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Agency News|Employment Opportunities
ArtsWA is looking for a Community Relations Program Assistant (Communications Consultant 2)

This new position will provide administrative and communications support to the agency Community Relations team.

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Agency News|Grants to Organizations
Join Us for an Informational Webinar on April 9 – Pandemic Relief Grants for Organizations

Learn about ArtsWA’s current funding opportunities and what we are planning for the upcoming year.

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Agency News|Poet Laureate
Announcing the 2021-23 Washington State Poet Laureate

Great news for National Poetry Month! Governor Jay Inslee has appointed Rena Priest as our 2021-23 State Poet Laureate!

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Agency News|Grants to Organizations
Mid-sized organization grant application deadline extended to April 19
Mid-sized arts and cultural organizations have more time to apply for a FY 22 Pandemic Relief Grant. The application period has been extended from April 5 to April 19. Check…
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Agency News|COVID-19 Updates
Updated Guidelines Issued for Reopening Museums & Performing Arts Centers

As part of the Governor’s Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery plan, updated guidelines were recently issues for safely reopening museums and performing arts centers.

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Agency News|Employment Opportunities
ArtsWA is looking for a new Deputy Director
ArtsWA is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Director. The Deputy Director serves as the agency’s chief budget and financial officer and will coordinate core agency services that…
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Agency News|COVID-19 Updates
ArtsWA Publishes 2020 COVID-19 Response and Funding Outcomes Summary

In 2020, ArtsWA pivoted its program and activities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the outcomes of our grant funding and other agency actions.

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Agency News|COVID-19 Updates
Latest Webinar: Which SBA Economic Aid Program Is Best for Your Organization?

ArtsWA hosted the Small Business Administration for a webinar on January 27, 2021. Viewers will learn about the various pandemic-related SBA economic relief programs available to their organizations.

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Agency News|Arts In Education
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.

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Agency News|COVID-19 Updates|Grants to Organizations
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…
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