Today's the Day! Fall Arts Walk Registration Due at Midnight!
Sign up online by 11:59pm, Monday, July 15 to participate in Fall Arts Walk on October 4 & 5!
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Olympia Arts Walk is a community celebration of the arts featuring visual art displays and performances hosted by participating Arts Walk locations throughout the City. The event is a biannual two-day festival presented to the public by local artists and businesses in partnership with the City of Olympia Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department. Its next production takes place October 4 and 5, and we're inviting you to get involved!
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Do you Vote Every Year for the Percival Plinth Project?
If so, you may have encountered a warning that looks like this when trying to vote:
That means that you are already set up in the system and just need to log in! Looks for the sign in button, top right:
Once you've signed in, go back to the Plinth Voting page, and you're good to go! Voting extends through July 30. QR codes on each sculpture provide more information and a voting link.
Each year, the Percival Plinth Project hosts a new selection of loaned sculpture by local and regional artists on Percival Landing. A community vote is held and the sculpture with the most votes is added to the City public art collection on display throughout Olympia.
Participating artists include Dan Brown, Aisha Harrison, Eileen Lagasse, William Lenker, Ed McCarthy, uckiood, Robin Momii, Steven Nagode, Kyle Ocean, Nathan Robles, Jennifer Strassel, Karen Sixkiller, Mark Twain Stevenson, Ken Turner and MacRae Wylde.
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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
Intro to Waltz and Swing, Jul 26-Aug 23
Waltz & Swing Beyond the Basics, Jul 26-Aug 23
Continuing Fiddle, Jul 30-Aug 20
Rockin' The Uke, Jul 31-Aug 28
You Can Do Voice Overs!, Aug 1
All About Chords, Aug 1
Guitar II, Aug 8-22
Visual Arts, & Crafts
Board & Brush Kids Pick your Project Workshop, Jul 17
Life Drawing, Jul 17-31
Painting People and Faces, Jul 20
Recycled Art (Collage/Mixed Media), Jul 22-26
Watercolor III, Jul 23-Aug 27
Dotting (Dot Painting), Jul 27
Design Principles: An Introduction, Jul 29-Aug 2
Exploring the Written Word through Art, Aug 3
Explorations in Watercolor, Aug 5
Board & Brush Teen Tote Bag Workshop, Aug 7
Storybook STEM, Aug 8
Alcohol Ink, Aug 10
Prayer Flags, Aug 17
Board & Brush Glass Etching Workshop, Aug 17
Starscapes, Aug 24
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Olympia Symphony Orchestra Masterclass with Alexandra Arrieche and Michael Sheppard
We are excited to announce a special masterclass led by Olympia Symphony's esteemed Music Director, Alexandra Arrieche, and the renowned pianist & composer, Michael Sheppard. This event is an exceptional opportunity to witness the development of our talented Young Artist Participants-all gifted violinists.
Event Details:
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Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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Time: 4:30-7:00 pm (Building access at 4:00 pm)
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Location: The Evergreen State College, Communication Building, Room 110 (COM)
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270 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505
Parking:
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Lot: C-LOT
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Cost: $6.00 per vehicle per day (payment via credit card at the kiosk)
You are warmly invited to attend and support our young musicians. Feel free to bring your family, friends, and fellow music enthusiasts.
While this masterclass is offered free of charge for our Young Artist Participants, we encourage other attendees to consider a pay-what-you-choose donation to support future masterclasses and the continued growth of our musical community.
Join us for an afternoon of inspiring music and insight as Alexandra Arrieche and Michael Sheppard guide our young talents. Your presence and support mean a great deal to us and the future of these promising musicians.
TCMedia Summer Camps - Space Still Available
A couple of TCMedia Summer Camps still have space available.
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Let's Make a Movie! (12-16) $599. July 22nd - August 2nd (this camp is 2 weeks)
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Animation Overdrive (12-16) $325. August 12th - 16th
Registration is still open for these camps.
Click Here for more information.
Soul Collage Workshop
Come flip through colorful images that tickle your playful, fun-loving self to create SoulCollage® cards to take home and remind you to nurture yourself and revere the trees that surround us. Whether you are new to SoulCollage® or adding cards to your deck, join us to celebrate our tree elders. Materials are provided, but feel free to bring images, scissors, or any supplies if you have them).
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Date, time and location Aug 10th 2-4 pm at Gallery Boom Studios :2120 State Ave NE, Olympia, WA
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Organizer(s) Julie Ratner
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Cost $25
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Purchase tickets
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Learn more
Dance to the Music of the Forest
Join our 1st outdoor community dance with friends and family of all ages. Dance to the music of trees singing in real time. A special device, called Plants Play, converts the tree's electric signals into notes; the music will be amplified for dancers and audience alike. FREE and donations welcome and appreciated.
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Date, time and location Aug 17th 6:30-8 pm at Squaxin Park Shelter #3 2600 E Bay Dr NE, Olympia, WA
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Organizer(s) Julie Ratner
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Donations appreciated
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Learn more
The next tour of the Schmidt House is scheduled for August 6th from 11am-12:30pm.
Join us for a guided tour of one of Tumwater's most iconic homes, the Schmidt House, built in 1904 for Leopold Schmidt, founder of the Olympia Brewing Company and his family. Your Tour Guide will take you through four levels of the house from the basement (which houses our archives) to the top floor. Find yourself immersed in the rich history Tumwater has to offer. Doors will open at 10:45am. Please note: The first floor is ADA accessible, but the rest of the house requires climbing stairs.
Newsletter Round Up
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Auditions - Ghost of a Chance at OLT
Executive Director Search - Emerald City Music
Are you a passionate leader? Are you ready to lead a team and directly affect the momentum and vision for future seasons of ECM? Well, now is your time.
We are so excited to announce that we are seeking an Executive Director (ED) to lead ECM. Read more (below) about the job description and how to apply.
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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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