Heritage Caucus Bill Report
Heritage Caucus will be held at 7 a.m. on January 20, 2021. To attend this, and any Heritage Caucus meeting, you must register in advance. You can also access the…
Read more ArtsWA Announces New Call for Artists and Teaching Artists for Creative Start Studio
The Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) is accepting applications for short-term work with ArtsWA’s Creative Start program. Selected artists and/or teaching artists will produce materials to support math and arts learning for early learners (ages 3-8). The project will result in series of arts and math-focused videos and lessons for the online Creative Start Studio. Resources developed for this project will be shared widely.
ArtsWA and Dept. of Commerce Announce Investment of $3.405 Million in Relief Grants
CARES Act funding brings much needed assistance to the state cultural sector OLYMPIA (December 21, 2020) – Nearly 390 nonprofit arts and culture organizations serving 32 Washington counties received funding…
Read more ArtsWA Hosts Special Board Meeting on December 3
ArtsWA will host a special Board meeting on Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 10:00 – 10:15 am.
This is an open public meeting that will be held on a virtual online platform.
ArtsWA is Hiring – Community Investments Grants Specialist. Deadline to Apply is November 15
This position coordinates administrative operations for the GTO and AIE grant programs, and provides direct administrative support for GTO operations.
Call for Artists : Bainbridge Ferry Terminal
WSDOT Ferries and ArtsWA are seeking an artist or artist team to design and create original artwork for the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal. We seek applicants who can design and…
Read more Apply to be the new State Poet Laureate
Applications are now being accepted for the position of Washington State Poet Laureate. The position serves to build awareness and appreciation of poetry — including Washington’s legacy of poetry —…
Read more ArtsWA and Dept of Commerce Announce New Round of CARES Act Funding for Arts and Culture Nonprofits in Washington
ArtsWA, in coordination with Dept. of Commerce is accepting applications for CARES Relief grants to be distributed to arts & cultural organizations this fall. Applications will be accepted between September 28 to october 23, 2020.
Poetry Out Loud is going virtual in 2020-2021
Registration for Washington State Poetry Out Loud begins September 8th. Schools serving students in grade 9-12 may participate. Want to learn more? Visit our website.
Read more Governor gives museums the okay to reopen in Phases 2 and 3
Olympia, WA – Governor Jay Inslee has issued guidance for the limited reopening of the state’s strong and diverse museum sector in Phases 2 and 3 of Washington’s Safe Start Plan.…
Read more ArtsWA and Humanities WA announce the 2020-21 Heritage Arts Apprentice pairs
From West African drumming to Nordic boat building, Hebrew calligraphy to Mexican folk music and more, The Center for Washington Cultural Traditions is excited to announce selections for the 2020-2021 Washington State Heritage Arts Apprenticeship Program.
August 5, 2020 ArtsWA Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Washington State Arts Commission will hold its quarterly Board of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, August 5, from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm. This is an open public meeting that will be held on a virtual online platform.