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Arts Commission

Promotes the growth and development of the arts within the state and advises state agencies and officials on matters pertaining to the arts. The Commission also administers appropriations set aside for acquiring works of art for public buildings and distribute state and federal dollars through grants to expand opportunities for people statewide to participate in the arts.

Board Website
https://www.arts.wa.gov/about-us
Policy Area
Government Operations and Public Safety
Governor Appointments
19
Total Board Positions
23
Statutory Authority
RCW 43.46.015
Statutory Authority Website
Link to Authorizing Source
Public Disclosure Required?
No
Senate Confirmation Required?
No
Compensation
Per diem
Term Length (years) 3
Statutory Term Limits
Board Requirements
The governor shall appoint citizens representing the various disciplines within the visual, performing and literary arts, and other citizens active in the arts community. The governor shall consider nominations for membership from individuals actively involved in cultural, state or community organizations. The governor shall also consider geographical distribution of the membership in the appointment of new members.

Current Members

Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Raffa, Justin 07/29/2019 07/28/2022 General Public
2 Johnson, Rick 07/29/2016 07/28/2019 General Public
2 Robin, Charles 07/29/2019 07/28/2022 General Public
3 Blythe, Francene 08/01/2018 07/28/2021 General Public
4 Pritchard, Faaluaina 07/29/2019 07/28/2022 General Public
5 Logan, Linley 07/29/2019 07/28/2022 General Public
6 Avni, Robin 08/09/2019 07/28/2020 General Public
6 Coliton, Susan 07/31/2017 07/28/2020 General Public
7 Ewing, Ginger 08/01/2018 07/28/2021 General Public
8 Tuohy, Judy 08/01/2018 07/28/2021 General Public
9 Shannon, Anna-Maria 07/31/2017 07/28/2020 General Public
10 Wen, Sheree 08/29/2017 07/28/2020 General Public
11 Gardner, Jolyn 07/31/2017 07/28/2020 General Public
12 Sharpe, Rosanna 08/01/2018 07/28/2021 General Public
13 Luz, Mariella 07/31/2017 07/28/2020 General Public
14 Bouchard, Andre 07/31/2017 07/28/2020 General Public
15 Jessup, Wesley 07/29/2019 07/28/2022 General Public
16 Martindale, Diane 07/29/2019 07/28/2022 General Public
17 Miller, Monica 07/29/2019 07/28/2022 General Public
19 McBride, Joan 01/01/2019 07/28/2021 General Public
20 Redshaw, Rebecca 08/01/2018 07/28/2021 General Public

* indicates serving at the pleasure

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