Plan Your Adventure for Arts Walk, April 26 & 27!
Arts Walk maps are now up for grabs at participating locations, City Hall, and The Olympia Center, available while supplies lasts! These pocket-sized guides work wonderfully to help folks navigate their Arts Walk route. However, if paper isn't your thing, then check out our event calendar online at artswalkoly.com. Or, do both!
The website contains nifty bits of information, like the list of downtown streets that will be closed to traffic and parking, detailed event descriptions, the itinerary function to help prioritize your must-see exhibits, and video insights into the artist behind the cover art and the spotlight series on spring's Innovation Award winners who engage community through art.
Join us at Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation for some great classes!
To register or for more information, please click the link after each class, call 360-753-8380 or stop by to see us at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia.
Performing Arts & Dance
RakasaFit Core Fitness Belly Dance, Apr 29-Jun 24
Intermediate/Advanced Belly Dance, Apr 29 -Jun 24
Dancing to the Big Bands, May 3-24
Spring Swing Fling, May 3-24
Hawaiian Dance, May 8-Jun 26
You Can Do Voice Overs!, May 14
Taiko Drumming, Advanced, May 16-Jun 13
Taiko Drumming, Beginning, May 16-Jun 13
Visual Arts & Crafts
Board and Brush Teen Project & Pizza Party, Apr 20
Board and Brush Date Night, Apr 26
Ceramic Lab AM, Apr 29-Jun 10
Ceramic Lab PM, Apr 29-Jun 10
Simple Book Making, Apr 30- May 21
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Olympia Family Theater Presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Follow the yellow brick road straight to the heart of adventure as Olympia Family Theater proudly presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Running from May 10-June 2nd at the Olympia Family Theater in downtown Olympia, this enchanting production promises a magical experience for the whole family. Tickets are available now at www.OlyFT.org.
Directed by Vanessa Postil, this adaptation of L. Frank Baum's classic book by Jacqueline Lawton brings the beloved story to life on stage. Featuring a multigenerational cast, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz showcases the talent and diversity of the Olympia Family Theater community. Collaborating with String and Shadow Puppet Theater, Olympia Family Theater brings a unique twist to this beloved classic. Audiences can expect hand-crafted puppets that breathe life into the characters, adding an extra layer of wonder to the journey through the Land of Oz.
Through Olympia Family Theater's Access-for-ALL Program, tickets to all MainStage Productions are available online on a sliding scale starting at $5, with a recommended price of $25. More information and ticket reservations available at www.OlyFT.org.
WHO: Olympia Family Theater
WHAT: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
WHEN: May 10-June 2, 2024; specific dates and times listed at www.OlyFT.org
WHERE: Olympia Family Theater - 612 4th Avenue East, Downtown Olympia 98501
PRICE: Online tickets available on a sliding scale starting at $5, with a recommended price of $25
TICKETS: Tickets now available at www.OlyFT.org
RATING: Recommended for ages 7 and up
MORE INFO: More information at www.OlyFT.org
Growing Together with Brave Practice
Join us and GRuB for an outdoor Playback Theatre performance with Brave Practice Collective celebrating springtime! An all-ages event for our communities to connect and share stories.
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Friday April 19th, 6-8:30 P.M.
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GRuB Farm 2016 Elliot Ave NW, Olympia
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All-ages. Register or show up. RSVP
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FREE and by donation. Please contribute if you can
Ballet Northwest Presents Coppélia
Ballet Northwest, Olympia's Dance Company, brings Coppelia back to the
Washington Center stage after an absence of eight years over Mother's Day weekend. Often billed as
the "ballet's most famous romantic comedy", Coppélia is fun for all ages, and proof that there is family friendly
ballet beyond the Nutcracker. The production by Ballet Northwest is both charming and funny,
with beautiful fairy tale sets created by Jill Carter who has worked extensively at Olympia Family Theater,
Harlequin Productions, and The Evergreen State College.
The three-act ballet tells the story of Swanhilda, played by Grace Collins, and Franz, played by Marius
Williams, and takes place in a small Norwegian village. Franz begins to fall in love with Coppelia, whom
he thinks is a girl in the village, but in fact is a doll created by Dr. Coppelius, a local toymaker. Dr.
Coppelius, played by Joel Getzendanner, tries to bring his beloved doll to life, Franz falls in love with the
doll and chaos and comedy ensue when Swanhilda pretends to be Coppelia.
WHO: Ballet Northwest
WHAT: Coppelia
WHEN: Friday May 10 at 7:30pm, Saturday May 11 at 5pm, and Sunday May 12 at 2pm
WHERE: The Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St SE Olympia, WA 98501
HOW: Ticket Office - 360-753-8586 or order online at www.washingtoncenter.org.
PRICES: Tickets are $17 to $38, plus $4.00 service fee. Student, senior, and youth discounts available.
Student Rush tickets go on sale one hour before curtain.
Get a Jumpstart on Arts Walk
The Olympia Art League is proud to present its 76th Annual Fine Arts Juried Show and would like to invite you to our early showing. This amazing collection will be available for public viewing the entire week ahead of official Spring Arts Walk week-end. Come and view this collection of 65 fine art pieces in one convenient location.
The venue is at Olympia's Community Center. The accepted art has been juried in by Washington artist Catherine Gill. All art is created by artists who reside in Western Washington.
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April 22 - April 27, 2024 Open Mon-Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday 8am - 5pm
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The Olympia Community North Hall 222 Columbia St. NW, Olympia WA
Newsletter Roundup
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Seeking Marketing & Branding Consultant for
Downtown Olympia Creative District
The Olympia Artspace Alliance seeking a candidate that is well-positioned in the Olympia arts community who can develop a comprehensive use and style guide for the Creative District that captures the distinctive and independent artistic energy of Olympia. The creative product is intended to inform future marketing and branding projects related to the Creative District.
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Scope of Work: Developing a style guide for the Creative District including the creation of a logo. The style/use guide will also need to include signage that will convey key messaging and assets. These assets will be delivered to the City of Olympia but the contractor will not be responsible for implementation.
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Budget: Total compensation for this project is $5000 with a timeline of June 1st to August 31st, 2024.
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Learn more
Call for Artists
The Artists' Gallery is seeking artists with professional quality art to apply for membership in our cooperative.
Located on the Promenade level of Capital Mall, the gallery offers a wonderful exhibition space with natural and interior light. Display is professionally managed.
Our members work in a variety of media. Functioning as a cooperative provides our artists an opportunity to grow and share enthusiastic encouragement to each other. Artists share duties staffing the gallery and managing the business.
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Call for Art | Western State Hospital Interior
Western State Hospital seeks artists or artist teams who have lived experience with mental illness to design and create artwork for the first floor interior walls of the new forensic hospital.
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Deadline to apply: Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 4 p.m. Pacific
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Budget: $800,000 (1-3 artwork opportunities)
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Learn more
4Culture Public Art Calls for Artists + April 2024
Each month we send out artist calls managed by 4Culture, as well as a selection of calls submitted to us by organizations around the world. Visit our website to see all open calls, grants, jobs, and other opportunities.
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The ArCH Digest is a summary of Arts, Culture and History happenings in the greater Olympia area, submitted by the community. Please turn in ArCH Digest listings to [email protected]
Deadline Monday morning, 8 a.m.
If you know of anyone who would like to receive the City of Olympia Arts & Culture news, which includes a weekly ArCH Digest, direct them here and have them mark the Arts & Culture box.
Disclaimer: Information in the Arts Digest is not vetted through the City, nor is it endorsed by the City. The reader is solely responsible for checking background on any opportunity listed above.
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Contact
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program & Planning Supervisor
Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation
360.709.2678
[email protected]
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