Third Stone

Third Stone is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and education organization founded in Seattle in 2022. We are the heart of Bumbershoot, housing the education program and the main festival event.

We seek to restore trust and faith in the Bumbershoot brand by re-launching Bumbershoot as an opportunity to re-engage and highlight our regional arts and culture community with the core festival event on Labor Day weekend. Third Stone will elevate and transform Bumbershoot via our Four Pillars: Education, Community, Art, and Access, while continuing to honor the essential characteristics of the Bumbershoot legacy.

Mission

To help foster an inclusive, energized, and sustainable arts economy in the Pacific Northwest through youth education, festival, spectacle, and community driven programming.

Vision

Realign Bumbershoot with Seattle’s changing growth purpose and needs. We will collaborate with our community to create a compelling experience that lifts all voices, embraces diverse perspectives, and builds the next generation of arts and music producers.

Our Four Pillars

  • Education

    Festival as a classroom: The Bumbershoot Workforce Development Program is a tuition-free education program, strategically designed to engage and remove barriers for underserved communities and provide opportunities that both empower young people and strengthen the local creative economy.

  • Community

    Bumbershoot acts as a platform for Seattle’s creative ecosystem as a whole, inviting all voices, advocates, and artists to engage as we align the festival with local needs.

  • Art

    Fundamental to our human experience and a universal language, art is the bridge between communities, shifting perspectives, fueling local economies, and helping create a better quality of life.

  • Access

    Equity and access are prioritized at every step: affordable ticket prices, tuition free education opportunities, and community-centric programming.

Meet Our Staff

Nicole Henao , Education Director

Nicole Henao is a Boricua (Puerto Rican native) arts leader and educator dedicated to expanding access to the arts. With over 10 years of experience, she has worked at institutions like the Seattle Art Museum and the Norton Museum of Art, developing programs that connect young people and the wider community to the arts. She is passionate about creating welcoming spaces where people can experience creativity, share ideas, and authentically express themselves. Nicole is excited to bring her experience in arts program development, community engagement, and mentorship to Bumbershoot’s educational initiatives.

Board of Directors

Joe Paganelli Avatar

Joe Paganelli

New Rising Sun

Principal
Justin L. Moon

Justin L. Moon

Perkins Coie

Principal
Liz Dunn

Liz Dunn

President

Dunn and Hobbes

Principal

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$225 Weekend Passes!

Weekend Pass: $225*

Single-Day: $125*

NEW: “Bumberparty” Joint Pass (Bumbershoot + CHBP): $340* (21+)

NEW: Crew Pack (4 Weekend Passes): $800*

*Fees & taxes not included.

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