If you can't see the arts, do they exist?

In addition to Village Theatre, Issaquah has a Philharmonic orchestra, a dance ensemble that performs the Nutcracker, and a Film Festival.

Many don't know about these groups. Access to space is difficult, and local creatives find themselves working, practicing and performing outside of Issaquah.

ISSAQUAH ARTS EXPANDS CREATIVE CAPACITY

We create new paths to more arts in Issaquah through advocacy and partnership.

Issaquah Arts emerged organically through the work of people connected through the Issaquah Arts Commission, Issaquah Schools Foundation, and the Issaquah Creative District.

From different perspectives, each could see the need for a dedicated organization to support and revitalize Issaquah's creative economy.

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IMPACT: RE-OPENING THE LONGMAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Issaquah Arts x Issaquah Dance Theatre

A Holiday Tradition Begins: The Nutcracker Debuts in Issaquah

Saturday, Dec 6th + Sunday, Dec 7th

A commitment to local excellence delivered under the direction of Artistic Director Kevin Kaiser, a veteran of Pacific Northwest Ballet and former Ballet Master & Associate Artistic Director of Oregon Ballet Theatre

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PROGRAMMING + PLACEMAKING

Activations designed to connect creatives and enthusiasts

A 2024 case study in collaboration | Issaquah Arts x Our Savior Lutheran Church

Activation: The Labyrinth of Lanterns

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2025 Summer Activation

Issaquah Arts x Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park

Sound Baths @ Sunset Beach | A Season of Calm & Connection

Summer Solstice through the Autumn Equinox

Natural and built environments shape our experience and our emotions. We can create space to cultivate a sense of calm, and places to inspire awe.

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Discover the healing power of 'blue space' and sound. Join artists Katrina Surdi and Nate Jorgenson for evenings of resonant vibrations designed to instill a sense of calm and introspection, each session starting at 7 PM within the expansive natural setting at the shore of Lake Sammamish.

Saturday, June 21st (Summer Solstice)
Saturday, July 19th
Saturday, August 16th
Saturday, September 20th (Autumn Equinox Celebration)

This series reflects Issaquah Arts' mission to create more spaces for art and unique experiences in our community, presented in partnership with Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park.

Important: A Discovery Pass is required for parking.

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ADVOCACY + COMMUNITY

Opening Up Underutilized Space for Local Arts

Current Initiative - Advocacy & Alignment

Have you seen the Longman?

A sophisticated space for arts, tucked inside a high school campus

"The prominence of the performing arts center adjacent to the main entry, expresses the school’s commitment to community engagement. Along with performing arts, the gym and all of the schools public spaces occupy the east portion of the building; they are clearly delineated for visitors and accessed through the central commons that acts as a lobby to each. The Performing Arts Center contains a 600 seat main house and a stage with a partial fly loft. Equipped with technically sophisticated rigging and lighting, the theater will be an asset to the school and vibrant local performing arts community.”