Stop the Erosion of Arts Education at UW!
The Issue
Long before universities or formal education existed, humans used art to communicate, tell stories, and document our history. From cave paintings to music and dance, art has ALWAYS been part of who we are and how we understand the world around us.
And art isn't just something we see hanging in museums or galleries. It's EVERYWHERE. It's in the patterns we see in mathematics, the discoveries we make in science, the buildings we walk into, and the different cultures that shape our communities. Art, science, and innovation aren't separate from one another. They're connected, and they always have been.
So why do we continue to praise creativity and innovation while allowing the very programs that encourage them to be eroded out of existence?
This isn't just some hypothetical question.
At UW Bothell, Clamor, our student run literary and arts journal, has experienced a 58.6% reduction in funding over the past two years, putting the future of student-led creative spaces into question. For nearly two decades, Clamor has given students and community members a place to share their stories, artwork, and perspectives. These programs are more than just extracurricular activities. They're spaces where people can express themselves, challenge ideas, and connect with one another.
Students across UW campuses deserve to know where arts funding is going, why certain programs are losing support, and why students don't have more of a say in decisions that directly affect their education.
We urge you to sign this petition calling on the Services & Activities Fee (SAF) Committee, Student Engagement & Activities (SEA) at UW Bothell, and UW leadership across the UW campuses to provide complete transparency in arts funding, meaningful student and staff involvement in funding decisions, and equitable access to arts education.
We're not asking UW to choose art over science, technology, or innovation. We're asking the university to recognize that they're all connected, that the arts matter just as much, and that the spaces that nurture creativity deserve to be protected.
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The Issue
Long before universities or formal education existed, humans used art to communicate, tell stories, and document our history. From cave paintings to music and dance, art has ALWAYS been part of who we are and how we understand the world around us.
And art isn't just something we see hanging in museums or galleries. It's EVERYWHERE. It's in the patterns we see in mathematics, the discoveries we make in science, the buildings we walk into, and the different cultures that shape our communities. Art, science, and innovation aren't separate from one another. They're connected, and they always have been.
So why do we continue to praise creativity and innovation while allowing the very programs that encourage them to be eroded out of existence?
This isn't just some hypothetical question.
At UW Bothell, Clamor, our student run literary and arts journal, has experienced a 58.6% reduction in funding over the past two years, putting the future of student-led creative spaces into question. For nearly two decades, Clamor has given students and community members a place to share their stories, artwork, and perspectives. These programs are more than just extracurricular activities. They're spaces where people can express themselves, challenge ideas, and connect with one another.
Students across UW campuses deserve to know where arts funding is going, why certain programs are losing support, and why students don't have more of a say in decisions that directly affect their education.
We urge you to sign this petition calling on the Services & Activities Fee (SAF) Committee, Student Engagement & Activities (SEA) at UW Bothell, and UW leadership across the UW campuses to provide complete transparency in arts funding, meaningful student and staff involvement in funding decisions, and equitable access to arts education.
We're not asking UW to choose art over science, technology, or innovation. We're asking the university to recognize that they're all connected, that the arts matter just as much, and that the spaces that nurture creativity deserve to be protected.
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Petition created on October 22, 2026