The Kent Community Foundation this week announced that “Talent Quest” is returning to Kent on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
With a passion for the performing arts, Tonya Goodwillie of Allegro Performing Arts originally launched the local talent competition in 2011. The event had a successful two-year run. Leaders of the Kent Community Foundation assisted Goodwillie in 2016 & 2017 and the team is eager to bring it back to include our surrounding communities.
“We have so many talented performers in the area, and we are excited to showcase them at Talent Quest,” said Brenda Farwell, president of the Kent Community Foundation. “This fun event is also a fundraiser to support “Arts & Education Programs” in the greater Kent area.
The talent competition will feature three age categories:
- Youth (12 and under)
- Teens (13 to 19)
- Adults (20+)
Organizers say that “talent” can be loosely interpreted to incorporate a wide range of talents (e.g., music, dance, magic, poetry, etc.)
There will be cash prizes for the winner of each category and an overall prize, thanks to generous sponsors.
Winners will also have the opportunity to perform at local events as representatives of “Talent Quest.”
Registration for “Talent Quest” opened on November 1, 2024 with preliminary qualification rounds being held on Jan. 4 and 12, and the “Talent Quest” competition on Jan. 30, 2025.
Additional information about the event is available at:
https://www.kentcommunityfoundation.com/talent-quest.html
“The time is right to bring this great event back to the community,” said Goodwillie. “It is a great opportunity for the foundation and other local businesses and organizations to support the performing arts in region.”
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Brenda Farwell at 206-786-1546.
About the Kent Community Foundation
Founded in 1986, the Kent Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving the greater Kent, Washington community. The foundation works to strengthen and support our greater Kent communities through partnerships and philanthropy. Helping donors fulfill their philanthropic goals by creating new funds or donating to existing funds is how we strengthen and build a community together.
About Kent Has Talent
Tonya Goodwillie of Allegro Performing Arts created “So You Think Kent Has Talent,” the event’s original name, in 2011 and 2012 After a brief hiatus, the Kent Community Foundation got involved to assist Goodwillie, and the event returned to the community in 2016 and 2017 as Kent Has Talent. Several local arts patrons recently got involved to bring the talent show to South King County with “Talent Quest”.
