FOCS Arts Fest
Help FOCS to connect more parents to build a loving community of families of color!
Dance party with our kids and get down to the premier Seattle sound with our city’s best and FOCS ARTS global teaching artists! Afrofuturism, Hip-Hop, reggae, R&B, traditional and modern dance, West African, soul, Brazilian, Latin… This is FOCS, we are Seattle!
Join the Celebration
The FOCS Arts Fest brings together families from across Seattle for a day of live music, dance, and cultural performances. Our world-class teaching artists showcase the rich diversity of global arts traditions while creating an unforgettable experience for children and parents alike.
What to Expect
- Live performances by FOCS ARTS global teaching artists
- Interactive dance activities for kids of all ages
- Music spanning multiple genres and cultural traditions
- A welcoming, inclusive environment for all families
- Opportunities to connect with other families of color in Seattle
About FOCS ARTS
FOCS ARTS brings intercultural programming to families in Seattle. Our teaching artists are professional performers and educators who bring world-class cultural experiences to children through dance, music, and storytelling.
From West African drumming to Hawaiian Hula, Brazilian Capoeira to Toddler Breakdancing, FOCS ARTS classes celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of Seattle’s families of color.
Frequently Asked Questions
The FOCS Arts Fest is an annual community celebration organized by Families of Color Seattle. It features live music, dance performances, and cultural showcases by FOCS ARTS teaching artists from around the world.
The event is designed as a family-friendly dance party where kids and parents enjoy performances spanning multiple musical and dance traditions together.
The Arts Fest showcases a wide range of global performing arts including Afrofuturism, Hip-Hop, reggae, R&B, traditional and modern dance, West African drumming and dance, Brazilian Capoeira, Latin rhythms, and soul music.
All performances are led by professional teaching artists who also teach in the focsARTS intercultural kids classes program throughout the year.
Yes, the FOCS Arts Fest is specifically designed for families with children of all ages. The event creates a welcoming space where kids can dance, participate in activities, and experience diverse cultural traditions.
The festival reflects the FOCS mission of building community among families of color in Seattle through shared cultural experiences.
The FOCS Arts Fest takes place in the Seattle area. The event location and date are announced each year through FOCS community channels.
For the latest information about upcoming events, you can reach FOCS through their Columbia City office at 3818 South Edmunds Street, Unit #103, Seattle, WA 98118.
The Arts Fest directly supports the FOCS mission by connecting families of color through cultural celebration. Proceeds help fund parent groups, intercultural arts classes, and other community programs.
By bringing together diverse families for a day of music and dance, the festival strengthens the bonds within the Seattle families of color community.