ArtsEd West is a nonprofit organization that was founded to address persistent regional gaps in arts access, the inequitable distribution of resources, and a fragmented field that lacks a cohesive, cross-disciplinary hub. We achieve this by connecting educators, artists, youth, and communities with innovative programming, professional learning, and advocacy support. By building networks of collaboration and advancing equitable and community-centered practices, ArtsEd West strengthens the systems that ensure every student has access to the transformative power of the arts—in school, in career, and in life.

OUR MISSION
ArtsEd West exists to secure a well-rounded and artful education for all students.

WHAT WE DO
• Provide workshops, classes, and certification programs.
• Create conferences, networking events, and community-building opportunities.
• Share data-driven research, community resources, and comprehensive reports that support evidence-based policy change.

WHO WE SERVE
• Teaching artists seeking professional growth and employment opportunities
• Arts and non-arts teachers working in classrooms and community settings
• Arts and culture organizations
• Schools, Local Education Agencies, State Education Agencies, and State Arts Agencies
• Parents and families
• Youth

OUR APPROACH
Our Three-Path program model is designed to strengthen arts education across the Western United States, meeting communities where they are. Our commitment and programs are rooted in systems navigation, life-long creative learning, and fostering robust creative ecosystems. 

LEADERSHIP
Founded by arts education professionals with decades of combined experience in teaching artistry, arts administration, and education policy, ArtsEd West envisions a collaborative community that is empowered to shape public policy.

Join us in building the future of arts education in the West.
Become a member or partner today - our students can't wait.

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