Founded in 1975, the City of Edmonds Arts Commission (EAC) ensures the arts are a vital part of our community's quality of life, economic vitality and central identity.
The commission is comprised of seven appointed Commissioners who are residents of Edmonds and who serve staggered four-year terms. By ordinance, four of the positions require a professional background in the arts. The EAC is empowered to advise and make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council or other City commissions or boards on matters pertaining to the arts.
The EAC meets the first Monday of the month at 5:30pm in the Edmonds Waterfront Center (unless otherwise noted). Meeting schedule subject to change.
Link: Meeting Agenda and Minutes.
EAC programs
Public Art installations, both permanent and temporary, featuring Northwest artists
Visual Art Exhibits at the Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds Sno-Isle Library and City Hall
Summer Concerts in the parks
Write on the Sound, a nationally recognized writers' conference
Poet's Perspective, a public exhibit of a collection of poems by Puget Sound area writers of all ages.
Best Book I Ever Read Poster Exhibit literacy and visual art program for 3rd Grade students
Youth Art Program provides an opportunity for students to display their artwork and participate on the commission as a Student Representative
Grants and Workshops for individual artists and arts organizations
Opportunities for artists are offered on a regular basis
The EAC participates in updates of the City of Edmonds Cultural Plan
EAC Partnerships
Music at the Library with Friends of the Edmonds Library and Edmonds Sno-Isle Library
Partners with Edmonds Center for the Arts annually to support various outreach programs, including KIDSTOCK!
Stay in touch
The EAC Arts Bulletin quarterly newsletter
EAC Facebook Page, Instagram or Twitter Page