Sammamish Arts Commission Plans 'Meet-and-Greet'

The is offering the opportunity for the community to meet this year’s Art Commissioners, learn about the exciting art opportunities planned for the City this year, and to sign up to volunteer for a variety of enriching art exhibitions and events.

The will be held at the Sammamish City Hall on Monday, January 23, 2012, from 5:30 - 7 p.m.

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The Sammamish Art Commission creates programs with a focus on fine and cultural arts. Community members interested in helping out can look forward to working to put on a classical music concert, a performance by the ACT Theater, the annual art fair, a poetry event, and other enriching activities.

“Studies prove that a happy community is one that offers an environment vibrant with arts opportunities ranging from visual arts to music, theatre, literature, dance and the spoken word,” explained Daphne Robinson, Arts Commission Chair.  “Our Arts Commission continues to strive to engage, involve, inspire and inform through the diverse arts programs and events that we host.  We are hoping that Sammamish residents are looking to give back to this community by serving as volunteers.”

About the Sammamish Arts Commission

The Sammamish Arts Commission offers programming in an effort to build community through the language of the cultural arts. Sammamish City Hall is located on the Sammamish Plateau, at the intersection of 228th Ave. SE and SE 8th Street. Directions can be found on the City web site: www.ci.sammamish.wa.us.