Programs & Opportunities From ArtsWA
WA Youth Arts Leadership Program (WAYAL)
Application window May 1- July 16, 2023
The Washington Youth Arts Leadership (WAYAL) Program is a yearly cohort of youth and young adults (ages 16-19) from across Washington State. Young artists in the program explore arts and arts administration careers with mentors in the field. Youth leaders receive a stipend for their time and input. ArtsWA is seeking youth artists ages 16-19 to join our 2023-2024 WAYAL cohort.
Self-Nominate/Apply: Youth ages 16-19 (at time of application) can nominate themselves for this program.
Nominate a young artist: Mentors, teachers, community members can nominate a youth artist from their communities.
Submit a Nomination for the Governors Arts and Heritage Awards (GAHA)
Nomination deadline: Friday, June 16, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
Anyone from Washington State who is eligible can be nominated. ArtsWA helps communities nurture and grow the arts. We believe in diverse forms of artistic expression. We strongly encourage nominations that reflect communities across the state, including historically underserved communities.
Encourage folks to apply to join ArtsWA’s Public Artist Roster
Application deadline June 13, 2023.
ArtsWA is accepting midterm applications to the 2021-2025 Public Artist Roster from May 1, 2023 to June 13, 2023.
