What can OAA do for you?

We are your allies. By being a part of the web of local artists you get the down low on what's happening. When and where.

• Venues to sell your arts/crafts
• Secret arts walks/cafés
• Craft events/stitch & bitch
• Workshops
• Skill trades
• Get to know other artists in your community
• Get involved with community organization

mission statement/objective

              Olympia artisan alliance is a network of local artist committed to sharing resources, exchanging ideas, collaborating on projects and creating a platform for exchange between local artists and our community.

              
execution

• hold neighborhood and downtown secret artwalks monthly to showcase Olympia artists of all sorts, conducted in the homes of members, supporters or supporting establishments.
• organize workshops to share techniques and ideas, as well as
• conduct stitch-n-bitchs [creative nights] for people to create together
• arrange salons to encourage discussion about art related topics

seeking

• artists of all types who want to exhibit their work encouraging variety: many medias: painting, photography, textile art, performance, audio, sculpture, live painting, spoken word, cabaret, more
• people dedicated to creating an artist community
• people willing to develop this into something that is inclusive to the Olympia community. 
• involvement that ranges from the desire for exposure, seeking like minded conspirators, looking to sell your art. wanting to learn an art, attend workshops.etc.

possibilities abound....