Creative State: the ArtsWA podcast
Interviews with creative Washingtonians across the state
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ArtsWA is thrilled to announce Creative State. Creative State is a new podcast about arts, culture, and creativity throughout Washington. Listen each month for exclusive conversations with people who make our state a creative place to live, work, and explore.
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Each episode features:
• An interview with a Governor’s Arts & Heritage Award honoree
• An interview with an ArtsWA Program Manager
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Grant opportunities: now open
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ReNew Washington grant
In partnership with Shunpike, ArtsWA is offering ReNew Washington grants. These grants fund groups wishing to start new organizations, or to strengthen organizations created in the last three years.
Applicants may request up to $5,000. Matching funds are not required.
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Watch a new webinar to learn more about the grant and how to apply.
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Applications due by
May 3, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
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Join our team: openings at ArtsWA
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Program Manager for the Wellness, Arts, and the Military Program
Our Wellness, Arts, and the Military (WAM) Program Manager will set the foundation for this new program, with a focus on growing and strengthening WAM arts engagement programs across the state.
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Conservation Lead for 3-D and Integrated Artwork
Our 3-Dimensional and Integrated Artwork Conservation Lead will focus will on outdoor and integrated sculpture located in Western Washington.
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Conservation Lead for Central & Eastern Washington
Our Central and Eastern Washington Conservation Lead will focus on the care of diverse artworks that range from small works on paper to large-scale sculpture, with a focus on those in Central and Eastern Washington.
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Top: MusicWorks4Veterans is a member of the WAM cohort. Veteran and MW4V project manager John Selzer has been using the power of music to bring music to veterans being treated at VA locations and veteran residential facilities in the state of Washington.
Middle: James Madison’s Family (2021) was recently installed at Edmonds College. It is among the artworks that will be cared for by our 3-D and Integrated Artwork Conservation Lead. Photo courtesy of ArtsWA, by Dale Lang.
Bottom: Secondhand Geology is a 2017 artwork by Ball-Nogues Studio at Central Washington University. It is among those that will be cared for by our Central and Eastern Washington Conservation Lead. Photo courtesy of the artists.
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Creative Districts: Moses Lake certified, capital grants approved
Washington’s newest Creative District is Moses Lake. Following the unanimous vote by the ArtsWA Board of Commissioners on April 13, Moses Lake became the twelfth city in the state to earn this coveted designation.
Nestled in the heart of Grant County, the city of Moses Lake is home to over 25,000 residents. It is a multicultural recreation destination with an historic and vibrant downtown. Its creatives draw inspiration from the unique landscape of Eastern Washington. The Creative District will highlight their work and will give residents and visitors the opportunity to experience Moses Lake’s rich culture.
On April 13, the Board approved capital project grants for eleven Creative Districts, totaling $174,527.28. The grants will be used by the districts on projects such as signage, murals, and streetscape improvements that will highlight and beautify their districts. Projects are to be completed by June 30, 2023.
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Arts in Education: Washington Youth Arts Leadership Program launches
The Washington Youth Arts Leadership (WAYAL) Program is a yearly cohort of youth and young adults (ages 16-19) from across Washington State. WAYAL leaders work with the Arts in Education (AIE) team at ArtsWA to communicate the important role of arts education in their communities. Young artists in the program explore arts and arts administration careers with mentors in the field.
Applications to the WAYAL Program must be submitted through the online application platform, Submittable. ArtsWA will accept applications in Submittable through May 31, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Welcome: meet ArtsWA's newest teammates
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Fiscal Analyst: Kristy Keely
Kristy Keely has a variety of experience in private and non-profit fiscal operations and has been a co-founder of multiple cooperative businesses around the South Sound. Before discovering her love of finances, she spent her free time organizing community events and performing as an aerial artist and a musician. She is excited to join her love of the arts with her love of numbers.
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Program Coordinator, Art in Public Places: Michelle Avitia
Michelle Avitia joined ArtsWA in April as the Arts in Public Places Program Coordinator. Her work requires close attention to detail and clear communication skills, two strengths she attributes to her background as a writer and editor. She holds a B.A. from San Jose State University in English and Professional Technical Writing.
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Join ArtsWA at the Lacey Vet Con on April 30 from 3:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. for a day of comics for Veterans. Military families and community members are welcome. Learn more here.
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May 2: Applications due for Heritage Arts Apprenticeship Program
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May 2: Nominations open for 2022 Governor's Arts & Heritage Awards
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Nominations for the 2022 Governor's Arts & Heritage Awards will open on May 2. Watch last year's presentation here.
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National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, a celebration of poetry introduced in 1996.
Throughout April, we've featured works from Washington's State Art Collection that highlight their special relationships to poetry and words.
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Rites of Green: Foodways
The Spring 2022 issue of Rites of Green is dedicated to foodways. Explore the stories and flavors at the link below.
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New video: Arts Integration
Looking to understand arts integration? Dive into this new video for an animated tour!
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