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SPSCC’s 16th Annual Native American Art Exhibition
The question was posed to Native artists, “How can we lovingly honor our ancestors, heal generational traumas, and preserve culture in the modern world?” Their many responses varied, vibrant and intriguing responses can be seen in this art exhibition at SPSCC’s Leonor R. Fuller Gallery at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts through Dec. 13.
A New Mural Comes to Olympia, Ravens Chasing the Moon
by Anna Schlecht — A new mural has expanded the landscape of downtown Olympia. Ravens Chasing the Moon. Far more than a mural, this artwork adds to the cultural lexicon of artistic storytelling in the heart of our community. Cowlitz tribal artist Sarah Folden worked with Chehalis tribal artist Jenee Redecker-Burnett to paint this iconic image in the contemporary Coast Salish tradition.
Explore Modern Native Art Through IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market and Northwest Native Festival
By Molly Walsh This is on pages 5-6 of OLY ARTS Summer 2024 print edition. For almost two decades, the IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market and Northwest Native Festivaland accompanying IN THE SPIRIT Contemporary Native Arts Exhibition have showcased the many facets of modern-day Native artwork. The tradition continues with the 2024 IN THE SPIRIT …
Community, A Storefront Exhibition in the Goldberg Building
The theme of the latest exhibition at the Goldberg Building windows in downtown Olympia is a celebration of our local community featuring works by China Star, Kelly Watson, Daisy Curley and Aaron Zonka. It is beautifully executed and displayed in a variety of styles and media. It will be on view now through the month of July in the windows at Fourth Avenue and Capital Way.
Olympia Animation Society Forges an Animation Community for the Next Generation
One of the newest clubs formed by students at The Evergreen State College, the Olympia Animation Society, was founded by Evergreen students Caira Olinger and Laika Taddei. “There’s a lot of people looking into animation, in media arts.” said Olinger.
New Olympia Animation Society Forges an Animation Community for the Next Generation
by Molly Walsh As one of the newest clubs formed by students at The Evergreen State College, the Olympia Animation Society is looking to carve out a space for local animation enthusiasts to become immersed and hone their craft alongside fellow creators. The society will feature regular events, including opportunities to showcase, create and discuss …
TAM’s “Soft Power” Exhibition Delivers Tour de Force of Contemporary Textile-Based Art
by Dave R. Davison Soft Power, an exhibition of textile art now running at Tacoma Art Museum opened October 14, 2023 and runs through September 1, 2024 and offers an expansive, colorful and provocative experience. Had we world enough and time, a person could no doubt write a whole book exploring the many facets of …
‘Imagine Monet’ enlivens the paintings of impressionist master at Tacoma Armory
An immersive art exhibit, “Imagine Monet,” featuring giant projections of more than 200 paintings of Claude Monet is running at the Tacoma Armory through April 14. At “Imagine Monet”, you find yourself standing in a space surrounded on all sides by a panoply of color. The work of the iconic French impressionist is blasted onto the walls all around; on the floor even.
What Lies ‘Within’: Clever creations fill SPSCC postcard show
The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery at The Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts at South Puget Sound Community College features 13th edition of their annual creative postcard show.