Group of five people smiling and posing together indoors with green walls, a yellow door, and decorative items in the background.

Sylva Art and Design Committee

Creative People, Working in Community

SADC is a volunteer collective of 7–10 local artists, designers, makers, and creative thinkers who bring ideas to life through public art, events, and community projects in Sylva.

We believe art doesn’t have to live inside galleries or museums. We’re interested in what happens when creativity moves beyond the traditional art space and becomes part of everyday life. A mural on a wall, an unexpected installation, a community event, or a creative invitation can give people a reason to stop and connect, making a community feel more like an experience.

A woman with curly hair and sunglasses on her head, wearing a green cardigan and floral dress, poses with three young girls. One girl with blonde hair and a black backpack holds a colorful rainbow fan, another girl with brown hair in a gray dress also holds a rainbow fan, and the third girl with red hair and overalls holds a rainbow fan. They are outdoors near a storefront with a sign that says "SLEEPY'S."

SADC is built around shared participation. Co-chairs Jacque Large and Andrea Nyberg coordinate the group, and members come together once a month to plan upcoming projects, sign up for tasks, and share the work. Everyone brings their own skills, ideas, and time to the table, and together we make projects happen.