Sidney Museum and Arts Association Blog

A Bremerton native, Sidney volunteer Dana Harmon has been a member of the Sidney Museum and Arts Association almost since the beginning in the early 70's and has been a volunteer for since 2006.  She was introduced to the Sidney Art Gallery through her sister, who started to send her artistic things from the Gallery for Christmas while she was living in California.  Once Dana moved to Port Orchard, she decided to become a member herself. An artist in her

Sidney Volunteer Mary Peterson comes from a family four generations born and raised in this area.  She has been volunteering with the Sidney Museum and Arts Association for more than 15 years, including serving as a long time board member and Chair of the History Committee.  An artist in her own right, she enjoys hand embroidery, particularly Brazilian embroidery, which she has demonstrated at the Sidney Art Gallery, as well as quilting.  Mary has been responsible for many years for

Originally from Chicago, longtime Sidney volunteer, Maxine Spillinger has been with the Sidney Museum and Arts Association since 1976.  "I enjoy meeting the people, having the opportunity to be a part of an art community," she said when asked what keeps bringing her back to volunteer.  Maxine also volunteers with the Friends of the Library, a particular passion of hers.  She is often instrumental in bringing library activities to the Log Cabin Museum and the Sidney Art Gallery Museum, most recently

It's Volunteer Appreciation Week and the Sidney Museum and Arts Association appreciates the help and support we receive from all of our Sidney Volunteers.  Be sure to stop by the Sidney Art Gallery and Museum and meet some of these intrepid people.  We are always on the lookout for good volunteers. If you are looking to become a Sidney Volunteer, click here for more information and please let us know.  We are looking for Sidney Volunteers for the Log Cabin