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Past, Present & Future
This show is dedicated to Veterans, past and present, and is curated by George Amiotte, Oglala Lakota and Veteran, U.S. Marine Corps -Vietnam. The Evergreen State College Gallery will be showcasing works by Indigenous artists sharing visual representation of their connections across space and time to their Indigenous roots. The show will be open for ...
Teen Writing & Art Contest: Lacey Loves to Read 2024
Teens in grades 6-12 who live in the North Thurston Public Schools service area are invited to enter the 2024 Lacey Loves to Read Teen Writing & Art Contest! This contest is sponsored by Lacey Loves to Read member organizations Timberland Regional Library, North Thurston Public Schools, City of Lacey, and many community partners. The ...
Maureen Bridget Murphy Showing the Month of November
Maureen Bridget Murphy will be presenting a solo show of her art at Schwartz's Bakery throughout the month of November. The host is Schwartz's Bakery at the corner of Washington and Fourth Street. Schwartz's hours are from 7am to 6pm every day of the week. Maureen will be showing the acrylic abstract paintings in the ...
Movements in Time: Art by Maureen Bridget Murphy
Maureen Murphy paints abstract acrylics and creates monoprints, often with collage. Maureen is a senior artist who has lived in Olympia since 2007. This show includes many of her "Movement" paintings and prints in black and white. Her work is for sale and will be on exhibit November 2nd to November 30th at Schwartz's Bakery ...
Against the Grain
Against the Grain Nov 17 - Dec 30 Opening Artist Reception - Nov 18th 4-6 Join Childhood’s End Gallery in capping off 2023 with our latest exhibit, “Against the Grain”; a warm winter exhibition of fine art and craft. This celebration of fine wood work both sculptural and utilitarian features a new maple table by ...
Tenino Holiday Market
Tenino Holiday Market
Join us for 3 magical days shopping handcrafted treasures made with love from local artisans. The Tenino Creative District comes alive with unique gifts, distinctive seasonal decor and delicious treats in one elegant location at the Tenino Holiday Market Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 24-26 Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm The Kodiak Room 225 Sussex Ave W ...
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Brushstrokes & Beyond, Exploring Textures with Acrylics
Brushstrokes & Beyond, Exploring Textures with Acrylics
Dive into the fascinating world of textures in a 2-hour acrylic painting workshop. Co-taught by professional artists Suzana Bulatovic and Nancy Romanovsky. Cost: $69, includes all supplies.
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Rivers of Washington
Paintings and prints of some of the magnificent rivers in our home state. A celebration of our bounty of free-flowing water and its legacy in our topography, economy, history and aesthetic. (And one dog.)
Rivers of Washington
Paintings and prints of some of the magnificent rivers in our home state. A celebration of our bounty of free-flowing water and its legacy in our topography, economy, history and aesthetic. (And one dog.)
Olympia Yacht Club (OYC) Annual Parade of Lighted Ships December 2nd
Olympia Yacht Club (OYC) Annual Parade of Lighted Ships December 2nd
Olympia Yacht Club’s (OYC) Annual 2023 Parade of Lighted Ships is Saturday December 2nd While the Parade of Lighted Ships gets underway at 6:00 PM spectators are urged to arrive prior to 6:00 at Olympia’s Port Plaza Park to ensure they have the opportunity to see all the decorated boats as they sail by. ...
5 events,
OlyFilm Open Casting Call
OlyFilm Open Casting Call
The Olympia Film Collective is in its 11th year as a non profit organization serving independent filmmakers in the South Sound. We are holding our first annual Open Casting Call to find talent for the 2024 filmmaking season. To take part in the open call, please submit a headshot and contact information to olympiafilmcollective@gmail.com. If ...
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Holiday Party Art Event
Holiday Party Art Event
Join us for our annual holiday party at the gallery! Live music by harpist Laurie Goodwin; new art and gifts, two guest artists, wine, and treats of course!