ArtsEd Washington

Congratulations to all the students becoming high school graduates this month!

Creativity fostered through arts education 🎨📚🎨🎭🎶 Why are so many K–8 students missing out on a full arts educa...

National Google art contest winner is a Washington student!

Isn't this a stunning image? The story behind it is even more beautiful. Let's give a huge round of applause for Washington's own Kameirah J.!

Doodle for Google 2025-2026 - US Winner Doodle - Google Doodles Learn more about the creation of Doodle for Google 2025-2026 - US Winner Doodle and discover the story behind the unique artwork.

Students, we want to hear from you! Complete this quick survey with your feedback on the proposed graduation requirement changes: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOgQSd2SjoPG4ZmVjGp5HILHseCt4HOfj4qr4oPli0YftT6A/viewform?usp=header

For adults who want to help: Invite your local youth to complete the survey! And be sure you're signed up for our newsletter because more advocacy opportunities will be announced this week: https://artsedwashington.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3ff90a023b4a0c53e52680584&id=751ad3e501

Here's a new template for business leaders to advocate on behalf of the talent pipeline that would be weakened by removing the arts requirement! Copy/paste/revise with your own professional voice.

Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j2pLrDEug9OEWJFKfd0WK0PdPUEdmh1dCZd3deoR-rk/edit?usp=sharing

Want to support these efforts in another way? Donate by Monday to help us secure a $6000 match pledged by an anonymous donor!

Donation page: https://mtyc.co/rmhmxf

What's the latest about removing the arts credit requirements?
What's already been done?
What comes next?
How can I get involved?

This webinar recording has your answers: https://youtu.be/-sB-m4ELrQI?si=vQiZdy5OmWhwqxdP

You can also download the PDF from the link in the comments.

Once you're done, add your new questions and insights below. We're here to help!

05-16-26 WAEA Virtual Workshop - Art as Collective Action We all know that we should not have to advocate for the arts to remain in schools, but the fact remains that there are forces at work to rework the WA state ...

Arts Education Month celebrates the many benefits of arts learning in the
lives of students, educators, and families across Washington state!

What's your reason for celebrating this month?
1. Arts learning plays a critical role in students' sense of belonging and well-being.
2. Arts education supports academic achievement, interdisciplinary thinking
and access to creative career opportunities.
3. The arts help students preserve, celebrate and share cultural practices.
4. The law recognizes the arts as a core academic subject within basic education including dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts.

Thank you to all the PreK-12 teachers, teaching artists, families, culture bearers, and the community members who make arts education possible!

It's May, and that means we should be celebrating Arts Education Month but we're focusing our energy on PROTECTING the arts and raising funds for ADVOCATING.

And we need your support!

You can help with both of these by visiting our recent ArtsEd Newsletter: https://us16.campaign-archive.com/?u=3ff90a023b4a0c53e52680584&id=33905e64d0