ABOUT US

Our Mission

The mission of Anderson Island Arts is to enrich the lives of people on Anderson Island by making the arts an integral and dynamic part of the community.

Our Vision

Our volunteer organization’s vision is to grow and sustain a vibrant Anderson Island arts community, where the support of the arts serve as a catalyst for creativity, collaboration, and collective benefit.

Our Values

Our Story

In 1998, Anderson Island Arts was founded in response to the need for creativity, culture, and artistic expression on Anderson Island, Washington. We filed as a non-profit 501(c)(3) in 2000.

We are a volunteer group dedicated to enriching lives through the visual, performing, literary, and film arts, as well as education. Our goal is to offer a diverse range of arts-related events and activities for Island residents, visitors, and our surrounding communities, such as live music, movies, poetry readings, art shows, and the Anderson Island Film Festival.

As we continue to grow and evolve, we remain committed to our mission and passionate about sharing the joy of the arts with our community.

Anderson Island Arts

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Anderson Island Arts is a remarkable organization driven by a team of volunteers. These individuals are not only passionate about the arts but also deeply committed to serving their community. They are the backbone of our organization, dedicating their time and energy to bring creativity and culture to Anderson Island. 

Lara Behnert

President

John Ullis

Vice President

Jamie Nelson

Treasurer

Dian Hathaway

Secretary

Kymberly Dawn Crawford Abbe

Board Member

Susan Anderson

Board Member

Joanna Clark

Board Member

Virginia Cummings

Board Member

Craig Fredrickson

Board Member

Glenn Robb

Board Emeritus

ARTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Dianne Avey

Literary Arts

Kitt Bender

Music

Noland Hoshino

Communications

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Volunteers have helped Anderson Island Arts become a thriving hub of artistic expression and community engagement on the island.