Mission Statement
To enhance every child's education through arts in the schools.
Who We Are
Columbia Gorge Arts in Education (CGAIE) is a non-profit organization
providing arts education to K-12 school children in Hood River, Wasco,
and Sherman counties in Oregon and Klickitat county in Washington.
What We Do
We organize, sponsor and write grants for a number
of arts opportunities, including:
- Artist and writer residencies in the schools
- Staff development and teacher in-services
- After school arts programs
- Teacher training workshops
- Community Education classes
- Public art installations
- Programs for at-risk students
- Community art projects, including cultural performances and festivals
Our Board
Mike Schend, President
Retired Director, Hood River Community Education
Andrea Ligammari-Kunz, Vice President
Event Coordinator & Parent in Wasco County
Dave Sliwa, Treasurer
Director, Demo Systems, Inc.
Penny Hunting, Secretary
Occupational Therapist
Robin Dickinson
Photographer & Parent in Hood River County
Holly Higdon-Wood
Artist & Product Designer/Developer
Matt Ihle
Principal, Chenowith Elementary School
Peny Wallace
Art Teacher, The Dalles - Wahtonka High School