Arts Commission
The mission of the Olympia Arts Commission is to help enrich the lives of the people of this region by making visual, performing and literary arts vital elements in the life of our community.
The Olympia Arts Commission works to support local artists through networking, skill development and visibility through opportunities such as the Community Arts Roundtable and Arts Walk. Through established process, they help to guide the City’s public art program, including outreach and education about the collection through avenues such as weekly summer public art tours.
COMMUNITY ARTS ROUNDTABLES 2012
New date: 4th Monday of the Month, 6-7pm
Olympia Timberland Library – 313 8th Ave S.Topics and schedule subject to change.
The Arts Commission of the City of Olympia invites local artists and arts organizations to join a FREE monthly community arts
roundtable that will give participants the opportunity to exchange ideas,
share experiences and create strong local support for their work.
You’ll note every other month is Pecha Kucha.
Japanese for “Chit Chat,” the event is an opportunity for YOU
to share your art or make a presentation on an art-related topic.
It’s also known as 20x20, as each presenter shows 20 slides
in a Powerpoint format, timed to 20 seconds per slide.
A little over 6 minutes total! EASY! FUN!
January – Artist Collectives June – Pecha Kucha
February – Pecha Kucha July – Art Spaces in Olympia
March – Art Marketing August – Pecha Kucha
April - Pecha Kucha September – Mural Toolkit
May – Comics October – Pecha Kucha
Information available:
- Percival Plinth Project
- Arts and music resource guides can be found at Arts Resources
- Information on the City's Public Art Collection can be found at Public Art.
- In 2007, the Commission participated in an Arts Center Feasibility Study Arts Center Final Report
- In 2009, hosted a visit by Artspace for a preliminary feasibility study Artspace Olympia Final Report.
The Olympia Arts Commission is an advisory board, appointed by the Olympia City Council. Members serve three-year terms.
| Established: | 1988. In 2008, The Arts Commission recognized two decades of service to the community. Arts Commission 20th Anniversary |
| Meetings: |
Meetings are open to the public. Second Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, 6pm, Olympia City Hall, Executive Conference Room, 601 4th Ave E. Meeting minutes and agendas can be found at Arts Commission Minutes & Agendas If you would like to schedule a presentation or topic for discussion, please contact staff at least one week in advance. |
| Number of Members: |
11 |
| Committees: | Community Events & Outreach Kelsey I. Smith, Chair Art in Public Places Trent Hart, Chair |
| Staff Liasion: |
Stephanie Johnson |
| How to Participate: |
A majority of members of the Olympia Arts Commission must reside in the City of Olympia or Olympia's Urban Growth Area. The City of Olympia will post public notices when positions on City boards and commissions become available. Applications are available by calling City Hall at 360.753.8447. Successful applicants will be interviewed by the City Council, General Government Committee. Based on committee recommendation, the City Council makes all final appointments. |
The City of Olympia does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities in City services, programs, or activities. The City provides reasonable accommodations to the public with disabilities. We invite you to contact the Parks, Arts and Recreation Department two (2) weeks in advance of the date a program begins or forty-eight (48) hours before Parks, Arts and Recreation meetings to discuss any special accommodations which may be necessary.