ArtsWA invites you to nominate Washington’s outstanding arts and cultural leaders, artists, culture bearers, and arts and heritage organizations for the Governor’s Arts & Heritage Awards.
Donor Name: Washington State Arts Commission
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Award
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/20/2022
Details:
The Governor’s Arts Awards, established in 1966, recognize outstanding individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to the arts and cultural development of Washington State.
The Governor’s Heritage Awards, established in 1989, honor outstanding individuals and organizations whose dedication to preserving and promoting traditions and cultural heritage are worthy of state recognition.
ArtsWA administers the Governor’s Arts and Heritage Awards on behalf of the Governor. These awards are among the most prestigious honors given by the Governor.
Governor’s Arts Awards – Categories
- Organization Award
- Arts Education Award
- Young Arts Leader Award
- Arts Legacy Award
- Arts Advocacy Award
- Philanthropy Award
- Community Award
Governor’s Heritage Awards – Categories
- Individual
- Organization
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, individuals or organizations must
- have made significant contributions to the arts and culture landscape of Washington
- be either a current Washington resident, or have resided or been based in Washington at the time contributions were made
- not be a past Governor’s Arts or Heritage Award honoree (except Young Arts Leader Award).
For more information, visit Washington State Arts Commission.