The Schack Art Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend. Most people in Everett became familiar with the Schack Art Center when it held a grand opening in 2011, but the organization’s roots go much further back.
It all started as the “Arts Council of Snohomish County,” a non-profit started in 1974 by local arts activists.
Over time the focus became visual arts and artist support. By 1982, the Arts Council had a storefront on the southwest corner of Colby & Hewitt (donated by First Interstate Bank).
In 1989, the council shared a building at Colby and California with the Everett Cultural Commission and Everett Symphony. In 1994, the three moved to the Monte Cristo on Wall Street.
In the 2000’s, The Arts Council began the process of planning for and developing what we see today. One major boost was a 17.5 acre donation of the Weyerhaeuser Kraft Mill Site, which the Council later sold for 1.3 million.
In 2009, the Arts Council announced the name of the facility would be The Schack Art Center (in honor of John & Idamae Schack). The 19,000 square foot art center is now considered one of the leading visual arts centers between Seattle and Vancouver B.C.
50th Anniversary Celebrations
Exhibit: Celebrating Our Journey Exhibition takes place from 10/10 to 11/9.
Party: Thursday, October 10th from 5pm to 8pm. RSVP here.
Art Unveiling & Dedication by James Madison: October 12, 1pm – 3pm
Open Studios and Art Activities:
Saturday, October 12th, 12pm – 4pm
Studio 1 – Maren Oates/Gel Printing
Printmaking Studio-Saman Shojaei/Linocut printing
Silversmithing Studio-Bonnie Aubuchon/Jewelry Making
Class (public is welcome to observe):
Flame and Kiln-Mariah Cavanaugh/”Spooky Glass” Flameworking (12pm – 6pm)
Sunday, October 13th. 12pm – 4pm
Printmaking Studio- Miles Labitzke/Collagraphy
Lapidary- Carol Cimolino/Gem Cutting
Classes (public is welcome to observe):
Flame and Kiln-Staci Adman/Beadmaking (10am-4pm)
Paint and Draw-Pete Barth/Kids’ Drawing & Drawing (1pm-6pm)
October 10, 2024
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