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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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Color Charts Workshop
Westminster Presbyterian Church 1925 Boulevard Rd SE, OlympiaUnderstand your colors with Nancy Romanovsky Artists serious about mastering color understand the transformative value of creating color charts. This workshop will guide you through the systematic process of building charts with value gradations for the colors in your palette, enabling you to achieve a deeper mastery of color.
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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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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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