CURRENT PROGRAMS
The Whidbey Island Art Council serves as an "umbrella" organization
offering its 501-(C)(3) non-profit status to emerging arts organizations.
The Whidbey Island Art Council serves as an "umbrella" organization
offering its 501-(C)(3) non-profit status to emerging arts organizations.
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Holiday Classes for Kids
Each year, during December, the Whidbey Island Arts Council runs a series of FREE art classes for children, 8 to 12 years of age. We target underserved children of the island and then open the class seats left available to all children in this age group island wide. We provide art supplies, snacks, and art supplies for the children to take home. Contact Kay Parsons for information. |
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ISLAND BOHEMIANS
Island Bohemians is a program sponsored by the Whidbey Island Arts Council and is designed to offer social, inspirational and collaborative opportunities to creative professionals residing on Whidbey Island and currently active in the fields of visual arts, music, literature/poetry, theater/film, dance, fine craft, design, culinary and botanical arts. For more information contact Brian Mahieu, Program Director |
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ISLAND CONSORT
Founded in 2013, Island Consort is Whidbey Island's resident chamber music/early music performance ensemble. Their regular season features works of the Renaissance, Baroque and early Classical eras, but corollary concerts--such as our annual Schubertiade--include works of all ages. In addition, the Consort sponsors two annual festivals: New Music on the Rock, featuring contemporary classical composers and their works and the Luise Greger Women in Music Fest, featuring music written and performed by women. For more information, visit the Consort website or contact Artistic Director Sheila Weidendorf |
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Langley Arts Fund
The mission of the Langley Arts Fund is to act as a catalyst for action by community members in the support of public art. The Arts Fund Committee will focus on the acquisition of private funds for the beautification of Seawall Park. The Park consists of almost 1 acre of undeveloped waterfront and an improvement and artistic enhancement plan for the Park has been developed by the City of Langley. |
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PERCUSSION EDUCATION PROGRAM
KINDLING THE FLAME
USING DRUMMING TO SHOW STUDENTS THE PATH TO MASTERY I love presenting through performance. It's an amazing opportunity to share music with others in an incredibly impactful way. We get to share the mutual energy that sparks as we interact through music, and nothing's more rewarding than seeing in listeners' eyes the familiar dawning of comprehension: "Wow! I didn't know this kind of thing existed - I didn't know that life could be so rich." My great privilege as an educator is really to be a fellow traveler with those I teach, exploring life and pointing out worthwhile paths and scenic views to those journeying with me in that moment. (From Kit's website, to see his other comments on school residencies please visit his website. Formore information contact Kit Mills |
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ROGUE ONE GUERRILLA ARTS NETWORK
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WHIDBEY ARTS MARKETING ALLIANCE (WhAMA)
Whidbey Arts Marketing Alliance is a partnership of organizations committed to promoting Whidbey Island arts and its artists' community off-island for the expansion of our market base. This is inclusive of the visual arts, music arts, performing arts, studios, events and galleries specializing in the work of Whidbey Island artists. Our goal is year-round development capable of sustaining income for our arts community members and increasing the profile of Whidbey as a cultural community that visitors can experience recreationally, with avenues for learning, teaching, and collecting with beautiful Whidbey Island as the backdrop. WhAMA created the Whidbey Island Arts & Culture website, FB, and Instagram profiles to promote the arts community. To find out more about what WhAMA has accomplished or to become involved visit the Alliance membership page or contact Kay Parsons for information.
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WHIDBEY ART TRAIL
The Whidbey Art Trail is a year round tour of Whidbey Island visual artist's studios. Working in partnership with the Whidbey Island Arts Council, the Whidbey Art Trail is a non-profit arts organization promoting the arts on scenic Whidbey Island. For information visit their website or contact Janis Saunders |
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WHIDBEY ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Whidbey Island Music Festival presents vibrant performances on period instruments of repertoire ranging from Monteverdi to Beethoven on beautiful Whidbey Island. For more information visit the Festival website or contact Tekla Cunningham |
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WHIDBEY WORKING ARTISTS
In 2004 a small group of north central artists founded Whidbey Working Artists as a vehicle for promoting the visual arts and artists of Whidbey Island. Our mission is to share the arts and artists of Whidbey Island with the broader NW community. Whidbey Island is home to a large, vibrant, diverse community of artists. As an organization we believe that opening our studios offers visitors the opportunity to share in the process of how art is created and a glimpse of how artists inhabit their creative space. This shared experience between artists and visitors provides a stimulating creative conversation that enhances the arts while also educating and developing an appreciation for the handcrafted. For more information visit the Tour website or contact Kay Parsons |
