The City of Issaquah’s 2025 Arts Grant Program is now accepting proposals to fund arts projects and programs that enrich Issaquah’s cultural landscape. The grants aim to foster a creative community, provide inclusive arts experiences for all ages and abilities, support local artists and organizations, and celebrate cultural diversity within the community. Applications across multiple funding categories are welcome, with a submission deadline of December 5, 2024, at 5 p.m. More details can be found on the City’s website.

Issaquah also offers a dynamic year-round calendar of arts events, including summer ArtWalks, Concerts on the Green, and outdoor performances such as Shakespeare in the Park. Community members and visitors can enjoy festivals, farmers market performances, and monthly film, music, and literary events.

Upcoming highlights include the Village Theatre’s opening of Legally Blonde on November 12, the Issaquah Philharmonic Orchestra’s free Fall Concert on November 18, and Native American Heritage Day on November 29.