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Atmospheres
Childhood's End Gallery 222 4th Ave W, OlympiaChildhood's End Gallery presents "Atmospheres". Featuring new work by Mitchell Albala, Kim Eshelman, and Christopher Mathie. "Atmospheres" is a celebration of color, gesture, and pigment in two-dimensions. Witness the shifting light, air, and hues of these three PNW artists and their most recent creations. Feb 27- April 19. Artist Reception: Feb 28, 4-6PM ...
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Artist Talk: Hadiya Finely
the tobin gallery... 924 Broadway, TacomaJoin us on International Women’s Day for a presentation by featured artist Hadiya Finley at The Tobin Gallery on Sunday at 4pm. We have over 40 years of her Sculpture and Paintings on display, and this exhibition is her first retrospective and solo show. Hadiya has a storied career as she shifted through techniques to ...
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Runway Revolution 2026
Faith Lutheran Community Center 7075 Pacific Ave SE, LaceyThurston County Inclusion presents our 3rd Annual RUNWAY REVOLUTION! A runway show where fashion meets inclusivity in a dazzling display of talent and diversity. This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever, featuring a Garden theme that celebrates individuality. Community models will proudly walk the runway, showcasing their unique style and ...
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Queerotica
millersylvania 12245 Tilley Road S, Olympia, WA, United StatesQueerotica Camp is combining forces with the Health & Wellness Fair to have a sleep over camp at Millersylvania State Park Retreat Center. Queerotica Camp is an artful kink positive space for the LGBTQIA+ Community where they have exploratory and educational workshops, skill share, entertainment, art, connection, fun and games. There are 50 spots available ...
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Adventure Series: The Power of Creativity: A Journey through Storytelling, Exploration, and Hope
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, OlympiaMarch 27 at the Washington Center - Adventure Series: The Power of Creativity: A Journey through Storytelling, Exploration, and Hope! Award-winning photographer, journalist, and author Kike Calvo explores how creativity can be a catalyst for connection, storytelling, and meaningful change.
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A Glimpse into Animal Intelligence (AI)
Traditions Fair Trade Cafe 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United StatesDiscover this intriguing and overlooked form of "AI." Animal Intelligence is a new field opening our understanding of animal consciousness, interactions and our interconnections with the natural world. Join Pam McClusky, a senior curator at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM), for an engaging presentation and conversation that highlights her research and how it led to ...
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2D Animation for Beginners
440 Yauger Way SW Suite C, Olympia WA 98502 440 Yauger Way SW Suite C, OlympiaLearn the essentials of animation with professional animator Hania Bielec at Thurston Community Media April 4th 1-3PM. Through in-class exercises, learn the basic principles of hand-drawn animation and apply them to bring your drawings to life. We will study how to sketch appealing key poses and add motion, movement, and gesture. Explore your creativity with ...
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Washington Community College Art Faculty Exhibition Reception
The Gallery at Tacoma Community College 6501 South 19th Street, TacomaExperience the incredible creativity and skill of Washington’s community and technical college art faculty at the first Washington State Community Colleges Art Faculty Exhibition, March 31 – April 24, 2026 at Tacoma Community College. Meet the artists at the April 9 reception, 4-7 p.m. in the TCC Building 4 Art Gallery. As with the state-wide ...
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2026 Arts Olympia Arts Walk & Springtime Showcase
119 Washington Street, Rockway-Leland Building 119 Washington Street, OlympiaLocal Art Group, Arts Olympia, will be featured at 2026 Arts Walk in Downtown Olympia. They are a group of emerging artists, each with their diverse and unique style of visual art. The show will include paintings, sculpture, ceramics, varying in style. mediums and subject matter. The show will run thru Arts Walk weekend, including ...
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2026 Arts Olympia Arts Walk & Springtime Showcase
119 Washington Street, Rockway-Leland Building 119 Washington Street, OlympiaLocal Art Group, Arts Olympia, will be featured at 2026 Arts Walk in Downtown Olympia. They are a group of emerging artists, each with their diverse and unique style of visual art. The show will include paintings, sculpture, ceramics, varying in style. mediums and subject matter. The show will run thru Arts Walk weekend, including ...
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2026 Arts Olympia Arts Walk & Springtime Showcase
119 Washington Street, Rockway-Leland Building 119 Washington Street, OlympiaLocal Art Group, Arts Olympia, will be featured at 2026 Arts Walk in Downtown Olympia. They are a group of emerging artists, each with their diverse and unique style of visual art. The show will include paintings, sculpture, ceramics, varying in style. mediums and subject matter. The show will run thru Arts Walk weekend, including ...
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Arts Olympia Springtime Showcase
119 Washington Street, Rockway-Leland Building 119 Washington Street, OlympiaArts Olympia Spring Showcase Rockway-Leland Building 119 Washington St Friday May 1st 12-5 Sat. May 2nd 12-5 Sunday May 3rd 12-5 Twenty Two Different Artists Showing
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