Additional Arts Education Resources
In Washington State law (RCW 28A.150.210), the Arts are defined as a core content area and an essential part of the basic educational goals in all school districts. In Washington schools, the arts are categorized as dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts.
To support the sharing of knowledge about arts education, ArtsEd Washington periodically reviews and posts statewide and national resources. The links below are not maintained by ArtsEd Washington, and clicking them will take you away from ArtsEd Washington’s website.
National Organizations
& Resources
Statewide organizations
& Resources
Arts at Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Arts FAQs at Washington State Board of Education
Education Data & Research Center
Professional Educators Standards Board
Washington Art Education Association
Washington Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Washington Department of Commerce—Creative Economy
Washington Department of Revenue
Washington Education Association
Washington Music Educators Association
Washington State Board of Education
Washington State Board of Education
Washington State Charter Schools Association
ArtsEd Washington is also a proud partner of the Arts Education Partnership, a diverse group of organizations representing the breadth of the arts education field across the U.S. Information gathered and compiled by the AEP helps arts and education leaders improve practice, build effective partnerships and inform policy.