Schack Art Center
The Schack Art Center is a great place to view a variety of art in different mediums, learn new skills through classes offered, and watch glassblowing live. The center is an admissions-free gallery located in downtown Everett, WA.
History
The Arts Council of Snohomish County was founded in 1974 by local artists and art advocates. This non-profit organization focused on celebrating art and sharing it. In 1981, the organization shifted their focus to visual arts availability to youth for education and enjoyment. They began to show art from local artists in a free gallery.
It was in the late 1990s that the Art Council made plans to have a permanent home for these galleries. It wasn’t until 2006 that an official campaign launched to build a regional art center to provide artistic education and expression for the community. On April 30, 2011 the Schack Art Center opened for the public as the new home for the Art Council and as a place for art to be celebrated.
The Schack Art Center was named after John and Idamae Schack because of their fervent and constant support of Everett’s cultural institutions. In 2014, just a few years after it’s opening, the Schack Art Center received a Governor’s Award in the category of “Outstanding Arts Organization” in the State of Washington.
Exhibits
The Schack Art Center shows local artists masterpieces as well as many artists from across the US. The exhibits are always rotating and changing, if you are curious what the current exhibits are, go ahead and check out the Schack Art Center website.
Creative Opportunities
Everett has a few different opportunities to see art and learn new skills, many of which are offered through the Schack Art Center. Here are a few of the unique and fun opportunities you can take advantage if you live in Everett:
Glassblowing
Not only can you watch professional glass-blowers work magic, at the Schack Art Center you can sign up for a class and learn to blow glass for yourself. The center offers different levels of glassblowing classes, including a class specifically for teens 14-18.
Ceramics
Choose whether you want to make ceramic birds and animals, a ceramic village, or a ceramic tidepool: these are the three different ceramics classes offered at the Schack Art Center. You will sculpt your art piece and fire it in a kiln.
Basket Weaving
This is a very intriguing and unique opportunity offered through the Schack Art Center, you can learn to weave your own large basket.
Jewelry
The Schack Center offers a large number of jewelry classes for developing different skills. Depending on the class, you could learn how to use a jewelry saw for easy designs, beginning lapidary ( the shining and cutting of gemstones), or silversmithing.
Painting
There are classes to learn to paint abstract things, landscapes, and to learn creative techniques such as alcohol ink. Classes are offered for beginners, intermediate painters, and experienced painters. The Schack Art Center is even offering ZOOM paint classes for those not able to attend classes in person.
More to do in Everett
If you have little ones, Imagine Children’s Museum is a must-visit while you are in Everett. Additionally, don’t forget to take advantage of the many beautiful parks within Everett and the surrounding area. One stunning place to go is the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens.
