spring 2024
If I had $25,000 to just throw around (am I an amphetamine-fueled blue-chip trader in this scenario? I’ll also have to assume here that my possession of this money would be a secret, since if my mom found out that I had dropped 25 G’s in one spot she’d have an seismic conniption), I guess I would throw it into the hands of Abbey Arts, a non-profit that organizes a few events spaces in Seattle and Portland. I also happen to be interning there, so I can tell you unequivocally: they’re pretty rad.
About Abbey Arts
Abbey Arts is a non-profit focused on promoting the arts. This is from the Abbey:
“We aim for Abbey Arts produced events to be focused on the beauty of live music and the arts. Music & arts events help people take time away from the busy distractions of daily life, put down their digital devices, and really engage in an experience. We believe this can help us all grow more empathy and build awareness while connecting more with others in the community.”
This is a critical juncture for live music and the performing arts. Post-COVID surges notwithstanding, I’m not sure the music industry will ever fully recover from the pandemic. Let me be more clear, the music industry as it relates to pop-stars and fans of radio-ready pop music will be just fine. But the music industry as it relates to us is definitely not the same. And it needs all the help it can get. That’s why organizations like Abbey Arts are so special. They’ve made it their mission to “curate welcoming arts & cultural experiences where people of all ages and incomes can explore creativity, enjoy beauty, grow empathy and increase awareness.”
Abbey Arts strives to make its events affordable, accessible, and sustainable. They’re generous to artists and the Seattle Community.