Mission:

The mission of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is to provide and maintain a community arts facility and to promote, develop and present diverse programs of entertainment,education, and cultural enrichment to the Whidbey Island community and its visitors.

History:

Whidbey Island Center For Arts opened its doors in May 1996, culminating a 10-year grassroots effort to build a community performing arts center on rural South Whidbey Island. Serving Whidbey and outlying areas, the 246-seat theater hosts a year-round season of diverse offerings. A staff of five full-time and seven part-time employees, with input and assistance from over 400 volunteers, offers patrons a consistent, quality experience and a wide range of arts programs including performances, workshops and lectures. We have an active 10-member board of directors made up of artists, business people and other community leaders.

Because of the rural, underserved community that Whidbey Island Center For Arts serves, one of our primary goals is to provide affordable cultural events to our patrons. Our core programming includes the Theatre Series, Family Series, Local Artist Series, DjangoFest Northwest, Summer Youth Theatre Camps, The Local Artist Series and special events.

Now celebrating its 10th Anniversary of operation, Whidbey Island Center For Arts has grown a diversified base of income, including earned income from ticket sales, special fundraising events such as our annual auction, membership contributions from individuals and local businesses, corporate donations and foundation grants to help meet our mission.