Island Arts is the lead Arts organization for the Lake Champlain islands providing year round Arts Events enjoyed by all who live in or visit its beautiful communities. This non-profit organization has been in existence for over 25 years and continues to grow and flourish - fulfilling its mission to foster and promote artistic creativity in the communities of the Lake Champlain islands through its celebration of the arts, appreciation of our environment, and education. The Island Arts Academy offers many rich and exciting courses, for all ages, in the Visual and Performing Arts as well as learning opportunities and events that increase knowledge of and artistic appreciation for the natural history and environmental issues surrounding Lake Champlain and the Islands. Also through Partnerships with Burlington Arts organizations and collaborative efforts with the schools and the many Grand Isle agencie Island Arts offers and supports an array of programs and events that involve a wider international focus. Join us at our board of directors' meeting, the second Wednesday evening of every month, at 7 pm in the jury room of Grand Isle County Court House in North Hero. We welcome volunteers and friends of the arts all year round. For more information email us at info@islandarts.org or call Katya Wilcox, Island Arts president at 372-5049 or Tony Pietricola, Dean of Island Arts Academy at 372-5363. And please check our web site at www.islandarts.org for recent updates.