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 Websitehttps://www.arts.wa.gov/board-of-commissioners/
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments19
Total Board Positions23
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.46.015
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationPer diem
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member 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.

Member List

Arts Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Cade, Michael 06/18/2024 07/28/2025 General Public
2 Robin, Charles 07/29/2022 07/28/2025 General Public
3 Frank, Kelvin 07/29/2024 07/28/2027 General Public
4 Hardesty, Ryan 07/29/2022 07/28/2025 General Public
5 Thiagarajan, Krishna 07/29/2022 07/28/2025 General Public
6 Avni, Robin 08/16/2023 07/28/2026 General Public
7 Gil Zambrano, Reinaldo 07/29/2021 07/28/2024 General Public
7 Royon, Bennyroyce 07/29/2024 07/28/2027 General Public
8 Gupta, Chonchol 07/29/2024 07/28/2027 General Public
8 Tuohy, Judy 07/29/2021 07/28/2024 General Public
9 Ginn, Anthony 07/31/2023 07/28/2026 General Public
10 Moxley, Noel 07/31/2023 07/28/2026 General Public
11 Nueva España, Catherine 07/31/2023 07/28/2026 General Public
12 Buckner, Rosanna 07/29/2021 07/28/2024 General Public
12 Cooper, Jackson 07/29/2024 07/28/2027 General Public
13 Mahmoud, Jasmine 07/31/2023 07/28/2026 General Public
14 Rush, Star 07/31/2023 07/28/2026 General Public
15 Durand, Lou Oma 07/29/2022 07/28/2025 General Public
16 Morgan, Terry 07/29/2022 07/28/2025 General Public
17 Matheson, Tisa 07/29/2022 07/28/2025 General Public
19 McBride, Joan 07/29/2021 07/28/2024 General Public
19 Big Bull-Lewis, Mary 07/29/2024 07/28/2027 General Public
20 Heron, Claudia 07/29/2024 07/28/2027 General Public
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