School Alum Personal WebsiteFields of Interest Art History Arts AdministrationBackground and ExperienceSummaryEducationBA, Art History, University of Washington, 1967Some of her accomplishments (not necessarily in chronological order): First executive director of Grantmakers in the Arts and co-editor of its principal periodical, the GIA Reader. Has led or helped to start: and/or, a Seattle artists' organization; Artech, a for-profit art handling company; Artist Trust, a nonprofit supporting Washington State artists; Arts Wire, a national online network for the arts; and Community Democracy Workshop. First staff person of City of Seattle's art agency and first director of its public art program. Director of Bumbershoot the year this Seattle arts festival received its name. Organizer of conversation series that take place at Town Hall. Namesake and first recipient of the Anne Focke Arts Leadership Award. First Alum in Residence at the UW School of Art + Art History + Design, a post she held during the 2016-2017 academic year. The Anne Focke Gallery in Seattle’s City Hall acknowledges her contributions to the city, where she has lived for over 40 years. She is also a writer and regularly contributes to a blog titled "Anne Focke Carries On." Focke is one of the earliest recipients of an undergraduate degree in Art History from the UW. Related News Related News Anne Focke Arts Leadership Award Nov 9, 2018 AND_NOW? Archaic Social Media Feb 16, 2017 What did you do with your art history degree? Dec 5, 2016 Anne Focke Arts Leadership Award Nov 8, 2016 Alum in Residence: Anne Focke Sep 12, 2016 Exhibit – Chamber Music Feb 2, 2013