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.
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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.
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 moreArtsWA 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.
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 moreArtsWA 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.
FREE online consultations for Washington State artists affected by COVID-19
Our partner Artists Up is providing no-cost professional online advice on finance/accounting, unemployment, law, healthcare/insurance, housing/space, grant-writing, basic needs, and more.
Watch the ‘Creative Borrowing for Your COVID 19 Comeback’ Webinar Here
ArtsWA, in partnership with Oregon Arts Commission and the Idaho Comission on the Arts, hosted a webinar on June 10, 2020.
ArtsWA Furlough Day Notices
Due to an expected budget shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Jay Inslee directed ArtsWA and other state agencies to furlough most employees for eight days this summer and fall.