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Artist Jill Anholt's circular skylight "CLEARING" (detail photo, 2015) evokes the memory of the towering old-growth Douglas fir trees that once existed on the Grays Harbor College campus near the Pacific Coast. This artwork is part of Washington's State Art Collection.

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ArtsWA Announces New Call for Artists and Teaching Artists for Creative Start Studio

The Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) is accepting applications for short-term work with ArtsWA’s Creative Start program. Selected artists and/or teaching artists will produce materials to support math and arts learning for early learners (ages 3-8). The project will result in series of arts and math-focused videos and lessons for the online Creative Start Studio. Resources developed for this project will be shared widely.

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"Shelter" by Diane Hansen, 2018. Located at Olympia Regional Learning Academy, Olympia. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Terry Rishel. Part of Washington's State Art Collection.
"Mammoth" by Ilan Averbuch, 2018. Located at Central Washington University, Ellensburg. Photo courtesy of the artist. Part of Washington's State Art Collection.

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ArtsWA is the Washington State Arts Commission. We are a state agency, formed by the Washington State Legislature in 1961. The Legislature recognized that the arts enrich our communities. Our mission is to nurture and support the role of the arts in the lives of all Washingtonians.

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Artist Daniel Galvez at work on his mural "Legacy" (2017), located at White Pass High School, Randle, Southwestern Washington. It reflects the town's shared history and relationship to the land. This artwork is part of Washington's State Art Collection.

Public Art

Our Art in Public Places program (AIPP) purchases and cares for artworks in state buildings, colleges, universities, and schools throughout Washington. The State Art Collection includes nearly 5,000 artworks, located where people study, work, and live.

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Creative Districts

Creative Districts helps Washington communities thrive. This award-winning program works to grow the creative sector. It helps communities turn cultural activities into economic growth.

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Arts in Education

ArtsWA is committed to improving and expanding early learning and K-12 arts education. Our grants and programs serve students, families, and communities.

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Grants

ArtsWA grants help communities nurture and grow the arts. These communities are located in rural and urban areas throughout the state. Our grants focus on cultural equity, the creative economy, and K-12 education.

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Creative Forces

Creative Forces is a national program at eleven military hospitals across the country. It is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA).

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ArtsWA’s FY 2020 Annual Report

Join Washington State Arts Commission’s (ArtsWA) Executive Director, Karen Hanan, for a quick retrospective of ArtsWA’s 2020 fiscal year. You can peruse ArtsWA’s FY 2020 Annual Report here.

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