History

In January, 1995, a group of Olympia residents wanted to organize an event both to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Earth Day and to support Congressional renewal of the Endangered Species Act. The group decided on a positive statement of support in the form of a community celebration. They developed ideas for action and agreed on several basic tenets along with three simple rules. These became the group’s working principles. The Procession of the Species Celebration was born!

History of the Studio

In the past the art studio was in vacant retail space, buildings, and warehouses.

Our continuing gratitude goes out to the following people who, over the years, have made space available for us to transform into this creative community gathering place.

Previous Studios

• 1995-96 Vine Street Group, Brad McKinney
• 1997 Rainbow Sports
• 1998 Carneige’s, John Senner
• 1999 Black Equities, Cooper Point Marketplace
• 2000-06 Olympia School District 111
• 2007 Olympia Press building and old Fish Tale Brewery
• 2008 Olympia Press building, old Fish Tale Brewery, and 311 Capitol Way
• TK/More info

Our special thanks goes out to Olympia School District 111 for allowing Earthbound Productions to occupy the James Madison Elementary School building for community use as the community art studio for 6 long and wonderful years.