Co-Op Arts Center in the Heartbeat of Olympia Going Strong After a Decade!
Honoring the Past: In 2011, Splash Gallery of Olympia was an idea germinating out the desire of nine local artists to create an arts community. Their vision was and is to promote artistic expression in the community. Founding Members Melodi Cottongim included (watercolorist); Janet Schrader (fused glass artist), who has been a member for 10 years; Thomas Boatright (painter); Anna Boatright (photographer); Christina Malek (fiber artist); Marion Pollman (ceramics); Rick Ranum (photographer); Janice Lyons (mixed media/acrylics); and Heather Taylor (watercolor/acrylic).
Like most successful businesses, Splash Gallery began with intensive planning sessions. A SWOT analysis (Str