Strengthening Washington's Arts Ed Ecosystem

ArtsEd Washington is the only organization in our state dedicated to connecting educators, school districts, cultural organizations, and policymakers in shared action to advance arts education. Our collaborative infrastructure—often unfunded by traditional program grants—is what quietly powers equitable access to arts education statewide.

Each year, we serve more than 1,000 educators and students across nearly half of Washington’s 39 counties through professional development, advocacy trainings, arts workshops, and free classroom resources.

Through sustained advocacy and collaboration, we coordinate initiatives with leading organizations including:

• Arts for All Coalition

• Association of Washington Student Leaders 

• Inspire Washington 

• League of Education Voters

• Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

• Washington Art Education Association

• Washington Music Educators Association

• Washington State Thespians

• Washington State School Directors’ Association

• And arts administrators from over a dozen school districts
  
  

This year, we are asking our supporters to help us fund our Statewide Coordination & Network Infrastructure in addition to our public-facing programs. Every training, resource, and workshop we deliver depends on the coordination, research, and relationship-building that happen quietly behind the scenes.

Help power the behind-the-scenes work that drives Washington’s arts education movement. Your contribution ensures lasting access and collaboration statewide.

Pictured: Postcards written in ArtsEd Washington's student-focused workshop 
"Using Your Voice for Arts Advocacy"