West Shore Arts Council

The West Shore Arts Council (WSAC) is the region’s lead organization responsible for community cultural development on the West Shore. Our work includes: Promoting public understanding of the significant benefits of the arts in community health and wellbeing - the arts are good for you! Assisting local governments in the provision of community cultural services to their residents, businesses and visitors, doing the arts part for the sustainable economic development of the region. The West Shore Arts Council develops and supports local programs, projects and events in the visual and performing arts, literature and new media, as well as multi-cultural and heritage activities, the culinary arts and the social side of the local agriCULTURE movement back to the future. Support West Shore culture by enjoying the variety of local arts, culture and heritage events happening on the West Shore, and choosing local artists, craftspeople, performers, writers and culinary destinations when you’re shopping for gifts, art, entertainment and enrichment. Visit us at community events and during our office hours: Mondays 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. or by appointment