New leadership behind Langley’s creative district are looking to secure funding for repairs to a historic building on the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.

Creative districts are geographically defined areas within the state that serve as hubs for cultural and economic activities. The one in the Village by the Sea was designated in 2020 by the Washington State Arts Commission and is named Langley Creates.

During a Port of South Whidbey meeting last week, members of the steering committee for the creative district explained that with the recertification of Langley Creates earlier this year, they are drafting a five-year work plan that includes improvements to the Burrier Building on the fairgrounds.

Named for homesteader Warren Burrier, the building can be rented to host events and workshops.

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