What is the Whidbey Island Arts Council?
Mission Statement: To act as a catalyst for artistic growth and as a resource to support and encourage the artistic community, its artists and its patrons; To further art education, including community arts activities and a partnership with school-based arts programs; To foster multicultural artistic endeavors; To conduct all Whidbey Island Arts Council business at the highest level of integrity, professionalism and fiscal responsibility; To protect Whidbey Island Arts Council autonomy guided by our non-profit status. The purpose of the organization is to assist local artists by providing advice, publicity, financial aid and sponsorship of cultural events; and to encourage increased community awareness of and support for the arts. Further, the organization may develop, hold and manage facilities pursuant to these ends. Since 1980, WIAC has been building a vital community support network for the island, it’s artists and cultural organizations. As a private, non-profit organization, we’r
