The Snohomish Arts Council, headquartered in the historic Monte Cristo Building in Everett began, in l994, choosing one artist per year that they especially honor. This person is selected for the artistic merit of her/his works and also for supporting the artistic community as well as for actions and services in the art supporting communities.

 

Our own member, also know as Mr. Nice Guy (which he truly is), Reginald Akright has been chosen as 2008’s artist of the Year for Snohomish County, a large county with oodles of artists in it. Reg was on the Snohomish Arts Council for a number of years, made some public art for the City of Everett and is a busy member of the Everett Cultural Commission.

 

On February 23rd, during the annual H'Arts Auction of the Snohomish Arts Council, this happy choice was publicly announced. We all heartily congratulate you, Reg. The honor is well deserved.

 

And you should still have time to check out Reg’s solo, Artist of the Year show of his sculptures at the Monte Cristo Gallery in Everett continuing March 13 through April 17. For further details go to: www.artscouncilofsnoco.org and click on Gallery at the top of the page.