Listening Session Survey: Tribal Cultural Affairs Program

Tribal Cultural Affairs (TCA) at the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) invites Indigenous artists, organizations, non-profits, educators, and Tribal entities to share their thoughts and ideas on the future of the TCA program.

Tribal Cultural Affairs Program was created from state legislation in 2023, dedicating $1,000,000 over two years to art and culture for Washington Tribes. Now we are ready to request additional funding from legislators and we need input and feedback from Indigenous artists, urban Native groups, and Tribal entities across Washington.

A note on the rating: We believe that all options presented are important. We hope we receive the funding that enables us to provide all the below opportunities, but in the case that we are not funded in full, we want to know which of the options are most important to you.
This survey will take 10 minutes to complete. The survey will be open until Friday, August 16, 2024. We thank you for your time!
1.Check the boxes that best describe you:(Required.)
2.Rate the below possibilities for uplifting Native arts and culture and ensuring Indigenous artists are represented in the state’s creative economy:
Not Important
Slightly Important
Moderately Important
Important
Very Important
Continued funding for Federally recognized Tribes to support the arts and culture programs
Create a grant specifically to support Tribal Museums
Add Indigenous non-profits as eligible grantees
Add Tribal/Indigenous education programs as eligible grantees
Provide resources and training for Indigenous artists and Tribes
Encourage change in all ArtsWA programs to be more culturally responsive to Indigenous artists and Tribes
3.How might the following funding ideas impact Washington's Tribal Communities?
No Impact
Slight Impact
Neutral
Moderate Impact
Significant Impact
Continued funding for Federally recognized Tribes to support the arts and culture programs
Create a grant specifically to support Tribal Museums
Add Indigenous non-profits as eligible grantees
Add Tribal/Indigenous education programs as eligible grantees
Provide resources and training for Indigenous artists and Tribes
4.Rate the below possibilities for how the Tribal Cultural Affairs program can best support urban Native communities:
Not Important
Slightly Important
Moderately Important
Important
Very Important
Add Indigenous non-profits as eligible grantees
Add non-Federally recognized Tribal members as eligible grantees
Create a grant specifically for urban Natives
Add Tribal/Indigenous education programs as eligible grantees
Provide resources and training for Indigenous artists
Create co-programming with urban Native organizations
5.Rate the below possibilities for how the Tribal Cultural Affairs program can best support individual Indigenous artists:
Not Important
Slightly Important
Moderately Important
Important
Very Important
Continued funding for Federally recognized Tribes to support the arts and culture programs
Add Indigenous non-profits as eligible grantees
Add Tribal/Indigenous education programs as eligible grantees
Create business start up grants
Create a mentorship program
Provide resources and training for Indigenous artists and Tribes