Stark is a long time school board member, artist in residence in our schools and the former director of the Anacortes Youth Arts program.
School Superintendent Chris Borgen said “While his contributions are numerous and profound, above all else he has a been vigilant watch dog and champion of fine arts in our schools and community. I can honestly tell you that the art programs and opportunities in our district and community are significantly better thanks to his enormous contributions.”
The award is given each spring to a student, faculty member, administrator, school director, community member or community organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural arts in the Anacortes School District during the current year.
Michael has lived in Anacortes for the last 33 years. He was on the Anacortes School Board for 12 years plus 14 years on the board for the Anacortes Youth Arts and Fidalgo Artists for Youth; after school arts programs for children. Michael has been named Anacortes' Patron of the Arts for his years of support of art education for children.
The school district will honor Stark at a reception on May 21 at 5:30 in the Anacortes School District Board Room.