A Brief History of the Island Arts Council of Whidbey Island, Washington
The Island Arts Council was formed by a creative group of people on South Whidbey Island with the goal of providing support to local artists. It became a non-profit organization in 1980. A full spectrum of art was included in the mission of the council that sought to support artists in all mediums such as music, theater, dance, literary and the visual arts.
The council formed committees and provided regular newsletters to the community with a calendar of art events. Click through to Read More...
IAC & Artist Trust Grant Writing Workshop
Coming this May, 2008 - The Island Arts Council will be co-sponsoring a workshop with the Artist Trust. The workshop educates artists of any trade with the skills necessary to find and write proposals for fiscal assistance. Stay tuned for more information.
COMING IN SEPTEMBER 2008 - The 12TH ANNUAL Whidbey Island Open Studio Tour
The Whidbey Island Open Studio Tour is an Island Arts Council event. It carries on a long tradition of the Island as a haven for artists. In 2007 over 100 artists and craftsmen opened their studios to give the public a unique opportunity to glimpse their creative world. It is art at the source. Painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, glass blowers, woodworkers, jewelers and crafters will demonstrate and explain their creative process during the two days of the tour. Check out the Open Studio Tour website for more information...