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  • Queerotica

    millersylvania 12245 Tilley Road S, Olympia, WA, United States

    Queerotica 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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    $175
  • A Glimpse into Animal Intelligence (AI)

    Traditions Fair Trade Cafe 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, United States

    Discover 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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    Free
  • 2D Animation for Beginners

    440 Yauger Way SW Suite C, Olympia WA 98502 440 Yauger Way SW Suite C, Olympia

    Learn 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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  • The Painted Screen – The Curious World Of Hieronymous Bosch

    Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United States

    Experience art like never before. Join us for The Painted Screen, a new monthly series exploring the lives and legacies of artists who have shaped how we see the world. Each screening offers a window into the creative spirit...journeys of color, passion, and imagination told through the power of film. The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch  ...

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    Free
  • Washington Community College Art Faculty Exhibition Reception

    The Gallery at Tacoma Community College 6501 South 19th Street, Tacoma

    Experience 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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    Free