Empowering The Block Island Arts Community
The Block Island Arts Council is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting creative expression by artists and craftspeople of all ages, cultures, economic backgrounds, and skill levels.
Through arts education and free public programming, our vision is to create a welcoming community that supports artists and makers while generating year-round cultural and economic opportunities for Block Island through collaboration, learning, and shared creativity.
Current Board Members
Neal Murphy (oldtowninnblockisland@yahoo.com)
Joseph Smolinski (lowseasonartistprojects@gmail.com)
Sharon Lehman (swlehman@hotmail.com)
Andrea Moynier (contact@seabreezeblockisland.com)
Directors
Eileen Miller
Paige Gaffett
John Warfel
Martha Andrew
Liz Doherty
Formerly known as On Island Collaborative, the Block Island Arts Council is the result of the passion, hard work, and investment of many who care deeply about the island. We gratefully recognize our founding members: Sue Black, Ben Martin, Page Gaffett, and John Warfel.