Shunpike

Applications for fiscal sponsorship are due Sunday, September 1!

Arts groups and projects looking to expand their capacity and fundraise like a nonprofit are encouraged to apply. Applications are due on 9/1.

➭ Learn more + apply at the link in our bio!

Shunpike empowers Washington state artists & arts groups through equitable access to vital expertise, opportunities, and business services.

ACES on Screen showcases twenty films broken into two screenings, shown back to back throughout the day. A selection of films will be played on a loop in the ACES Art Gallery area.

Screening 1 | 12 PM, 2 PM & 4 PM
Screening 2 | 1 PM, 3 PM & 5 PM

Film Artists: Lexscope, Parisa Ghaderi, Saya, Rana San, Maza Hailu, Devyn Snow, Rowan Santos, Safiuchi, Kamari Bright, Derek, Miles Irwin, Brandon Foy & BLONDIE.

Free registration is open now our website shunpike.org/aces or our link in bio!

Register now for ACES on August 17, 2024 at KEXP! Join Shunpike for a full day of visual art, film screenings, live performances, workshops, and more! Free registration, program info, and a full schedule are available on our website shunpike.org/aces.

ACES is a free all-day BIPOC-led community-curated program presented by Shunpike. We come together with intentionality to value our work and see one another as resources while focusing on the challenges and solutions we face as artists of color in the Pacific Northwest.

Applications for fiscal sponsorship are now open!

Arts groups and projects looking to expand their capacity and fundraise like a nonprofit are encouraged to apply. Applications are due on 9/1. Do you want to apply for time-sensitive funding (like 4Culture’s Doors Open, due September 4) and need a fiscal sponsor? Apply by 8/12, and check the expedited review box on your application. Contact [email protected] with any questions about applying early!

Join us for FS101 (our virtual info session) on Monday, August 12 at 5 PM PT to learn more about our fiscal sponsorship program.

➭ Learn more + apply at the link in our bio!

Shunpike empowers Washington state artists & arts groups through equitable access to vital expertise, opportunities, and business services.

Magic Pennies: Love and the Art of Nonprofit Fundraising - Join us and register for our upcoming Arts Business Clinic (ABC) with Maria Kolby-Wolfe tomorrow, July 15 from 5-6:00 PM PT.

Nonprofit work is the work we do to make the world more just. More beautiful. Healthier. Happier. Cleaner. Fairer. To successfully carry out these lofty and important missions, nonprofit organizations must secure adequate financial and relational resources: They must fundraise. For many, this is a grim but necessary aspect of what is otherwise seen as joyful, vital, and fulfilling work. In this session, you'll discover that the joy and fulfillment of the work itself can extend, embrace, and become inextricably linked to the efforts required to support that work as well. We'll explore the relationship between fundraising and community organizing, uncover and strengthen a joyful perspective around raising funds, and walk away with solid tips and tactics for raising the resources needed to change the world.

This event is virtual and free to attend, registration is open now at shunpike.org/events or through our link in bio.

Join Team Shunpike! Our team is growing, and we are currently hiring for two roles: a Development Manager (reporting to our Director of Communications & Development) and a Programs Operations Manager (reporting to our Programs Director).

Click the link in our bio or go to shunpike.org/careers to learn more & apply. Positions are open until filled. Priority will be given to applications received by Monday, July 15, 2024.

Join us on Tuesday, July 16 for a Doors Open Info Session with ! The Doors Open team will share information about eligibility, timelines, the application, and how your organization can prepare for this cycle—as well as what to expect from 4Culture and Doors Open in 2025 and beyond.

Register for this virtual event by visiting our link in bio or shunpike.org/events.

In 2023, the King County Council unanimously passed Doors Open legislation to increase funding to the County’s arts, heritage, science, and historic preservation non-profit organizations through a 0.1% sales tax. 4Culture is the County’s designated agency to distribute these funds, anticipated to be approximately $100 million per year. Join 4Culture to learn about the two grant programs opening in 2024: Sustained Support and Doors Open Facilities. Both programs have $24 million to award and will be open for application from August 1st – September 4th.

Magic Pennies: Love and the Art of Nonprofit Fundraising - Join us and register for our upcoming Arts Business Clinic (ABC) with Maria Kolby-Wolfe on July 15 from 5-6:00 PM PT.

Nonprofit work is the work we do to make the world more just. More beautiful. Healthier. Happier. Cleaner. Fairer. To successfully carry out these lofty and important missions, nonprofit organizations must secure adequate financial and relational resources: They must fundraise. For many, this is a grim but necessary aspect of what is otherwise seen as joyful, vital, and fulfilling work. In this session, you'll discover that the joy and fulfillment of the work itself can extend, embrace, and become inextricably linked to the efforts required to support that work as well. We'll explore the relationship between fundraising and community organizing, uncover and strengthen a joyful perspective around raising funds, and walk away with solid tips and tactics for raising the resources needed to change the world.

This event is virtual and free to attend, registration is open now at shunpike.org/events or through our link in bio.

Mark your calendars and join us at our 24k Gold Gala!

Golden, Shunpike's annual fundraiser, will take place on 11/14/2024 at the National Nordic Museum in Ballard.

Come support Shunpike at the 24k Gold Gala and enjoy a seated dinner with great performances by some of the artists we work with! Stay tuned for a ticket announcement this summer (individual + tables). Artistic program details will be announced this fall.

Announcing the 2024 ACES Summer Series!

Join us all for FREE arts events all summer in Seattle! In the lead-up to our main event on August 17 at KEXP (Seattle Center), we will be hosting free workshops, demos, and live performances by BIPOC artists. Swipe to view our full summer calendar of events, and click the link in bio for more details! Some events require an RSVP and spaces are limited, so register now!

Presented in partnership with the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. This project is funded in part by a Neighborhood Matching Fund award from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, the National Endowment for the Arts, 4Culture, Seattle Foundation, the Downtown Seattle Association, and the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.

View schedule and register at shunpike.org/aces!

Applications for fiscal sponsorship are due Saturday!

Arts groups and projects looking to expand their capacity and fundraise like a nonprofit are encouraged to apply. Applications are due on 6/1.

➭ Learn more + apply at the 🔗 in our bio!

Shunpike empowers Washington state artists & arts groups through equitable access to vital expertise, opportunities, and business services.

In image text: (slide 1) Apply for fiscal sponsorship. Applications now open. Due 6/1. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]. Shunpike. Read more.

(slide 2) Apply for fiscal sponsorship today! Applications are due 6/1. Amplify your impact with tax-deductible donations. Let us facilitate your fundraising opportunities and record-keeping. Apply for grants and funding. Become eligible for many opportunities only available to 501(c)3 organizations. Focus on art not paperwork! Ideal for arts groups and projects looking to minimize their administrative overhead. Have questions? Email [email protected]

Social Media Strategy for Creative Leaders - Join us and register for our upcoming Arts Business Clinic (ABC) with Briaan L. Barron on June 3 from 5-6:00 PM PT.

In this ABC, you’ll learn how to craft a social media strategy for your personal brand that doesn’t leave you feeling cringey about self-promo or fatigued with content creation. We’ll uncover why it’s valuable to have an active and intentional social media presence as an independent artist, how to identify which platforms deserve your focus, and how to get started with developing your signature content style.

This event is virtual and free to attend, registration is open now at shunpike.org/events!

Social Media Strategy for Creative Leaders - Join us and register for our upcoming Arts Business Clinic (ABC) with Briaan L. Barron on June 3 from 5-6:00 PM PT.

In this ABC, you’ll learn how to craft a social media strategy for your personal brand that doesn’t leave you feeling cringey about self-promo or fatigued with content creation. We’ll uncover why it’s valuable to have an active and intentional social media presence as an independent artist, how to identify which platforms deserve your focus, and how to get started with developing your signature content style.

This event is virtual and free to attend, registration is open now at shunpike.org/events or through our link in bio.

Join us and jumpstart Shunpike’s campaign now during early giving!

Shunpike is excited to participate in GiveBIG 2024, taking place throughout Washington state May 7-8. We hope you'll join us in supporting our mission to empower artists through equitable access to expertise, opportunities, and business services by making a donation today.

Early giving is open now, meaning you can help get our campaign rolling today! Visit our link in bio or www.wagives.org and search for Shunpike.

Applications for fiscal sponsorship are now open!

Arts groups and projects looking to expand their capacity and fundraise like a nonprofit are encouraged to apply. Applications are due on 6/1.

Join us for FS101 (our virtual info session) on Monday, May 16 at 5 PM PT to learn more about our fiscal sponsorship program.

➭ Learn more + apply at the 🔗 in our bio!

Shunpike empowers Washington state artists & arts groups through equitable access to vital expertise, opportunities, and business services.

In image text: (slide 1) Apply for fiscal sponsorship. Applications are now open. Due 6/1. Questions? Learn more at FS 101 on Monday, May 16, 5-6 PM.
(slide 2) Apply for fiscal sponsorship today! Applications are due on 6/1. Amplify your impact with tax-deductible donations. Let us facilitate your fundraising opportunities and record-keeping. Apply for grants and funding. Become eligible for many opportunities only available to 501(c)3 organizations. Focus on art not paperwork! Ideal for arts groups and projects looking to minimize their administrative overhead. Have questions? Learn more at FS 101 on Monday, May 16, 5-6 PM on Zoom. Shunpike [email protected]

Join us tomorrow, at 6 PM for a Storefronts Art Walk! This walking tour will take you through South Lake Union as we explore the works of our new Storefronts artists on display throughout the neighborhood. This event is free to join, please arrive promptly at 6:00 PM!

WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
WHERE: The walk will start at the corner of John St & Boren Ave N and end at the corner of Mercer St & Terry Ave N.

Featured Artists: Julie Alpert (), Vivian Li (), Fiona Tang (), Dionne Bonner (), Courtney Martin (), Emily Bromberg (.bromberg), Lily Gray (), and Kyung Hee Im (.kyunghee.im).

Gou Gou by Vivian Li is currently on display on the corner of Mercer St and Terry Ave N.

“Puns are a huge part of Chinese culture since many words sound similar and sometimes can only be differentiated by their tone or context. The word for dog is 狗 (gǒu) and the word for fruit is 果 (guǒ) . GOU GUO is a celebration of this fortunate coincidence!”

Join us on April 18 for a Storefronts Art Walk! This walking tour will take you through South Lake Union as we explore this installation and the other works by our new Storefronts artists. This event is free to join, please arrive promptly at 6:00 PM!

WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
WHERE: The walk will start at the corner of John St & Boren Ave N and end at the corner of Mercer St & Terry Ave N.

All Storefronts photos by .cosme.

Friendship Bracelets by Julie Alpert is currently on display on the corner of Mercer St and Terry Ave N.

“Growing up, I attended day camp in suburban Maryland where we spent summers cross-legged under trees making and trading embroidery thread bracelets. These oversized stiff friendship bracelets contradict the soft and flexible ones from my childhood as a way to freeze and exaggerate a sweet memory.”

Join us on April 18 for a Storefronts Art Walk! This walking tour will take you through South Lake Union as we explore this installation and the other works by our new Storefronts artists. This event is free to join, please arrive promptly at 6:00 PM!

WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
WHERE: The walk will start at the corner of John St & Boren Ave N and end at the corner of Mercer St & Terry Ave N.

All Storefronts photos by .cosme.

Drawn In by Fiona Tang is currently on display on the corner of Republican St and Boren Ave S

“I use my mural-size drawings to connect humans and animals, evoke emotions, create a profound impact, foster vulnerability, and a sense of wonder. My artworks symbolize personal battles, conveyed through intense marks and trompe l'oeil, aiming to transform the viewer's passive relationship with art.”

Join us on April 18 for a Storefronts Art Walk! This walking tour will take you through South Lake Union as we explore this installation and the other works by our new Storefronts artists. This event is free to join, please arrive promptly at 6:00 PM!

WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
WHERE: The walk will start at the corner of John St & Boren Ave N and end at the corner of Mercer St & Terry Ave N.

All Storefronts photos by .cosme.

Hilltop Stories, Visual Reflections by Dionne Bonner is currently on display on the corner of Harrison St & Boren Ave N.

“Home” evokes feelings of time spent at Dionne’s great grandmother’s house, and with her family. The work expresses the artist’s connection to these memories that define her youth like treasures from a time capsule, describing the welcoming, close-knit, yet redlined and disinvested Hilltop neighborhood of the past.

Join us on April 18 for a Storefronts Art Walk! This walking tour will take you through South Lake Union as we explore this installation and the other works by our new Storefronts artists. This event is free to join, please arrive promptly at 6:00 PM!

WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
WHERE: The walk will start at the corner of John St & Boren Ave N and end at the corner of Mercer St & Terry Ave N.

All Storefronts photos by .cosme.

Pass It On by Courtney Martin is currently on display on the corner of Harrison St & Boren Ave N.

“Without even realizing it, we leave traces of ourselves on the people around us. Actions, body language, words, touch, or just your presence are enough to leave an impact. Connection is a force, and the gravity of the situation is: we are all just figuring it out as we go along. Additionally, your past self and sometimes even your previous generations can peek through and leave traces on others as well. Examining and healing from your past becomes not just a personal journey, but a responsibility that will affect everyone around you, from your closest friend to the stranger on the street. Some are more committed to growing while others don’t get (or seek out) that opportunity. How often do we choose kindness and curiosity for ourselves, and realize that our fellow humans are so often on a similar journey? By using the human form and self-portraits to explore these connections and kindnesses, I weave my own hair through the pieces to study our sometimes delicate and temporary impacts on the people around us, and I remain hopeful that the permanent traces we leave behind represent the best of us.”

Join us on April 18 for a Storefronts Art Walk! This walking tour will take you through South Lake Union as we explore this installation and the other works by our new Storefronts artists. This event is free to join, please arrive promptly at 6:00 PM!

WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
WHERE: The walk will start at the corner of John St & Boren Ave N and end at the corner of Mercer St & Terry Ave N.

All Storefronts photos by .cosme.

For Your Convenience by Emily Bromberg is currently on display on the corner of Thomas St and Boren Ave N.

“The often invisible nature of complex chronic illness can be a barrier to receiving medical care, support, and understanding. “For Your Convenience” seeks to make visible the invisible illnesses of tick borne infection and mold toxicity with their myriad effects on all areas of life, as well as the potential for healing once diagnosed and treated.”

Join us on April 18 for a Storefronts Art Walk! This walking tour will take you through South Lake Union as we explore this installation and the other works by our new Storefronts artists. This event is free to join, please arrive promptly at 6:00 PM!

WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
WHERE: The walk will start at the corner of John St & Boren Ave N and end at the corner of Mercer St & Terry Ave N.

All Storefronts photos by .cosme.

Peace is Possible by Lily Gray is currently on display on the corner of Thomas St and Boren Ave N.

“My art explores the delicate dance of environment and humanity, exploring conflicts and beauty. Nature motifs symbolize the journey, woven with tales of colonialism, conquests, and ancestral histories—capturing displacement, war, political turmoil, assimilation, grief, joy, and the enduring spirit.”

Join us on April 18 for a Storefronts Art Walk! This walking tour will take you through South Lake Union as we explore this installation and the other works by our new Storefronts artists. This event is free to join, please arrive promptly at 6:00 PM!

WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
WHERE: The walk will start at the corner of John St & Boren Ave N and end at the corner of Mercer St & Terry Ave N.

All Storefronts photos by .cosme.

Follow Me by Kyung Hee Im is currently on display on the corner of John and Boren Ave N.

“Follow Me shows the imprint of hands with fingerprints as unique identifiers. It explores how an individual can influence others within new networking systems. The work raises questions about individual identity vs collective identity and asks – to what extent are people retaining or losing parts of their identities in new networking systems?”

Join us on April 18 for a Storefronts Art Walk! This walking tour will take you through South Lake Union as we explore this installation and the other works by our new Storefronts artists. This event is free to join, please arrive promptly at 6:00 PM!

WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
WHERE: The walk will start at the corner of John St & Boren Ave N and end at the corner of Mercer St & Terry Ave N.

All Storefronts photos by .cosme.

The sixth annual ACES // Artists of Color Expo & Symposium returns August 16-17 at KEXP at Seattle Center! Artists are invited to apply to exhibit, perform, and share their art, expertise, and passion. Applications close April 1, 2024. Applicants can choose one of four categories (visual art, film/video, performance or Seattle Restored market at ACES). All artists are paid to participate. View the full application on our website shunpike.org/aces or through our link in bio. Stay tuned for more updates on ACES 2024!

ACES is a BIPOC-led, community-curated program featuring art exhibits, live performances, film screenings, and artist talks. We are coming together with intentionality to value our work and see one another as resources while focusing on the challenges and solutions we face as artists of color in the Pacific Northwest.

Applications for fiscal sponsorship are due Friday!

Arts groups and projects looking to expand their capacity and fundraise like a nonprofit are encouraged to apply. Applications are due on 3/1.

➭ Learn more + apply at the 🔗 in our bio!

Shunpike empowers Washington state artists & arts groups through equitable access to vital expertise, opportunities, and business services.

In image text: (slide 1) Apply for fiscal sponsorship. Applications now open. Due 3/1. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]. Shunpike. Read more.
(slide 2) Apply for fiscal sponsorship today! Applications are due 3/1. Amplify your impact with tax-deductible donations. Let us facilitate your fundraising opportunities and record-keeping. Apply for grants and funding. Become eligible for many opportunities only available to 501(c)3 organizations. Focus on art not paperwork! Ideal for arts groups and projects looking to minimize their administrative overhead. Have questions? Email [email protected]