Community Blog

Explore +

MIVAL launches new program for young, aspiring artists

The Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) has just launched a new program for young, aspiring artists. The new program, MIVAL Junior, supports, mentors, and empowers young artists in Kindergarten through […]

Read more

Celebrate Mosaic Murals at Luther Burbank Open House on October 2nd

The City of Mercer Island and the Mercer Island Youth & Family Services Foundation invite you to the Luther Burbank Open House, a community event, on Sunday, October 2nd from […]

Read more

Seattle Artist José Orantes' "Birds in Flight" Gallery debuts this week on Mercer Island

Inspired by his recent experience working with Mercer Island students in grade 3 through 8, José Orantes will debut his “Birds in Flight” exhibition at the Mercer Island Community & Event […]

Read more

Mercer Island Art Uncorked to return September 9th

Art, wine, music and fun will fill the streets of Mercer Island for the third annual Art Uncorked event on Friday, September 9th, from 6 to 9 pm. Organized by the […]

Read more

Nancy Stewart named Mercer Island Citizen of the Year

The City Council began recognizing outstanding efforts of citizens in 1990 and has continued this tradition for more than 20 years. Honorees are individuals or entities whose achievements may have […]

Read more

Building MICA together brick-by-brick; A Lego collaboration

Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) launches summer program in collaboration with Renowned Lego Artist Alice Finch and MIHS Eagle Scout candidate Connor Hill With the understanding that a community […]

Read more

Mercer Island Center for the Arts clears 'Parks Petition' hurdle

The Mercer Island Center for the Arts continues to surmount the challenges in its path – and the ‘Parks Petition’ was certainly a significant hurdle. Despite a passionate campaign that […]

Read more

First Thursdays – Art & Wine Downtown!

Mark your calendars on the first Thursday of every month for a downtown Mercer Island Art Walk! This art and wine tasting event was launched last month by Suzanne Zahr, who just […]

Read more

Mercer Island Farmers Market to celebrate June 5th Opening Day for 2016 Season

The Mercer Island Farmers Market (MIFM) is celebrating its Opening Day for the 2016 season on Sunday, June 5th, from 10 am to 3 pm. This year marks MIFM’s ninth season […]

Read more

This week's events – May 16 – 22

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of May  16 – 22 on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Historical Society Meeting Speaker: Chenoa Philabaum, New Seasons Market Monday, May 16, 1 […]

Read more

High passions for parks & arts – and here's where I stand

Over the weekend, The Seattle Times published the article, “Fight on the Eastside over 1 acre of parkland,” about the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) proposed location in […]

Read more

Sneak peek into Suzanne Zahr's new studio on Mercer Island

Perhaps you are looking for great art or an architect, a beautifully designed light fixture or a comprehensive interior design service, or maybe just an inspirational place to escape for a moment, Suzanne […]

Read more

MICA releases 2015 annual report; announces Friends of MICA program

Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) recently mailed its Annual Report 2015, the first annual report for the non-profit organization, to every household in the Mercer Island community. The Annual […]

Read more

Mercer Island Center for the Arts Launches New Arts Calendar

Mercer Island Arts Calendar, a new addition to the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) website, recently went live. The Mercer Island Arts Calendar lists arts events happening on […]

Read more

MICA releases preliminary operating plan projections, endorsed by non-profit experts

Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) recently released preliminary operating plan projections. The three-year plan projects steady state annual operating revenue of $543,000, contributed revenue (fundraising) of $323,000 and […]

Read more

MICA updates preliminary building design to preserve wetlands

The Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) recently released an updated building design. The revised design is the outcome from a year-long study of the proposed MICA site, resulting in an […]

Read more

MICA Lease to be reviewed by City Council

At Monday’s City Council meeting, the council will review a proposed lease between the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) and the City of Mercer Island. The review suggests […]

Read more

MICA names Sharon Perez as its new Capital Campaign Director

Islander Sharon Perez just landed a leading role in the unfolding drama of the future center for the arts on Mercer Island. A seasoned development professional and passionate community advocate, Perez […]

Read more

SJCC Announces 2015-16 Cultural Arts Season

The Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) recently announced the line-up for its 2015-16 Cultural Arts season, inviting people of all ages and backgrounds to come together through the arts and […]

Read more

Historic tours, pumpkin carving, and more at MIYFS Open House on October 4th

Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Foundation (MIYFS) Board of Directors invites you to bring your family, sip apple cider, and tour the halls of our brick administration building while learning […]

Read more