In this edition of The Catalyst: ReStart WA grant is now open; Building for the Arts–a partnership with the Department of Commerce; Meet Washington’s newest Creative Districts; Welcome Savanna Perez and Austin Sargent; and Save the date for the Wellness, Arts, and the Military Convening. Read more.
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…