Arts Commission

Purpose

Sky River Trees by Koryn RolstadThe Arts Commission was created 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 Commission works to support local artists through networking, skill development and visibility through a variety of unique opportunities.

Meeting Information

The Arts Commission meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month, at 6:00 p.m., in Olympia City Hall Council Chambers, 601 4th Avenue East (unless otherwise noted below).

  • January 10, 2019
  • February 14, 2019
  • March 14, 2019
  • April 11, 2019
  • May 9, 2019
  • June 13, 2019
  • July 11, 2019
  • August 8, 2019
  • September 12, 2019
  • October 10, 2019
  • November 14, 2019
  • December 12, 2019

Get additional meeting details, agendas, and minutes on our online meeting calendar external link.

Members

Timothy Grisham, Chair  - term ends 2020
Frederick Dobler, Vice-Chair - term ends in 2021
Diana Fairbanks - term ends 2020
Stacy Hicks - term ends 2019
Kathy A. Murray - term ends 2018
Katherine Williams - term ends 2018
Autumn Yoke - term ends 2019

Currently, 2 vacancies

  • A majority of members of the Olympia Arts Commission must reside in the City of Olympia or Olympia's Urban Growth Area.
  • Term: 3 years, ends March 31
  • Appointed by: Olympia City Council

Subcommittees


The Community Events & Outreach Committee (CEO) provides policy support and direction for Arts Commission programs (except for Public Art).

The Art in Public Places Committee (APP) provides recommendation to Council on acquisition of new artworks for the City’s Public Art Collection.

Questions?

Contact Staff Liaison, Stephanie Johnson, at 360.709.2678 or sjohnso1@ci.olympia.wa.us

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