[cid:image002.jpg@01CA167A.25D8D930] Do you want a partner to help you think through challenges and opportunities for your arts group or project? Do you wish you had someone to point you in the right direction about the business aspects of making art? Do you need help building a sustainable nonprofit arts organization? Shunpike can help. Shunpike is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping small and mid-sized arts groups better manage the business of art. Our aim is to create a vibrant and diverse arts community where groups of all sizes can thrive. We're excited to partner with the City of Tacoma to open an office right here in Tacoma! We invite you to come join us for our free August drop-in business clinics: * Thursday, August 13, 4:00-8:00 PM * Thursday, August 27, 4:00-8:00 PM Clinics are held at Suite 133, located at 703 Pacific Avenue on the Second Floor. These clinics will be a great opportunity to meet Shunpike's staff, get advice on your arts endeavors, or just learn a little bit more about what we do. We hope to see you there! Shunpike is in Tacoma weekly, available by appointment. You can reach us by: Email: programs@shunpike.org<mailto:programs@shunpike.org> Phone: (206) 905-1026 Website: www.shunpike.org<http://www.shunpike.org/> Naomi Strom-Avila Cultural Arts Specialist City of Tacoma 747 Market Street, Room 900 Tacoma, WA 98402 253.591.5191