Art in Public Places (AIPP) staff and local Art Selection Committees may opt to purchase existing artworks for their buildings or campuses. The Curator Roster provides a pre-qualified list of people available to research and recommend artworks for purchase for Washington’s State Art Collection.

The curator helps ensure that the artwork is relevant to both the community context and the physical environment, and reflects Washington’s diverse population. The curator will:

• coordinate with AIPP staff
• meet with the local Art Selection Committee
• research artists and works of art
• prepare an artwork recommendation presentation and support materials
• collaborate with AIPP staff to facilitate the purchase, delivery, and installation of accepted artworks.

Typical compensation for a curator selected to recommend artworks is around 10% of the overall project budget. Budgets typically range between $15,000 and $75,000.

For in-depth information, download the Curator Handbook. This resource details what we expect from a curator selected to recommend artworks for a curated project.

The 2022 Curator Roster Call is now closed. Read the application guidelines to learn more.

2022 Curator Roster

The ArtsWA Board of Commissioners approved additions to our Curator Roster at its November 2022 meeting. Unless noted below, all curators serve a four-year term, which expires November 2026.

* currently ineligible to receive projects while serving as ArtsWA staff or commissioner

Applications for the 2022 Curator Roster are now closed. A panel made up of arts professionals reviews applications and makes recommendations to the ArtsWA Board of Commissioners.