ArtsEd Washington Board Member Application

Board Member Application

Thank you for your interest in leading as part of ArtsEd Washington! If you have questions, please review our ArtsEd website or email office@artsedwashington.org.

ArtsEd Washington is the coordinating backbone of the state’s arts education ecosystem—linking local practice with statewide policy to ensure every student has access to high-quality arts learning. Founded in 1983 as the Washington Alliance for Arts Education, we are a nonprofit organization rooted in the values of equity, advocacy, and collaboration.

We envision an educational system in Washington State schools where every student experiences a high-quality arts education regardless of their background or circumstances.

As a grassroots organization, our Board Members meet monthly, collaborate on small projects, guide the organizaitonal direction, and expand our reach. To enable representation throughout Washington, board work is designed to be carried out remotely, and anchored in your local community.

Commitment to Equity: At ArtsEd Washington, we believe that diversity enriches our organization and makes us more effective in achieving our mission of providing equitable arts education to students throughout Washington State.

We are committed to equal opportunity and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other identifying characteristics. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and locations throughout Washington State to apply for these positions.

2026 Application timeline:
May 4th: Round 1 applications due.
May 25th: Candidates will be contacted with selection results from round 1.
June 6th: Round 2 answers due.
June 22nd: Candidates will be contacted with final results!
July, date TBD: Online orientation with new board members!

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Name*

First NameLast Name
Pronouns (optional)
Address*

Street Address

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CityWashington State County

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
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Contact Preferences*

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Occupation (or college student, retired, etc.)*
Employer/ Business Name*
Would you like to sign up for our Artsed Washington Newsletter?*

We appreciate your dedication to arts education, and your interest in serving on our Board. When submitting your application, please consider the following:
- Mission-Alignment: Read through our Mission, Values, and programming, and confirm that your values are aligned.
- Conflicts of Interest: We support shared efforts in our work, so the existance of a conflict of interst will not necessarily exclude a candidate from board service. Each year, all AEW personnel review and sign a Conflict of Interest form that guides organization procedures in the event of a COI. If you have specific questions about your connections, please email execd@artsedwashington.org.

What is your level of experience or proficiency in the following areas?*

Rows	10+ years Professional Expertise	5+ years Experience	1-5 years Experience	Little to No Experience
Arts professions or pathways
Board development (recruitment, training, evaluation)
Business operations or development
Community engagement
Diversity, equity, inclusion
Event planning
Education pedagogy
Financial management (budgeting, accounting)
Government relations or advocacy
IT support
Legal affairs
Marketing, communications, public relations
Nonprofit fundraising and/or grant writing
Office management
Program planning or evaluation
Public schools, K-12 education
Social media, digital storytelling
Strategic planning
Website management or updates
Other (Comment below.)

Which Board of Directors committee(s) are you most interested in joining this year?*

Rows	Very Interested	Somewhat Interested	Little to No Interest
Executive Committee (made up of Officers)
Fundraising and Fundraising Events Committee
Government Relations, Advocacy Committee
Marketing, Public Relations Committee
Strategic Planning, Org. Development Committee
Other (Comment below.)

To reduce the monetary obstacle that often limits diversity on Boards, we do not require large membership fees. However, Board Members are still important to ensuring the financial sustainability of our organization! What contributions interest you for the upcoming term?*

Rows	Very Interested	Somewhat interested	Little to no interest
Help plan ArtsEd fundraisers
Help with grant writing
Host an ArtsEd fundraiser (film screening, networking event, sip & paint, etc.)
Introduce ArtsEd to a local funder, foundation, etc.
Make bi-annual donations (July and January)
Make monthly donations (starting in July)
Periodically share donation requests with friends, family, or colleagues
Represent ArtsEd at a local event for donor visibility
Secure in-kind donations for ArtsEd events
Secure a matching donation from your employer
Teach a class and donate the proceeds
Write thank you notes and appeals to previous donors
Other (Comment below.)

As a grassroots organization, we heavily on the organic reach of our leaders. Sharing about advocacy, events, fundraising, and recruitment within your circle of influence helps us strengthen our network and support more schools. Which of the following would you frequently utilize to expand ArtsEd Washington’s reach?*

FacebookInstagramLinkedinEmailIn-Person EventsOther (Comment below.)
From any of the lists above, what are you most interested in contributing to the mission of ArtsEd Washington? Anything else you'd like to include that hasn't been addressed?*
ArtsEd Washington is committed to leading with accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. How will you demonstrate these ideals within your own community, and in support of our work toward equitable arts access for all students?*
As cohorts change from year to year, it is possible that your schedule or unique attributes might better suit the Community Ambassador Program. If not selected for the Board of Directors this year, would you be interested in learning more about the Ambassador Program?*

No, thank you.Yes, I'm interested in learning about how Ambassadors support the AEW mission.
What other comments or questions do you have about your role or about the year ahead? (Optional)
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