Seattle Opera and the South Asian film and arts nonprofit Tasveer announced a new partnership.

Tasveer moved its administrative staff into the Opera Center, where the two companies will share facilities and event space. In addition to access to workspace, storage, and technical support. Tasveer will also host its annual film festival in Tagney Jones Hall. Tasveer’s residency is slated for an initial three-year commitment, providing the organization the chance to develop a plan to build its own space.

Dennis Robinson, Jr., Seattle Opera’s Director of Programs and Partnerships said in a press release, “We are thrilled for Tasveer to join us in the Opera Center. In 2019, Seattle Opera began its own journey toward racial equity by initiating a Racial Equity and Social Impact plan. It is important for our organization to continue amplifying the stories of communities who are not recognized enough. Working with organizations like Tasveer offers an opportunity not only to share those stories, but to provide a platform for the people who have lived them to tell their own stories.”

The partnership was made possible through a grant from 4Culture/King County called Building for Equity, which supports building projects for arts and cultural organizations and creates a pathway for equitable resource allocation.