Isolating Without Isolation: Vince Brown Offers Music Lessons From Home
By Aigner Loren Wilson Now is a time of community. Of outreach and support. Thousands in Thurston County have lost hours, jobs, gigs and money […]
Nonprofit Theaters Finding Ways to Navigate Through Closures
By Molly Gilmore Olympia theaters are dark these days — quite literally — yet those running them see light in the distance. Metaphorically speaking, “the […]
Artist profile: Nikki McClure and Jay T Scott
By Alec Clayton Nikki McClure’s artistic output is phenomenal. Her paper cuts have often been shown at Childhood’s End Gallery in Olympia and in other […]
Hart James: a Layering of existences Imbued With Intense Energy
By Alec Clayton Hart James is quickly becoming one of the Olympia area’s most beloved visual artists. People who have not seen her paintings should […]
The City of Olympia Cancels Spring Arts Walk, Procession of the Species Postponed
By Molly Walsh In accordance with recommendations from Thurston County Public Health & Social Services and Governor Jay Inslee, the City of Olympia has announced […]
Tough Times and the Quest for Toilet Paper
By Anna Schlecht Money was tight when I was little so there weren’t many treats. My Dad used to take one stick of Wrigley’s Spearmint […]
OLY ARTS Suspends Print Edition for Readers’ Safety in Response to COVID-19
A letter from the publisher to our readers: In response to the current situation surrounding COVID-19, and following the recommendations of the CDC and other […]
South Puget Sound Presents the 12th Annual Native American Arts Exhibition
By Laurie Owen, community contributor The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery at South Puget Sound Community College is hosting a remarkable show—the 12th Annual Native American […]
Art Unguarded: Incarcerated Artists Raise $14,000 for YWCA
By Molly Gilmore Sometimes humanity hits like a ton of bricks. Artists behind bars and community volunteers banded together last month to raise thousands of […]
Local Author Jim Lynch’s Work Comes Alive at Harlequin Productions
THEATER REVIEW by Alec Clayton for OLY ARTS Harlequin Productions’ performance of “The Highest Tide” is a special gift to the people of Olympia. It […]
