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  • September 16, 2024
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WESTAF Is Now Creative West

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the Western States Arts Federation. A half-century of history is a lot to celebrate — and we’ve been hard at work reflecting on the past and planning for the future.

Today, we’re announcing a new, inclusive identity to reflect who we are now, five decades later: Creative West.

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