Since 1996, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts has presented events with leading figures in the world of art, film, literature, music, politics, and theatre.
There have been countless lectures and onstage conversations -- and a few surprise performances -- offering diverse perspectives about the forces that impact our culture.
Our Humanities Series is a program designed to continue the tradition of sharing big ideas and to introduce our community to the influencers and thought leaders shaping our society. — Verna Everitt, WICA Executive Director
#READALETTER
Since 2013, Letters Live has been inviting performers to bring letters to life in memorable venues around the world.
BOOK CLUB
Audible has made hundreds of titles completely free to help during coronavirus crisis.
Getty Publications Virtual Library offers more than 300 of its books to read and download for free.
Met Publications (Metropolitan Museum of Art) has 50+ years of publications available to read, download, or search for free.
Sno-Isle Libraries' physical doors may be closed, but their online libraries are always open!
Pandemic Literature: A Meta-List of the Books You Should Read Now
FILM SOCIETY
BBC Ideas: The latest short films for curious minds
SCIENCE
NASA has made its entire media library publicly accessible. It’s 140,000 photos and other resources available for you to see, or even download and use it any way you like.
NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!
National Poetry Month was launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996 to remind us that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters. Learn how we can celebrate together.
WHIDBEY WOW! STORIES
We launched our WOW! Stories in 2012 to celebrate of the extraordinary lives and experiences of the Women of Whidbey. Learn more here.
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YOUR SUPPORT TODAY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
As a nonprofit arts organization, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts relies on support from our community. Please consider the role that art plays in your life and support your center with a gift of any amount today.