The Sumner Arts Commission has a number of programs planned this year. We thank the city of Sumner for their continuing support which enables the commission to continue to bring quality art programs to our community.

At 9 a.m. Feb. 21, the commission will be supporting the Sumner School District Art Show at the Sumner High School cafeteria in conjunction with the district Science Fair. The show will feature works done by students in the three middle schools and the two high schools. It is being organized by the art department staff of the five schools. The entries will be judged by a panel of judges plus there will be a people’s choice awards. This is the first year for the art show.

The Sumner Arts Commission has partnered once again with Pierce County Libraries for Pierce County Reads 2009. The program runs