Watch Fern Paint

This is an opportunity to view artist Fern Tallos at work while they paint a mural in the museum. This mural will be the backdrop for a new exhibit all about Olympia’s history. Learn about mural painting by watching it in progress, and get a sneak preview of our upcoming exhibit. We need to prepare …

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Art History Book Club Meeting

Join us in the Tacoma Community College Building 4 Art Gallery or online for an Art History Book Club discussion of “The Glass Artist” by Tracey Chevalier.

CONTEMPORARY ARTS + CRAFTS MARKET

What: CONTEMPORARY ARTS + CRAFTS MARKET When: First two weekends of December (Fridays 5-8PM, Saturdays/Sundays 12-5PM) Where: LGM Studio – Between State Ave NW and 4th Ave, On the south side of the alley, on the second floor. Who:  Lynette Charters, John Corzine,  Lucy Gentry,  Lynn Helbrecht,  Melissa Nicholas,  Rose Nicholas,  Randi Parkhurst,  Francisco Reyes,  Julie Simpson,  Mariana Vera, &  …

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Arbutus Folk School Craft Market Fundraiser

Support Arbutus Folk School and local artists by shopping at our Craft Market Fundraiser! Your purchases directly support our school and our team of local makers who live and work right here in your community. Artists from our staff will be offering unique handmade items such as prints, ceramics, painting, decorative tiles, metal art, handmade …

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Red Riding Hood, a Holiday Panto

Red Riding Hood: A Holiday Panto By Vince Brady Directed by Helen Marion-Rowe The perfect annual tradition returns this season with Red Riding Hood: a Holiday Panto! Turning everything topsy-turvy with new songs and old jokes, our very own spin on the story of a gal and her scarlet cloak will be a highlight of …

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Puget Sound Book Artists’ 2025 Members’ Exhibition Opening

The Puget Sound Book Artists (PSBA) is proud to announce the 14th Annual Members’ Exhibition, Field Work, featuring 57 original artists’ books. The exhibition will be on view at the Daniel J. Evans Library at The Evergreen State College in Olympia from September 20 to December 12, 2025. The exhibition is free and open to the public …

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Summer at the Schmidt Midsummer Night’s Dream Faire

Walk into a whimsical fair with fire breathers, live music from Pearl Django, and activities!. Enjoy themed food and drink while you stroll through the grounds and rose garden. Other surprises will entertain you throughout the night. Proceeds will benefit the Procession of the Species organization.

In Defense of the Arts

by Ned Hayes, publisher and Christian Carvajal, managing editor of OLY ARTS “The arts…are essential to the prosperity of the state and to the ornament and happiness of human life. They have a primary claim to the encouragement of every lover of his country and mankind.” —George Washington We stand for art. Our publication is …

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