
Endorsements
Federal Officials
Marilyn Strickland, U.S. Representative, WA-10
State Officials
Sam Hunt, Senator, LD 22
Laurie Dolan, Representative, LD 22
Jess Bateman, Representative, LD 22
Olympia City Council Members
Cheryl Selby, Mayor
Clark Gilman, Mayor Pro Tem
Jim Cooper, Councilmember
Yến Huỳnh, Councilmember
Dani Madrone, Councilmember
Lisa Parshley, Councilmember
Dontae Payne, Councilmember
Olympia School District Board Directors
Maria Flores, President
Justin McKaughan, Vice President
Scott Clifthorne, Director
Darcy Huffman, Director
Hilary Seidel, Director
Former Elected Officials
Beth Doglio, Former Representative, LD 22
Fred Finn, Former Representative, LD 35
Karen Fraser, Former Senator, LD 22
Sam Reed, Former WA Secretary of State
Holly Gadbaw, Former Olympia Mayor
Mark Foutch, Former Olympia Mayor
Curt Pavola, Former Olympia City Councilmember
Jeannine Roe, Former Olympia City Councilmember
Craig Ottavelli, Former Olympia City Councilmember
Organizations
Arbutus Folk School
Artesian Rumble Arkestra
Ballet Northwest & Johansen Olympia Dance Center
The Bridge Music Project
Experience Olympia & Beyond
The Hands On Children's Museum
Olympia Artspace Alliance
The Olympia Arts & Heritage Alliance
Olympia Downtown Association
Olympia Family Theater
Olympia Film Society
The Olympia Historical Society and Bigelow House Museum
Olympia Little Theater
Olympia School District
Olympia Symphony Orchestra
Olympia Youth Chorus
PARC Foundation
Puget Sound Estuarium
Skybear Media
Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center
Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia
South Sound Maritime Heritage Association
South Sound Reading Foundation
String and Shadow Puppet Theater
Thurston County Democratic Women
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts
and more!
Statements of Support - Organizations
"The mission of Olympia Artspace Alliance is advocating for live, work and exhibition space for Olympia’s artists. Inspire Olympia will expand our reach and our support for Olympia’s dynamic creative community through programs and outreach. We are excited about the possibilities, and happy to endorse this important effort." - Olympia Artspace Alliance
"With our experience producing the Olympia Harbor Days Festival over almost 49 years and more recently our participation in the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area program, we are keenly aware of the breadth and depth of the historical, artistic, and cultural roots of our area. We stand ready to assist in whatever we can to help this initiative succeed." -South Sound Maritime Heritage Association
"The Olympia Arts & Heritage Alliance enthusiastically endorses the Inspire Olympia! initiative and efforts to increase access to arts, culture, heritage, and science experiences throughout our community. Our organization and board members applaud the effort to expand these experiences to all people. Together we can create a stronger and more vibrant community." - The Olympia Arts & Heritage Alliance
"We see great promise for the people of Olympia as a result of the Inspire Olympia! initiative and its support for the efforts of eligible non-profit organizations to build sustainability for ongoing cultural programs and to expand equitable access to public programs, increase opportunities in neighborhoods throughout Olympia, and expand educational options for youth." - Arbutus Folk School
"The recognition of creative economy as a driving force in economic and cultural recovery shows foresight and vision for the future growth and health of Olympia." - Dr. Marnie Rorholm/Valley Performing Arts Center
Community Members
Greg and Krina Allison
Susan & Rob Ahlschwede
Janice Arnold
Jeff Barehand
Chris Barnes
Jill Barnes
Joseph Beaubien
Kelly Seago Beaubien
Patty Belmonte
Julia Bloom
Luke & Whitney Bowerman
Allyson Brooks
Michael Cade
Reiko Callner
Margi Carlson
Samantha Chandler
Susan Christian
Nancy Connery
Holly Davies
Jimmy Davies
Lee Doyle
Linda DuPertuis
Debe Edden
Anne Edge
Diana Fairbanks
Ann Flannigan
Jennifer Williamson-Forster
Rachael Fulginiti
Leonor Fuller
Lucy Gentry
Kris Goddard
Marygrace Goddu
Ruthann Goularte
Kelly Green
Andrea Griffith
Greg & Sheila Griffith
Heather Grob
Steve Hall
Lorraine Hamilton
Milt Harper
Mary Beth Harrington
Audrey Henley
Jennifer Hermann
Ron Hinton
Tela Hogle
Toni Holm
Janae Huber
Joe Ingoglia
Tracy Jameson
Katy Johansson
Ken Johnson
Robert Kam
Paul Knox
Elizabeth Lord
Jean Mandeberg
Damian Magista
Taz McBeth
Rachel McKaughan
Paris McClusky
Tara McQueen
Lea Mitchell
Laurie Mott
Sharonne O'SheaDaniel Pailthorp
David Paul
Miguel Perez-Gibson
Stephanie Perry
Keith Porteous
Lily Raabe
Holly Reeves
Richenda Richardson
Carol Riley
Dr. Marnie Rorholm
Nicole Rose
Jo’el Roth
Mike Ryherd
Dave Sederberg
Liz Selsor
George Sharp
Eli Sterling
Tim Stokes
Jane Stone
Marsha Tadano Long
Joe Tougas
Kris Tucker
Elaine Vradenburgh
Jessi Wasson
Stacey Waterman-Hoey
Jason Weigold-Payne
Mimi Williams
Anne Wilson
Jocelyn Wood
Statements of Support - Community Members
"Art is Life! So proud to support INSPIRE OLYMPIA, and the powerful mission it represents! Grateful to call Olympia my home - a place and community that has inspired me for over fifty years running." -Janice Arnold
"Olympia is full of such creative people and organizations. With the city being given the Armory facility, it is perfect timing for all of us to get behind Inspire Olympia! and increase our support of Arts, Culture, Heritage and Science." -Rob and Susan Ahlschwede
"One of my incentives for moving to Olympia was the strength of its arts community. I have not been disappointed; this town has bright traditions in music, dance, drama and visual arts. That's because citizens here recognize the rich resources found in creative thinking and streaks of delight! Use this opportunity to preserve and enlarge those resources!" -Diana Fairbanks
"Arts, cultures and heritage make Olympia a great place to live. Cultural Access and Inspire Olympia are investments in what makes Olympia unique and wonderful. Thanks for your leadership. Let's make this happen!" -Kris Tucker
"The strength of Olympia's arts community is a large part of what originally brought us to the area. I'm excited about Inspire Olympia! and strongly support this initiative to improve cultural access and celebrate diversity through support of local nonprofit arts, science, culture, and heritage programs." -Chris Barnes
"Inspiration does exist….but it must find you working- Pablo Picasso We can do this Olympia! Lets increase access to the arts for all our residents and reduce the barriers due to poverty, isolation, disability, or bias. - Miguel Perez-Gibson
"I know that access to the arts saves lives, brings people together, and makes life worth living. I am excited to see our arts scene flourish and thrive with this infusion of money!" - Samantha Chandler