What’s new
We are now Artstra
As we look ahead to a bright future for the arts, the nonprofit Arts of Clark County, formed nearly a decade ago, has changed its name to Artstra. The name change, effective Feb. 1, “more [...]
Local filmmaker Beth Harrington to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Beth Harrington will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement award from the Clark County Arts Commission at 6 p.m. Feb. 5 in the county council chambers. Harrington initially planned a career as [...]
Highlights from the Cultural Congress and Confab
The Cultural Congress and Confab, a 3-day conference hosted by Washington State Art Alliance with support from the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) brought together art educators, advocates, students, non- and for profit art groups [...]
POETRY MOVES
Poetry Moves shares poetry on bus channel cards in all C-TRAN buses. Installed on buses every six months are ten new poems by local poets or students involved in the Poets in the Schools program. Visit site >
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About us
Artstra (formerly Arts of Clark County) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization advocating for the arts in Clark County and southwest Washington.
Art nourishes our souls, connects our community, and transforms the world.
Our vision is of a vibrant arts economy in our region, north of the Columbia River, with public/private investments and facilities that sustain artists and enrich community.
Our mission is to elevate the arts, build greater arts awareness, reward creative excellence, and expand arts accessibility.
Board of directors
Chair – Karen Madsen
Vice-Chair – Sharon Svec
Secretary – Jean LaCrosse
Treasurer – Annie Davern
Directors
Steven Baer
Karin Chase
Jackie Genis
Kitty Hibbs
Pat LaCroix
Jennifer Williams
LaRae Zawodny
Board of Directors meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Columbia Bank Community Room, 101 E 6th St., Vancouver, WA 98660. If you are interested in attending, please contact Karen Madsen.