Washington County Arts Council

Washington County Arts Council Promoting Washington County through Art and Creativity

Our 15-member Board was created by the Washington County Board of County Commissioners in September of 2006.

Congratulations to Sawyer Gage, the 2017 recipient of the $500 Scholarship from the Washington County Arts Council. Saw...
05/27/2017

Congratulations to Sawyer Gage, the 2017 recipient of the $500 Scholarship from the Washington County Arts Council. Sawyer graduated Chipley High School and plans to pursue a degree in Music Education.

Come out tomorrow!! Join us!!!
04/23/2016

Come out tomorrow!! Join us!!!

The Glen Miller Orchestra will perform on Wednesday, February 3 at Chipley High School at 7:30pm. Admission is $10.
02/02/2016

The Glen Miller Orchestra will perform on Wednesday, February 3 at Chipley High School at 7:30pm. Admission is $10.

Local artist, Dale Estka, will have an art exhibit this weekend in Lynn Haven. Our logo was designed by Dale!
09/09/2015

Local artist, Dale Estka, will have an art exhibit this weekend in Lynn Haven. Our logo was designed by Dale!

Local friends, if you bank with First Federal Bank of FL, please sign up with their Community Partnership Program. Fir...
08/14/2015

Local friends, if you bank with First Federal Bank of FL, please sign up with their Community Partnership Program. First Federal will donate $.50 for each signature based transaction to the Washington County Arts Council, a non-profit organization in operation since 2006. This will help fund our $500 scholarship for 2016. Our fundraising goal is $1,000! Thank you in advance!

The unveiling on the mural at the Washington County Rehab and Nursing Center was held Monday, August 31, 2009.This proje...
08/13/2015

The unveiling on the mural at the Washington County Rehab and Nursing Center was held Monday, August 31, 2009.

This project was facilitated by Tonya Pippin, a founding board member of the Washington County Arts Council, on behalf of William Blank, Administrator of the WRNC. A “Call to Artist” was sent to area artist and as far away as Dothan, Tallahassee, and Pensacola.

Julie Argue of Tallahassee, who holds a Masters Degree in Art Therapy from Florida State University, won the contract.

Julie held several brainstorming sessions with the residents to get ideas for the murals and suggestions included Victorian, nature, animals, children, wartime romance and themes of the 40s and 50s. It was important to Julie that all ideas come from the residents because this is their home and they will see it every day.

Julie states, “These projects are more that just paint on a wall for me, for the residents, and surprisingly for the staff. I say surprisingly because I was profoundly struck by how almost immediately, as soon as I laid down the drop cloths, the staff was activated and engaging me, and the residents, in the process from their perspective. I had not considered the morale boost to the staff that these types of projects provide. I feel strongly that the mural process is by, of, and for the residents. But at Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, it was equally reflective of the dedication and genuinely nurturing human spirit of the employees. While passing by as I was painting, an employee or resident may make a suggestion. When passing by again they would see that suggestion materialized in vibrant color and attention to detail. They would be so excited! Their thoughts and ideas are worthy of being displayed in a permanent way for everyone who enters the facility to see! They will hopefully pass by their mural for many years to come and always feel a sense of pride and ownership every time they glance at it. I am very proud to be a part of mural making - the process and the product is equally stimulating, therapeutic, and rewarding for all who take an active role, and as well for those who just admire.

The mural can be viewed at 879 Usery Road in Chipley, Florida.

First Federal Bank of Florida has chosen to partner with The Washington County Arts Council to help fund next year's $50...
07/09/2015

First Federal Bank of Florida has chosen to partner with The Washington County Arts Council to help fund next year's $500 Scholarship as well as our Art awards throughout the year. Every time you use your First Federal Visa card on a credit-based transaction, First Federal will donate $.50 to the Washington County Arts Council to help us reach the goal of $1,000. Thank you First Federal!!! See flyer for details.

Congratulations to Kim Knight and Niki Peavy for winning 2nd Place in our Watermelon Carving Contest! These ladies won ...
06/27/2015

Congratulations to Kim Knight and Niki Peavy for winning 2nd Place in our Watermelon Carving Contest! These ladies won $25!

Congratulations to Jordan Pippin, the 1st Place Winner of our Watermelon Carving Contest! Jordan won $50!
06/27/2015

Congratulations to Jordan Pippin, the 1st Place Winner of our Watermelon Carving Contest! Jordan won $50!

Come check out our watermelon carvings today in the East Wing of the Ag Center at the Panhandle Watermelon Festival in C...
06/27/2015

Come check out our watermelon carvings today in the East Wing of the Ag Center at the Panhandle Watermelon Festival in Chipley, FL.

We hope to see entries like this and many more at the Panhandle Watermelon Festival this weekend! Directions on how to ...
06/23/2015

We hope to see entries like this and many more at the Panhandle Watermelon Festival this weekend! Directions on how to carve this Panda and many other designs are in the comments below along with the official rules to our Watermelon Carving Contest.

This fish is another example of an easy design that can be entered into the Watermelon Carving Contest next weekend! Th...
06/17/2015

This fish is another example of an easy design that can be entered into the Watermelon Carving Contest next weekend! The carving directions are in the comments. The top prize is $50 for adults and $25 for kids. See entry details in the comments below.

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