Menu Washington State Arts Commission Catalyst for the Arts Learn More About ArtsWA Watch the Passing of the Laurel, a ceremony honoring Rena Priest as our newest Washington State Poet Laureate. Latest News AGENCY NEWS 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… READ MORE UNCATEGORIZED 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… READ MORE AGENCY NEWS|GOVERNOR’S ARTS & HERITAGE AWARDS (GAHA) 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… READ MORE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 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… READ MORE Click to Explore Washington’s State Art Collection at My Public Art Portal Find the Latest Covid Information and Resources Here ArtsWA Programs & Activities About Us ArtsWA is the Washington State Arts Commission. We are a state agency, formed by the Washington State Legislature in 1961. The Legislature recognized that the arts enrich our communities. Our mission is to nurture and support the role of the arts in the lives of all Washingtonians. Learn More Public Art Our Art in Public Places program (AIPP) purchases and cares for artworks in state buildings, colleges, universities, and schools throughout Washington. The State Art Collection includes nearly 5,000 artworks, located where people study, work, and live. Learn More Creative Districts Creative Districts helps Washington communities thrive. This award-winning program works to grow the creative sector. It helps communities turn cultural activities into economic growth. Learn More Arts in Education ArtsWA is committed to improving and expanding early learning and K-12 arts education. Our grants and programs serve students, families, and communities. Learn More Grants ArtsWA grants help communities nurture and grow the arts. These communities are located in rural and urban areas throughout the state. Our grants focus on cultural equity, the creative economy, and K-12 education. Learn More Wellness, Arts, and the Military Wellness, Arts, and the Military is a statewide program that grew out of the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Forces Initiative. The program aims to target military-connected populations to community-based arts programs. Learn More ArtsWA Spotlight 2021 Arts Uplift! Conference Watch our event summary video! The Arts Uplift! conference provided early learning educators, teaching artists, and leadership with more tools to integrate arts instruction, culturally responsive teaching methods, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks into their daily work. Hear what our event partners and presenters have to say about the event. Video produced by Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Sign up for ArtsWA news and emails Get the latest news from ArtsWA directly to your email. Learn about grant opportunities, ArtsWA programs, call to artists, news, and more! Email First Name Last Name Postal Code By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Washington State Arts Commission, PO Box 42675, Olympia, WA, 98504-2675, US, http://arts.wa.gov. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact. Sign Up! Follow us LOCATION: 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98501-1293 MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 42675 Olympia, WA 98504-2675 PHONE: 360-753-3860 FAX: 360-586-5351 About ArtsWA Meet our Staff News Agency Policies Public Records Request Site Map Contact Us My Public Art Portal Grants Public Art Program Creative Districts Arts in Education Partners Poetry Out Loud Teaching Artist Training Lab Governor’s Arts & Heritage Awards Washington State Poet Laureate Creative Forces Center for Washington Cultural Traditions Search for: Copyright, 2019, Washington State Arts Commission Web Design & Development by Buildable