Whidbey Island Center for the Arts

Specialties

The mission of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is to inspire, nourish, and enhance the artistic, social, and economic well being of the community. We do this by promoting, developing, and presenting a diverse offering of high quality theatre, music, dance, literature, and visual arts in an outstanding venue, and by creating educational and participation opportunities.

History

Established in 1996.

We opened our 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 six 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 15-​member board of directors made up of artists, business people, and other community leaders.