Olympia Artspace Alliance

06/18/2026

We love The Seattle Times' profile of Fern Tallos, an Olympia artist—and one of our Art in Storefronts artists—known for hand-painted murals featuring stylized flowers, many-pointed stars, and other natural and graphic elements.

Adding a handpainted mural to your home’s exterior can make your curb appeal pop with eye-catching color and personality.

06/12/2026

Apply by July 9: Building for the Arts grant. Building for the Arts is a capital projects program funded by the Washington State Department of Commerce that awards grants to performing arts, art museums, and cultural organizations for as much as 33% state match of eligible project costs for acquisition, construction, and/or major renovation of capital facilities.

📣 Apply by July 9: Building for the Arts grant. Building for the Arts is a capital projects program funded by Washington State Department of Commerce that awards grants to performing arts, art museum, and cultural organizations for as much as 33% state match of eligible project costs for acquisition, construction, and/or major renovation of capital facilities.

📆Deadline to apply: July 9, 2026
👉🏽Learn about Building for the Arts: https://www.arts.wa.gov/building-for-the-arts/

ID: Green graphic with architectural building sketch. Building for the Arts application apply now. Application closes July 9, 2026.

Washington State Department of Commerce

06/12/2026

Exciting progress is underway at the Daley Arts Center at the Olympia Armory!👷‍♂️🎨

City Manager Jay stopped by yesterday to check out the Phase 1 construction progress and see firsthand how this exciting project is coming to life. From creative spaces to community connections, the vision for the Armory is becoming a reality—and Jay is thrilled to see the transformation underway.

Even more exciting? The day when this incredible new community amenity opens its doors for everyone to enjoy!

Want to learn more about the Armory vision, construction progress, and project funding? Visit: https://www.olympiawa.gov/community/arts,_culture___heritage/olympia_armory.php

06/01/2026

**CALL FOR ART **
Art in Olympia’s Storefronts: FEAST – Let’s Dine Together

Olympia Artspace Alliance is now accepting proposals from artists and artist teams to create site-responsive, temporary art installations for the windows of the Goldberg Building in downtown Olympia.

This year’s theme, FEAST – Let’s Dine Together, invites artists to explore the cultural, emotional, and social rituals surrounding food, gathering, and shared tables.

Think: picnics, family traditions, after-party messes, foraging, shared laughter, local harvests, or even the ways wildlife gathers to dine. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we are nourished by the bounty around us—and this exhibition is your chance to turn that inspiration into a feast for the eyes.

Selected installations will be on view early August through early November in the Goldberg Building windows at Capitol Way & 4th Avenue in downtown Olympia.

Key Dates:
• Applications Open: May 25 – June 22
• Jury Selection: Late June
• Installation: August 1–8
• Deinstallation: October 30–November 2

Ready to imagine what FEAST means to you?
Apply beginning May 25 here: https://form.jotform.com/261388336528163

05/29/2026

Now open through June 12, 2026, at The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery at the Kenneth J Minnaert Center for the Arts is the 21st Annual Student Art Exhibition!

South Puget Sound Community College's art faculty selects outstanding work created by students in studio art classes during the 2025-26 year. Works include ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking, digital photography, mixed media, 2D and 3D design exercises, and sculpture.

Image One: Betania Cabrera | Blood Orange | Drawing
Image Two: Heidi Clabaugh | Seashell | Clay
Image Three: D. Jenson | Madame | Dry-point etching
Image Four: Natalia Greene | Dreams of Connection | Book
Image Five: Andrew Lewis | Sunday Colour | Photograph

05/29/2026

The South Sound Studio Tour returns May 30–31 | 11 am – 4 pm with 46 studios and 84 artists opening their doors across Olympia, Tumwater, and Lacey.

We're excited to share that FOUR artists from our current Please Mind the Mess: Maker’s Making Art in Storefronts exhibition are featured on this year’s tour.

Grab a map, make a day of it, and discover artists right here in our community.

https://www.southsoundstudiotour.org/2026-studios

05/28/2026

✨ Looking for weekend plans? We’ve got 84 of them.

The South Sound Studio Tour is back May 30–31 (11 AM–4 PM)—a free, self-guided chance to explore 46 artist studios across Olympia, Tumwater, and Lacey.

We’re especially cheering on four artists from OAA’s current Art in Storefronts exhibition, Please Mind the Mess: Maker’s Making, who are opening their creative spaces to visitors.

Go see the work. Meet the artists. Ask questions. Fall in love with something unexpected.

Start planning your tour → https://www.southsoundstudiotour.org/2026-studios

05/25/2026

**CALL FOR ART OPENS TODAY**
Art in Olympia’s Storefronts: FEAST – Let’s Dine Together

Olympia Artspace Alliance is now accepting proposals from artists and artist teams to create site-responsive, temporary art installations for the windows of the Goldberg Building in downtown Olympia.

This year’s theme, FEAST – Let’s Dine Together, invites artists to explore the cultural, emotional, and social rituals surrounding food, gathering, and shared tables.

Think: picnics, family traditions, after-party messes, foraging, shared laughter, local harvests, or even the ways wildlife gathers to dine. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we are nourished by the bounty around us—and this exhibition is your chance to turn that inspiration into a feast for the eyes.

Selected installations will be on view early August through early November in the Goldberg Building windows at Capitol Way & 4th Avenue in downtown Olympia.

Key Dates:
• Applications Open: May 25 – June 22
• Jury Selection: Late June
• Installation: August 1–8
• Deinstallation: October 30–November 2

Ready to imagine what FEAST means to you?
Apply beginning May 25 here: https://form.jotform.com/261388336528163