2016 has been somewhat of a rebuilding year for Information Press. The switch to publishing quarterly, while expanding the activity on our website, has been positive accomplishing IP’s mission. Let us reintroduce you to Information Press, better than ever in 2017.
What is Information Press?
Information press is an independently owned free publication dedicated to raising awareness and empowering people. Based in San Luis Obispo, Information Press is distributed throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties during the first week of the summer and winter solstices and spring and fall equinoxes. With an extended lifespan, readers are given a full season – 90 days -to enjoy and learn from every page.
Geared toward progressive thinking individuals, the goal is to address concerns that continue to be ignored by the mainstream media. Each issue of Information Press also offers solutions, news, local stories and activity announcements. Regularly covered topics include: environment, health, recipes, wellbeing, society, technology, the arts and inspirational stories.
Over its 26 years of publishing, Information Press has featured the written works of local, national and international writers and activists.
Information Press is more than a free quarterly publication.
Website – We recently changed our look and added new features. All articles appearing in the print edition are posted to our website, most are also promoted on our social media sites. In between each quarterly printed issue we post current news, important stories, and local events on the front page. Two improved website features include a Connections Directory of businesses and an Event Calendar. Check it out! Through Dec. 20 all Connection and Event listings are free and include space for a photo. More new features are planned for 2017!
The Gallery – The Information Press lobby doubles as an art gallery. We’ve hosted many successful art shows for both new and seasoned artists. With plenty of plain white wall space, good lighting, room for a crowd and easy, free parking our office lobby and event room can accommodate an intimate or well-attended showing. Art show packages may include space rental, commission fees, opening night refreshments, advertising through print, website and social media and set viewing hours for up to one month. We also enjoy featuring original artwork on the Information Press front cover when possible. In 2017 we’re looking forward to presenting the work of many more talented artists from the Central Coast region and beyond.
Event Space – Beyond the gallery we have available for rent by the hour, day or weekend a 20 x 17 “blank canvas” room. It’s an excellent space for a class, lecture, workshop, business meeting, book launch or movie screening that comfortably seats 25. It can be used as a public meeting space for your group or board room. It’s large enough for a workout/yoga/meditation area and private enough for one-on-one appointments like counseling, coaching, consultations and bodywork such as massage. Rental of the event space is $35.00 for a two-hour period and $10 for each additional hour. For additional services we can help boost attendance to your event through print and online advertising on our website and social media outlets
By December 1st the space will be available for small weddings of up to 30 people. Short and simple ceremonies by a nondenominational minister will be available as well as more organized affairs with your own vendors. Larger weddings can use the gallery for a reception with room for live music and even dancing.
Learn more about all the Information Press has to offer advertisers, readers and our community by contacting publisher Sandra Marshall at 805/545/7916 or sloinfopresseditor@gmail.com
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