions to AAF are tax deductible as allowable by law.
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