Grants to Organizations
Supporting nonprofit arts and community organizations throughout Washington State to increase arts access and participation
Rotating photographs of art, theaters, and arts participation.
Rotating photographs of art, theaters, and arts participation.
Art in Public Places
Facilitating acquisition, placement, and stewardship of public art throughout Washington to advance community aesthetics and dialogue
Arts in Education
Supporting the arts as an essential part of K-12 education through local partnerships, research, training, and grants
Rotating photographs of art, theaters, and arts participation.
Folk Arts
Preserving, presenting and protecting the traditional arts of Washington's many diverse cultures
Community Arts Development
Providing arts management information, resources and training to arts organizations and artists in Washington
Other Projects
Improving creative and cultural vitality by supporting art, arts education, research, heritage, accessibility, statewide initiatives, and special projects
 

We envision a Washington where arts and culture are thriving and celebrated throughout the state.

 

Featured News & Resources

The arts can be part of economic solutions - Op-ed Seattle Times.

 

The National Endowment for the Arts has released their lastest study of Arts Participation in the U.S.

 

One-time economic stimulus funding is available through Art Jobs grants.

 

Celebrating 30 Years of Public Art features artwork in the State Art Collection acquired from 1975 to 2005.

 

The Washington State Arts Commission (WSAC) is an Arts Council, one of 56 US state or territorial arts councils, commissions, and boards.