The Arts in Washington state include dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. Quality instruction in the Arts is provided by specialists and classroom teachers and supported by partnerships with professional organizations and community programs in the Arts.

Our continuous goal for the Arts is to offer and support a comprehensive and sequential, standards-based K-12 arts program, in dance, music, theatre and the visual arts, available to all learners in all 295 school districts in Washington state. Learn more about the Arts mission and vision.

Learning Standards
The Arts Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs) and Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) describe what students should know and be able to do. The final draft of the K-12 Arts Learning Standards are now available.

Assessments (CBPAs)
The CBPAs are the state assessment models designed to help schools and districts determine whether students have met the Arts learning standards.

Annual High School Art Show
Throughout the year, students work on projects to submit to the OSPI Annual High School Art Show. The next art show is May 21, 2010.

The Arts A-Z
What are you looking for? Use the A-Z list for quick links.

What's New Instructions and Guidelines (PDF) for the 37th Annual Superintendent's High School Art Show Arts GLE K-12 draft documents now available for review and public comment SAT Scores and Study in The Arts (PDF) from the College Board for arts and music U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan supports Arts education (PDF) Update on Assessment and Reporting Requirements for The Arts (034-09M) ArtsTime Conference: October 8 & 9, 2010, Foster High School, Tukwila