Meet Sasha Fair — a painter who loves painting the outdoors, local life, and the people around her. See her works at sashafair.com 🔗 Tell us your creative business story for the chance to be featured! ow.ly/kknn50Y59z1 #WheelhouseWA #BadassCreative #CreativeEconomy #StatewideSpotlight

Are you struggling to balance your craft and financial stability? Nicole Kidder is the latest creative to provide her insights. We also got her thoughts on building a sustainable freelance business, what should be in a writer’s portfolio and how to navigate contracts. ow.ly/NntF50Y1uo3

Last week, we welcomed the 2026 Legislative Session by delivering ceramic bowls, chocolate coins and cards to the State Capitol. Handcrafted by Tall Tree Ceramics in Plain, WA, the bowls serve as a reminder of all the creatives building their careers here in the state.

Washington Filmworks and @wheelhousewa.bsky.social staff had a wonderful time gathering in Seattle last week to strategize as we head into the new year. As statewide orgs, we always cherish the opportunity to spend time in person with this amazing group of humans. There is much in store for 2026!

❄️ The Wheelhouse team is slowing down to enjoy the season. We’ll be checking email intermittently while we prepare for 2026. We will return to regular office hours starting Monday, January 5, 2026. Happy Holidays!

Since going into effect October 1, 2025, there have been many questions surrounding ESSB 5814. We’ve compiled a growing list of resources that you can refer to for guidance. Swipe through for a preview!  🔗 You can find the links to these resources at www.wheelhousewa.org/sb5814

✏️ Squire Broel believes in slow art — the kind that builds a deep appreciation for the creative process. He spoke with us about adopting a unique business model, what artists should do at the beginning of their careers and how he honors client timelines.  🔗 Read more at ow.ly/Q9ls50XATyR

Start your Monday off with this collection of creative events and opportunities! Want to be featured in our next roundup? Send us a message!  #WheelhouseWA #BadassCreative #CreativeEconomy #CreativeEvents #CreativeOpportunities #WashingtonState #WashingtonCreatives #WashingtonEvents

👋 Meet Jason Bennett—a singer/songwriter/guitarist for 40 years. He now focuses primarily on oil painting and wallows in contemporary folk art expressionism. Check out more at www.bennettfolk.com 🔗 Tell us your creative business story! ow.ly/FAna50XqIeY

🍰 Faith Charlotte is crafting the tastiest looking treats—but not the ones you can eat! She’s the creative behind Ceramic Charlie, a Tri-Cities-based business known for its unique ceramic goods. How does she do it?  Read all about it at ow.ly/f9AF50Xm69z

🎨 Meet Charles Spitzack—an artist and arts educator based in Seattle, WA, specializing in woodcut printmaking. He creates work in his personal studio, teaches printmaking to a diverse range of students, and serves as Board President of Seattle Print Arts. 🔗 Tell us your story at ow.ly/Lmk350Xl6B3

🍂 Let’s round out October with a Creative Roundup! There are tons of community events happening, along with a few open calls mixed in. Swipe for the deets on these awesome events and opportunities. Want to be featured in our next roundup? Send us a message!  #WheelhouseWA #CreativeEconomy

💍 Joanne Marracci creates not only stunning jewelry pieces, but color-coordinated spreadsheets too! Lucky for us, we got to chat with Marracci on how she uses Excel, her technique to pricing goods, and how she’s dealt with self-doubt surrounding her work. 🔗 Learn all about it at ow.ly/EQXr50Xh4Ti

🪴 Meet Eva Lee—co-owner of The Kristen Paul Collection, a small batch, handmade botanical infused body care business. Find out more at thekristenpaulcollection.com. 🔗 Want to be spotlighted? Tell us your creative business story! ow.ly/pqyE50XfcAO

📸 Deputy Director Rachelle Nesta had a fantastic time at this year's Creative Economy Career Day! Creative Economy Career Day is a free, annual event presented by the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development and Office of Arts & Culture for young individuals interested in creative careers.

💡 An important reminder from Michelle Pope, Creative Economy Coalition member and previous panelist at our Creatives Get Real event in Olympia, for anyone working to elevate their craft and creative business. Keep at it!  ❓ What goals are you working towards for your business? Let us know below!

The idea for Indigenous Eats began after Jenny Slagle ran concessions at a powwow, and they've since opened two physical locations in Spokane. Slagle took us through their journey of opening the business, and the decision to bring on a 28-foot food trailer.  Dig into this story at ow.ly/w99c50X9kP2

👋 Meet Pooja Ganesh, a Kathak artist, vocalist, educator and choreographer with over 15 years of training. Want to be featured? Share your creative business story with us! ow.ly/PEPY50WEOM2 #WheelhouseWA #BadassCreative #CreativeEconomy #WashingtonCreatives #KirklandCreatives #StatewideSpotlight

🎃 There's lots happening across Washington State this spooky month! You’ll find a day dedicated to creative careers, a film summit and more. Swipe for the deets on these awesome events and opportunities.  Want to be featured in our next roundup? Send us a message!

🎥 Megan Kennedy of Rogue Heart Media is all about media that makes a difference. Definition: she’s helping others find their voice to create genuine stories. So, how does she decide who to work with? Why a B Corp business? What’s her experience with networking? Learn more at ow.ly/je3t50X4uHL

Aramis Hamer transitioned from full-time registered nurse to full-time working artist, and has been on the journey since! We sat down to find out how she made the shift strategically and how the small connections made in her community transformed into her biggest projects.  🔗 ow.ly/Kphu50X1KMw

🌤️ The weather may be getting cooler, but the creative opportunities are hotter than ever! Swipe to learn all about it.  #WheelhouseWA #BadassCreative #CreativeEconomy #CreativeEvents #CreativeOpportunities #WashingtonState #WashingtonCreatives #WashingtonEvents

We would like to make you aware of new resources available for Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5814, which added new business activities to the definition of retail sales. Businesses will be required to begin collecting sales tax on these services on October 1. Learn more at conta.cc/3Kb8ynr

If you’re trying to launch your small business, Google, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok are the biggest platforms nowadays. This guide will walk you through how to utilize each one to its fullest, with insightful tips along the way. 🔗 ow.ly/tarN50WXclm

🎊 Wenatchee! Thank you for making Creatives Get Real a success! Big thanks to our panelists, for bringing their insightful stories and Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center for having us at their incredible space. Shoutout to board member Jamie Howell for helping us make this event possible!

For Andre Bouchard, there’s no denying that organizational culture is a fundamental building block of any business. From the internal to external aspects, Bouchard dives into what makes culture the common denominator for successful creative businesses and connections. 🔗 ow.ly/3VXg50WW09x

🎙️ Last, but certainly not least, is Derek Sheffield who rounds out the panel at our upcoming Creatives Get Real event in Wenatchee. 🔗 RSVP at ow.ly/iAtL50WOqWp #WheelhouseWA #BadassCreative #CreativeEconomy #CreativeEvents #WashingtonCreatives #WenatcheeCreatives #poetlaureate #poetry

🎤 Up next is Ron Evans, offering a master of many perspectives to the panel at our upcoming Creatives Get Real event in Wenatchee. 🔗 RSVP at ow.ly/iAtL50WOqWp #WheelhouseWA #BadassCreative #CreativeEconomy #CreativeEvents #CreativePanels #WashingtonCreatives #WenatcheeCreatives #art

🎙️ Meet Elaine Eagle, another bold voice at our upcoming Creatives Get Real event in Wenatchee! 🔗 RSVP at ow.ly/OXcX50WNb1m #WheelhouseWA #BadassCreative #CreativeEconomy #CreativeEvents #CreativePanels #WashingtonCreatives #WenatcheeCreatives #musician #songwriting

🎤 Ready to get real? Meet Mike Caemmerer of Tall Tree Ceramics, one of the bold voices at our upcoming Creatives Get Real event in Wenatchee. 🔗 RSVP at ow.ly/OXcX50WNb1m

Creatives Get Real is hitting the road! Next stop: WENATCHEE We're bringing you unfiltered conversations with our powerhouse panelists. Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center Tuesday, September 9, 2025 6—8 PM Doors open at 6 PM, program begins 6:30 PM RSVP at tinyurl.com/wenatchee-cr...

✨ Field trips, gaming expos, poetic concerts, oh my! Swipe for the deets on these cool events and opportunities in our latest creative roundup.  #WheelhouseWA #BadassCreative #CreativeEconomy #CreativeEvents #CreativeOpportunities #WashingtonState #WashingtonCreatives #WashingtonEvents

🙌 We were ecstatic to find Wheelhouse featured in the latest issue of ArtBeat, NCW Arts Alliance’s monthly magazine. From our kickass resources and advocacy efforts to a sneak peak of our upcoming event, they covered it all. Thanks for the spotlight, NCW Arts Alliance!

We were thrilled to join our statewide partner Inspire Washington for their annual summer event. Thanks for being a great partner and we look forward to working with you in the months and years to come! #WheelhouseWA #BadassCreative #CreativeEconomy #CulturalAdvocacy

📢 We’re long overdue for a creative roundup! Swipe for the deets on these awesome events and opportunities.  #WheelhouseWA #BadassCreative #CreativeEconomy #CreativeOpportunities #WashingtonCreatives

We'd like to make you aware of a new bill, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5814, that added new business activities to the definition of retail sales. Learn more at conta.cc/4lfTLF5 Questions can be sent directly to [email protected]. Share your thoughts with us at tinyurl.com/ESSB5814

💸 More success means more money, which (most likely) means more responsibility. That’s when financial pros come into play. Our latest cheat sheet covers a few of the most common ones that can help you stay organized and make smart money moves. 🔗 www.wheelhousewa.org/resources/mo...

Jáiz Boyd, a fashion designer, storyteller, and event producer, is well-versed in threading collaboration and creativity into the core of his work. We sat down with Boyd to discuss this and more in our latest Statewide Story. www.wheelhousewa.org/resources/sp...

LLCs, C Corps, sole proprietorships, oh my! If you know all these off the top of your head, color us impressed. And that’s not even all of them. In this cheat sheet, we navigate our way through the pros, the cons, and who these structures are for.  Learn more at www.wheelhousewa.org/resources/de...

👀 Meet the panelists that’ll be sharing their stories with us next week. They’re crafting your weeknight dinner essential (pasta!), fashioning color and sparkle (one-of-a-kind jewelry!), and composing stories you won’t want to put down (thrillers! mysteries!). 🔗 RSVP at tinyurl.com/virtualcreat...

Meet Mx. Pucks A'Plenty! They've been ranked in 21st Century Burlesque Magazine's Top 50 Most Influential Burlesque Industry Figures for the past four years, was named 2022 Performer of the Year by Seattle Gay News, and was one of the Seattle Pride Grand Marshals in 2023.