Inspired by the 1993 film “The Sandlot,” Kacey Morrow’s illustration is an opportunity to peer behind the iconic treehouse wall and immerse yourself in the environment and story of the film.
In her original piece Burning Season, poet Megan Charles considers the wildfires of summer that are sparked by climate changes and asks what can be done, if anything, in response to such crises.
Recording artist Cascade Cody offers up his original song Cherries Grow as a thoughtful reflection on the small agricultural town he grew up in that isn’t necessarily the nostalgic safe haven of paradise he remembers from his youth.
A cool new tool at the Department of Commerce that helps you turn your passion into a livelihood!
Established by artists in 2001, Shunpike envisions a community where independent artists and arts groups thrive, creatively and economically, and where their work is widely valued as fundamental to the cultural, social and economic wellbeing of Washington State. Executive Director Line Sandsmark answers a few questions about the organization.
Wonder what a Shunpike is? Getting your Artist Trust confused with your ArtsWA and your InspireWA. Whipsmart is here to help demystify the different statewide organizations looking to help Washington's creative entrepreneurs.
ArtsWA is the Washington State Arts Commission, a state agency, formed by the Washington State Legislature in 1961 with a mission is to nurture and support the role of the arts in the lives of all Washingtonians. We talk to Executive Director Karen Hanan how the organization supports the creative community.
This month Whipsmart spoke with new Creative Economy Sector Lead, Shannon Halberstadt about the State's priorities around creativity. We also invited a few statewide organizations to share why they think it's important to support Washington State's creative economy.
