This month’s news: Opening October 1 – ReStart WA grants; New Portal exhibition spotlighting Hispanic Heritage Month; Coming November 5 – Wellness, Arts, and the Military Convening; and meet our newest team member, Gabriella Smith.
CALL FOR ARTISTS/RFQ: Washington State Library Archives Building
ArtsWA is seeking artists to submit conceptual designs for artworks to be installed in the forthcoming Washington State Library Archives building, which is scheduled to open in 2024. This call…
Read more The Catalyst – Back to School Edition
ArtsWA is gearing up for the new school year with Arts in Education grant opportunities, resources for teaching artists, and lots of great online videos for early learners. Check out the the Back to School Edition of The Catalyst, ArtsWA’s eNewsletter. https://conta.cc/3yCHPEM
The Catalyst – August ArtsWA News
In this issue read about the new 2021 Public Artist Roster; an update on Creative Districts capital projects, and a reminder to register for Poetry Out Loud.
Introducing the 2021 Public Artist Roster
At its August 2021 meeting, the ArtsWA board unanimously approved 476 artists and artist teams for the 2021 Public Artist Roster. Nearly half of the accepted artists were first-time applicants, and many are experienced studio artists new to public art. Washington artists hail from rural and urban locations in 22 counties statewide. Nearly half of the accepted artists were first-time applicants, and many are experienced studio artists new to public art. Washington artists hail from rural and urban locations in 22 counties statewide.
The Catalyst – July ArtsWA news
In this issue read about the new Heritage Arts Apprenticeship pairs; the restoration of a Marvin Oliver artwork; and an update on Chewelah’s Creative District.
Marvin Oliver’s “Big Bird” gets much needed repair
Native artist and teacher Marvin Oliver created “Big Bird” in 1979 for Yelm High School (YHS). A student of Yakama heritage brought the artwork to the school’s attention. She asked the YHS Principal if the artwork could be restored.
Meet the 2021-22 Heritage Arts Apprenticeship pairs
The Center for Washington Cultural Traditions (CWCT) has announced the teams for the 2021-22 Washington State Heritage Arts Apprenticeship Program (HAAP). Sixteen teams of apprentices and masters will work together to preserve these cultural treasures.
ArtsWA is seeking a new Fiscal Analyst to join our team
ArtsWA has a great opportunity to join our team as a Fiscal Analyst 2 AP/AR. This new position will provide fiscal, budget, financial business and administrative support primarily to the Deputy Director, and to other programs.
Nominations open for Governor’s Arts & Heritage Luminary Awards
The Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) invites nominations of Washington’s outstanding arts and cultural leaders, artists, culture bearers, and arts organizations for the Governor’s Arts & Heritage Awards (GAHA) –…
Read more ArtsWA is seeking a Vet Corps member to join our team
Thanks to a partnership with the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, ArtsWA is offering an opportunity for a Vet Corps member to join our team. Veterans, military spouses, and…
Read more Public Artist Roster: Accepting Applications May 10 – June 21, 2021
The Art in Public Places program (AIPP) is working to make the 2021-2025 Public Artist Roster our most inclusive and equitable ever. Applications for the Roster will be accepted starting May 10.