About Schack
With its modern and spacious facility, welcoming atmosphere, and commitment to artistic excellence, the Schack Art Center has become a beloved destination for artists, art enthusiasts, and the general public alike. It continues to be a driving force in the local arts community, fostering creativity, education, and appreciation for the visual arts in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Founded In 1974 by a group of artists and arts advocates, the Schack Art Center has grown from a grassroots movement into the leading visual arts center between Seattle and Vancouver B.C. Located in downtown Everett, we exhibit contemporary art focusing on issues of social justice, celebrating diverse cultures, and bringing non-traditional art to the public.
In 2007, the Board of Directors launched a capital campaign to build a 19,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility for the visual arts. In 2011, the doors opened to the public offering admission-free exhibitions, classes, workshops, robust arts education, and outreach programs. The gallery store features over 200 local artists, and we have the only public glassblowing hot shop north of Seattle.
In 2014 the Schack Art Center received the Governor's Award for Outstanding Arts Organization in the State of Washington.
SCHACK ART CENTER
Originally established as the Arts Council of Snohomish County, the Board of Directors renamed the organization for John and Idamae Schack, honoring their steadfast support of Everett's cultural institutions and commitment to art and artists as the heart of every vibrant community.
MISSION AND VISION
Schack Art Center uses the power of the arts to inspire and educate, fostering a creative, welcoming, and engaged community.
• We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity by showcasing exhibitions that represent diverse artists and cultures that have been historically marginalized.
• We are committed to reducing barriers to high-quality arts education for educators and students.
• We support students, artists and professionals through learning opportunities and scholarships.
• We serve and support diverse communities furthest from social and economic access to the arts.
• We are dedicated to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment that celebrates, engages, educates, and inspires our community
EQUITY STATEMENT
Schack Art Center is striving to be an anti-racist organization committed to the pursuit of social justice. In our work to celebrate and promote the arts for the enhancement of community life, we will intentionally embrace and uplift all people. Schack Art Center will celebrate the voices of people who have been barred from decision-making and who have shouldered the burden of racism.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Schack Art Center acknowledges that we are on the homelands of the Coast Salish people, who continue to steward these lands and waters as they have since time immemorial. As a cultural arts and educational institution, we honor our ongoing connection to these communities; past, present, and future.
CULTURAL EXHIBITIONS POLICY
Culture is the collective spirit or character of a population that is passed down from generation to generation. It consists of the fundamental or underlying beliefs and attitudes that influence its customs and practices. Learning about other cultures, customs and values fosters understanding and exposes us to beliefs and perspectives that differ from our own.
Cultural Exhibits are those pertaining specifically to any community or identity group, including Indigenous communities. Artists of that community are the experts, speaking on their own behalf and from their own point of view.
If a cultural exhibit speaks to the experience of a community, identity group or culture, representatives of that community, identity group or culture must be brought in and compensated to curate the exhibit and provide a culturally accurate and respectful narrative. All narrative signage must acknowledge the persons providing the narrative and their credentials.
“Friendly. Beautiful local art shows. Lovely gift shop.”
“It is a lovely place to display art and I am happy to see more art galleries in Everett. Fun to see young people creating in the classroom as well!”