Academy of Music Northwest—Training the next generation of achievers in classical music. Music studies teachers, chamber music coaches, conductors, & superb private studio teachers. 425 778 7711.
Email—info@amnw.org Website—www.amnw.org
All Aboard—art, music, dance and other creative activities for mentally and physically challenge adults. Donations to the program can be made through your Albertsons Grocery Store Savings Card.
For details, Email Art & Music Director Shannon Danks
or call (425) 252-4770.
Arlington Arts Council—Public art, Arlington artist support and hands-on art experiences for all ages. Events include Centennial Trail Sculpture Walk, public Art Along the Way, Arlington Street Fair art projects, August art classes for kids, an Artist Workshop, and the North Arlington Studio Tour. Call Jean Olson at (360) 435-5866.
Arts Alive—Non-profit organization supporting the Arlington Performing Arts Center. Website—www.arlingtonartsalive.org
ArtistsConnect—Local visual artists connect with other artists to share technical information and creative support. Group meets at ArtWorks in Edmonds once a month. Activities include guest speakers and ARTSplash, a twice-annual member art exhibition.
Website—www.artists-connect.com
Arts Council of Snohomish County—Art exhibits, community art classes and events, art education for Snohomish County students, visual artist support, Gallery Store, and arts advocacy. 1507 Wall Street, downtown Everett, (425) 257–8380
Website—www.artscouncilofsnoco.org
ArtsNow—Art classes and business training for professional and novice artists. Gallery exhibits. Art conferences and special programs. ArtsNow is an Edmonds Community College program.
Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N. (425) 640–1243
Website—www.edcc.edu/ArtsNow
Arts of Snohomish—Non-profit arts group owned and operated by community-minded artists. Gallery exhibits, sales and artist support. 105 Cedar Ave in Snohomish, (360) 568–8648.
Website—www.artsofsnohomish.org
ArtWorks—Visual artists’ workshop space and art classes. 210 2nd Avenue S. in Down town Edmonds. Phone—(425) 774-6049
Website—www.artworks-edmonds.org
Bluegrass & Country Music Makers Association—Jam sessions at 1 pm every 2nd Sunday of the month at the Darrington Community Center. Group also puts on the annual Darrington Bluegrass Festival in July. General Information—(360) 436-1179
Email—djmorgan@glacierview.net
Website—www.glacierview.net/bluegrass
Camwood Players—Volunteer non-profit organization produces three to six shows annually. Looking for musicians, singers and actors.
For auditions—geo.jen@verizon.net
Phone—(360) 629-4494
Website—www.camwoodplayers.com
Cascade Symphony Orchestra—Appreciated regionwide for musical excellence, exciting performances, unique programming, and the finest repertoire. For information & tickets call—(425) 776-4938
Website—www.cascadesymphony.org/index.htm
Friends of the Cascade Symphony Orchestra—Creative, hard-working volunteers help make the music happen and then watch the performances. Flexible hours, great company.
Phone—(425) 776-4938
Website—www.cascadesymphony.org/index.htm
Convergence Chamber Players—Professional musicians performing a wide array of chamber music. Concerts and recitals often include guest artists such as flute and soprano. Venues have included The Hartley Mansion in Everett, Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood, St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Shoreline, and St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Edmonds. For Information Phone—(425) 745-0710
Email—info@convergencechamberplayers.com
Website—www.convergencechamberplayers.com
The Dance School—where children of all ages and abilities learn to love and appreciate the art of dance. Creative movement, classical ballet, theatrical tap, modern and jazz dance instruction. 2821 Rockefeller Avenue in Everett. Phone (425) 259–6861.
Email—admin@thedanceschool.org
Website—www.thedanceschool.org
Darrington Bluegrass Festival—Over 30 years of great bluegrass music presented by the Bluegrass & Country Music Makers Association outdoors in July at the Darrington Bluegrass Music Park. General Information—(360) 436-1179
Email—djmorgan@glacierview.net
Website—www.glacierview.net/bluegrass
The Driftwood Players—Edmonds theater group producing live theater including music, comedy and drama for more than 40 years. Wade James Theater at 950 Main in Edmonds. (425) 774–9600
Website: www.driftwoodplayers.com
Edge of the World theater—Now over a decade old, this zany theatre troupe located in the Firdale Village Shopping Center presents shows year-round. Creativity and energy make them consistent audience pleasers. For tickets call (206) 542–7529.
Edmonds Arts Commission—Gallery exhibits, Summer Concerts, public art, Write on the Sound Writers’ Conference, limited edition posters, and scholarships and grants. 700 Main Street in Downtown Edmonds, (425) 771–0228.
Email—gillespie@ci.edmonds.wa.us
Website—http://www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/artscommission/index.stm
Edmonds Arts Festival—Gallery exhibits in the Edmonds Arts Festival Gallery, visual arts scholarships, Open Studio Tour in September, and the popular Edmonds Arts Festival in June. Gallery located at main entrance to the Frances Anderson Cultural Center at 700 Main Street in Downtown Edmonds. Exhibits change monthly. Open M-F, 9 am to 9 pm and Sat, 10 am to 3 pm.
General Information—(425) 771–6412
Gallery—(425) 771–1984.
Email—edmondsarts@aol.co
Website—www.edmondsartsfestival.com
Edmonds Center for the Arts—410 Fourth Avenue North in Downtown Edmonds. Pre-Season will begin late October through the holidays. The new center will be home for performances by the Cascade Symphony Orchestra, Olympic Ballet Theater and Sno-King Community Chorale. Grand Opening Gala Event in January 2007, continuing through February with special performances and events.
Email—jan@edmondscenterforthearts.org
Website—http://www.edmondscenterforthearts.org/index.shtml
Edmonds Community College—Credit and non-credit classes in the visual &arts. Campus art gallery and website for cultural events. Campus is located at 20000 68th Ave W Lynnwood,
(425) 640-1339 ext 7299
Arts & Culture Website—http://artsandculture.edcc.edu/
Everett Community College—College Visual Art Classes for credits and non-credit Community Photography Classes and
Community Art Classes.
Everett Cultural Commission—Programs, events, and services in the performing, visual, and literary arts. This includes acquisition, care and maintenance of the City's public art collection. It also serves as a cultural/arts information and resource center. 2930 Wetmore Avenue, (425) 257-8720. Email—sfrancisco@ci.everett.wa.us
Website—http://www.everettwa.org/default.aspx?ID=1122
Everett Chorale—Wide variety of choral pieces, often featuring outstanding area vocal and instrumental soloists, ensembles, and the Choral Arts Orchestra. Membership is open to all interested singers with previous choral singing experience and is available for college credit through Everett Community College. Lee Mathews, director.
Enrollment & auditions—call 425-388-9378, or see the
Website—www.everettchorale.org
Tickets—Everett Performing Arts Center (425) 257-8600,
or 1-888-257-3722.
Everett Symphony—Dr. Paul-Elliott Cobbs has brought the Everett Symphony Orchestra to a new level of artistic excellence and has led the orchestra in two international performance tours including Vienna and Italy. Website—www.everettsymphony.org
Everett Theater—Theater first opened in 1901. In addition to theatrical productions, concerts and film events, it is available for rent for other occasions. Volunteers welcome. 2911 Colby Avenue in Everett. Website—www.everetttheatre.org
Everett Women’s Film Festival—Volunteer organization presents annual two-day festival of films by women or about women. See the website for volunteer opportunities or to join the group.
Website—www.everettfilmfest.com
Gallery North & Gallery North School of Art—508 Main Street in Downtown Edmonds, (425) 774-0946. Cooperative gallery offers art instruction in the new upstairs studio for adults and youth. Call the Gallery or send an email for information and registration.
Email—info@gallery-north.com
Website—http://www.gallery-north.com/
Gazoobi Tales—Publishing, editing, graphic production and associated consulting serives for writers and artists. Located in Everett. Email—info@gazoobitales.com
Website—www.gazoobitales.com/
Historic Everett Theater—Theater first opened in 1901. In addition to theatrical productions, concerts and film events, it is available for rent for other occasions. Volunteers welcome. 2911 Colby Avenue in Everett. Website—www.everetttheatre.org
Index Arts Group—Coordinates cultural activities in the Index area, including, but not limited to, painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, poetry, music, theatre, dance, architecture, crafts and the annual Arts Index Festival in August. Website—www.indexartsgroup.org
Lake Stevens Arts Commission—Established in 1996, the Commission advises the City Council on acquisition of art work for the City; and encourages participation and support of cultural, performing, visual and literary arts. Meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Annex behind City Hall.
Phone—(425) 334-1012
Mukilteo Arts Guild
Literary Salon—For writers seeking support, collaboration, and an honest community of literary friends. Group is open to writers from all genres. Bring your work, ideas and creativity to meetings at The Art Building at 724 1st Street in Old Town Mukilteo. Meetings take place in the upper level Art Workshop Studio.
Phone—(425) 423-0450 Website—www.mukilteoartsguild.org.
Lynnwood Arts Commission—Develops and maintains the public art collection; organizes art exhibitions of work by Washington visual artists at the Lynnwood Convention Center and Lynnwood Library Gallery; and offers arts classes at the Lynnwood Recreation Center. The Commission presents free performances for families and children through WonderStage, Shakespeare In The Park, and Fantastic Fridays. Artist opportunities are available on the Website.
Phone—(425) 744-6459 Email—Fwong@ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
Website—www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/Content/CityHall.aspx?id=53
Greater Marysville Art Guild—For infomation contact Cecelia Venolia. Phone—(425) 377-9671
Email—dcv123@juno.com
Monroe Arts Council—Supports growth of the visual, literary and performing arts in the greater Monroe area; promotes art in public places; and preserves historic legacy of Monroe. Monroe Arts Council is the third Monday of each month at 7 pm at The Art Merchant International at 17161 Beaton Rd, in the Fryelands industrial park area of Monroe. If you are an artist and/or would like to support local art and cultural activities, please join us.
Phone—(360) 794–7844. Website—www.monroeartscouncil.com
Monroe: Main Street Books—Monthly readings by local artists with refreshments and book signings are listed on the website under Events. Located in downtown Monroe at 110 East Main Street.
Phone—(360) 794-2976
Website—www.mainstbooksmonroe.com
Mountlake Terrace Arts Commission—City commission supports the arts, advises the city on art purchases, organizes exhibits in the city library, and presents the annual Arts of the Terrace festival in October with Friends of the Arts. For more information contact Commission Chair Judy Ryan.
Phone—(425) 771-7068 Email—rjjryan@yahoo.com
Mukilteo Arts Guild—Connect with artists, musicians, writers, actors, poets, dancers, and lovers of the arts to promote the arts in the greater Mukilteo area. Monthly meetings usually at the Mukilteo Library Conference Room, 4675 Harbour Point. Phone—425-423-0450.
Email theartworkshop7@aol.com Website—www.mukilteoartsguild.org
The New Everett Theater—New theater group where volunteers do it all from building sets to ushering theater goers. Productions to be staged at the Everett Historic Theater. For information call (425) 258–6766.
Northshore Performing Arts Center—Concerts, dance and musicals from around the world. Ticket information on the website, including season packages. Theater and office at 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell. Phone (425) 489-6018.
Email—info@npacf.org
Website—www.npacf.org
Northwest Savoyards—Everett Musical theather group produces four shows per year and offers a scholarship program.
Website: http://northwestsavoyards.org
Northwest Scottish Fiddlers—Nonprofit group meets once per month in a member’s home. It plays at Scottish events and dances, sponsors workshops, and has played at the Folklife Festival in Seattle. To join or for more information, call Calum MacKinnon.
Phone—(425) 670-9084 Website—www.nwscottishfiddlers.org
Olympic Ballet Theatre—High quality classical and original ballets featuring a mix of professional dancers with students from the Olympic Ballet School. Performances at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Season begins in December. (425) 774–7570.
Website—www.olympicballet.com
Olympic Ballet School—Dance and ballet classes for ages 3 through adults at Frances Anderson Cultural Center, 700 Main Street. (425) 774–7570. Website—www.olympicballet.com
Olympic Ballet TheatrerGuild—Volunteer organization that helps with performances and fundraising. (425) 774–7570.
Website—www.olympicballet.com
Pacific Northwest Writers’ Association (Puget Sound Region headquartered in Edmonds)—Nonprofit writers association dedicated to the development of writing talent from pen to publication. Annual Summer Writers Conference held in July.
Website—www.pnwa.org/
Pilchuck Glass School—International glass art education center founded by glass artist Dale Chihuly in 1971. Once a year open house in July to tour the Stanwood campus, meet artists, see them work, and view works in progress. World famous glass auction takes place in the fall. Email—Info@Pilchuck.com
Website—www.pilchuck.com
Port Gardner Bay Watercolor Society—The Watercolor Society meets each Monday night for painting and group critiques. Activity Room of the Cascadian Place Retirement Center, 3915 Colby Avenue, Everett. Those who paint in watermedia are always welcome.
Email—mike@mikemallory.com
Website—www.mikemallory.com/wcsociety.htm
Publishing Institute—Workshops and classes offered at ArtsNow to connect the local writing community with publishers and other resources to help them succeed.
Website: http://publishinginstitute.net
Puget Sound Camera Club—Welcomes new members of any level of expertise in digital and film photography. Club meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at Maplewood Presbyterian Church in Edmonds. Activities include education, review of work and exhibition opportunities. Club was organized in 1984 and is a member of the Photographic Society of America and the Northwest Council of Camera Clubs. To learn more call (425) 776-7756.
Website—www.pugetsoundcamera.com
Seaview Weavers Guild—The Guild explore new fiber art methods, promotes hand weaving and offers workshops, an extensive library, a quarterly newsletter on weaving, spinning, felting, syeing and basketry. New members are welcome.
Email—gullcottage@verizon.net
Website—www.northwestweavers.org/guilds/wa/seaview2004.html
6th Day Dance—not-for-profit contemporary dance company. uplifts people of all cultures through dance. 6th Day Dance produces and performs dance concerts for the community and outreach programs for at-risk youth and disadvantaged individuals. School assemblies and after school programs are available. For information contact Jennifer Rowse, Executive Director.
Email—info@sixthdaydance.org
Website—www.sixthdaydance.org
6th Day Dance School—not-for-profit contemporary dance education. School assemblies, after school programs, and dance workshops are available. The school also develops community outreach programs for
Email—info@sixthdaydance.org
Website—www.sixthdaydance.org
Sky Valley Performing Arts—Quality theater productions and performing arts education. The Everett Youth Jazz Band and In the Mood perform under the aucspices of this group.
Website—www.skyperformingarts.com
Sky Valley Artist’s Guild—local artists promoting the fine arts in Snohomish, Monroe, Sultan and surrounding areas. The Guild sponsors "Spring into Monroe" in May, participates in other shows throughout the year and helps fund local student scholarships for college-level art studies. Meetings are held most Thursday afternoons, and all are welcome to visit. Email—ArtGuild@JuncoJunction.com Website—http://www.skyvalleyartistsguild.org
Sno-King Community Chorale—Performs at Edmonds Center For The Arts. Diverse range of music from classical to jazz directed by Frank DeMiero. The Chorale is an Edmonds Community College Music Department program and is open to anyone enthusiastic about singing in a choir. Several musical clips included on the website.
Email—2006@sno-kingchorale.org
Website—www.sno-kingchorale.org
Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Western Washington Chapter—Events, writing advice, publishing information, news, guest speakers, critique groups, and online critique groups to help writers and illustrators connect and succeed in children's literature. Website—http://www.scbwi-washington.org/
Stanwood Camano Arts Guild—The oldest association of artists and art enthusiasts in the Stanwood-Camano area shares ideas, resources, and energy. The Guild sponsors Art by the Bay, in July and the Spring Invitational Art Show in April.
Website—www.stanwoodcamanoarts.com
Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater—Musical theater, acting, singing, and dancing for adults and children. Performances, classes, music lessons, and jam sessions in an historic building on the southeast corner of 4th Street and Avenue D, in the heart of picturesque Snohomish, WA.
Phone—(360) 794-8348. Email—tnt_theater@yahoo.com
Website—www.thumbnailtheater.com
Tulalip Film Festival—Summer festival of Native films and filmmakers in general, with a special focus on Coast Salish filmmakers. Includes workshops and film showings.
Website—www.nwic.edu/tulalipff/index.php
Village Theatre—Leading producer of musical theater in the Pacific Northwest since 1979. Productions from September to mid-July. Theater classes, workshops, and youth education. Local perfomances at the Everett Performing Arts Center. Website—www.villagetheatre.org
Zippy's Java Lounge—Community focused coffee shop with Thursday night open mike poetry readings from 8 to 9 pm. Sign-up at 7:30 pm. One block west of the Everett Event Center at 1804 Hewitt Avenue. Poetry Night includes the monthly art opening on the last Thursday of the month. Website—http://zippysjava.com
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