Grants to Organizations
Supporting nonprofit arts and community organizations throughout Washington State to increase arts access and participation
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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
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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 vitality and aesthetics by supporting art, arts education, research, cultural arts, statewide initiatives, and special projects
 

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

 

Featured News & Resources

May eNews is now available.

 

The Public Artist Roster Competition is open. Deadline: 06/16/08.

 

Please take a few minutes to participate in our Strategic Planning Survey. Deadline: 05/09/08.

 

Washington's BreAnna Jones made the top 12 in the national Poetry Out Loud competition.

 

Governor Gregoire proclaims May 11-17, 2008 as Arts Education Week.

 

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