Explore Creative Careers
Supporting educators and young people interested in pursuing a future in the arts!
Explore resources about the creative economy and career pathways in the arts.
Creative Career Spotlights – North Central Washington
These videos spotlight artists living and working in the North Central region of Washington State. Artists share their inspirations, education and work experiences that support their career within the creative economy.
Explore Creative Careers – Holly Thorpe
Holly Thorpe is a writer from Wenatchee, WA. She graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Journalism, then completed an MFA in Creative Writing at Eastern Washington University. She is on the English faculty at Wenatchee Valley College and organizes local literary events.
Explore Creative Careers – Domingo Gonzalez
Domingo Gonzalez is a musician and educator from Cashmere, WA. He obtained a degree in Music Education from the University of Idaho in 2015. He spent over five years teaching through the Cashmere and Eastmont school districts. He continues to be active throughout Wenatchee Valley as a performer, conductor, educator and volunteer.
Explore Creative Careers – Jamie Howell
Jamie Howell is a filmmaker from Wenatchee, WA. After graduating from the University of Washington, he pursued a career as a newspaper reporter and editor before shifting gears into video-based storytelling and founded Howell at the Moon Productions. He helped co-found the North Central Arts Alliance and supports the growth of the region’s creative economy in a variety of ways.
For educators working with 10th-12th grade students:
For all educators:
Coming Soon:
- Additional curricula educators working with younger students
- Educators Guide
Artwork by Sabrina Chacon-Barajas.
Explore Creative Careers, a project of ArtsWA, received $115,672 of funding from the U.S. Department of Labor WIOA Title IB Total Allocation PY22 Career Connect Washington Program Builder grant. Read more about USDOL grant funding at esd.wa.gov/usdol.