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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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Exciting News: WESTAF Welcomes Expanded Social Responsibility and Inclusion Team

06/20/2023

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WESTAF Welcomes New Director of Social Responsibility and Inclusion Anika Tené

03/24/2021

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David Holland Assumes Expanded Role as Director of Impact and Public Policy

12/09/2020

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WESTAF Executive Director Christian Gaines Elected to the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies’ 2021 Board of Directors

11/12/2020

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WESTAF Update Notes #105 | September 2019

11/12/2019

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Director of Public Policy

08/02/2019

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WESTAF Update Notes #104 | July 2019

07/23/2019

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New Executive Director Selected

10/04/2018

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Update Notes #94 | September 2017

09/27/2017

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Update Notes #92 | May 2017

05/18/2017

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Update Notes #75 | April 2013

07/02/2015

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Update Notes #71 | August 2012

07/02/2015

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