The Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) is pleased to announce and congratulate the Governor’s Arts & Heritage Luminary Awards for 2021. These awards recognize individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to Washington’s creative vitality. This year, the GAHA Luminary Awards distinguish and acknowledge arts and heritage organizations and cultural leaders who stood as shining lights for their communities during the pandemic. See announcement.
Effective October 1, 2025, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5814 expanded Washington’s retail sales tax to include new types of services. Some of these new taxes directly affect arts and…