Empowering the Arts in Ellensburg
The Ellensburg Arts & Cultural Alliance (EACA) is an alliance of organizations and individuals dedicated to advancing the arts and culture through community collaboration.
We are committed to helping drive a strong creative economy by expanding artistic opportunities for all in the region.
About the Ellensburg Arts & Culture Alliance
The Alliance is dedicated to enriching the lives of Ellensburg residents through the arts.
We collaborate with local artists, non-profit organizations, and community members to foster creativity and cultural expression.
Our vision is to enhance community resilience by uplifting diverse artistic endeavors.
2023
Year Founded as a Non-Profit 501c3 Organization
15+
Community Partners
350+
Individuals have dedicated time, leadership,
and input to our mission
Partner Organizations
The Alliance includes:
- City of Ellensburg
- Ellensburg Arts Commission
- Ellensburg Downtown Association
- Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
- Laughing Horse Arts Foundation
- Valley Theatre Company
- CWU Theatre & Film Departments
- Ellensburg Music Festival
- Ellensburg Dance Ensemble
- CWU Administration & Small Business Development
- Gallery One
- Nuwave Gallery
- Make Music Ellensburg
- and individual artists in the community
Ellensburg Creative District
In February 2024, Ellensburg received a unanimous vote by the ArtsWA Board of Commissioners, becoming a designated Certified Creative District in Washington state. The road to certification began in 2021 with several community organizations collaborating to develop the Creative Industry Strategic Plan that will support the arts and establish Ellensburg as a place where artists can live, work, and thrive.
The benefits of being a Certified Creative District for Ellensburg will help promote our creative community throughout the state, increase opportunities for living-wage jobs within the creative sector, boost tourism, attract artists, start-ups, and creative businesses, create opportunities for affordable housing within the industry, and enhance the overall quality of life in Ellensburg through the arts.
The Ellensburg Arts & Cultural Alliance is the non-profit advising arm of the the Creative District, and this website will host additional information and activities for Ellensburg's Creative District.
Ignite the Arts
Ellensburg Arts & Cultural Alliance is hosting “Ignite the Arts” on Friday, July 4, 2025. This a la carte event will be an unforgettable day of music, art, film, and fun and offers a lineup designed to bring people together to enjoy the local artistic creativity and celebrate community in Unity Park.
“Ignite the Arts is opportunity to celebrate the community through the arts.” said Kelle Vandenberg, Arts and Economic Development Manager for the City of Ellensburg. “The Arts and Cultural Alliance hopes to create a tradition with this event that embraces the vibrancy of this community in a fun safe space at Unity Park.”
Equipping Artists to Thrive
In April 2025, EACA held it's first grant-writing workshop for local small non-profits and individual artists. With over 20 in attendance it definitely fit a need in our community. We are looking into additional workshops in 2025 & 2026.
Contact Us
We're a volunteer organization, if you would like to get involved or find out more about the work we do, send us a note below. One of the board members will get back to you!
Get in touch
E-mail: info@artsinellensburg.org
Address: PO Box 44, Ellensburg, WA 98926