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Supporting art helps support schools

The Edmonds Arts Festival and Foundation would like to thank all who attended our 55th annual Edmonds Arts Festival on Father’s Day weekend.

Your support plays an essential part in carrying out our mission to provide scholarships and grants that enrich lives and enhance the arts in our schools and in our community.

We salute you all!

Denise Bossieux, President

Edmonds Arts Festival

Jeri Hamilton, President

Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation

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