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.

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.