In September of 2006 the Washington County Arts Council was created by the Washington County Commissioners, and since that time the Council has presented seven programs of music and art, all of which have been well-received by the community.

The Washington County Arts Council is a non-profit organization, its sole purpose being to promote the arts by stimulating governmental and public awareness and appreciation of the importance of the arts to the citizens of Washington County.

Scholarship Winner 2009

Chipley High School Senior Tabitha Simone Shumaker will be presented the Washington County Arts Council $500 Fine Arts Scholarship for her winning essay, “Music is Everything”, at 2009 Senior Awards Night at Chipley High School.  Ms. Shumaker, during her high school career, has been part of band and drama, playing the clarinet, the bass clarinet and marching in the Color guard where she was Captain her Senior Year. She has also sung in several musical dramas staged at Chipley High School. Ms. Shumaker plans on attending Chipola then a University dreaming to eventually study Voice at Julliard in New York City and plans a career in singing and songwriting.

Click here to view the winning submission by Tabitha Simone Shumaker.

Logo Contest Winner

Local artist Dale Estka of Sunny Hills was awarded a $100 prize for winning the logo contest recently held by the Washington County Arts Council. The purpose of the contest was to develop a logo that best portrays the vision of the council. The mission of the WCAC includes arts education, publicity of local and regional arts events, and nurturing a fertile environment for the growth of the arts within our community through theatre, gallery, writers and special events.  Click here to read story and view the winning logo.

Scholarship Winner 2008

The Washington County Arts Council offered a $500 scholarship to a graduating Washington County Senior pursuing a college degree in one of the Fine Arts.  The winner was determined by an essay on how the Arts has or will influence the course of his or her life. By encouraging students in the study of the Arts, the WCAC hopes to contribute to the development of future artists or an appreciation for the arts which insures future audiences.  Click here to view the winning submission by Sarah Lovins.