Art Blog

DNDA’s various EcoArts programs promote creativity and increase environmental awareness. At DNDA we believe it is our duty to recycle, to live simply, and to be stewards of our local environment. We inspire creative reuse in order to breathe life into old materials.  Inspired by our ecological approach and innovative use of recyclable materials, we…

We are excited to announce fall and winter EcoArts programming for young residents at Croft Place Townhomes and High Point! We are starting the program off with a two-day “Spooky Mask Making” workshop at both locations. Youth will learn painting, collage and mixed-media techniques to create beautiful masks in time for Halloween. Mask making at…

“Cooking as Art” is a beloved part of DNDA’s Summer Youth Program (SYP) in the High Point community. Not only do youth participants learn how to cook dishes from all around the world, they also get to try many foods they’ve never had before. DNDA’s “Cooking as Art” classes are designed for youth to practice…

The Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA) is proud to be the recipient of a $100,000 award from the Washington Women’s Foundation, honoring DNDA’s exceptional work in the area of Arts and Culture. The grant award will support work at DNDA’s Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, a fixture in Seattle’s arts and cultural scene, where DNDA is…

The Arts in Nature Festival is right around the corner! This 20th annual event is FREE and will take place on the weekend of June 29-30 at Camp Long, Seattle’s only campground. This family-friendly celebration will feature a variety of art forms, live musical performances, nature-based art activities, and much more set in the lush…

The combination of Art, Nature, and Neighborhood played a big role in our annual EcoArts Fusion Spring Nature Camp earlier this month at Camp Long. Local youth from Seattle Housing Authority’s (SHA) High Point housing site, ranging from ages 7 to 12, joined us during their spring break to enjoy a memorable weekend outdoors, creating…