EDMONDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS SEEKING NEW BOARD MEMBERS (Edmonds, WA)

 Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), one of the premier performing arts centers in the Pacific Northwest, is seeking new board members. ECA brings artists from around the world to Snohomish County and the PNW, and is also home to regional organizations such as Cascade Symphony Orchestra and Olympic Ballet Theatre. The organization provides artistic experiences in schools and nursing homes, as well as education and outreach activities for students and general audiences. 

It has become widely known for bringing the arts to dementia patients and for its free family festival Kidstock! ECA is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization, and board members are responsible for governance and overall stewardship of ECA’s non-profit mission and programs and for long-term strategic planning. The board is staffed by the executive director and works in concert with the Edmonds Public Facilities District, the municipal corporation which owns and operates the building and grounds, and its senior staff. Successful candidates will have a passion for the role of arts in the community. Candidates do not need to be citizens of Edmonds, as ECA is dedicated to developing a board – as well as staff and performing artists – who represent the diversity of the community, in terms of geography as well as demographics and skillsets. 

ECA board members serve three-year terms and attend monthly board and committee meetings. They subscribe to and attend performances at the center, and many volunteer in other capacities. Board members are limited to a maximum of 3 three-year terms. Applicants must submit an application to indicate their interest in being considered. Finalists will be interviewed by Board leadership. Applications are available here: ECA Board application and additional information about ECA may be found on our website HERE. Please submit applications to boardapplications@ec4arts.org Deadline for applications is Monday, April 22, 2024. ABOUT EDMONDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) is a 700-seat performing arts venue located within the City of Edmonds, Washington, 20 minutes north of Seattle. ECA has an established reputation throughout the central Puget Sound region for jewel-box theater presentations of notable live performances, hosting events for diverse regional and community partners, and impactful efforts in education and outreach. 

Edmonds Center for the Arts’ programming features a diverse range of music, dance, comedy, and other performances, from modern to classical, from pop and rock to jazz and blues, from folk and world music to Broadway, and regional theatrical performances. ECA is owned and operated by the Edmonds Public Facilities District (PFD), a publicly funded government agency that renovated the historic Edmonds High School and opened in 2006 as a state-of-the-art performance hall. ECA curates approximately 30 performing artists each season and provides arts education and family programs both within and outside Edmonds. ECA’s facilities serve as a home for more than 150 events produced by local and touring performing artists and community organizations. ECA serves more than 90,000 patrons annually.

Name: David Schaefer

Phone: (206) 422 - 3829

Email: henrydavidschaefer@gmail.com