ART'S ALIVE MISSION STATEMENT
The La Conner Arts Foundation is dedicated to encouraging artistic
expression and providing diverse, high quality art for the enjoyment
of residents and visitors.
History
In the early 1980's La Conner Resident Martin Hahn, owner of the Black Swan Cafe
came up with an idea for an annual arts festival. One evening in 1984 Hahn, together
with his staff Ed Kamuda, Michael Klough and Paul Hanson, began discussing the
concept of a festival that would highlight the local art as well as business community.
What Hahn envisioned was an event that would extend La Conner's commercial
season during the stark times, the month of November.
They would call it "ART'S ALIVE."
From the 1980's to present, the Art's Alive shows were hosted by individual groups,
such as town merchants, La Conner Chamber of Commerce, and La Conner Arts Commission.
Today it is presented by La Conner Arts Foundation.
