Arts Commission

Featured Links

Apply for the Olympia Arts Commission

Several positions are currently open on the Olympia Arts Commission and the City Council is accepting applications until Monday, February 22, 5:00 p.m.  Information and application form.

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 is an advisory board, appointed by the Olympia City Council. Members serve three-year terms with a limit of two consecutive terms.

Established: 1988
Meetings:

Meetings are open to the public. Second Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, 6pm, Olympia City Hall, Executive Conference Room, 900 Plum St. SE.

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

Ellen Drumheller, Chair - Term expires 3/31/010
Adeena Chamberlain - Term expires 3/31/11
Stephi Eubanks - Term expires 3/31/10
Trent Hart - Term expires 3/31/09                                         Michael Olson - Term expires 3/31/12
Jane Stone - Term expires 3/31/10
Kirsten Taylor - Term expires 3/31/10
Cassie Welliver - Term expires 3/31/12
Kathleen White, Co-Chair - Term expires 3/31/09

Committees: Community Events & Outreach
Adeena Chamberlain, Chair

Art in Public Places
Signe Feeney, Chair
Staff Liasion:

Stephanie Johnson
Arts & Events Program Manager
222 Columbia St. NW
Olympia, WA 98501
360.709.2678
sjohnso1@ci.olympia.wa.us

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.