Title
Update on Arts Walk 2018
Recommended Action
N/A - discussion only
Report
Issue:
Report from City Staff regarding 2018 Spring Arts Walk
Staff Contact:
Angel Nava, Program Specialist, Parks Arts & Recreation, 360.753.8384
Presenter(s):
Angel Nava
Background and Analysis:
Olympia Arts Walk is a semi-annual community event celebrating the arts. Thousands gather in downtown Olympia in both the spring and fall for a festive arts experience that uses creativity to connect and engage people. In the spring Arts Walk partners with Earthbound Productions who organize Procession of the Species and the Luminary Procession taking place on the Friday & Saturday of Arts Walk.
Spring Arts Walk takes place Friday, April 27 (5-10 p.m.) & Saturday, April 28 (Noon-8 p.m)
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Many of our unique downtown businesses and organizations participate, and tens of thousands of community members attend each year. The upcoming event has 92 participating locations and 196 artists, arts groups, or scheduled activities including performances and arts demonstrations.
Options:
Receive the report
Financial Impact:
The 2018 annual budget for Arts Walk is $19,600.
Attachments:
Event Website Link <http://olympiawa.gov/city-services/parks/artswalk.aspx>Facebook Event Link (with promo video) <https://www.facebook.com/events/2122738824623490/>