The City of Bothell is proud to announce Deepti Agrawal as the Grand Marshal of this year’s Fourth of July Parade, honoring her extraordinary contributions to community service, youth empowerment, artistic leadership, and humanitarian efforts.
A 2022 recipient of the Governor’s Arts & Heritage Award, Deepti Agrawal is an internationally recognized artist and expert in Madhubani Painting, a traditional folk-art form from Bihar, India. For over 30 years, she has taught, exhibited, and advocated for the preservation of heritage arts, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Bothell-based artist, Deepti has spearheaded a movement to integrate traditional visual arts into the city’s artistic identity, transforming Bothell’s cultural landscape. Deepti’s impact on Bothell’s youth and women entrepreneurs is profound. She has mentored numerous women in launching and licensing their own home-based businesses. Through this mentorship, she’s helped build economic independence and confidence, and even inspired community members to step into leadership roles.
She has worked with local schools, libraries, and senior centers, inspiring students and adults to embrace their heritage and reframe cultural identity with pride. Notably, Bothell teens mentored by Deepti have incorporated traditional art into projects like mural-making and school parking lot designs—and even into their college essays, leading to admissions at top universities including MIT, University of Pennsylvania, Purdue, and the University of Washington.
“Deepti has consistently provided artists and volunteers for Bothell Art Walks, Bothell Cultural Nights, Bothell Summerfest, Bothell Rocks, and countless community events at the Bothell Library and Northshore Senior Center. She has also led large-scale public art projects, including a free 8x8 ft floor mural at Canyon Creek Elementary and a 23x25 ft mural at the Bothell Hindu Temple and Cultural Center, adding beauty and cultural depth to the City’s landscape.” - Community Member
Her nonprofit arms, Kathith and Wind Beneath the Wings, extend her mission even further. Kathith provides low- to no-cost workshops using art for mental wellness and cultural reconnection. Wind Beneath the Wings offers local artists platforms to showcase their work at premier venues such as the Northwest Folklife Festival, Seattle Art Museum, and major corporations including Microsoft, Google, and the Gates Foundation.
Deepti is also a TEDx speaker, a Heritage Master Artist with Humanities Washington, a PEAR Team Member at WA State Arts Commission and a current treasurer and trustee of Humanities WA. She has represented Washington State at the Capitol in D.C., advocating for the humanities, arts, and cultural access.
We are proud to announce Deepti Agrawal as the 2025 Parade Grand Marshal. This year, we received six nominations for outstanding individuals, each of whom has made meaningful contributions to the quality of life in Bothell. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who participated in the nomination process and recognized community members for their impactful work in civic engagement, social service, humanitarian efforts, volunteering, and achievements in the arts, sports, business, education, and beyond.
Learn more about the Fourth of July Celebration: https://www.bothellwa.gov/269/Fourthof-July-Parade-Pancake-Breakfast