Poet Laureate Pre-Submission Workshop
Learn more about the application process and the responsibilities of the appointment from Olympia's current Poet Laureate Ashly McBunch.
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Saturday, Mar. 25, 2023, 11 a.m., The Olympia Center, Room 100 or on ZOOM
More information:
Every two years the City of Olympia selects a Poet Laureate to engage our entire community in the literary arts. Olympia's take on the position of Poet Laureate is less an honorary title and more about service over status. Duties include promoting poetry as an art form, expanding access to the literary arts, and encouraging poetry as a community voice that contributes to a sense of place. Olympia's next Poet Laureate will be called specifically to utilize the power of poetry and language to contribute to thoughtful response and centering around our environment and climate change.
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Deadline for Receipt of Submissions 11:45 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023.
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Two-year appointment.
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$2,000 stipend per year.
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All practicing poets, over the age of 18, who live or work in the city of Olympia are invited to apply.
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Learn more and apply
Join us at Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation for some great classes!To register or for more information, please click the link after each class, call 360-753-8380 or stop by to see us at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia.
Performing Arts & Dance
Swing, Rock & Slide, Mar 10-Apr 14
Slow Dance Moves, Mar 10-Apr 14
Visual Arts & Crafts
Alcohol Ink Intro, Mar 18
National Novel Writing Month Prep Workshop, Mar 25
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Emerald City Music Presents Windsync
Featuring a World Premiere by GRAMMY-nominated Flutist and Composer Nathalie Joachim Plus the Northwest Premiere of Miguel Del Aguila's Quinteto Sinfonico
Emerald City Music is thrilled to welcome Windsync back to its Seattle and Olympia stages for the first time since the chamber ensemble's ECM debut on the opening night of Season 01. The award-winning quintet will perform their Gardens and Galaxies program, which features an array of vibrant and imaginative works, including the commission of Stumble, Fall, Fly -- a new wind quintet by GRAMMY-nominated flutist/composer Nathalie Joachim. Primarily commissioned by ECM, the work is co-commissioned with Schneider Concerts at The New School and ECM is receiving the world-premiere.
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Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 7:30pm
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The Minneart Center for the Arts
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2011 Mottman Rd SW | Olympia, WA
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Tickets
Olympia Poetry Network: March 15 Featured Poet and Open Mic
Featured poet: Ronda Piszk Broatch is the author of Chaos Theory for Beginners (MoonPath Press, 2023), and Lake of Fallen Constellations, (MoonPath Press). She is the recipient of an Artist Trust GAP Grant. Ronda's journal publications include Greensboro Review, Blackbird, Sycamore Review, Missouri Review, Palette Poetry, and NPR News / KUOW's All Things Considered. She is a graduate student working toward her MFA at Pacific Lutheran University's Rainier Writing Workshop.
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Reading live at New Traditions Café 5th & Water Street, downtown Olympia - masks optional
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Wednesday, March 15, 6-7:30pm
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Open mic sign up starts at 5:30
Local well-loved watercolor artist, Jane King, celebrates 90th at The Artists' Gallery
The Artists' Gallery hosts local watercolor artist Jane King in April as guest artist and throws a 90th birthday celebration.
The Artists' Gallery announces very special guest artist Jane King during the month of April. King, a well-known and loved watercolor artist and teacher, spent 34 years as an active member of The Artists' Gallery. Friends and community members are invited to welcome King back for the month of April as a guest artist and for a special 90th birthday reception on April 14, 2023.
Jane's work has won many awards, has been acknowledged nationally, and is in many fine collections across America and the world. She has been a prolific artist for more than 60 years. Not only was Jane a member of The Artists' Gallery in Olympia for 34 years, she also has taught drawing at Ben Franklin, watercolor classes at the Senior Citizen Centers and, is still an active member of the Olympia Art League.
Jane King's watercolors of local Olympia scenery will be featured during the month of April. Collectors, new and old alike, will want to come see this special showing of Jane's work.
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A reception and 90th birthday celebration will be April 14 from 11 AM to 2 PM.
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The Artists' Gallery - 2505 4th Ave W #105 (Capital Mall Promenade)
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Friends, students, and community members are all welcome to enjoy refreshments, music, and fine art of course.
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Apply by March 15: three grants from ArtsWA
ArtsWA's Grants to Organizations program has three grant programs open until March 15 - and you still have time to apply. Read on or visit our website to learn more.
Attention Small Business Owners! You're Invited to a Small Business Innovative Research Workshop on March 18
Did you know the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program provides seed money to small businesses developing cutting-edge technologies for federal agencies? This workshop is for you if you have an R&D firm or are developing high-tech, biomedical research, new materials, or another novel innovation!
Led by Kate Hoy, SBIR/STTR Program Manager, this workshop will provide a high-level overview of the program and a Q&A session to answer all your questions. Learn about the program, who is a good fit, which federal agencies participate, and how to find opportunities.
Plus, sign up for a 20-minute meeting with Kate after the seminar to review your product/technology/idea and learn more about the resources available and the next steps for bringing your concept to government agencies.
Reserve your spot for this FREE seminar now! This public event is available to the community regardless of membership status at the Lacey MakerSpace.
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Sat, March 18, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
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Lacey MakerSpace - Saint Martin's University Campus
Zaverl Hall, Building 5
Baran Dr. SE, Lacey, WA 98503
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Learn more and register
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The ArCH Digest is a summary of Arts, Culture and History happenings in the greater Olympia area, submitted by the community. Please turn in ArCH Digest listings to [email protected]
Deadline Monday morning, 8 a.m.
If you know of anyone who would like to receive the City of Olympia Arts & Culture news, which includes a weekly ArCH Digest, direct them here and have them mark the Arts & Culture box.
Disclaimer: Information in the Arts Digest is not vetted through the City, nor is it endorsed by the City. The reader is solely responsible for checking background on any opportunity listed above.
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Contact
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program & Planning Supervisor
Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation
360.709.2678
[email protected]
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