2026-2027 Programming:
Data. voices. Impact.

The last time Washington State actively collected statewide data on student arts access was 2009. For an entire generation of students, there was no data on if, when, or how students were experiencing arts learning.

In spring 2026, when the State Board of Education proposed removing arts requirements from high school graduation, there was no data to show how often students had received arts instruction in K-8, or to serve as a baseline for tracking attrition of arts classes if the high school requirements were removed.

ArtsEd Washington is proud to announce two new data sets to guide future decision-making! This year our programming is focusing on distributing the data, amplifying voices of students and staff, and creating system-wide impact for increased, equitable, sustainable arts access.

  • “Student Perspectives on Graduation Requirements”

    In June 2026, ArtsEd Washington conducted a digital survey to collect student perspectives on the Washington State Board of Education’s proposal to remove arts requirements from high school graduation.

    Over 600 students responded, and our subsequent report also establishes a baseline of student-centered feedback on the value of arts access as Basic Education across Washington!

  • “The State of Arts Education” report by Arts for All

    Prior to the work of Arts for All, Washington State had not procured arts education data since the 2009 Arts Ed. Research Initiative.

    Today, we are proud to share this new State of Arts Education report, conducted in 2025 and published in 2026! Visit the new A4A website to view insights and download “The State of Arts Education” report featuring responses from 273 principals representing 277 schools.

  • Monthly Online Community Conversations

    Parents, students, teachers, local artists and arts advocates are all invited to join Community Conversations where we support each other in expanding students’ arts access.


    Bring your questions and any digital resources you want to share. Register for one month or all, and choose the breakout room you want to engage with. Free clock hours are also available for educators.

  • Schedule Arts Ed to discuss or present in your Community

    ArtsEd Washington is honored to share Data, Voices, and Impact with:
    Assn. of WA State Principals,
    WA Art Education Assn.,
    WA Assn. for Career & Technical Education,
    WA Music Educator Assn.,
    WA State School Directors Assn.,
    WA State Thespians.

    To schedule a presentation, a discussion, or even an advocacy training in your community, email us at office@artsedwashington.org.

Interested in contributing to the data efforts for ArtsEd Washington or Arts For All? Donate here or email
development@artsedwashington.org for more information.

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