Olympia Armory Creative Campus

I am a founding member of Random Acts Of Dance Collective and would like to see a rehearsal space for dance and theater.

Open space aprx 600 sq ft

All ages music venue

See Old Redmond Firehouse and Vera Project as examples.

Homeless

Why not turn it into a homeless shelter? It has the facilities already in place and would work to rehabilitate those that are camping in the streets and parks

PROCESSION STUDIO

Please consider renting or giving a large space to Procession of the Species community art studio. Procession is a cherished Olympia tradition that is now cancelled indefinitely due to lack of space for storage and community art workshops, which means the thousands of families who participate in and attend the parade yearly will miss out. With affordable storage and workshop space, community members will be able to continue teaching and learning art, and the delightful annual parade can live on. Procession is an expression of the unique character of Olympia - its part of what makes Olympia so special and unique! Please also consider renting retail space to community art galleries like Gallery Boom who do so much for small working artists. Thanks so much for supporting the arts!

Music Performance Space

As an informal member of the Olympia jazz community I know the power of regular jam sessions to nurture and encourage all players. Please fit this into your plans.

Ideas on some things you should consider including...

I really like the idea someone else had of a synth library: I would expand that to include other instruments as well. It would also be awesome if the armory could allow use of different machines for making such as 3d printers, a cricut maker, sewing machines, printers that are capable of printing posters, projectors for huge paintings, etc. I would personally love to see the armory host a polymer clay studio including dedicated toaster ovens and a mini fridge for safely storing clay away from the elements. (very important) It would be cool if the armory could bulk purchase harder to find brands such as Fimo Professional, Cernit, and even Sculpey Souffle for the kids. It would also be important to have ventilated areas for crafts such as resin art making, using more volatile art supplies such as sharpies, varnishes, and paints. The armory should have a large art/craft scrap library where people can donate second hand materials for free or purchase.

COMMUNITY studios (e.g. sculpt, paint, wood, weld, batik,music), keep the gym, outdoor covered areas, TEEN art spaces, art reading room

Exhibit space, Classrooms / Workshops , Work / Studio space, Retail Space 500, Multi-Use Event Space, Incubator Space, Makers and Tech Labs

Although there are several creative spaces in the area, Olympia is lacking in these venues for the creative public to have general access. Some creative organizations in Olympia do not have spaces to meet, organize, share, and make. There are revenue opportunities for the city and artists for artist residencies, classes, performances and sales.

The wide-open floor space is the iconic building's central interior feature. Keep it open for community use, including gym activities.

Keep central floor space open

All things art and art related. It would be a shame if the City let this go! We don't need to convert it into another residential site!

Keeping it open to all - free or affordable

Designed/managed to nurture diversity of ages,art interests,skill levels, overseen/managed by diverse Board, gov finances maintenance

Let artists lead!

Local artists are amazing and visionary leaders, who will use this space to forge social cohesion, highlight and promote diversity, and creatively address our community’s most pressing needs.

Free, affordable, family-friendly.

That remains to be seen, assuming that the Oly. City Council can listen to its constituents & not just focus on increasing its tax coffers.

Public transparency