Celebrating 50 years of Art in Public Places and Washington's State Art Collection
On May 5, 1974, Governor Dan Evans signed a bill to create Washington's Art in Public Places (AIPP) program. Washington was only the second country in the nation-after Hawaii-to create a state-funded program for public art.
In the decades that followed, AIPP grew from an ambitious idea into an industrious program working in every corner of Washington State. The number of artworks in the State Art Collection expanded to over 5,000 pieces across a wide range of materials, sizes, and styles.
Washington's State Art Collection is now recognized as a world-class assemblage of artworks, featuring pieces by George Tsutakawa, Jacob Lawrence, and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith-all located where people study, work, and live.
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South Sound Music Summit
Join us at the South Sound Music Summit - an event for bands/performers and music industry professionals to exchange ideas, make new relationships, learn, share resources and more.
Panels, break-out sessions and topics we'll cover include but are not limited to:
> Modern methods of releasing music and albums.
> De-mystifying the processes and metrics that industry professionals use when signing and booking bands.
> Marketing, fan and community building 101.
> What are music festivals/venues/booking agents and more looking for in bands?
> Band resources for all levels: the products, apps, groups and affiliations that can help you navigate the industry.
> The Team: what is a manager, agent, talent buyer and promoter and how do I work with them to grow my career?
Olympia Symphony Orchestra News
Thank You Jennifer! After eight years serving the Olympia Symphony Orchestra (OSO), Jennifer Hermann has announced her departure from the Executive Director position. She will remain in the community, joining the Washington Center for the Performing Arts in the role of Director of Education & Community Engagement. The board has hired local arts professional Thom Mayes to join the OSO as Executive Director. Mayes and Hermann will work closely together until her departure in November.
Looking for volunteers! We're excited to invite you to a special volunteer welcome meeting on November 4th at 7 pm, where you'll meet our Executive Director, Jennifer Hermann, and General Manager, Anna Barbee, to learn about the meaningful ways you can help bring our music to life!
We look forward to sharing ways for you to help us deliver our mission of unlocking the power of music to enrich, educate, and entertain. Whether you're interested in helping at concerts, supporting our programs, or contributing your efforts behind the scenes, there are many ways to get involved.
As a volunteer, you'll enjoy exclusive perks: an OSO t-shirt, free concert tickets, and special behind-the-scenes access, including backstage. Plus, you'll get to know our musicians and fellow volunteers, becoming a valued part of our symphony community!
We'd love to have you join us and explore how you can make a difference with the OSO!
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Learn more
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If you have questions or can't make the meeting give us a call at 360.753.0074
Teen Zine Workshop
Learn how to make your own zine! We will cover the basics of why and how to make a zine, including different layout options like accordion style and how to make one piece of paper into a mini-zine. Supplies will be provided so you can get started right away. After the program, you can submit your zine to the Library's zine collection!
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Saturday, November 23, 2-4pm @ Olympia Timberland Library (313 8th Ave SE, Olympia WA 98501)
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For ages 12-18, free
Live Music, Film, and Meditation - Discover the music of Pauline Oliveros in concert!
With Emerald City Music
Join us for two special concerts combining performance, film, and meditation! We're bringing a celebration of the life and music of Pauline Oliveros, the pioneer of "deep listening" and "sonic awareness," to Seattle and Olympia, curated and hosted by Icelandic cellist Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir.
Holiday Music with Seattle Pro Musica
Seattle Pro Musica, in concert with "Nowell: Winter in the British Isles," featuring enthralling choral music to help you ring in the holiday season.
Seattle Pro Musica believes in the power of voices joined in harmony to enrich the lives of its audiences, singers, and the community at large and in making the beauty of choral music available to as many people as possible.
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3 p.m., Saturday, November 16
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St. John | San Juan Episcopal Church, 19th and Capitol Way, Olympia
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Tickets are by donation, if able a donation of $20 is suggested; $10 for seniors and children.
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