The Arts Commission of the City of Olympia invites local artists and arts organizations to join a monthly community arts roundtable that will give participants the opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences and create strong local support for their work. The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 7, 2008, at 4pm in the Olympia Timberland Library meeting room. Monthly meetings follow on the first Monday of each month at 4pm in the same location.

Artists who sell artwork – from paintings to poetry, mosaics to music - are small business owners. What kinds of support can be found in our community to help artists be better entrepreneurs? Join Celia Nightingale, Director of the Small Business Development Center and Lisa Smith, Director of Enterprise for Equity for a discussion about the business of art.

The Community Arts Roundtable meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Stephanie Johnson at 709-2678.

Contact:
Stephanie Johnson
Arts & Events Manager
Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation
(360) 709-2678
sjohnso1@ci.olympia.wa.us