By putting language and form to the full extent of Washingtons cultural policy system, this report helps us to understand the rich and complex mix of agencies and non-government organizations engaged in cultural policy at the state level. To all those who care about the great variety of cultural resources and activities in Washington, we believe it offers new information and insights that will be useful in strengthening culturally relevant state policies and assuring effective cultural support. We also believe that this report provides a powerful and easily adaptable methodology for cultural policymakers outside Washington who wish to engage in a similar process of state-level analysis. (From Foreward by Marian A. Godfrey, Director, Culture Program, The Pew Charitable Trusts) [Essays in this document were written by David Karraker, Susan Bonaiuto, Colleen Grogan, Lawrence Rothfield, and Steven Rathgeb Smith.]

This report offers a comprehensive analysis as to how Washingtons F6817government agencies and non-government organizations are engaged in cultural policy at the state level.