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Washington State Arts Commission Press Releases

21 Press Releases
  • Published on July 7, 2026 - 18:43 GMT

    Welcome to Dr. Rebekah Percival

    ArtsWA is excited to welcome Dr. Rebekah Tabah Percival as our new Executive Director! Dr. Percival comes to ArtsWA from leadership positions at the Arizona Historical Society, where she served as Assistant Director and Vice President of Library, Archives …

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  • Published on June 25, 2026 - 20:07 GMT

    June ArtsWA news

    In the May newsletter: BFA and WAYAL applications, poetry events, June 11 in Moses Lake and more.

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  • Published on June 8, 2026 - 17:23 GMT

    Call for Artists: Commission for University of Washington Seattle

    ArtsWA and the University of Washington Seattle are seeking an artist or artist team to create engaging and unique public artwork for the Chemical Sciences Building (CSB) and its surroundings. The Art Committee is interested in artwork that evokes the …

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  • Published on June 8, 2026 - 16:21 GMT

    Call for Artists: Commission for Oakville Elementary School

    The Oakville School District and ArtsWA are seeking an artist or artist team to design and create original, permanent, site-responsive artwork for Oakville Elementary School in Oakville, Washington. Artists with a connection to Oakville and/or the …

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  • Published on May 29, 2026 - 14:45 GMT

    May ArtsWA news

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  • Published on May 28, 2026 - 17:47 GMT

    Celebrating Arts Education Month

    In the May newsletter: BFA and WAYAL applications, poetry events, June 11 in Moses Lake and more.

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  • Published on May 28, 2026 - 17:30 GMT

    Arts Education Month: new sticker designs!

    We are sharing voices from the 2025-2026 Washington Youth Arts Leadership (WAYAL) cohort for Arts Education Month. Learn more about the WAYAL program. 2025-2026 WAYAL cohort members Lucy Woods and Elliot Pixie-Plott designed new stickers for ArtsWA to give …

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  • Published on May 28, 2026 - 16:25 GMT

    Arts Education Month: the 2025-2026 WAYAL cohort

    We are sharing voices from the 2025-2026 Washington Youth Arts Leadership (WAYAL) cohort for Arts Education Month. Learn more about the WAYAL program. This video was made by Viswajith (Vish) Venugopal. Vish is an 18-year-old student at the University of …

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  • Published on May 28, 2026 - 16:17 GMT

    Arts Education Month: Taiyo Oishi speaks with Seattle Chamber Music Society

    We are sharing voices from the 2025-2026 Washington Youth Arts Leadership (WAYAL) cohort for Arts Education Month. Learn more about the WAYAL program. Taiyo Oishi is a graduating senior at Inglemoor High School in Kenmore. A dedicated pianist who has  …

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  • Published on May 28, 2026 - 16:12 GMT

    Arts Education Month: Orlo Parkinson on Arts & Community Connection

    We are sharing voices from the 2025-2026 Washington Youth Arts Leadership (WAYAL) cohort for Arts Education Month. Learn more about the WAYAL program. Orlo Parkinson is a junior at Liberty Bell High School, in the Methow Valley. He has been actively …

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  • Published on May 28, 2026 - 16:06 GMT

    Arts Education Month: Varshni Iyer on Bharatanatyam & cultural traditions

    We are sharing voices from the 2025-2026 Washington Youth Arts Leadership (WAYAL) cohort for Arts Education Month. Learn more about the WAYAL program. Varshni Iyer is a senior at Inglemoor High School in Kenmore. She has performed on several platforms such …

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  • Published on May 12, 2026 - 18:33 GMT

    Apply: Building for the Arts

    Building for the Arts application is open! 📆Deadline to apply: July 9, 2026 👉🏽Learn about Building for the Arts: https://www.arts.wa.gov/building-for-the-arts/ The Department of Commerce will host two Building for the Arts webinars in June. Register or …

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  • Published on April 30, 2026 - 22:29 GMT

    April ArtsWA news

    In the May newsletter: BFA and WAYAL applications, poetry events, June 11 in Moses Lake and more.

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  • Published on April 8, 2026 - 22:36 GMT

    ESSB 5814: Updated guidance

    The Department of Revenue has issued updated guidance about ESSB 5814 and the changes made by ESSB 6346. What are the new exclusions? The new exclusions from retail sales of live presentations include: Before and after school care provided in-person and on …

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  • Published on March 26, 2026 - 22:42 GMT

    March ArtsWA news

    In the May newsletter: BFA and WAYAL applications, poetry events, June 11 in Moses Lake and more.

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  • Published on March 18, 2026 - 16:25 GMT

    Building for the Arts Webinars

    Join ArtsWA and our partners for two free webinars about Building for the Arts! The Department of Commerce will open the biannual Building for the Arts grant this spring. Building for the Arts: How Advocates Help Your Application Join ArtsWA, ArtsFund, …

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  • Published on February 10, 2026 - 20:01 GMT

    An update from ArtsWA Executive Director Karen Hanan

    After 12 years of impactful public service, Karen Hanan, Executive Director of the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA), has announced her retirement from state service effective June 30, 2026. Hanan was appointed as director of the Agency in 2014 by …

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  • Published on February 4, 2026 - 00:34 GMT

    Apply now: Tribal Cultural Grant

    The Tribal Cultural Grant is a non-competitive grant that offers funding for Washington State Federally-recognized Tribes to support Tribal communities as they expand, enhance, or create space for art and culture that is respectful and responsive to each …

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  • Published on February 3, 2026 - 00:11 GMT

    Call for Artists: Commission for Neah Bay School

    ArtsWA, the Cape Flattery School District, and the Makah Indian Tribe are seeking a Washington-based artist or team for a permanent installation at the new Neah Bay K–12 School. The $91,000 project requires carving interior cedar house posts that reflect …

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  • Published on January 21, 2026 - 15:07 GMT

    Events Calendar for America 250 Celebrations

    Washington State Historical Society and the America 250 committee launched a calendar for events across Washington State that are related to the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Find upcoming …

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