CAA’s member roster includes local artists, at all stages of their careers, residing primarily on Camano Island and in Stanwood, working in a wide variety of mediums. We are also art enthusiasts who see the benefits to promoting visual arts and art-related activities in the Stanwood-Camano Island community.
The CAA offered 2 membership options: Art Supporter & Artist Member (Artist Members are not required to be artists.)
Member Home Page Access – When you join the CAA you’ll receive an email with Member Login info that will give you access to our Member Home. Here you can access our sign up sheets, submit your events for our newsletter, bulletin, and events calendar, view the member roster, meeting minutes and more!
Volunteer Opportunities – As a member of the CAA you are eligible to sign up for shifts at the Gateway Gallery, join a committee to work with other artists on special projects, become a part of our Materials for Art Program. Getting involved by volunteering with other artists and art enthusiasts is a great way to get connected.
Membership Bulletin – CAA Members receive a monthly Membership Bulletin filled with announcements about activities, events, and ways to connect and get involved. You can find past issues in the Membership Home.
Monthly Newsletter – Published monthly, CAA’s newsletter is emailed to almost 2,000 opt-in readers with a steady 50% open rate. Members can submit content for the newsletter such as images, work in process, and information about events they are participating in. This also includes submitting information to be included on our Facebook Page, our Instagram, and the CAA Events calendar.
CAA Programs! – Our membership programs are the first Wednesday of the month (no meeting in July). We typically meet at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd. on Camano Island. Our gatherings typically include an Artist or Art applicable program and updates about organization happenings, community time to talk with each other, and more!
Materials for Art Program (MAP)– Participate in MAP supplying art supplies to Stanwood Middle School and Stanwood High School. We also produce an annual Student Show at CAA’s Gateway Gallery in collaboration with SHS art teachers and their students.
Close Collaboration with Local Organizations – Joining CAA connects you with local organizations, artists, and additional opportunities. We collaborate frequently with the Stanwood Camano Arts Advocacy Commission, the Camano Chamber of Commerce, and the Freedom Park Association. Opportunities are posted within the CAA Member Home to get connected and alerts regularly go out through our bulletin and newsletter about happenings.
– Additional benefits for Artist Members –
Online Gallery – We offer an online art gallery to showcase members work. This is particularly attractive to members who do not have their own websites. The galleries are self managed, but we’re always here to help.
Gateway Gallery – The CAA’s Gateway Gallery is open year-round to encourage visitors to stop in to see small art shows by our membership, purchase art pieces, and gather information about local arts organizations. We also host a virtual ‘kiosk’ from the Camano Chamber of Commerce which allows a visitor to search for info about places to stay, things to do, places to eat, etc. To learn more about the Gateway Gallery origins read more… here.
Option to Jury for Studio Tour – The annual Camano Island Studio Tour supports our local visual artists with an opportunity to meaningfully participate in the creative economy. Direct interaction between artists and sincerely interested visitors creates an affirming, memorable experience for all. To participate as an artist or gallery on the tour you must be a CAA member, a visual artist and undergo a jurying process by a non-participating peer artist committee. Once accepted, all artists must show their work at a studio, gallery or approved venue in Stanwood or on Camano Island. For additional questions about the Studio Tour please email studiotour@camanoarts.org.
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