October 3rd, 2023 – Can you believe it’s October?? Halloween is just around the corner, and before you know it, we’ll be fully immersed in the holiday season. For me, part of the holidays is enjoying so much of what our region’s artists and arts organizations offer to entertain and inspire us. And it’s one of the reasons why we’ve chosen Artist Trust as this year’s beneficiary of our Founder’s Event.

Arts in our region were particularly hard hit by the pandemic. Unlike most of the areas of our lives on the way back to normal, life for artists and our arts organizations have had a harder time. For many years, Artist Trust has shown up for artists beyond monetary support. They work to elevate artists throughout Washington State, centering on those with diverse ethnicity and gender identities, as well as those with disabilities. They work to support and encourage artists working in all disciplines—music, art, writing and more.

Sustaining and supporting art is so critical! It has the power to transform, enlighten, educate, inspire and motivate. I have been a singing member of the Seattle Men’s Chorus since 1987 and had the joy of working with many local artists in greater Seattle over the years. It’s important now more than ever to help preserve the incredible artistic talent we’re fortunate surrounds us in the Pacific Northwest.

During October, a portion of every Hot Spring Spa, Freeflow Spa, and Endless Pools swim spa we sell will be donated to Artist Trust. If you or someone you know has been thinking about a hot tub or swim spa, this is the perfect month to purchase! You’ll not only take your health and well-being to a new level, you’ll also help the vital health and well-being of the arts in our region.

“Art is my life, and my life is art.” –Yoko Ono

You can donate directly at learn more at Artist Trust here.