WFEA Central Puget Sound Chapter/ASSET: Learn How to Work with the City on Special Event Permitting, Grant Opportunities, And How to Make Your Event Safe

An in-person seminar you won’t want to miss!

March 8th, 2023

$19 (to cover the cost of food)

Miller Community Center

330 19th Avenue East, Seattle

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Funding Opportunities Available for Festival and Event Organizers

Learn about future grants that will be available for festival and event organizers in the State of Washington. We will cover funding opportunities from the Washington State Arts Commission, and other funding sources for events of all sizes.

Bruce Skinner, Executive Director, Washington Festivals and Events Association

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

How to Work with the City To Obtain Your Special Event Permit

WFEA has joined with the Seattle Special Events office and key staff from departments and agencies to provide information and answer your questions about permits for special events. Hear how the process works and other key issues such as police, traffic, etc.

Randy Wiger, City of Seattle Special Events Office

Key City Department staff

12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

Event Safety and Security: Planning for and Managing the Unexpected at Your Event

This session will examine and guide the event organizer on the best practices and contingencies encountered to provide for an expected level of safety and security at an event. It will also cover Active Shooter Preparedness and crowd management training.

Frank Sebastian, Emergency Management Group