Action Alerts:
JUNE 9: WA ARTS EDUCATION GRAD REQUIREMENTS
The WA State Board of Education is considering changing the graduation requirements which would include removing arts as requirement.
Western WA: click here
Eastern WA: click here
FEBRUARY 25: HUMANITIES WA'S PRIME TIME FAMILY READING PROGRAM (Senate W&M)
Support Humanities WA’s Prime Time Family Reading program by sending a message to your Senator: click here
FEBRUARY 24: HUMANITIES WA'S PRIME TIME FAMILY READING PROGRAM (House Approps)
Support Humanities WA’s Prime Time Family Reading program by sending a message to your Representatives: click here
FEBRUARY 24: ARTSWA GRANT FUNDS
The Governor’s budget proposed a $600K reduction in ArtsWA’s grant program. The Senate proposed cutting the funds by $300K while the House’s budget maintains ArtsWA’s funding level.
Click to send a letter to your Senator asking them to eliminate the cuts to ArtsWA’s grants program AND click to send a letter to your Representatives thanking them for restoring ArtsWA’s grants budget.
NOVEMBER 25: ADVOCATE FOR SALES TAX RELIEF
Click here to learn more about ESB 5814
Click here to download the 5814 Advocacy Guide
July 18, 2025: for CD 3 & 4, Fully Fund NEA &NEH
- Click here for CD 4 (Newhouse)
- Click here for CD 3 (Perez)
April 3, 2025: Save the National Endowment for the Humanities
- Click here to read and complete the action alert.
March 19, 2025 - Save Libraries & Museums
- Click here to read and complete the action alert.
October 28, 2024 - Seattle Office of Arts and Culture
- Click here to read Inspire Washington’s response to the Mayor’s propsed 2025-2026 budget
JuLy 23, 2024 - Seattle Office of Arts and Culture
The City of Seattle has a projected budget shortfall for FY 2025 of $240 million. They are looking for places to cut and we must ensure that they retain all admission tax for the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture to distribute to artists and cultural businesses!
- Click here to learn more
- Ready to advocate? Click here to send a letter to Mayor Harrell and your citycouncil person!
JuLy 22, 2024 - Federal: Protect Funding for NEA & NEH
The US House and Senate are taking action on arts funding this week! Send a letter to your Senators and House Represenative by clicking here.
March 6, 2024 - Fans First Act (Ticketing Bill):
Senator Cantwell needs to hear from you! If you want Congress to enact comprehensive ticketing reform to protect consumers, empower creative economic development, and restore trust in the ticketing experience for fans and artists, voice your support today. Click THIS LINK to sign our petition letter urging Senator Cantwell to champion comprehensive ticketing reform legislation NOW.
To learn more about the Fans First Act, click here and visit the National Independent Venue Association’s info page. This is new legislation that goes farther than previous bills to provide much needed ticketing reform.