Washougal nonprofit forms Northwest Songcraft, will expand throughout region

The Washougal Songcraft Festival, a nonprofit organization that endeavors to foster Washougal’s performing arts scene and support the art of original songwriting, has announced the formation of Northwest Songcraft, a registered business identity that will allow it to expand its activities and more generally support original songwriters throughout Southwest Washington.

Northwest Songcraft will likely produce and promote songwriter concerts in other cities and communities in the region, including ticketed performances at established performing arts venues; look to form relationships with other nonprofits, festivals, and venues for potential collaborations in other locations, in parallel with continuing offerings in Washougal; and, depending on funding availability, consider offering grants directly to songwriters developing their own audiences in local communities, according to a news release.