HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract2026 GRANT BENEFICIARY/ARTIST AGREEMENT
WITH GLOBAL ARTISTS COLLECTIVE
RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT, dated for reference purposes only as 3/9/2026, is by and between the
City of Renton (the “City”), a Washington municipal corporation, and Global Artists
Collective (“Beneficiary/Artist”), a Washington State Nonprofit Corporation, and sets forth
the terms and conditions under which the City will provide a grant to Beneficiary/Artistunder
the Renton Municipal Arts Commission (“RMAC”), Municipal Art Fund Grant Program
(“Program”). The Program is funded through the Renton Municipal Art Fund (“Fund”) (RMC
2-8-7.B), and selected by the RMAC (RMC 2-8-.4.C).
The City and the Beneficiary/Artist are referred to collectively in this Agreement as the
“Parties.” Once fully executed by the Parties, this Agreement is effective as of the last date
signed by both parties.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the City of Renton recognizes and acknowledges the importance of, and benefit
to the public in, providing visual art and performance in its public works and facilities, and
the community as a whole; and,
WHEREAS, the City created the Renton Municipal Arts Commission (“Commission”) to
advise the Mayor and City Council on artistic and cultural development of the City, and to
disburse money budgeted to it for cultural arts performances and other events, art-related
programs and activities and support of artists and arts and cultural organizations, as
resources allow through the City’s Municipal Art Fund; and,
WHEREAS, the Commission established Application Criteria (Exhibit 1), issued a Call for
Application ("Call for Application” at Exhibit 2), reviewedApplications(“Beneficiary/Artist’s
Application” at Exhibit 3), and established a list of Projects awarded from the Fund
(“Projects Awarded” at Exhibit 4), each Exhibit is incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2026,the Commissionreviewed the Beneficiary/Artist’s Application
and determined that the Beneficiary/Artist is eligible for assistance under this Program and
is promoting arts and culture in Renton.
CAG-26-174
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein, the
Parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Grant Amount and Disbursement.
a. Amount.The total amount to be awarded to Beneficiary/Artistunder the Program
is up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) as a reimbursement for eligible expenses.
Except as specifically provided herein, the Beneficiary/Artist shall be solely
responsible for payment of any taxes imposed as a result of this Agreement.
b. Award Disbursement.
i.Reimbursement Request. On a monthly, or no less than quarterly basis
during any quarter in which artistic and cultural support is completed,
Beneficiary/Artist shall submit reimbursement request(s) in a format
acceptable to the City (Exhibit 5)with supporting documentation
including, but not limited to, invoices or reports demonstrating expenses
for which reimbursement is sought.
ii.Effect of Award. Other than as specified, Beneficiary/Artist relinquishes
the right to any financial proceeds in association with City’s use or
reproductions of the PROJECT.
iii.Payment. Payment shall be made by City within thirty (30) calendar days
after receipt and approval by the appropriate City representative of the
invoice.
iv.No waiver. Payment for any reimbursement shall not constitute a waiver
by the City of any remedies it may have for any breach of this Agreement
by the Beneficiary/Artist.
v.Tax implications. Grant funds may be taxable. Please consult your
financial advisor/tax professional for guidance. If it is required by the IRS,
a 1099 form will be issued to the Beneficiary/Artist.
2. Scope and Performance.Beneficiary/Artist agrees to create and install artwork or
produce an eventas specified in Exhibit 3 “Beneficiary/Artist’s Application” which is
attached and incorporated herein. Such scope is hereinafter referred to as
“PROJECT.”
a. Prior to scheduling the installation or production, Beneficiary/Artist agrees to
discuss the contents of the proposed PROJECT with designated City staff to
address necessary Council approvals, coordination with affected City
departments, compliance with affected City regulations such as signage or event
permits, materials to be used, and/or documentation of agreements with
Beneficiary/Artist partners such as private property where the PROJECT will be
presented. These discussionsmay result in revision of the PROJECTas proposed.
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b. The final design will be provided to the City’s Municipal Arts Commission for
review, request for further revision as needed, and final confirmation prior to
installationor production of the PROJECT.
c. Beneficiary/Artist will be responsible for installing the PROJECT in its approved
designat the locationidentified in Exhibit 3.
d. Beneficiary/Artist agrees to create and install PROJECT no later than December
15, 2026.
3. Installation on Private Property.
a. According to the Application (Exhibit 3), The PROJECT will be displayedor
produced atvarious locations around Renton which are not owned and/or
operated by the City or a public entity.
b. As noted in Section 2.a of this Agreement, Beneficiary/Artistwill provide the City
with documentation of the property owner’s agreement to host the PROJECT
including submission of all necessary permit applications to effectuate the
PROJECT. Nothing in the Agreement is intended to, nor should be construed
to, act as a guarantee that an application for a permit will be granted.
c. Beneficiary/Artistagrees to inform the private property owner(s) of the obligation
to consult with City’s Community & Economic Development Administrator prior
to any removal or alteration of the PROJECT.
d. Citymay, at its own discretion, cooperate with the private property owner and
Beneficiary/Artistin the case private property owner has reason to remove or
alter the PROJECT in the future, or if the PROJECT is impacted by wear,
vandalism, damage, or other reason, to restore or relocate the PROJECT as
necessary.
4. Beneficiary/Artist’s Grants and Representations:
a. Delivery of PROJECT to Cityconstitutes Beneficiary/Artist’s certification that:
i. PROJECT is the original work of Beneficiary/Artist;
ii. To the extent others contributed to the PROJECT, Beneficiary/Artist
assumes all responsibility and liability for any claims of right to the
PROJECT by such others;
iii. Beneficiary/Artistowns all rights to PROJECT, including having obtained
any rights that Beneficiary/Artist did not originally possess; and
iv. if PROJECT contains recognizable images of particular persons,
Beneficiary/Artisthas obtained appropriate releases.
b.RESERVED
5. Final Report: Together with the final reimbursement request, and in a format
acceptable to the City (Exhibit 6), Beneficiary/Artist shall submit a final report
detailing outcomes related to budget, activities, objectives, and attendance as first
described in the Beneficiary/Artist’s application for the Grant.
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6. Scope of Eligible Expenditures: Grant funds disbursed under this Agreement shall
only be used to pay or reimburse eligible expenses as described in the Criteria
(Exhibit 1)and in the “Program Call for Applications” (Exhibit 2)
a. Reimbursement Defined. “Reimbursement” means grant disbursement to
Beneficiary/Artist upon receipt by the City of invoices and documentation
demonstrating eligible expenses.
b. No Duplication of Payment. No grant funds may be used to pay or reimburse
costs for expenditures for which Beneficiary/Artisthas received any other
funding, whether state, federal or private in nature, for that same expense.
7. Beneficiary/Artist Responsibilities.
a. False Statement. The Beneficiary/Artist understands and acknowledges that
providing false information in the Application or on any documents submitted to
the City or its designees as part of the Beneficiary/Artist’s participation in the
Program may constitute fraud, justify termination of this Agreement, trigger the
Beneficiary/Artist’s obligation to return funds, and may be subject to civil and/or
criminal penalties and/or sanctions.
b. No Employee Relationship. The Beneficiary/Artist understands and
acknowledges that neither the Beneficiary/Artist nor any officer, employee or
agent of the Beneficiary/Artistshall be considered to be an employee of the City,
nor entitled to any benefits accorded City employees, by virtue of the services
provided under this Agreement. The City shall not be responsible for assuming
the duties of an employer with respect to the Beneficiary/Artist or any employee
of the Beneficiary/Artist.
c. Non-discrimination.During the performance of this Agreement, the
Beneficiary/Artistshallcomply with all federal and state nondiscrimination laws,
including but not limited to, chapter 49.60 RCW, Washington’s Law Against
Discrimination, and 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). In the event of the Company’s noncompliance or refusal to comply with
any nondiscrimination law, regulation, or policy, this Agreement may be
rescinded, canceled, or terminated inwhole or in part.
d. Sole proprietorship or Individual. If the Beneficiary/Artist is a sole proprietorship
or if this Agreement is with an individual, the Beneficiary/Artistagrees to notify the
City and complete any required form if the Beneficiary/Artistretired under a State
of Washington retirement system and agrees to indemnify any losses the City
may sustain through the Beneficiary/Artist’s failure to do so.
8. Insurance: Beneficiary/Artistshall secure and maintain:
a. Commercial general liability insurance in the minimum amounts of $1,000,000
for each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate for the Term of this Agreement.
b. In the event that Work delivered pursuant to this Agreement either directly or
indirectly involve or require Professional Services, Professional Liability, Errors
and Omissions coverage shall be provided with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per
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occurrence. "Professional Services", for the purpose of this section, shall mean
any Work provided by a licensed professional or Work that requires a professional
standard of care.
c. Workers’ compensation coverage, as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of
the State of Washington, shall also be secured.
d. Commercial Automobile Liability for owned, leased, hired or non-owned, leased,
hired or non-owned, with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence
combined single limit, if there will be any use of Beneficiary’s vehicles on the
City’s Premises by or on behalf of the City, beyond normal commutes.
e. Beneficiary/Artistshall name the City as an Additional Insured on its commercial
general liability policy on a non-contributory primary basis. The City’s insurance
policies shall not be a source for payment of any Beneficiary/Artist liability, nor
shall the maintenance of any insurance required by this Agreement be construed
to limit the liability of Beneficiary/Artist to the coverage provided by such
insurance or otherwise limit the City’s recourse to any remedy available at law or
in equity.
f. Subject to the City’s review and acceptance, a certificate of insurance showing
the proper endorsements, shall be delivered to the City before performing the
PROJECT.
g. Beneficiary/Artist shall provide the City with written notice of any policy
cancellation, within two (2) business days of their receipt of such notice.
9. Records: Maintenance, Access, Disclosure.
a. Records Maintained. Beneficiary/Artist shall maintain all records and accounts
with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement, including personnel,
property, financial, and programmatic records and documents.
b. Retention Period. These records shall be maintained for as long as may be
required by applicable Washington State records retention laws, but in any case
for a period of six (6) years after all funds have been expended or returned to the
City, whichever is later, to ensure proper accounting for all funds and compliance
with the Agreement.
c. Litigation or Audit. If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration
of the six (6) year period provided in Section 4(b) above, the records shall be
retained until all litigation, claims, or audit findings involving the records have
beenresolved.
d. Right of Access.The City, or its authorized representatives, shall have the right of
access to records (electronic and otherwise) of Beneficiary/Artist in order to
conduct audits or other investigations.
e. Subject to Disclosure. Beneficiary/Artist acknowledges that records may be
subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act, Ch. 42.56 RCW.
i. To the full extent the City determines necessary to comply with the
Washington State Public Records Act, Beneficiary/Artist shall make a due
diligent search of all records in its possession or control relating to this
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Agreement and the PROJECT, including, but not limited to, e-mail,
correspondence, notes, saved telephone messages, recordings, photos,
or drawings and provide them to the City for production.
ii. In the event Beneficiary/Artist believes said records need to be protected
from disclosure, it may, at Beneficiary/Artist’s own expense, seek judicial
protection. Beneficiary/Artist shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless
the City for all costs, including attorneys’ fees, attendant to any claim or
litigation related to a Public Records Act request for which
Beneficiary/Artist has responsive records and for which Beneficiary/Artist
has withheld records or information contained therein, or not provided
them to the City in a timely manner.
iii. Beneficiary/Artist shall produce to the City for distribution any and all
records responsive to the Public Records Act request in a timely manner,
unless those records are protected by court order. The provisions of this
section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
10. Publications.Any publications produced with funds from this Agreement must
display the following language: “This project is being supported, in whole or in part,
by a grant from the City of Renton.”
11. Disclaimer by the City.The City expressly disclaims any and all responsibility or
liability to Beneficiary/Artist or third persons for the actions of Beneficiary/Artist or
third persons resulting in death, bodily injury, property damages, or any other losses
resulting in any way from the performance of this Agreement or any other losses
resulting in any way from the performanc e of the Agreement, or any subcontract
thereto. This Agreement does not in any way establish an agency relationship
between or among the City and/or Beneficiary/Artist.
12. Expenses Incurred in Excess of Program Award Funds. Beneficiary/Artist
acknowledges that any expenses incurred in excess of Program Award Funds are the
Beneficiary/Artist’s sole responsibility and will not be paid by the City.
13. Repayment of Funds. If any funds provided to Beneficiary/Artist were used in a
manner that is not consistent or allowable as outlined in this Agreement,
Beneficiary/Artistshall return funds to City in the amount determined to be ineligible.
Beneficiary/Artistfurther agrees that it is financially responsible for and will repay the
City any and all indicated amounts following an audit exception which occurs due to
Beneficiary/Artist’s failure, for any reason, to comply with the terms of this
Agreement. Thisduty to repay the City shall not be diminished or extinguished by the
termination of the Agreement.
14. Termination.The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with
or without cause by giving ten (10) calendar days’ notice to the Beneficiary/Artist in
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writing. In the event of such termination or suspension, Beneficiary/Artistwaives any
right to un-distributed portions of the award.
15. Conflict of Interest.
a. Beneficiary/Artistdesignees, agents, members, officers, employees, consultants,
and any other public official who exercises or who has exercised any functions or
responsibilities with respect to the Program during his or her tenure, or who is in a
position to participate in a decision-making process or gain inside information
with regard to the Program, are barred from any interest, direct or indirect, in any
grant or proceeds of the Program, or benefit there from, which is part of this
Agreement at any time during or aftersuch person's tenure.
b. The City’s Code of Ethics and Washington State law prohibit City employees from
soliciting, accepting, or receiving any gift, gratuity or favor from any person, firm or
corporation involved in a contract or transaction. To ensure compliance with the
City’sCode of Ethics and state law, the Beneficiary/Artistshall not give a gift of any
kind to City employees or officials.
c. Beneficiary/Artist also confirms that Beneficiary/Artist does not have a business
interest or a close family relationship with any City officer or employee who was,
is, or will be involved in selecting the Beneficiary/Artist, negotiating or
administering this Agreement, or evaluating the Beneficiary/Artist’s performance
of the Work.
16. Notices: Any notice required under this Agreement will be in writing, addressed to
the appropriate party at the address which appears below (as modified in writing
from time to time by such party), and given personally, by registered or certified mail,
return receipt requested, by facsimile or by nationally recognized overnight courier
service. Time period for notices shall be deemed to have commenced upon the date
of receipt, EXCEPT facsimile delivery will be deemed to have commenced on the first
business day following transmission. Email and telephone may be used for purposes
of administering the Agreement but should not be used to give any formal notice
required by the Agreement.
CITY OF RENTON
Jessie Kotarski
Economic Development Manager
CED/City of Renton
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor
Renton, WA 98057
Phone: (425) 430-7271
Email: jkotarski@rentonwa.gov
BENEFICIARY/ARTIST
Robert Pastorok / Manager
Global Artists Collective
23205 119th Ave SE
Woodinville, WA 98077
Phone: (206) 660-0601
Email: mayasoleil@mindspring.com
17. Waiver/Conflict of Terms.
a. Any waiver by the Beneficiary/Artist or the City of the breach of any provision of
thisAgreement by the other party will not operate, or be construed, as a waiver of
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any subsequent breach by either party or prevent either party from thereafter
enforcingany such provisions.
b. In the event of any inconsistencies between Beneficiary/Artistproposals and this
Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. Any exhibits/attachments
to this Agreement are incorporated by reference only to the extent of the purpose
for which they are referenced within this Agreement. To the extent a
Beneficiary/Artist-prepared exhibit conflicts with the terms in the body of this
Agreement or contains terms that are extraneous to the purpose for which it is
referenced, the terms in the body of this Agreement shall prevail and the
extraneous terms shall not be incorporated herein.
18. Modification. This Agreement may only be amended by written agreement signed by
both Parties.
19. Conflicts. In the event of any inconsistencies between Beneficiary/Artist proposals
or Beneficiary/Artist-prepared exhibits and this Agreement, the terms of this
Agreement shall prevail.
20. Severability. In the event any term or condition of this Agreement or application
thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect
other terms, conditions, or applications of this Agreement that can be given effect
without the invalid term, condition, or application. To this end, the terms and
conditions of the Agreement are declared severable.
21. Governing Laws.Any lawsuit or legal action brought by any party to enforce or
interpret this Agreement or any of its terms or covenants shall be brought in the King
CitySuperior Court for the State of Washington at the Maleng Regional Justice Center
in Kent, King City, Washington, or its replacement or successor. Beneficiary/Artist
hereby expressly consents to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue of
such court even if Beneficiary/Artist is a foreign corporation not registered with the
State of Washington.
22. Indemnification. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Beneficiary/Artist shall,
at its cost and expense, protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its
directors, officers, employees, and agents, from and against any and all demands,
liabilities, causes of action, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims,
judgments, or awards of damages, arising out of or in any way resulting from the acts
or omissions of Beneficiary/Artist, its directors, officers, employees, or agents,
relating in any way to Beneficiary/Artist’s performance or non-performance under the
Agreement. Beneficiary/Artistagrees that its obligations under this paragraph extend
to any demands, liabilities, causes of action, or claims brought by, or on behalf of,
any of its employees or agents. For this purpose, Beneficiary/Artist, by mutual
negotiation, hereby waives, as respects the City only, any immunity that would
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otherwise be available against such claims under any industrial insurance act,
including Title 51 RCW, other Worker’s Compensation act, disability benefit act, or
other employee benefit act of any jurisdiction which would otherwise be applicable
in the case of such claim. These indemnification obligations shall survive the
termination of the Agreement.
23. Complete Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the complete expression of the
agreement between the Parties, and any oral representations or understandings not
incorporated herein are excluded. The Parties may execute this Agreement in any
number of counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, and all of which
will together constitute this one Agreement.
Exhibits
1 – Renton Municipal Arts Commission GrantProgram –Application Criteria
2 – Renton Municipal Arts Commission Grant Program –Call for Applications
3 – Renton Municipal Arts Commission GrantProgram –Beneficiary/Artist’s Application
4 – Renton Municipal Arts Commission Grant Program –Projects Awarded
5 – Renton Municipal Arts Commission Grant Program –Reimbursement Request Form
6 – Renton Municipal Arts Commission Grant Program –Final Report Form
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have voluntarily entered into this Agreement as of the
date last signed by the Parties below.
CITY OF RENTON
By:________________________
BENEFICIARY
By:___________________________
Gina Estep
CED Administrator
Robert Pastorok / for
Global Artists Collective
__________________________
Date
_____________________________
Date
Approved as to legal form:
__________________________
M. Patrice Kent
Sr. Assistant City Attorney
Grant Template: 12.30.2025 (File #3674/Global Artist Collective)
April 1, 2026
Digitally signed by Robert A Pastorok
DN: cn=Robert A Pastorok, c=US,
o=Global Artists Collective,
email=robp@globalartistscollective.org
Date: 2026.04.01 14:25:42 -07'00'
Robert A
Pastorok
ast signed by the Parties below.
CITY OF RENTON
Byyy:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Gina Estep
CED Administrator
__________________________
Date
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Approved by Patrice Kent via email 3/11/2026
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EXHIBIT 1:
RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION CRITERIA
Arts@rentonwa.gov
425-430-7271
2026 Grant Guidelines
RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION
DEADLINES
GET HELP
Purpose
Public Funding = Public Benefit
Application Review Process
Timeline
Quarter 1 - applications due October 24
Quarter 2 - applications due February 6
Quarter 3 - applications due April 17
Quarter 4 - applications due July 18
Program Overview
Funding Restrictions include:
Grant Awards have been used to:
Timing of Projects
Payment
Eligibility
Who May Apply
Application Packet
Artistic Innovation
Public Access and Benefit
Project Feasibility
Funding Evaluation Criteria
Application Instructions
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EXHIBIT 2:
RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS GRANT PROGRAM
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
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EXHIBIT 3:
RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS GRANT PROGRAM
BENEFICIARY/ARTIST’S APPLICATION
RMAC Grant Application
Thank you for your interest in the Renton Art Grants program! We are excited to learn more about your project and
provide more opportunities for our residents and visitors to engage with the arts on a local level.
Please be as detailed as possible in answering the following questions. Thank you for your continued support of the Arts in Renton.b
Name of your Organization *
As it appears on your tax ȴlings (please include any DBAs)
Global Artists Collective
Contact Person and Title *
This will be the person who the City and RMAC communicate with directly, and whose name will be on the Grant agreement if your project is
approved for funding.
Robert Pastorok
Organization Address *
Street Address
23205 119th Avenue SE
Address Line 2
City
Woodinville
State/Province/Region
WA
Postal/Zip Code
98077
Country
United States
E-mail *
mayasoleil@mindspring.com
Phone *
2066600601
Have you applied for a Renton Art Grant in the past?*
Yes
No
Have you received funding in previous years from the Renton
Arts Grant Program?
Yes
No
Please list the most recent project and the grant amount for which you have previously received funding.
Intersection of Soul, Jazz & Hip-Hop: Social Impacts across the Globe. $9,400 from City of Bellevue under their Cross-Cultural Center without
Walls grant program. Project completed at end of Year 2025.
Select the category that best describes your project.
Project or event support
Check the one arts discipline that best describes your proposed project.
Music
Project or event title
Music Soulstice – The Roots, Golden Age, and Impact of Soul Music across Cultures
Brief project description
NOTE to Review Panel: Because RMAC is noƞamiliar with GAC and the projects we have done in the past, we present a
DetailedProject Plan aŌer the brief Overview secƟon below.
OVERVIEW
The proposed Music SoulsƟce program tracesSoul music's roots and evoluƟon in America, from its Golden Age in the1950s-60s
through spin-oī styles and cross-cultural mixes like Puerto RicanHip Hop and Jamaican styles. It buildson Global ArƟsts CollecƟve's
(GAC’s) past projects to deliver threefree public events and resources that entertain and educate diverseaudiences.
Key ObjecƟvesinclude staging at least one all-ages Music SoulsƟce Concert inRenton, include a QuesƟon/Answer Session with the
arƟsts. In the months leading up to the Concert, wewill hold two InteracƟve Workshops for youth and adults: 1) the Music SoulsƟce
workshopexplores the legendary arƟsts of Soul, elements of the genre, vocaltechniques, and context like the Civil Rights Movement's
role or Soul'sinŇuence on Hip Hop sampling and vocals. 2) the Rhymes & Beats workshop teaches techniques for lyricwriƟng and
elements of poetry, spoken word, songwriƟng, and rap suitable foryouth to seniors (details in uploaded PDF). We'll also create
outreach materials, e.g. a slideshow, for schoolteachers and libraries.
ArƟst Ensemble: The core of the music ensemble is GlobalHeat, a SeaƩle-based, mulƟ-generaƟonal, mulƟcultural band founded
in2005 with extensive experience in this region and elsewhere (see for links tovideos and photos in the uploaded Įle
GAC_GlobalHeat_1-sheet-EPK_2026 PDF). The core lineup includes female and male Soulvocalists, MCs (one who is a Renton
resident), keyboardist/percussionist,guitarist, bassist, and kit drummer.
ConĮrmed guest arƟsts include: 1) Davin Michael Stedman (StaxxBrothers frontman, Veterans of the Arts president, Puerto
Ricanheritage and Jamaican Ɵes, author of forthcoming book "West IndianRock"); 2) David Holden Jr. (vocalist/bassist from SeaƩle's
Holden jazz family); and 3)Afro-Caribbean percussionist Ted Sharpe (formerly Caribbean SuperStars).
Pending guest arƟst: LaƟn/jazz percussionist Akim Finch(SeaƩle Schools Family Support worker; mulƟ-lingual).
Venues:
Workshop 1 at Renton KCLS Public Library (tentaƟvely conĮrmed with program coordinator Jennifer Wooten);
Workshop 2 at Family First Community Center (awaiƟng Director approval);
Concert and Q&A session at Renton Civic Theatre or Carco Theatre, to be Įnalized with RMAC input.
MarkeƟng Approach: Using our proven methods, we aim to reachdiverse groups—rural/urban, youth/seniors, Soul fans and
newcomers—withpromoƟonal materials emphasizing the diversity of the GAC arƟstensemble for this project.
Business Team: GAC has years of experience producingworkshops and concert events at schools, libraries, community theatres,
andfesƟvals. The Project Manager, MarcusSharpe, has experience managing large ensembles in past performing artsprojects. Rob
Pastorok (GACfounder and Paradise Valley Studios owner) will serve as AdministraƟveAssistant and Quality Assurance Oĸcer for the
project. Rob brings 40+ years managing tours forensembles like TRIBE-oluƟon and Global Heat and local Africanmusic series, plus
large-scale business projects. Task Leaders Marcus Sharpe, ArzeliaJones Jr., and Rob Pastorok will coordinate the ensemble and
outsideservices personnel, the workshops, teaching, markeƟng, AV, and reporƟng.
Outcomes and Impact Metrics: Track aƩendance,parƟcipant/partner feedback (library/community center), and media menƟons.
2026 Schedule(Ňexible, per RMAC approval):
ContracƟng: Post-award before project start.
Management: Planning Month 1 (assume mid-March, Weeks 3-4); kickoī team meeƟng Month 1 Week 4; iniƟal budget
check Month 1 Week 4 (ongoing); secure resources like venues/equipment Month 1 Week 4 to Month 4 Week 2; guest
arƟst outreach/planning Month 2 Week 4 to Month 8 Week 4; Įnal report Month 9 (November) Week 4.
Workshops: Develop Month 3 Weeks 3-4; logisƟcs Month 4 Weeks 1-2; promote Month 5 Week 3 to Month 8 Week 2; run
Month 6 Week 3 to Month 8 Week 4.
Concert: Plan Month 6 Weeks 3-4; promote Month 6 Week 1 to Month 8 Week 2; tech/rehearsals Month 9 Weeks 1-4;
perform Month 8 Week 2.
EducaƟonal Resources: Design/produce based on workshops/concert Month 8 Weeks 1-4 to Month 9 Weeks 1-3;
distribute to schools/libraries Month 9 Week 4.
DETAILED PROJECT PLAN
The GlobalArƟsts CollecƟve(GAC) project Music SoulsƟce isan entertaining and and educaƟonal program that traces the roots
anddevelopment of Soul music in America, through its Golden Age (1950s and 1960s),leading to spin-oī genres and cross-cultural
collaboraƟons.
ObjecƟves And Public Events
Building on GAC’s previous work, the ObjecƟves oŌhis project are to:
x Present a cultural heritage program illustraƟng theroots and evoluƟon of Soul music juxtaposed with its expressions in
othercultures, parƟcularly Afro-Caribbean and Hip Hop.
o Perform at least one Music SoulsƟce Concert free tothe public (all-ages) within the City of Renton, including a Q&A
sessionwith the arƟsts.
o ReĮne the repertoire including song list, spoken wordtransiƟons between songs, and stories about the original arƟsts
and songs.
x Develop community outreach materials in the form of a slideshow/video for teachers to use in music programs in schools and
libraries.
x Present two InteracƟve Workshops free to the public, targeƟngespecially youth and adults.
o Music SoulsƟce alignswith the theme of the concert, focusing on the greats of Soul music, what makestheir hit songs Įt
into the Soul music genre, vocal styles, and historicalcontext, e.g., 1) how the American cultural milieu and historic
milestones likethe Civil Rights Movement impacted the development of Soul music; and 2) howSoul and Neo-Soul
inŇuenced the broader culture, including Hip Hop styles(e.g., sampling of Soul songs; and Hip Hop Soul vocals)
o Rhymes & Beats - Playing with WordsWhen Rhythm Counts! is an entertaining lyric-wriƟng workshop with
interacƟvelearning tailored for youth to seniors. It explores the magical art of stringing together words to
elicitemoƟons and visual images in listeners’ minds. Examples and demo short performances are taken from the work
of Poets,Spoken Word ArƟsts, Song Lyricists, and Hip-Hop Rappers. For details, see PDF Įle uploaded with
theapplicaƟon.
x Reach a diverse audience across ethnic groups൞rural to urban,youth to seniors, and those who already appreciate Soul music
and to those whoare just curious. While we want toaƩract all groups, we recognize the descripƟons of our events,
arƟstsinvolved, and imagry used in promoƟons will appeal especially to Blacks andLaƟnx.
ArƟst Team
GlobalHeat –Heart-felt vocals, funky beats, and posiƟve vibes. GlobalHeat band brings their own style to the rich history of SeaƩle
Soul. Founded in 2005, Global Heat is amulƟ-generaƟonal and mulƟ-cultural ensemble that has received grant awardsfrom 4Culture,
SeaƩle ArƟsts at the Center, City of Bellevue, City of Bothelland others. For links to the band website, Work Sample videos,and
photos, see the uploaded PDF Įle “GAC_GlobalHeat_1-sheet-EPK_2026”.
Regularmembers of the band:
– SoulVocals – Arzelia Jones, Jr and Marvin Shields Jr
– MCVocals & Percussion – Marcus Sharpe (aka B-boy Fidget)
– MCVocals – Eddy D Smith (aka Eddy P) who is a resident of Renton
– Keyboards,Synthesizers & Percussion – Rob Pastorok
– Guitar,backing Vocals & Audio Engineer – Tim Mitchell
– Bass& Music Director – Marvin Shields Jr
SpecialGuest ArƟsts (conĮrmed)
– Davin Michael Stedman will be a key collaborator on thisproject, especially for the InteracƟve Workshops. He is a vocalist,
songwriter, author, andproducer best known as the charismaƟc frontman of the Soul/R&B/Funk ouƞitThe Staxx Brothers.
Davin alsoserves as President of the local nonproĮt Veterans of the Arts. From deep Puerto Rican heritage on his
mother’sside and collaboraƟons with top Jamaican musicians, he will bring knowledge ofAfrican, Afro-LaƟn, and Jamaican
connecƟons. Davin’s forthcoming book (and album companion) Ɵtled “West Indian Rock”reimagines Caribbean music
history from an alternate 1956 Ɵmeline, blending Reggae,Dancehall, Rock, and Hip Hop. Eachchapter opens with a
Jamaican proverb, grounding the alternate-history rockstory in authenƟc folklore.
– David Holden J. Vocalist, Bass Playerand Songwriter, David is a member of a premiermusical family of SeaƩle, with his
grandfather Oscar Holden recognizedas the “patriarch of SeaƩle Jazz”.
– Afro-CaribbeanPercussionist Ted Sharpe worked with the Caribbean Super Stars, aregional band acƟve during the 1980s
and early 1990s.
– LaƟn& Jazz percussionist Akim Finch who speaks Spanish and BrazilianPortuguese languages. Akim works forSeaƩle
School District in the Family Support Worker Program to eliminatebarriers to academic success.
Venues
x Workshop1 – Renton KCLS Public Library (tentaƟve conĮrmaƟon). We have spoken to Jennifer Wooten (adultprograms
coordinator) at the library and have interested her in collaboraƟonon the workshop.
x Workshop2 – Family First Community (awaiƟng call-back from Director).
x Concertand Q&A Session – We are evaluaƟng venues and at present prefer the RentonCivic Theatre or Carco Theatre. A
Įnalchoice of venue will be made in consultaƟon with RMAC.
BusinessTeam
GAC has ongoing businesscollaboraƟons with the nonproĮt Veterans of the Arts led by Davin MichaelStedman, with F-Rock Inc led by
Marcus Sharpe, and with Omegaled by Arzelia Jones Jr. In thepast, Global Heat band and individual members of our arƟst team
haveworked separately in Renton and surrounding areas. We want to expand our performing artsproducƟons in Renton under GAC.
ProjectManager– Marcus Sharpe is Founder and Manager of the renowned dance crew F-Rock(aka Fraggle Rock Crew) and the F-Rock
Clothing company. He is an ArƟsƟc Director and Board memberfor Global ArƟsts CollecƟve. Hehas managed and co-managed many
performing arts projects and public shows onthe scale of those in the proposed project for RMAC. An accomplished Hip Hop MC,
recording arƟst,choreographer, and break-dancer, Marcus has collaborated with popular arƟstsincluding Black Eyed Peas, 2 Chainz,
Waka Flocka,Ronnie DeVoe of New EdiƟon, Tech N9ne , and others.
AdministraƟveAssistant/ContracƟng/Quality Assurance Oĸcer – Rob Pastorokis a keyboardist, producer/director, and owner of
Paradise Valley Studios inWoodinville WA. Rob founded GlobalArƟsts CollecƟve in 2014 and currently manages the organizaƟon. He
has managed tours of TRIBE-oluƟon, a mulƟ-genre ensemble exploring the roots oĬip-hop dance in tradiƟonal performance arts of
Africa, Brazil, and Asia; of MayaSoleil Afro-World Fusion band; and of Global Heat. Rob has morethan 40-years’ experience with
project management and educaƟon in the arts andsciences, from youth- to university-level. Rob iniƟated and managed the formaƟve
years of a 10-year live Africanmusic series in SeaƩle, recognized as best for African music by the SeaƩle Weekly. He has performed
with manyinternaƟonal arƟsts, including Kanda Bongo Man (Congo), I.K. Dairo (Nigeria), Lora Chiorah-Dye (Zimbabwe) and Naby
Camara (Guinea). Rob’s past experience in the business world includesmanaging mulƟ-disciplinary teams of environmental scienƟsts
in projects withbudgets more than $1,000,000.
TaskLeaders– Marcus Sharpe, Arzelia Jones Jr, and Rob Pastorok will bethe key coordinators for have worked separately and together
to producesuccessful concert, workshop, and music series events for years in SeaƩle andelsewhere.
Event Design, ProducƟon and ReporƟng
o Music composiƟon/performance and arƟsƟc direcƟon;run-of-show development
o Workshop development and implementaƟon
o Teaching experience from elementary to university level
o MarkeƟng & promoƟons
o Audio-Visual engineering and ediƟng
o Outcomes and Impact: metrics; presentaƟons, reportwriƟng and document producƟon.
Website: hƩps://www.globalarƟstscollecƟve.com
Schedule And Milestones (All dates in 2026) – This schedule is Ňexible and maychange in consultaƟon with the RMAC.
ContracƟng (Post-Award and beforeproject starts)
Project Management
Planning (Month 1 assumed contract signed mid-March, Weeks 3-4).
b b Project Kicko:b Team meeting onproject vision, objectives, and deliverables (Month 1, Week 4).
b b Budget Veriȴcation and Reȴnement (Initial:b Month 1, Weeks 4; Ongoing).
b b Resources:b Identify and secure;e.g., venues, equipment, and materials (Month 1, Week 4 to Month 4, Week 2).
b b GuestArtists (Cross-Cultural):bIdentiȴcation, outreach, subcontracting, and collaborative planningsessions (Month 2, Week 4 to Month
8, Week 4).
b b Final Report:b including projectdebrief. (Month 9 assumed November 2026, Week 4)
InteracƟve Workshops/Panels
Development. (Month 3, Weeks 3-4)
b b Logistics and Outline.b (Month 4,Weeks 1-2)
b b Promotion.b (Month 5, Week 3 toMonth 8, Week 2)
b b Implementation.b (Month 6, Week 3to Month 8, Week 4)
Main Concert Performance
Concert Planning. (Month 6, Week3-4)
b Technical Plan and Rehearsals.b(Month 9, Weeks 1-4)
b Concert Promotion/PR.b (Month 6,Week 1 to Month 8, Week 2)
b Concert Performance.b (Month 8,Week 2)
Development of EducaƟonalResources
Design and ProducƟon: Based onthe Workshops and Concert. (Month 8, Weeks 1-4 to Month 9, Weeks 1-3)
b Distribution to Schools and Libraries.b(Month 9, Week 4)
Outcomes
We will evaluate success by: 1) esƟmated number of parƟcipants/audience anddemographics; 2) comments from
parƟcipants/audience; and 3) feedback from partnersincluding the special guest arƟsts and coordinators at the community centerand
library). We will also search forany media reviews online.
Funding amount *
What is the amount that you are requesting
from the Renton Art Grants Program?
Beginning of the project *
2026-03-15
Ending of the project *
2026-11-30
$7,930.00SFRVFTUFE
GVOEFE
The Renton Public Arts Program is committed to broadening the scope of arts programming and connecting with underserved
populations in the City of Renton and the broader community. Please detail what steps you plan to take to connect with
underserved populations in the City.
*
Through Global Heat’s workshops and concerts, including work in the Central District, Rainier Valley, White Center of Seattle, and tours to Reno
Nevada, California, and Shanghai, China, we have witnessed the power of music to bring dierent cultures together and transform individual
lives. Global Artists Collective has produced cross-cultural music/dance concerts, participatory workshops, and panel discussions for more
than 10 years. We have facilitated collaboration among master-level performing artists in traditional cultural drum & dance of Africa; Capoeira
of Brazil; Hip Hop break dance; and Kung Fu. For the proposed project, we will choose venues and develop a promotional plan that facilitates
connections with underserved populations in the City.
CHOICE OF VENUES
Venue selection should help in making the workshops and concerts accessible to the public including underserved populations in the Renton.
Our connections with the community include Black and Latinix people, and the music community in the Seattle-Tacoma and Eastside Metro
Area. Assuming ICE activities may escalate in the Seattle area, we will discuss with the coordinator for RMAC how to make immigrants and
refugees interested in our events feel safe about attending. This is an issue we have not faced previously, but plan to track and address
appropriately.
PROMOTIONS PLAN AND REACH
From our experience producing arts events, the promotional plan for the proposed project includes the following:
• Target audience is youth and all ages of adults for the workshops and all ages for the concert, especially people interested in African
American and World Music emphasizing Soul/R&B, Funk, Jazz, and Hip Hop Fusion. The public events will involve cross-cultural ensembles with
prominent representatives of several cultures.
•Oering free admission to all events makes them accessible to low-income people.
• Interactive Workshops and the Artist Meet & Greet Sessions after each workshop and the panel discussion after the concert attract an
audience interested in personal contact and learning from artists
• Press Release to all major media,
• Social Media (e.g., event page and music/dance groups on Facebook),
• Ads on Social Media,
• Email mailing list (e.g., music studios, community centers, personal email list), and Community Calendars particularly targeting Renton.
• PSAs/interviews on KBCS and KEXP radio if possible.
• Presentation by select group members at Bellevue Library; and if funded separately, a presentation or performance at a school.
Budget
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reimbursement. Please complete the vendor set-up form and follow the submission requirements to register with the City
of Renton Finance Division.
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1800 0 600 2400 1) Repertoire and Orchestration
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400 140 300 840 1) Marcus Sharpe (Project Coordinator) =
$300 = 15 hr X $20/hr/person;
500 120 100 720 1) Outreach Materials Development = $120 =
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630 0 350 980 1) Press Releases = $300 Volunteered
preparation and email distribution by team
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$600= $150 X 1 Workshop & Prep X 4 artists
900 0 200 1100 1) Event Audio Production Tech = $200
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Project Title: Music Soulstice–The Roots, Golden Age, and Impact of Soul Music across Cultures.
Application for RMAC arts submitted by Global Artists Collective.
A: Personnel Expenditure Notes
(Project Related)Give details here.
Artistic
1) Repertoire and Orchestration Enhancement = volunteered in-kind $100 equivalent.
2) Full Ensemble Rehearsals = $1,200 rehearsals X 3 hr/rehearsal X $20/hr/musician X 10 musicians.
3) Sectional Rehearsals = $600 = 2 sectionals X 3 hr/rehearsal X $20/hr/person X average 5 people/sectional.
Partial volunteered time. Additional rehearsal time volunteered by Artists if needed.
4) Graphic Design for Posters/Flyers, Ads, and Social Media = $500 Estimated Gabriela Canchola (G.Can
Designs).
Administration
1) Marcus Sharpe (Project Coordinator) = $300 = 15 hr X $20/hr/person;
additional time volunteered as needed
2) Arzelia Jones Jr (Assist. Project Coordinator) = $300 = 12 hr X $20/hr/person; additional time volunteered
as needed
3) Rob Pastorok = Client Support Admin, Financials & Quality Assurance Officer = $240 = 15 hr X
$20/hr/person; additional time volunteered as needed.
Technical
1) Outreach Materials Development = $120 = 6 hr X $20/hr. To be prepared by team members.
2) Video Editing & Production for Documentation and reporting = $600. Assume videographer from Verge
Studios (Bothell WA) or Global Artists Collective. We will evaluate potential for using a local Renton
videographer.
Other
B: Implementation
(Cost of Project)
Supplies/Materials Contributed by Global Artists Collective
Promotion/Printing
1) Press Releases = $300 Volunteered preparation and email distribution by team member.
2) Radio Interviews = $80 Assume 2 hr X 2 artists/interview X $20/hr per person.
3) Advertising and Event Page on Social Media; Emailing to lists; Community Calendars = $250 Advertising
costs.
4) Postering = $350 Poster printing costs and distribution cost estimated.
Postage
Artistic Services
1) Public Event: Interactive Workshop 1 = $600= $150 X 1 Workshop & Prep X 4 artists.
2) Public Event: Interactive Workshop 2 = $600 = $150 X 1 Workshop & Prep X 4 artists.
3) Public Event: Main Concert = $2,000 = $200/artist X 10 artists (includes musicians for sound-check and
performance).
Other Professional Services
1) Event Audio Production Tech = $200
Estimated Cost only. Will depend on final Venue choice.
2) Event Lighting Production Tech = $200
Estimated Cost only. Will depend on final Venue choice. Assume basic fixed stage lighting wash by tech
associated with Theatre
3) Audio/Video Tech for Recording during Event = $700. Assume videographer from Verge Studios or Global
Artists Collective.
Space/Equipment Rental
1) Main Concert Venue. Assume Renton Public Library Room for Workshop 1 and Room at Family First
Community Center are both available free of charge. Rental is for Theatre for the Concert assuming either
Renton Civic Theatre or the IKEA PAC at the school. Estimate only; awaiting call-back.
2) Rehearsal studio = $250 = 10 hr total X $25/hr (6 hr total for full band and 4 hr total for sectionals). In-kind
donation from Paradise Valley Studios.
3) All equipment except Venue PA and Lighting gear (included in Theatre venue rental above) will be provided
by Artists or Global Artists Collective.
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Project Title:Application to RMAC from: Project Start assumed to be mid-March
Music Soulstice –The Roots, Golden Age, and Impact of Soul Music across Cultures Global Artists Collective Date of events:
NOTE: Total dollar amounts by Cost Category (e.g., Project Planning & Coordination; Artist Fees) are shown in tan-shaded cells in Column G.
Workshop/Panel 1: August 30, 2026
Workshop/Panel 2: October 11, 2026
Concert: October 25, 2026
All dates are contingent on venue availability, and remain flexible to adjust in
consultation with RMAC
Total dollar amounts for items (unshaded rows) within Cost Categories are shown in the light-green shaded cells in Column G.
COST CATEGORY ASSUMPTIONS
A: Personnel
Amount
requested Matching In-Kind
(Project Related)from City ($)Funds ($)Donations ($)TOTAL ($)
Project Coodination & Planning
150 50 100 $ 300.00
15 hr X $20/hr/person;
additional time volunteered as needed
100 40 100 $ 240.00
12 hr X $20/hr/person;
additional time volunteered as needed
150 50 100 $ 300.00
15 hr X $20/hr/person;
additional time volunteered as needed
SUBTOTAL $ 840.00
Artist Fees Artist Fees
50 0 50 $ 100.00
Volunteered time from Musical Director Marvin Shields Jr with
support from Marcus Sharpe, and review by Rob Pastorok
1000 0 200 $ 1,200.00 2 rehearsals X 3 hr/rehearsal X $20/hr/musician X 10 musicians
450 0 150 $ 600.00
2 sectionals X 3 hr/rehearsal X $20/hr/person X average 5
people/sectional.
Partial volunteered time. Additional rehearsal time volunteered
by Artists if needed.
450 50 100 $ 600.00 $150 X 1 Workshop & Prep X 4 artists.
450 50 100 $ 600.00 $150 X 1 Workshop & Prep X 4 artists
1800 200 0 $ 2,000.00
$200/artist X 10 artists (includes musicians for sound-check and
performance)
300 0 200 $ 500.00 Gabriela Canchola (G.Can Designs)
SUBTOTAL $ 5,600.00
Documentation
0 120 0 $ 120.00 6 hr X $20/hr. To be prepared by team members
500 0 100 $ 600.00
Assume videographer from Verge Studios or Global Artists
Collective
SUBTOTAL $ 720.00
TOTAL PERSONNEL Expenditures ($)5400 560 1200 $ 7,160.00
B: Implementation
(Cost of Project)
Outside Services SUBTOTAL
200 0 0 $ 200.00 Estimated Cost only. Will depend on final Venue choice.
200 0 0 $ 200.00
Estimated Cost only. Will depend on final Venue choice. Assume
basic fixed stage lighting wash by tech associated with Theatre
1000 0 0 $ 1,000.00
Assume Renton Public Library Room for Workshop 1 and Room at
Family First Community Center are both available free of charge.
Rental is for Theatre for the Concert assuming either Renton Civic
Theatre or the IKEA PAC at the school. Estimate only; awaiting
call-back.
500 0 200 $ 700.00
Assume videographer from Verge Studios or Global Artists
Collective
SUBTOTAL $ 2,100.00
Supplies
0 0 30 $ 30.00 Contributed by Global Artists Collective
SUBTOTAL $ 30.00
Promotion
0 0 300 $ 300.00 Volunteered preparation and email distribution by team member
80 0 0 $ 80.00 2 hr X 2 artists/interview X $20/hr per person
250 0 0 $ 250.00
Advertising costs. Labor volunteered by team member and
included in Admin under Personnel costs
300 0 50 $ 350.00 Poster printing costs and distribution cost estimated.
SUBTOTAL $ 980.00
Rehearsal Studio and Performance Venue SUBTOTAL Venue
0 0 250 $ 250.00
10 hr total X $25/hr (6 hr total for full band and 4 hr total for
sectionals. In-kind donation from Paradise Valley Studios.
0 0 0 $ -
All equipment except Venue PA and Lighting gear (included in
Theatre venue rental above) will be provided by Artists or Global
Artists Collective
SUBTOTAL $ 250.00
TOTAL IMPLEMENTATION Expenditures ($)2530 0 830 $ 3,360.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 7,930.00 $ 560.00 $ 2,030.00 $ 10,520.00 Total Project expenditures for Personnel and Implementation
Public Event: Interactive Workshop 1
Public Event: Interactive Workshop 2
Press Releases
Advertising and Event Page on Social Media; Emailing to
lists; Community Calendars
Graphic Design for Posters/Flyers, Ads, and Social Media
Postering
Event Equipment Rental
Outreach Materials Development
Video Editing and Production
Marcus Sharpe (Artistic Director and Project Manager)
Repertoire and Orchestration Enhancement
Event Audio Production Tech
Misc Office supplies
Rob Pastorok (Admin and Quality Assurance)
Arzelia Jones Jr (Task Coordinator)
Full Ensemble Rehearsals
Public Event: Main Event Concert
Sectional Rehearsals
Radio Interviews
Rehearsal Studio Rental
Event Lighting Production Tech
Venue rentals
Event Audio/Video Tech for Recording
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Overview
Global Artists Collective is a nonprofit charitable organization incorporated in Washington State and
fiscally sponsored by the 501(c)(3) Shunpike. We have offices in Seattle and Woodinville; and Paradise
Valley Studies, a full audio-visual recording and rehearsal studio in Woodinville. Global Artists Collective
activities include: 1) artist management, booking and promotions for member performing artists; 2)
producing music/dance shows at festivals, theatres, schools, and other venues; and 3) creating and
conducting educational workshops and participatory events in music/dance.
Our programming features collaborations among artists from African, African American, Asian, Latinx,
and European traditions. Beyond presenting shows, we help artists—especially from historically
marginalized groups—build their careers through technical support, capacity-building, and professional
development.
Global Artists Collective delivers positive results for artists and communities in several ways:
x Economic—We help create sustainable career pathways for performing artists which ultimately
contributes to the creative economy.
x Advancing Equity—We address systemic inequity in the arts by highlighting Black artistry and other
cultural traditions that aren’t always well represented in traditional arts spaces, giving these
important voices a stronger platform.
x Public Benefit—GAC produces exciting new arts programs that bring people from different
backgrounds together. Our shows, workshops, and outreach happen in schools, libraries, and
community centers as well as theaters—making sure the arts reach people where they are, not
just in places that can feel exclusive or hard to access.
Mission
Global Artists Collective fosters cross-cultural dialogue, collaboration, and shared arts experiences to
build positive relationships within local communities. Our mission is to produce authentic, high-quality
arts events bridging social, cultural, and economic divides.
WebSite
https://globalartistscollective.com
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BOOKING CONTACT
Global Artists Collective
Performing artists exploring cross-cultural connections
https://www.globalartistscollective.com
Rob Pastorok (206) 660-0601 (cell)
robp@mindspring.com
Organization Chart
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Concert or Workshop/Panel Format
All of the programs in this section have the option to add full backdrop projection.
Music Soulstice — Global Heat
A musical journey tracing the evolution of Soul music and its impact on American culture from decade to
decade. From early spirituals to Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, to Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, and
Marvin Gaye, to Michael Jackson, Prince, contemporary urban genres, and more.Click for ƐĂŵƉůĞslideĚĞĐŬ
Roots of Flamenco Music & Dance — Eric & Encarnación Flamenco
An exploration of the roots of Flamenco music & dance, and the traditions of southern Spain in the autonomous
regions of Andalusia and Murcia. Click for program review on Google Drive
Roots of the Blues: From Africa to America and Back Again — Kader SunŶy & SafarBlues
A collage of American blues music and its roots in Africa. From Amar Sundy (Algeria), to Son House and W.C.
Handy, to Joe Louis Walker, John Hooker, and B.B. King, to Jimi Hendrix.
Zimbabwean Traditions Meet American Hip Hop+— Draze
A fusion of Zimbabwean traditional mbira/marimba music with Hip Hop and modern American pop music.
1-Hour to Man Up — Byron Christopher Anderson
A multimedia performance addressing socio-economic issues faced by Black Americans. From his perspective
growing up in a rough neighborhood of Chicago, to tours with A-list artists, to being shot in a random street
shooting, to current events.
Score: The Language of the Unheard — Byron Christopher Anderson
A multimedia performance highlighting the struggles and progress of the Black American Civil Rights Movement
from the 1920s to the present. Choreographed live music, video backdrop, lighting, spoken word, and open
discussion challenge audience members to experience American Activism at a deeper level to guide their
understanding of current events.
Special Programs
Programs offered by our artists are listed below, grouped by those that are Concert and/or
Workshop/Panel format and those that are Workshop/Panel format only
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Special Programs - Global Artists Collective
Workshop/Panel Format Only
Rhymes & Beats: Playing with Words When Rhythm Counts! — Global Heat
An all-ages demonstration/workshop involving participants in in creation of lyrics, songs, and improvised
pieces. Click for flyer on Google Drive.
Mock Battle in Dance & Conflict Resolution across Diverse Cultures — TRIBE-olution
Masters of African dance, Brazilian Capoeira, Kung Fu, and Hip Hop dance (breakdance) featured in a panel dis-
cussion format with short demonstrations of dance & martial-arts to illustrate concepts.
Click here for panel discussion and demonstration performance program
African Drum & Dance Workshop — Maya Soleil
Participatory workshop led by master-level African artists. Learn specific rhythms and dances of West Africa,
with stories of cultural traditions. Click for Curriculum Guide for assemblies/workshops.
Roots of HipHop Breakdance in African Dance, Capoeira, and Kung Fu — TRIBE-olution
Introduction to Breakin’ (breakdance), its history, and demonstration of different categories of moves in rela-
tion to cross-cultural connections in African dance, Capoeira, Kung Fu, Lindy Hop, etc.
Participants learn some simple choreography. Click for Curriculum Guide for assemblies/workshops.
Contemporary Music Production — Music Producer from Global Artists Collective
Introduction to modern song writing and layering of ideas within digital production software. Participants try
out their ideas and co-create with the instructor techniques on a production station.
Breakin’ Workshop — Fraggle Rock Crew
Participatory breakdance (b-boy/b-girl) workshop. Participants learn some classic breakdance moves of four
types: Top Rock, DownRock (Foot Work), Power Moves, and Freezes.
Hip Hop Handbook: Real Hip Hop Positive Culture and History — B-Boy Fidget and Other Artists
Performance/demo and discussion, with selected audience participation. Emphasizes the real hip hop culture,
its family-oriented values, and defining elements of music, dance, and graphic arts.
Click for Video description of Hip Hop Handbook
Building Black Wealth — Draze
Zimbabwean-American Draze explores the movement towards economic self-sufficiency in Black communities
across America and the role of White allies. Available as a workshop, a lecture, or a full event experience that in-
cludes local Black businesses vendors, food samplings, a short lecture, and a music performance.
Click for NBC news coverage of Building Black Wealth
BOOKING CONTACT
Global Artists Collective
Performing artists exploring cross-cultural connections
https://www.globalartistscollective.com
Rob Pastorok (206) 660-0601 (cell)
robp@mindspring.com
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Renton History Museum, MLK and Black History Month events, WA
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What is It?
Rhymes & Beats: Playing with Words When Rhythm Counts! is an
entertaining lyric-writing and beat-production program for all ages,
with interactive learning tailored for youth audiences.
Elements of the Program
The magical art of stringing together words to elicit emotions and
visual images in listeners’ minds is the work of Poets, Spoken Word
Artists, Song Lyricists, and Hip-Hop Rappers. Each artist reaches
deep into their intuitive self to create art. How does it feel to do
that? What inspires these artists? How does one start a new piece?
What are the roots of contemporary hip-hop lyricists and where is
the ‘real hip hop’ of today going? How do lyrics relate to the beat?
What’s ‘free-styling’ and how can you learn to do it? Join members
of band Global Heat as they present an engaging show and
discussion, involving the audience in spontaneously creating lyrics
and songs. You’ll hear about their personal experiences as artists,
and learn how ‘free-styling’ lyrics is similar to what a jazz musician
does during an improvised solo.
Participants try out their spoken word/poetry, rap and free-styling
after experiencing music pieces by the band Global Heat and
hearing how their members approach lyric writing through the
concept of playing with words against rhythmic backdrop.
Presenters have the option to combine a full Global Heat concert
with the Rhymes & Beats program. The Rhymes & Beats program
was developed in collaboration with King County Library Systems
(Seattle, WA) and Pioneer Center Youth Programs (Reno, NV).
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Global Heat Biography
Since 2006, Global Heat has performed for diverse audiences around the world, from the Shanghai
International Music Festival (China), to Seattle’s Intiman Playhouse, to the renowned Montbleu Theatre
at Lake Tahoe, CA (with TRIBE-olution). Band members have performed in over 34 countries worldwide,
including tours of the United States., Japan, Thailand, Australia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. In addition to
their public performances, Global Heat has worked extensively with youth through school programs and
teen centers. Multi-platinum Producer, Richard Garcia from Professionals Music Group, who has co-
produced works for Michael Jackson family, Lady Gaga, R Kelly and others, is working with Global Heat
to help shape their funky dance vibe and HipHop-infused lyrics on their new album. In 2015, Global
Heat was featured in the Global Dance Party show as part of NW Folklife Festival, and also supported
TRIBE-olution’s “Parallels in Motion” show at the 800-seat Bagley Wright Theatre. Global Heat topped
more than 50 Northwest (USA) bands to win the 2011 Jammin’ Challenge. The group has received
awards from 4Culture, Seattle Next50, Bellingham Music Film Festival, and Theatre Puget Sound.
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EXHIBIT 4:
RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS GRANT PROGRAM
PROJECTS AWARDED
Applicant Project Project
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Project Description Requested
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Rainier Breakers Full Bloom 2026 23-May
Full Bloom 2026 is a community b-boy battle bringing local
dancers together to compete, connect, and celebrate hip hop
culture. Hosted at the Renton VFW, the event creates an
intergenerational space for veterans, youth, families, and the
broader community to engage in a positive, high-energy
cultural experience, with focused outreach to Renton schools
and underserved communities to ensure broad accessibility
and participation. $5,000 $2,300
Renton Civic
Theatre
Sustaining Artist
Compensation at
Renton Civic Theatre:
Year Two Expansion year long
Renton Civic Theatre’s previous grant funding increased artist
stipends, improving retention, participation, and production
stability. Year Two funding will continue expanding stipends to
strengthen the artist pool, support consistent production
infrastructure, and increase access for artists with financial
constraints, ensuring sustainable, professional-quality theatre. $10,000 $10,000
Global Artists
Collective
Music Soulstice – The
Roots, Golden Age,
and Impact of Soul
Music across Cultures 15-Mar
Global Artists Collective’s Music Soulstice traces the roots and
evolution of Soul music in America, highlighting its Golden Age
(1950s–60s) and cross-cultural influences, including Hip Hop
and Afro-Caribbean styles. The program features a free public
concert with Q&A, two interactive workshops for youth and
adults on Soul music and lyric writing, and educational
resources for schools and libraries. Led by the multicultural
ensemble GlobalHeat and guest artists, the project engages
diverse audiences, provides accessible music education, and
fosters community connection through performance,
workshops, and cultural exploration. $7,930 $5,000
TOTALS $22,930
$17,300
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EXHIBIT 6:
RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS GRANT PROGRAM
FINAL REPORT FORM
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