We visited the Monarch Sculpture Park today, as a part of our "Bike Your Watershed" ride (somewhat coincidentally, but what the hell?). Anyway, it was about 10 miles south of the Chambers Lake trailhead -- flat all the way -- so an easy ride. There is one bit of the trail that isn't paved yet, and then there is a short bit along Rainer Rd. which isn't so pleasant, but it is only a few blocks. Here are some pictures from the Sculpture Park (click for a larger image):

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.