2022 Heritage Caucus
Heritage Caucus will begin on January 12 and will be held virtually on Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m. during the 2022 legislative session. Heritage Caucus is co-chaired by Senator Jim Honeyford and…
Read more Join our team!
ArtsWA is seeking a communications specialist to join our Community Relations team. This position will help the team with agency communications, outreach, community development, the Creative Districts program, the agency…
Read more The Catalyst – December ArtsWA news
In this issue: Governor Inslee’s budget supports the creative sector; 2021: A look back on the year in public art; ReStart grantees announced; Join a regional forum in January and…
Read more The Catalyst – November ArtsWA News
In this issue: Re-sited public artworks part of Maple Park Childcare Center collection curated by Renee Adams; 2021 GAHA Honorees hail from all parts of the state; Karen Hanan and…
Read more Governor’s Arts & Heritage Spotlight Award announced – Delbert Richardson, “Unspoken Truths” founder/curator is recipient
The Washington State Arts Commission and Governor Jay Inslee are pleased to announce Delbert Richardson as the recipient of The Governor’s Arts & Heritage Spotlight Award for 2021. Richardson is the…
Read more 2021 Governor’s Arts & Heritage Luminary Honorees Announced
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…
Read more ArtsWA job opportunity – Community Investments Special Programs Coordinator
The Washington State Arts Commission’s Community Investments (CI) department has an exciting opportunity for a program coordinator to manage special or emergency funding programs. This position will work in collaboration…
Read more ArtsWA job opportunity – Communications Manager
We are looking for a new team member to take on the position of communications manager at ArtsWA. This person will be responsible for implementing the agency’s communications, marketing, and…
Read more The Catalyst – October ArtsWA News
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…
Read more Wellness, Arts & the Military Convening
Join the conversation on Friday, December 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free webinar is open to cultural organizations and practitioners wanting to work with military-connected populations across…
Read more In-Person Public Art Dedications Return
As vaccinations go up, COVID-19 rates drop, and students return to school, we are starting to celebrate new additions to the State Art Collection in person.
The Catalyst – September ArtsWA News
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.