As a non-profit organization, Artists’ of the Okanogan (Aok), is working toward building a partnership between community, schools and the arts. Aok intends to bridge the gap between the arts and art education within the Okanogan County area. And it is our goal to bring all of that together so all may learn and share this vast knowledge. Identify and establish a home office where art can be displayed for all to enjoy, workshops and demonstrations can be held for learning purposes and art planning for community art events can be done.
We see ourselves as an art center in this community pulling together people of all ages and cultures; to not only learn to appreciate art and each other as individuals but to be active in the art community as well. With the establishment of network of people within the school system and the local business community who will work together to further the goals of arts within this organization and this community, to bring together the diverse groups we have here and promote understanding between them and to promote a community spirit for growth and art education this community is very diverse in culture and knowledge. Art classes, workshops and art demonstrations can be held and community events can be announced or opened. It would be a hub for all art events within the community creating a greater investment for all performing and visual arts, literature, media and cultural exchange programs within our community.
