The Block Island Arts Council (BIAC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a vibrant, multidisciplinary arts community on Block Island. Our mission is to foster year-round cultural and economic opportunities for residents, and to attract artists through collaborative educational programs.

Formerly known as On Island Collaborative, the Block Island Arts Council is the result of the passion, hard work, and investment of many who care deeply about the island. We gratefully recognize our founding members: Sue Black, Ben Martin, Page Gaffett, and John Warfel.

Block Island Arts Council is proud to collaborate with the following organizations :

Rhode Island School of Design Spring Street Gallery and the Island Free Library

Our main sponsors include:

Roosa Fund BI Tourism BI Arts and Crafts Guild Old Town Inn

Current Board Members 09/25:

President - Neal Murphy (oldtowninnblockisland@yahoo.com)

Vice President - Joe Smolinksi (lowseasonartistprojects@gmail.com)

Directors - Eileen Miller, Paige Gaffett, John Warfel 

Secretary - Sharon Lehman (swlehman@hotmail.com)

Treasurer - Andrea Moynier (contact@seabreezeblockisland.com)