 Edmonds enjoys an active and varied arts scene. For over 50 years it has been home to a large number of artists and arts organizations. A three-day arts festival, performing arts center, monthly artwalk, galleries, three ballet schools, a professional ballet company, a regional symphony and youth orchestra, two theatre groups, and over a dozen artists' cooperatives, clubs and guilds are all part of the arts in Edmonds.
Due to the variety of well-established community arts groups, Edmonds is the cultural hub of South Snohomish County.
Community arts organizations are listed below. Galleries and other arts businesses are listed at edmondswa.com
General
Edmonds Arts Commission
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department
www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/artscommission
700 Main Street
425-771-0228
Founded in 1975 to promote the arts as an integral part of community life, EAC takes a leadership role in providing a variety of art experiences that enhance public awareness of the arts and serves as an information resource for the arts community as a whole. Programs include Write on the Sound, a literary conference, free summer concerts in the park, visual art exhibits, arts assistance, and an extensive public art collection.
to be-in-the-know about arts in Edmonds.
Third Thursday ArtWalk
www.edmondswa.com/events/artwalk
The 3rd Thursday of every month, Downtown Edmonds Merchants present art and entertainment in over 25 participating businesses from 5-8 pm. Artist applications and maps available at the website.
Summer Market
5th & Bell
425-774-0900
Saturdays, July – September, 9 AM – 3 PM
One of the largest community farmers markets in the area with local produce, flowers, goods, and artisan products.
Garden Market - Saturdays, May – June, 9 AM – 2 PM
PERFORMING ARTS
Edmonds Center for the Arts
410 - 4th Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-275-9595
www.ec4arts.org
Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) in downtown Edmonds is the area’s newest performance venue and presents a full season of national and international performing arts events. The state-of-the-art facility in a renovated 1939 Art Modern building hosts an intimate 700-seat auditorium complemented by a stylish lobby with sweeping views of Puget Sound. ECA is home to Cascade Symphony Orchestra, Olympic Ballet Theater, Sno-King Community Chorale, and is also available for rentals.
Cascade Symphony Orchestra
www.cascadesymphony.org
425-776-4938
Established almost 50 years ago, CSO is a symphony of volunteer musicians, directed by Michael Miropolsky. A season of five or more concerts is presented annually at the Edmonds Center for the Arts.
 Olympic Ballet Theatre
www.olympicballet.com
700 Main Street
425-774-7570
Founded in 1981 by John and Helen Wilkins, the Olympic Ballet Theatre maintains an outstanding repertoire of classical, dramatic, and contemporary ballet and performs creative new works and great classics. Olympic Ballet School offers a full range of classes for adults and children.
Sno-King Community Chorale
www.sno-kingchorale.org
425-673-1242 or 425-771-2874
A community-based choral organization providing both performers and audiences the experience of the joy of music.
Driftwood Players
www.driftwoodplayers.com
Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St.
425-774-9600
Since 1957, the Driftwood Players have been producing quality live theatre, from music and comedy to drama and mystery. The annual series draws subscribers from the entire region and multiple smaller productions augment the season. The 220 seat theater is handicap accessible.
Phoenix Theatre
9673 Firdale Ave
For tickets and information call 206-533-2000
www.phoenixtheatreedmonds.com
Located in the Firdale Village Center, this small theater presents shows fall to late spring that emphasize humor to illuminate our common humanity and develop appreciation for the magic of live theater.
VISUAL ARTS
 Edmonds
Arts Festival
www.edmondsartsfestival.com
425-771-6412
Celebrated each year on Father's Day weekend, this three day family festival features over 200 art booths, performing arts, juried exhibits, junior art displays, children's activities, and, of course, great food!
Affiliate activities in visual arts include:
Edmonds Art Studio Tour
Annual art studio tour, www.EdmondsArtStudioTour.com
Artists Connect
Monthly meeting of artists at ArtWorks, 425-774-6049
Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation
www.eaffoundation.org
425-771-1984
Supported by the annual festival, the Foundation focuses on development of arts opportunities and arts education in the local community. Visit the Edmonds Arts Festival Museum gallery where exhibits change monthly at the main entrance to the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street.
ArtWorks, a facility managed by EAF/EAFF that is a gathering place for artists.
www.artworks-edmonds.org
201 2nd Ave S,
425-774-6049
Edmonds Historical Museum
www.historicedmonds.org
118 Fifth Avenue N.
425-774-0900
Located in the old Carnegie Library, permanent displays and rotating exhibits focus on the history and culture of South Snohomish County.
EdCC Gallery
Edmonds Community College
The gallery features monthly art shows. www.edcc.edu/gallery/
Gallery North
www.Gallery-North.com
508 Main St
425-774-0496
The oldest continually operating co-operative gallery in Snohomish County features the works of 30 or more artists in monthly shows.
 Sculptors Workshop
700 Main Street / 425-774-8282
Co-op studio offering instruction in clay and sculpture plus studio time. Annual pottery sales in November and May draw county-wide crowds.
LITERARY ARTS
Write on the Sound writers’ conference
www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/artscommission
A two day conference and half day pre-conference on the craft of writing held annually on the first weekend in October. |
Last modified:
November 18, 2009