About CIAO

CIAO was incorporated in Virginia as a non-profit organization in December 2011 (with 501(c)3 status pending).

Our mission is to offer film, performing arts, educational and cultural opportunities for the residents of Chincoteague and its visitors by purchasing, restoring and rehabilitating the Island Theater.

The CIAO Board includes:

Ace Seybolt (Chair)
Jillian Poole (Vice Chair)
Fred Scholer (Secretary/Treasurer)
David Landsberger
Jonathan Richstein
Deborah Betts Bender
Beth Harbinson
John Nelson Jester
Ted Lewis