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Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation (EAFF), formed in 1979, is a private non-profit organization dedicated to education and the cultural enrichment of the community through the arts. EAFF has an eight member board elected annually. Board members are selected based on the current talents needed on the board. The Foundation is funded through donations from individuals and from the Edmonds Arts Festival. The Foundation provides grants to non-profit arts organizations and schools, and university level scholarships in visual arts. The Foundation maintains a gallery with rotating exhibits at the Frances Anderson Center (and several exhibits a year are presented jointly with Edmonds Arts Commission using their display case in addition to the gallery), supports the City public art program, and curates a permanent collection of artwork purchased from Arts Festival Juried Gallery artists. The Foundation annually hosts the Edmonds Arts Festival Preview Party. EAFF provides support for community events through ArtWorks and through partnerships.

ArtPickle does not sell art. We profile Art Galleries with links to your own website. We promote artists to the public. We publish an events calendar for all the gallery shows, art openings and any other events you promote. Your Gallery Profile lists all the artists you represent, including photos of their art work, and all the events you sponsor.

Founded in 1968 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Martinez Arts Association (MAA) participates in many community events throughout the year. Our goal is to encourage art culture and education for our youth. We coordinate and sponsor art-related events such as, 'SWAN Day' (Support Women Artists Now) in March, 'Art in the Park' in August, and the 'Holiday Boutique' in December. The proceeds from these events along with membership dues help the MAA provide scholarships to local graduating seniors in the arts. Also, in response to budgetary cutbacks to our public schools, the MAA offers grants to teachers for purchasing art supplies for their students.