The Heritage Caucus is a public meeting of legislators, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and members of the public who are interested in heritage and culture. It meets weekly from 7-8:00 a.m. during the legislative session in Cherberg Building Room A-B-C on the Capitol Campus. A weekly agenda and bill report will be posted here by 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays.
Public Art Opportunity at WWU
ArtsWA is seeking artists for a public art project at Western Washington University in Bellingham. Deadline is 5pm, February 6, 2020.
My Public Art Portal recently Honored with Best of Washington IT Award
Photo: Governor Jay Inslee presents Best of Washington IT Award to Janae Huber and Valerie Peterman of ArtsWA. Governor Inslee recently honored My Public Art Portal with a Best of…
Read more ArtsWA Launches a New Suite of Grants to Organizations
For decades, the Grants to Organizations program offered four funding programs specifically for arts projects. These four programs have served us and our constituents well – but it is time…
Read more ARTSWA Welcomes New Arts in Early Learning Project Manager
Alexis Sarah is joining ArtsWA this month as the Arts and Early Learning Project Manager. She brings a blend of public, private and nonprofit knowledge with over 15 years of experience in arts administration and early learning programs.
Governor Jay Inslee Extends Term for Washington State Poet Laureate
The term of Claudia Castro Luna, the 2018-2020 Washington State Poet Laureate, has been extended to January of 2021. The extension was announced by Humanities Washington and ArtsWA on December 4, 2019.
Holiday Hours for ArtsWA
In observance of upcoming state holidays, ArtsWA’s offices will be closed on the following days: Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, Jan 20, 2020 Washington’s Birthday – Monday, Feb…
Read more ArtsWA Executive Director elected to board of National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) announced the election of a new chair and five new members to its board of directors. ArtsWA Executive Director, Karen Hanan was…
Read more ArtsWA is hiring! POSITION NOW CLOSED
Join our team! ArtsWA is hiring an Early Learning specialist to manage our new Early Learning Arts Integration program. Read the job description and apply online by October 27th. POSITION…
Read more Join us for the 2019 Governor’s Arts & Heritage Awards Celebration
A festive event celebrating the 2019 honorees of the Governor’s Arts & Heritage Awards. Since 1966, these have been presented to individuals and organizations that have significantly contributed to the…
Read more Rules Hearing
The Washington State Arts Commission has scheduled a rules hearing for November 5th beginning at 9:30 a.m. The location is 711 Capitol Way South, Suite 600, Olympia. The topic for…
Read more Announcing 2019 Governor’s Arts & Heritage Awards Honorees
(August 23, 2019 – Olympia, WA) – The Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) is pleased to announce and congratulate the Governor’s Arts & Heritage Awards honorees for 2019. The Governor’s…
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