Whidbey Island Arts Council

06/14/2026

🎨 Calling all volunteers and participants! 🎨
WIAC Member Art Exhibition — Let's GATHER!
📅 Saturday–Sunday, June 20–21 | 10am–6pm
📍 Coupeville Rec Hall & Pacific NW Art School, Coupeville
Join us in celebrating art, connection, and community! This exhibition showcases the diverse talents of WIAC members — featuring 2-D and 3-D visual art, plus space for performance and literary artists to share their work.
We need volunteers to help make it happen:
🛠️ Event setup & gallery installation
🤝 Guest hospitality
🛍️ Art sales & customer assistance
🧹 Clean-up & post-show breakdown
Whether you can spare a few hours or a whole day, your time and talent make a real difference — and it'll be FUN!
Sign up today and be part of the magic. 💛

Let’s GATHER! Join us in celebrating art, connection, and community. This event will showcase the varied talents of WIAC Members. The exhibition will feature 2-D and 3-D visual art, while also providing space for performance and literary artist members to share their current work. Volunteers are n...

06/12/2026

🎉 Let's GATHER!🎉 Let's GATHER! 🎉
Join us for the Whidbey Island Arts Council's Annual Community Picnic!
📅 Saturday, June 13 | 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Greenbank Progressive Club, 3090 S Firehouse Rd, Greenbank
A BBQ potluck packed with live music, free food, and great vibes — come network, socialize, and connect with the creative community. Open to the public, so bring your friends and family!
🎶 Live music
🤝 Good friends
🍔 Free burgers and dogs
🥗 Bring a potluck item to share
💛 All are welcome!
Come for the music, stay for the community. See you there!

Let’s GATHER! Join us for the annual Whidbey Island Arts Council picnic — a BBQ potluck with live music, free food, and a great opportunity to network and socialize. View post for details.

05/26/2026

You’re invited — WIAC Picnic! 🌞🍔🎶
Sat, June 13 • 4–7 PM
Greenbank Progressive Club — 3090 S Firehouse Rd, Greenbank
Come hang out! BBQ potluck, live music, free burgers & dogs, good vibes, and lots of friendly faces. Bring a dish to share and your friends/family — everyone’s welcome.

Let’s GATHER! Join us for the annual Whidbey Island Arts Council picnic — a BBQ potluck with live music, free food, and a great opportunity to network and socialize. View post for details.

05/16/2026

Join us for the WIAC Volunteer Meet & Greet!
When: Monday, May 18 • 5:00 PM
Where: Private residence in Greenbank (address sent after RSVP)
RSVP by May 15 — click below to sign up
The volunteer board of Whidbey Island Arts Council invites you to learn about our mission to support the arts on Whidbey Island. Since 1980 WIAC has sponsored and supported countless local arts programs. We have openings on the board and welcome volunteers for short- and long-term projects. You don’t need to be an artist—just love the arts!
Questions? RSVP now and we’ll send details. We hope to see you there!

https://www.islandartscouncil.org/volunteer

05/07/2026

Summer is picnic season! Come out to the Whidbey Island Arts Council picnic on Saturday, June 13 from 4–7 PM at the Greenbank Progressive Club, 3090 S Firehouse Rd, Greenbank. This annual BBQ potluck features live music, free burgers and hot dogs, and is a great opportunity to network and socialize. Make sure you bring a dish to share and invite friends and family. Come for the music, stay for the creative community! Everyone is welcome!

05/05/2026

Bid update: "Wild Bunch" by Louie Rochon — bidding is currently at $2,000! 🎨🔥 Donated by Louie Rochon, this 37.5" x 37.5" framed acrylic on canvas (retail $3,950) is up for auction to benefit Whidbey Island Arts Council. Final bids accepted Sunday, 06/21/2026 — all bids are confidential and the winner will be notified immediately after bidding closes. Place your bid now to support WIAC and own a joyful piece of “Happy Art.”
Louie Rochon - Contemporary Expressionist Abstract Painter

05/04/2026

WIAC Volunteer Meet & Greet — Join Us! 🤝🎨
When: Monday, May 18 • 5:00 PM
Where: Private residence, Greenbank (RSVP for address)
RSVP by May 15: https://www.islandartscouncil.org/volunteer
The volunteer board of Whidbey Island Arts Council invites you to learn how we support the arts across Whidbey Island. Since 1980 WIAC has helped launch and sustain local arts programs — and we’re looking for new board members and volunteers for short- and long-term projects. You don’t need to be an artist—just love the arts!
Space is limited — please RSVP now.

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05/02/2026

Support Whidbey Island Arts Council — bid now! 🎨✨
Proceeds from this auction benefit current WIAC programs. Use the link below to place your confidential bid — last day to bid is Sunday, June 21, 2026. Winner will be notified immediately after bidding closes.
Featured artist: Louie Rochon (www.rochonfineart.com). His “Happy Art” blends abstract, expressionist, and impressionist styles with bold color and free-flowing lines — joyful, nature-loving paintings that celebrate flowers and optimism. The world needs more joy.
Place your bid today and help keep the arts thriving! 🖼️💖

https://www.islandartscouncil.org/wiac-auction-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawRh-rFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVWUFydkhyQjVkUnh1VnAwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtctJsoVH0R-D_JGBM5jWNQcJYuK2257n0IkQ_05Rk5rZSqNN_tQn0fygM6f_aem_wZ27if1BNr37b0BPWbKwxg

04/27/2026

Whidbey Clay Center welcomes the season of renewal! 🌷🎨
Join WCC for their Spring Show — a month-long celebration of their studio members' ceramics and pottery. Meet the artists at the opening reception on May 1, 5:00–7:00 PM. The exhibition runs through May 31 during regular gallery hours (Wed–Sun, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM).
Celebrate creativity with the Whidbey Clay Center! 🏺✨

https://www.islandartscouncil.org/events-calendar

04/21/2026

Spring is springing, so it's a great time for ART! Come visit the Rob Schouten Gallery to celebrate longtime Whidbey artist Bruce Morrow and his works inspired by his new novel, Nine Bean Rows, a moving tale of artist Anne Cribbs and her 1966 move to Ireland. This exhibition features twelve original etchings and several watercolors alongside Morrow’s signature oils.
Get out and immerse yourself in a story told in both word and image!

https://www.robschoutengallery.com/bruce-morrow