The Ridgefield Art Association was conceived in 1992 by a group of local artists who were interested in connecting, mentoring, teaching and bringing art to the greater Ridgefield area.   There was a thriving student art scene in Ridgefield, yet the community-at-large, including budding artists and children, had no local access to exhibits, performances or expanded educational opportunities. 

This small group of charter members hoped that a unifying organization could bring the arts to Ridgefield in a productive and inspiring way. They believed that an organization such as the Ridgefield Art Association would improve the quality of life for every Ridgefield resident as well as those in greater Clark County, Washington.

A non-profit corporation was created and a volunteer board established and volunteers continue to serve to date.   Since 1992 we have donated over eleven art grants to high school students, sponsored the purchase of arts literature and speakers for the local public library, contributed to the first public piece of art in downtown Ridgefield, donated art grants to the elementary and junior high schools, including a 2007 donation towards the Union Ridge Elementary School ceramic kiln.

Fundraising by the art association along with generous donations from citizens, individual artist members and local businesses have been instrumental in our continuing sponsorship of these events and opportunities.  The Ridgefield Art Association's long term goal is to encourage galleries, musicians, dancers, visual artists, theatre productions and other art groups to perform or locate in Ridgefield.  The art association hopes to be a communal presence that will help local artists thrive, and unlock the artistic potential of every area resident.

The Ridgefield Art Association is always looking for new volunteers, new members, business sponsors and teachers of the arts.  Please join us.

2010 OFFICERS:                                                       2009 OFFICERS:

President:                   Dan Baker                               Dan Baker
Vice President:           Nicole Mongrain                     Patricia Thompson
Secretary:                  Carol Bietsch                           Marilyn Hocking
Treasurer:                  Joanne Hazen                          Beth Kitselman

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Dan Baker, Marilyn Hocking, Candice E. Jackson, Beth Kitselman, Malissa Myers, Kelly Otis, Patricia Thompson, Ilia Wilken

Go here for membership information and here if you wish to donate to the association.  We accept new artist and artisan members and welcome art supporters.

Contact Us

Call Dan Baker, President, at (360) 887-8963 or email him @ ridgefieldartists@gmail.com for more information.

General Correspondence:

Dan Baker, President  Email: ridgefieldartists@gmail.com
Post Office Box 746
Ridgefield, WA 98642-0746

Dues and Fees Information:

Until December 31, 2009: Beth Kitselman, 2510 NW 374th Circle, LaCenter, WA 98629  Email: BKitselman@TDS.net

Effective January 1st, 2010: Joanne Hazen, Treasurer, Ridgefield Art Association, POB 32, Ridgefield, WA 98642 E-mail: joannehazen@yahoo.com

Website changes or updates:  Elizabeth Madrigal, Webmistress, ridgefieldartassociation@gmail.com, Post Office Box 968, Ridgefield, WA 98642-0968