Our Projects & Initiatives

We coordinate with Andrew and Nonie's personal foundation to support over 100 Seattle non-profits. While the grants are issued through their family foundation, CAF helps identify recipients and provides event space at the Art Love Salon, directing over $500,000 annually to organizations that bring people together around art.

A revolutionary venue in downtown Seattle where art, music, and meaningful connection converge. The Salon hosts curated exhibitions, intimate performances, philosophical discussions, and unique social experiences designed to foster authentic human connection through beauty.

For the first time since the great patrons and the church supported artists, the Occidental Fine Art Center provides fully funded, one-year-plus fellowships allowing artists to focus entirely on creating some of the greatest art of their lifetime. Eight emerging artists receive full financial support, mentorship from master artists, and dedicated studio space to pursue ambitious traditional art.

A unique program created alongside the Seattle Art Prize where master artists capture the spirit of the sitter through traditional portraiture. This initiative reveals the profound connection between artist and subject in the creation of timeless, heirloom-quality portraits.

A dynamic digital platform connecting artists, audiences, and opportunities across the Pacific Northwest. PDA provides daily arts coverage, comprehensive event listings, artist features, and quarterly print magazine reaching tens of thousands of readers.

A one-of-a-kind museum celebrating the beautiful design and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Featuring mechanical player pianos, jukeboxes, and other audio delights from a time before electronics, this collection showcases the marriage of engineering artistry and musical wonder. You can see some of these items at the Art Love Salon.