Web Services powered by
News & Stories
Welcome to Creative West’s newsroom! Stay up-to-date on the latest stories, opportunities, and happenings in arts, culture, and creativity across the West.
A Change is Coming
10/15/2025
Creative West is announcing a bittersweet leadership transition as we bid farewell to David Holland, our Deputy Director, and welcome Cynthia Chen into a reimagined leadership role as Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs.
October Advocacy Update: Federal Government Shutdown: What It Means for the Creative West Community
10/03/2025
CaFÉ is an online application submission system that strives to make art opportunities available to all by offering arts organizations an affordable submission platform and artists an easy way to apply.
GO Smart is an affordable grants management software that offers pre- and post-application forms, panel reviewing, and data reporting for grantmakers.
The Public Art Archive (PAA) is a free, searchable, and continually growing online database of completed public artworks throughout the U.S. and abroad, with a suite of resources and tools built for managing public art collections.
ZAPP provides art fair and festival administrators with a suite of tools to digitally collect and jury applications, manage booth payments, and communicate with applicants all in one easy-to-use digital platform. Artists can apply to hundreds of shows nationwide through a central website.