HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract2026 GRANT BENEFICIARY/ARTIST AGREEMENT
WITH THE KEY TO CHANGE
RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT, dated for reference purposes only as 6/16/2026, is by and between the City
of Renton (the “City”), a Washington municipal corporation, and The Key to Change
(“Beneficiary/Artist”), a Washington State Nonprofit Corporation, and sets forth the terms and
conditions under which the City will provide a grant to Beneficiary/Artist under 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), reviewed Applications (“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 June 2, 2026, the Commission reviewed 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.
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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/Artist under the Program is
up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) 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 event as 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 discussions may result in
revision of the PROJECT as proposed.
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 installation or
production of the PROJECT.
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c.Beneficiary/Artist will be responsible for installing the PROJECT in its approved design
at the location identified 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 displayed or produced
at the Key to Change Studio which is not owned and/or operated by the City or a
public entity.
b.As noted in Section 2.a of this Agreement, Beneficiary/Artist will 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/Artist agrees 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.City may, at its own discretion, cooperate with the private property owner and
Beneficiary/Artist in 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 City constitutes 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/Artist owns 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/Artist has obtained appropriate releases.
b.RESERVED
c.Beneficiary/Artist grants to City a non-exclusive license to graphically and
electronically reproduce PROJECT, while on display, for any and all future publicity
endeavors conducted by City, provided that any such reproduction is credited to
Beneficiary/Artist by name. City may use the Beneficiary/Artist’s photograph, other
likeness, or biography in connection with the use of PROJECT.
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/Artist has 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/Artist shall 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/Artist
shall comply 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 in
whole 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/Artist agrees to notify the City
and complete any required form if the Beneficiary/Artist retired 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/Artist shall 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/Artist shall 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 been resolved.
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 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.
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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 performance 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/Artist shall
return funds to City in the amount determined to be ineligible. Beneficiary/Artist further
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. This duty 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 writing.
In the event of such termination or suspension, Beneficiary/Artist waives any right to un-
distributed portions of the award.
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15. Conflict of Interest.
a. Beneficiary/Artist designees, 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 after such 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’s
Code of Ethics and state law, the Beneficiary/Artist shall 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
Quinton Morris
The Key to Change
10473 47th Ave S
Tukwila, WA 98178
Phone: (425)970-3540
Email:
qmorris@keytochangestudio.org
17. Waiver/Conflict of Terms.
a. Any waiver by the Beneficiary/Artist or the City of the breach of any provision of this
Agreement by the other party will not operate, or be construed, as a waiver of any
subsequent breach by either party or prevent either party from thereafter enforcing
any such provisions.
b. In the event of any inconsistencies between Beneficiary/Artist proposals 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
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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 City Superior
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/Artist agrees 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 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.
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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 Grant Program – Application Criteria
2 – Renton Municipal Arts Commission Grant Program – Call for Applications
3 – Renton Municipal Arts Commission Grant Program – 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
Quinton Morris
Founder
__________________________
Date
_____________________________
Date
Approved as to legal form:
__________________________
M. Patrice Kent
Sr. Assistant City Attorney
Grant Template: 12.30.2025 (File #3674/Template) (3674/Key to Change)
6/29/2026
Approved by Patrice Kent via 6/26/2026 email
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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
Quarter1-applicationsdueOctober24
Quarter2-applicationsdueFebruary6
Quarter3-applicationsdueApril17
Quarter4-applicationsdueJuly18
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.
Name of your Organization *
As it appears on your tax filings (please include any DBAs)
Key to Change
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.
Seattle
Organization Address *
Street Address
PO Box 78507
Address Line 2
City
Seattle
State/Province/Region
Washington
Postal/Zip Code
98178
Country
United States
E-mail *
rsimonds@keytochangestudio.org
Phone *
425-970-3540
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.
Solo String Festival, $10,000,
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
Summer Community Concert
Brief project description
Key to Change requests support for its annual Summer Community Concert on June 13, 2026. This is a free public performance hosted in Renton that
features the performances by a GRAMMY-winning performer and celebrates the artistic accomplishments of our students who live in South King County,
including Renton. The concert typically attracts more than 150 community members each year and is open to everyone at no cost. After the concert,
there will be a reception with food and drink open to all attendees.
This community-facing concert features our students performing music composed specifically for them by leading composers of color. Additionally, it will
feature performances by Key to Change’s 2026 composer-in-residence, 3-time Grammy winner Johnaye Kendrick and her band.
The student performers in this concert are ages 11–18. They attend class at Key to Change 2-3 times per week, building skills, confidence, and discipline
through sustained violin and viola instruction. Many of the students performing in the concert have been enrolled with Key to Change for multiple years,
but dozens more are students who joined in late 2025 when we reduced tuition to ~$1 per lesson for eligible families. This concert gives all students a
performance goal, motivates their practice and class attendance, and provides a public opportunity to demonstrate growth to themselves, their families,
and the broader community.
What makes this concert distinct is how it features the music of Key to Change’s composer-in-residence program, which expands access to living
composers and culturally representative repertoire. Each year, Key to Change engages a composer-in-residence, each of whom is a person of color and
leading international artist to work with our students and compose music for them.
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Over time, the composer-in-residence program has created a growing library of new music written for Key to Change students by prominent composers.
This concert celebrates the talent of students from communities of color and presents repertoire that reflects their identities and communities. It also
creates an artistic legacy in Renton of new works, new recordings, and public cultural experiences that remain part of the community’s civic life.
The public benefits are myriad. Key to Change, through its free, public events, seeks to give the Renton community more access to high-quality cultural
programming. Key to Change wants community members to connect with neighbors and see the depth of talent that exists in South King County. Our
student body is 86% students of color, and our audiences reflect those communities as well. We invite families, seniors, local residents, public school
orchestra teachers, and students from other school music programs across the region. The concert strengthens relationships with educators, builds civic
pride, and offers a welcoming entry point for students who may be interested but have felt excluded.
Grant support will help support the preparation and rehearsals leading up to the concert, as well as the performance itself. Students will have extra
rehearsals leading up to the concert, and Key to Change will produce the concert at a high standard. Cumulatively the rehearsals and concert will further
motivate our students. And the promotion will reach more students and families across Renton and South King County. Funds will support marketing and
outreach through school channels and community-facing promotion, including PeachJar distribution to reach students and families through their schools,
printed materials shared with partners, targeted social media advertising, and local media outreach. Strong promotion ensures that students in Renton
schools and neighboring districts are aware of the event and that the concert serves as both a public benefit and an on-ramp for new students who want
high-quality music instruction.
Grant support will also help with documentation so the concert’s impact extends beyond one day. Key to Change will use high-quality audio and video
recording to capture student performances and share them through newsletters and social media channels, reaching community members who cannot
attend in person and helping families, donors, and prospective students see what students are achieving. This documentation strengthens community
engagement, supports recruitment, and preserves a record of student growth and new repertoire created through the composer-in-residence program.
In short, this Renton-based concert is a free public cultural event that showcases the excellence of South King County youth, expands access to arts
experiences in an under-resourced community, strengthens school and community connections, and builds a lasting artistic legacy through culturally
representative repertoire and professional-quality documentation.
Funding amount *
What is the amount that you are requesting from
the Renton Art Grants Program?
$10,000.00
Beginning of the project *
2026-08-15
Ending of the project *
2026-08-15
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.*
Our students and families come from underserved communities.
Budget
Please complete the budget template.
Upload completed budget template here.
Vendor Set-up Form and W-9 Form
The City of Renton requires all grant recipients to register as an approved vendor prior to receiving a grant reimbursement. Please complete
the vendor set-up form and follow the submission requirements to register with the City of Renton Finance Division.
You are also required to complete Form W-9 (Rev. October 2018) - IRS.
Upload completed vendor set-up form here.*
Vendor Setup Form_ Key to Change RMAC 2026.pdf 229KB
Upload completed W-9 Form here.*
W-9 Key to Change - signed.pdf 129.04KB
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other relevant information to support your application.*
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EXHIBIT 4:
RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS GRANT PROGRAM
PROJECTS AWARDED
Applicant Project Project Start date Project Description Requested amount
Recommended
funding amount Notes
Renton Art Oasis RAO Art for All 6/1/2026
Two free, one hour adult art classes per month
for Renton residents of all skill levels. Led by a
professional instructor, these sessions focus on
accessible creative practices like painting,
drawing, and mixed media, with all materials
provided to remove financial barriers and
encourage community connection.$3,300.00 $3,300
Capoeira Life fiscally sponsored
by Shunpike
Capoeira Workshops for Renton
Youth 9/1/2026
A series of 14–16 free, one-hour youth workshops
introducing Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian cultural art
form rooted in resistance and resilience. Students
(20–25 per session) learn movement, music, and
cultural history while building rhythm, confidence, and
connection through collaborative practice. $10,000.00 $300
$2400/10,000 is admin costs; $300 for
instruments; $7300 for staff wages; no
dates or specific Renton schools
mentioned
Tomato Tomato Creative Teen Studio Arts 6/17/2026
A free summer open-studio program for ages 12–17,
meeting twice weekly. Teens explore process-based
art with minimal instruction, using materials like paint,
textiles, and mixed media. $10,000.00
8000
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administrative; how do we feel about the
$1600 venue rental cost?
Key to Change Summer Community Concert 6/13/2026
A free public concert on June 13, 2026 featuring South
King County youth musicians, a Grammy-winning
guest artist, and works by composers-in-residence.
The event highlights student achievement, expands
access to high-quality music education, and includes
outreach, documentation, and community $10,000.00 $1,000
$1000 for student instrument supplies;
TBD $1500 A/V tech and $4k (2)
accompanists; the remaining monetary
requests are travel and admin/printing
TOTALS $33,300.00 $12,600
August 15, 2026
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EXHIBIT 5:
RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS GRANT PROGRAM
REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FORM
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EXHIBIT 6:
RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS GRANT PROGRAM
FINAL REPORT FORM
Renton Municipal Arts Commission Renton City Hall 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057
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Renton Municipal Arts Commission Renton City Hall 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057
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