Whidbey Island Art Council Board of Directors
We are a small working board dedicated to working diligently for the prosperity of the Whidbey Island Arts Community.
We are a small working board dedicated to working diligently for the prosperity of the Whidbey Island Arts Community.
Kay Parsons
President
I was brought to this country and adopted as a small child and spent most of my childhood in Georgia. I joined the US Navy at 20 towards the end of the Vietnam War for the GI Bill. After leaving the Navy I attended St Mary’s College of Southern Maryland and graduated with a Liberal Arts degree.
My spouse and I have lived on Whidbey Island for 21 years and I've worked in various positions in the island arts community since arriving.
lookingglasscottage@gmail.com
President
I was brought to this country and adopted as a small child and spent most of my childhood in Georgia. I joined the US Navy at 20 towards the end of the Vietnam War for the GI Bill. After leaving the Navy I attended St Mary’s College of Southern Maryland and graduated with a Liberal Arts degree.
My spouse and I have lived on Whidbey Island for 21 years and I've worked in various positions in the island arts community since arriving.
lookingglasscottage@gmail.com
Katrina Hude
Secretary
Katrina Hude lives and works on Whidbey Island in Greenbank, WA. She received a BFA from California College of Arts and Crafts and an MFA from San Jose State University, CA in Sculpture. Katrina has lived on Whidbey since 1996. She owns and operates a glassblowing studio. In addition to manifesting ideas into objects, her primary focus is to engage people in dialogue and creative practices with the intention of stimulating growth and creativity throughout the community. Being a member of the WIAC Board of Trustees is an opportunity to promote learning and encourage diversity in our local culture. The Arts are a powerful tool in our community.
katalks@gmail.com
Secretary
Katrina Hude lives and works on Whidbey Island in Greenbank, WA. She received a BFA from California College of Arts and Crafts and an MFA from San Jose State University, CA in Sculpture. Katrina has lived on Whidbey since 1996. She owns and operates a glassblowing studio. In addition to manifesting ideas into objects, her primary focus is to engage people in dialogue and creative practices with the intention of stimulating growth and creativity throughout the community. Being a member of the WIAC Board of Trustees is an opportunity to promote learning and encourage diversity in our local culture. The Arts are a powerful tool in our community.
katalks@gmail.com
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Britt McKenzie
Secretary I am a life long artist and resident of Western Washington and enjoy advocating for and promoting the arts in my community. brittpia@gmail.com |
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Diane Cheek
Treasurer
Diane graduated from the University of Georgia with a BBA. She served in the US Navy as a Flight Engineer and Aviation Electrician, retiring after 27 years. She has performed volunteer work for the Disabled American Veterans and is pleased to be currently involved with the arts and culture of Whidbey Island.
diane.a.cheek@gmail.com
Treasurer
Diane graduated from the University of Georgia with a BBA. She served in the US Navy as a Flight Engineer and Aviation Electrician, retiring after 27 years. She has performed volunteer work for the Disabled American Veterans and is pleased to be currently involved with the arts and culture of Whidbey Island.
diane.a.cheek@gmail.com
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David Hundley
Cabaret Officer David Hundley is an accomplished commercial and international travel photographer. After earning a BFA from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA, he moved to New York City and became studio manager for J. Barry O’Rourke. After traveling the world with Barry for nearly 4 years, he moved to Paris and worked as freelance photographer. He returned to New York City and accepted a position as senior staff photographer with the packaging and design firm, Gerstman+Meyers. As his family grew, he returned to his native Seattle. In 2019, David, his wife Abigail and their dog Cody, sold their longtime Seattle home and bought a house on 4 acres on Whidbey Island, Washington. In 2020, they completed the photo studio and he retired from Louis Dreyfus to pursue art photography full-time. His return to full-time fine art continues a journey that began at Lincoln High School in the 70’s. This journey has produced images from remote and fascinating locations, to his new Whidbey Island backyard. david@davidhundleyphotography.com |
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Tekla Cunningham
Programs Director
Tekla received her musical training at Johns Hopkins University and Peabody Conservatory (where she studied History and German Literature in addition to violin), Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Vienna, Austria, and at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music where she completed a Master’s degree with Ian Swenson. She teaches Suzuki violin in both German and English and is on the early music faculty of Cornish College for the Arts.
teklacunningham@yahoo.com
Programs Director
Tekla received her musical training at Johns Hopkins University and Peabody Conservatory (where she studied History and German Literature in addition to violin), Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Vienna, Austria, and at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music where she completed a Master’s degree with Ian Swenson. She teaches Suzuki violin in both German and English and is on the early music faculty of Cornish College for the Arts.
teklacunningham@yahoo.com
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Fe Mischo
Arts in Education I joined WIAC because art belongs everywhere! I am not an artist but I believe in the power of art. I am a mother, military spouse, and advocate. Our family was stationed here in Oak Harbor 13 years ago and it has become our home. femischo@gmail.com |
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Christine Maifeld
Social Media Coordinator
Christine moved to Whidbey island in 2012 and fell in love with its beauty and community. She has worked at local businesses since her move and has enjoyed creating friendships with locals and visitors.
With social media she is able to show the world the beauty of Whidbey, its arts, and its artists.
ccmaifeld@gmail.com
Social Media Coordinator
Christine moved to Whidbey island in 2012 and fell in love with its beauty and community. She has worked at local businesses since her move and has enjoyed creating friendships with locals and visitors.
With social media she is able to show the world the beauty of Whidbey, its arts, and its artists.
ccmaifeld@gmail.com
