Eco-Fair and Eco-Art Fair

“What on Earth Can YOU Do?”  Is the Eco-Fair theme. It is an opportunity for folks to explore ways to take action that will help slow climate change, reduce household costs, and protect local ecosystems.  The general public is invited to learn what they can do in their homes, garden, driving, travel, conservation and much …

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Beaded Windchime Workshop

Studies have shown that art has the power to enhance brain function and reduce stress. Let’s produce some dopamine together! Come join me for an evening of hands-on creativity while sipping a beverage of choice. During our time together you’ll be supported in the process of making a one-of-a-kind wind-chime. After selecting the piece of …

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The Righteous Mothers at New Traditions

The Righteous Mothers, 4 funny, feminist, philosophical female folk-rockers, 7 pm at New Traditions (Corner of Water St. and 5th Ave. downtown Oly). Reserve Tickets at 360 705-2819.

Olympia Opera Theatre Premier Concert!

Olympia Opera Theatre Washington’s newest opera company located in the heart of Olympia Washington. It is our mission to bring opera and music theater to nontraditional spaces, allowing the audience to be fully immersed in the story and characters’ experiences. Our premier concert features some of western Washington’s finest singers, as well as exciting guest …

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5th Annual Olympia Witches March

The 5th annual Olympia Witches March Social Justice Protestival has a day packed full of diverse presenters, ceremony, song, dance, workshops, and entertainment for you to enjoy including; Belladonna Laveau Archpriestess of the Aquarian Tabernacle Church, poetry from Robert Lashley, Tela Rose, The Never-ending Tea Bucket, Prism, South Sound Street Medics, and many more. Hosted …

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Father’s Day Weekend SSAG Artisan Market June 18, 2022

Join us at Capital Mall in Olympia, WA for our Father’s Day weekend artisan market in the Grand Courtyard by the food court! Featuring local small business artists, authors, craftsmen, and creators. Come support your local small businesses and pick up some one of a kind merchandise. This local pop-up event is the perfect opportunity …

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Governor’s Arts Award for Terry Shaw

by Molly Gilmore for OLY ARTS Choir director, composer, and teacher Terry Shaw has won a Governor’s Arts Award, to be presented Nov. 14. Shaw was named a Young Arts Leader, an award that recognizes his contributions to the arts and impact on the community. Shaw, who teaches wrestling and choral music at Timberline High …

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"Street Love," mixed media by Evan Clayton Horback

Welcome to Fall Arts Walk 2017

OLY ARTS is very happy to be the print-media sponsor for Olympia’s Fall Arts Walk 2017.  In 2017, Fall Arts Walk and Procession takes place on these days: Arts Walk – Friday Oct 6 (5 p.m. – 10 p.m.) Arts Walk – Saturday Oct 7 (noon – 5 p.m.) Jazz Walk – Saturday Oct 7 …

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In Defense of the Arts

by Ned Hayes, publisher and Christian Carvajal, managing editor of OLY ARTS “The arts…are essential to the prosperity of the state and to the ornament and happiness of human life. They have a primary claim to the encouragement of every lover of his country and mankind.” —George Washington We stand for art. Our publication is …

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