As a member of the Pacific NorthWest Art School, you will belong to a vibrant arts community and will also support the Pacific NorthWest Art School, as nearly 30% of our funding comes from memberships and donations.

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Make a General Donation

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The Pacific NorthWest Art School has been offering exceptional visual arts education to our community and beyond for 38 years. We want to heartily thank all those who have supported (and continued to support us) us through the years. Only 70% of tuition covers our operating costs. We depend on fundraising, individual donations and memberships to help cover the remaining 30%. The Pacific NorthWest Art School is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Your donation is tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Make a Donation to Our Scholarship Programs

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We offer workshop scholarships for Fiber Arts, Mixed Media, Painting, and Photography students, and a scholarship for Coupeville High School seniors seeking higher education at a community college or university.

Purchase a Gift Certificate

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You can purchase a gift certificate in any denomination for a friend or loved one to enjoy a workshop, membership, Studio 15 community class, and more at the Pacific NorthWest Art School! We can draw up the certificate with your personalized message and either send it to you or the recipient through the postal mail or via e-mail.

Become an Art School Member! General Membership is only $50 for the year

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Benefits Include:

  • An annual discount on a workshop over $300
  • A complimentary Studio 15 Community Class (for S15 classes with tuition above $40, membership discount will be $40 off full amount)
  • Membership in North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) which entitles you to free admission nationwide to any participating museum
  • And most importantly, the knowledge that you are supporting our long tradition of high-quality workshops and community classes at the Art School!

Become an Enhanced Art School Member! Membership is $100 for the year

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Benefits Include:

  • Private annual event and tour of the Price Sculpture Forest including refreshments and appetizers
  • An annual discount on a workshop over $300
  • A complimentary Studio 15 Community Class (for S15 classes with tuition above $40, membership discount will be $40 off full amount)
  • Membership in North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) which entitles you to free admission nationwide to any participating museum
  • And most importantly, the knowledge that you are supporting our long tradition of high-quality workshops and community classes at the Art School!

Become a Business Member! Membership is $250 for the year

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Benefits Include:

  • Business members can display an ad for their business on our website to promote their unique island business
  • An annual discount on a workshop over $300
  • A complimentary Studio 15 Community Class (for S15 classes with tuition above $40, membership discount will be $40 off full amount)
  • Membership in North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) which entitles you to free admission nationwide to any participating museum
  • And most importantly, the knowledge that you are supporting our long tradition of high-quality workshops and community classes at the Art School!

TESTIMONIALS

I began my fiber education a long time ago, but it was side-lined by life happening. After a 20-year break, I ran across your workshop brochure for fiber workshops about eight years ago and my life literally changed! I am now able to dedicate much of my free time to my art. All thanks to your school.

Teresa Bystrom A long-time student and fan

Our workshop went really well, and we want to thank you for your behind the scenes work that you did. We realize that you and Lisa work so well together and your efforts are our reward. Teaching at PNW is always a delight and we know that you two work hard and diligently to make it such a wonderful platform for all instructors. Our only regret this year was that we did not get much of a chance to interact with you personally, but we really appreciate both your and Lisa’s dedication and hard work towards our success. Have a great summer, Silvermans

Susan & Neil Silverman Photography instructors

Regarding the PNWAS: I am extremely impressed by your school and its program, especially the quality of the teachers you have been able to assemble over the years. So thanks to you, to the school, and to all those Coupevillians that took such good care of us during our stay. We are grateful for your energies and doing what you do so well!

Nancy Kurten A fan from the Midwest

Your website is stunning and beautiful. Your customer service is great. When I pulled up and saw your building, I did a double take as I expected a huge edifice. What you are able to do with your small facility is wonderful, and I have been very impressed…

A brand-new student who "found" us this summer

I just wanted to say that I had a great experience for my first visit to Whidbey Island. The painting class was fun – I doubt that I will ever be a watercolourist but I learned a lot which will be applicable to other mediums. Gary (Schallock) is an excellent teacher – probably the best I have ever had in terms of presentation and clarity of instruction as well as being a skilled artist. My hosts Christine Laing and John Olsen were also great – very hospitable and friendly and there home was lovely. I can highly recommend them for other students. Hope to return in the fall.

Wendy Simson First-time visitor to Whidbey Island

Am so excited to finally be enrolled in one of your classes…a 1st time for me. Have been looking at your offerings for years. Always so many good classes and artists whose names I know, whose work I love. Thank you.

Fran Tanner First-time student
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