July 16 from noon to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Community Theatre, Friday Harbor
— Rides from the ferry can be arranged —
Washington State Arts Commission and the San Juan County Arts Council present a forum for county artists of all professions on July 16 in Friday Harbor
The public is invited to ArtsWA’s San Juan County Regional Arts Forum. Meet Karen Hanan, the new Executive Director of the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA).
This is the third in the series of statewide forums and Karen’s first visit to our islands on a quest to meet with and understand the needs across the state.
Bring your questions and comments and learn more about the programs and opportunities supported by ArtsWA. The agenda includes information on the various ways ArtsWA nurtures arts in Washington communities, and there’ll be lots of time to have a conversation.
Here are some of topics:
Washington State Arts Commission
• Speaking up for the public value of the arts
• Building strong arts leadership in the local community
• Strengthening arts education in our public schools
• Promoting the arts as a creative industry and documenting its impact with
ArtsWA’s Creative Vitality Index
• Building participation in the arts
• An update on the State Art Collection
Directions for those arriving by ferry: From the ferry dock go up Spring Street to Second Street and turn right. Proceed four blocks just past the County Court House. If you are driving, there is plenty of free parking on the street and in the lot.
If you are without a car and don’t want to walk, we can arrange someone to pick you up at the Memorial Circle. Turn right immediately after you leave the ferry dock and walk in front of the ice cream store and stand next to The Place Restaurant.
Questions? Pick up arrangements? Call Diane Martindale at 360-370-5814.
Thank you! ArtsWA thanks the San Juan Community Theatre for donating the space at the theater for this event and the San Juan County Arts Council for providing refreshments.
For more information contact: Diane Martindale, ArtsWA Commissioner from San Juan
County 360-370-5814 or Glenda Carino, Communication Manager, ArtsWA 360-586-8093 or email at glenda.carino@arts.wa.gov. Check out more information about ArtsWA – Washington State Arts Commission at https://www.arts.wa.gov.
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