Artist Gallery

Artist Profile: Peggy Moe

Local artist Peggy Moe makes whimsical paper flowers that can brighten any space, and she enjoys teaching others how to do the same.

“Somebody once asked me to do some bouquets for the Women on Whidbey (WOW) Conference,” explains Peggy. “Then other people saw that and now I’m giving a class, teaching other women how to do this.”…

Artist Profile: Judith Adams

Judith Adams is an English-born poet who has lived in the United States since 1976. Adams has published four books of poetry and recorded several albums of her work, and her poems have been published in numerous magazines and anthologies.

Adams has taken poetry to patients at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and held readings at the Frye Art Museum and Third Place Books in Seattle….

Artist Profile: Pat McVay

Pat McVay is the local artist behind some of Whidbey Island and the Pacific Northwest’s most recognizable sculptures. He is also responsible for several business signs around the island, including the iconic “Welcome to Whidbey Island” sign at the Clinton Ferry Terminal. He is quick to explain that he was one of 10 artists who worked collaboratively on that sign….

DjangoFest NW

Location: Langley

DjangoFest NW is currently planning to return in 2021, but plans are still being finalized. Because it is WICA’s 25th anniversary in May of 2021, plans are to bring DjangoFest back with an international lineup!

DjangoFest Northwest has evolved into the premier showcase of gypsy jazz music in North America….

Whidbey Island Film Festival

Location: Langley

The Whidbey Island Film Festival is a program of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA). This year’s festival is a 7-day celebration of Hollywood icons in career-defining roles. The festival includes screenings of cinematic favorites, Film Talks (lectures), a ShortsFest competition, guest speakers, special events, and a pass holders-only Secret Screening….