Totem Star is partnering with the City of Seattle and the Cultural Space Agency to build a new 2,000 sqft recording studio and creative home for our young people at King Street Station in the heart of Seattle’s vibrant downtown center between Pioneer Square and Chinatown/International District.

The Cultural Space Agency is a mission-driven, values-based cultural real estate development organization that intends to make STATION SPACE at King Street Station and accessible artistic hub that supports, advocates for, and prioritizes youth-focused arts & cultural organizations that are Black-, Women-, and/or Indigenous-led.

OUR NEW HOME WILL BE LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED HISTORIC TRAIN STATION, FUTURE HOME TO SEVERAL OTHER AMAZING LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS.

More space = more opportunity to serve young artists! Our original space at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center is about the size of a one-car garage (225 sqft). The new studio at King Street Station will provide 8 times more space to serve our youth (2,000 sqft), and will include common areas for group gatherings, multiple studios for learning and practicing recording skills, and flexible creative space for teaching music video-related skills.

A more centralized location near public transportation allows for better access for our youth. We currently have artists joining us from all over the region, as far as Bellingham and Olympia. Time saved commuting = more time for learning!

WHERE WILL DONOR DOLLARS GO?

Our comprehensive fundraising push will not only pay for building expenses, but also support the holistic health and capacity building of our organization for the years ahead.