Artists, supporters and those interested in the creative economy of Clatsop County invited to Mechanisms to Support Visual Artists conversation May 6 in Astoria

The current conditions, needs and aspirations of artists, patrons and the creative economies of Clatsop County will be the focus of an in-depth community conversation hosted by the Oregon Arts Commission from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at Clatsop Community College.

Held in collaboration with The Ford Family Foundation, the Arts Council of Clatsop County and Astoria Visual Arts Mechanisms to Support Visual Artists also will identify resources, activities and local commitment required to better support artists within the county, and articulate how to engage the private, government and non-profit sectors to provide resources to individual artists.