The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation said it is once again stepping up to support local art education by helping fill the gap left by recent Edmonds School District budget cuts. This year, according to a news release, the Foundation is partnering with local organizations and schools to make sure creativity continues to thrive in every classroom.

“Our schools are full of talented, creative students,” said Foundation board member Samantha Saether. “We want to make sure every one of them has the chance to explore and express that creativity, no matter the budget.”

The Foundation is supporting visual arts education through several partnerships that reach students across all grade levels: • Art Start Northwest Partnership: The Foundation has provided $12,000 to Art Start NW, located at Grap

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