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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 18, 2016
City of Renton Contacts:
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
Elizabeth Higgins, Renton Municipal Arts Commission, 425-430-6581
Renton Municipal Arts Commission Announces 2016 Grant Recipients
Renton, WA – Eleven Renton-area individuals and organizations have received grants totaling $7,450
from the Renton Municipal Arts Commission (RMAC). The grants will help local individuals and
organizations fulfill their goals for developing and supporting arts and culture in the City of Renton.
The individuals and organizations receiving 2016 RMAC grants are: Allied Arts of Renton, The Art of
Writing, Deft Films, Long Tran Films, The Quinton Morris Project, Rainier Chorale, Renton Annual Art
Show, Renton Civic Theater, Renton Farmers Market, Renton PTSA, and the Renton Youth Symphony
Orchestra.
The RMAC grant review committee assessed grant applications based on meeting the RMAC’s goal of
raising awareness for the arts in Renton and the objectives of the City of Renton Arts and Culture Master
Plan.
Funding for the grants is made possible by 4Culture, a cultural services agency from King County.
4culture is committed to making the region stronger by supporting citizens and groups who preserve our
shared heritage and create arts and cultural opportunities for residents and visitors.
The Renton Municipal Arts Commission was formed over 50 years ago for the purpose of acting in an
advisory capacity to city government in connection with the artistic and cultural development of the city
and as stewards of the City of Renton art collection. The Commission strives to support and connect
people with arts and culture endeavors in the Renton community.
For more information about the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, contact arts@rentonwa.gov or visit
facebook.com/RentonArts.
About the City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington with a population
just over 100,000. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate
have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are looking to provide employees
and their families with an outstanding quality of life. It is the home of Boeing, IKEA, the Seattle
Seahawks, and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found at
rentonwa.gov.
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