The Olympia Art Gallery Presents the “Freedom Art” Exhibition

​OLYMPIA, WA — The Olympia Art Gallery is proud to announce its latest showcase, the Freedom Art Exhibition, running now through August 29th. Located in the heart of downtown at 121 State St. NE, the gallery invites the community to explore a compelling collection of works that examine, challenge, and celebrate the multifaceted concept of freedom.

​Featuring a diverse group of local and regional artists, the exhibition explores themes of personal autonomy, social liberation, identity, and creative expression through a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media.

​Art has always been a powerful vessel for exploring what it truly means to be free. This exhibition brings together striking, thought-provoking perspectives that we hope will inspire meaningful dialogue and connection within our community.

​Visitors are invited to stop by during regular gallery hours to experience the collection before the show closes on August 29th.
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For additional information, press inquiries, or images of featured artwork, please contact Rozell Townsend at 360-819-2488 or via email at Olympiaartgallery@gmail.com.
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About The Olympia Art Gallery:
Located in downtown Olympia, Washington, The Olympia Art Gallery is dedicated to promoting regional talent, fostering creative conversation, and providing engaging, accessible visual arts experiences for the Pacific Northwest community.

Childhood’s End Gallery presents Form a Line, a group exhibition of new work by four distinct Pacific Northwest artists. Finding common ground in bold representation of the natural world, Kathy Anderson, Colleen Cotey, Sara Gettys, and Julia Janeway each bring a practiced sensitivity to their chosen mediums. Through processes that remove material or add it, these four artists present new works rooted in an intimate knowledge of place and material.

The Festival of the St̓əč̓as is a community event centered around Squaxin culture and connection to the area, public education, estuary restoration, environmental stewardship, and envisioning the future of a restored Deschutes Estuary. We will include a thoughtful educational and outreach area featuring organizations doing meaningful work throughout the Deschutes Watershed and South Sound region, as well as live cultural performances and local vendors.

Maritime history walking tours are back by popular demand!

Begin your journey at our “It’s the Water” exhibit, then explore Olympia’s rich maritime history and working waterfront. Sites include the Canoe Journey Mural, Percival Landing, Oyster Shelters, the 4th Avenue Bridge, Harbor House, the Parthia tugboat, Olympia Cannon Company, Olympia Sand and Gravel, and the Port of Olympia.

Tours are less than 1.5 hours and under two miles on flat terrain.

Multiple dates available:
Saturday, Aug. 15
Saturday, Aug. 22
Saturday, Aug. 29
Saturday, Sept 12

Join the Puget Sound Estuarium as we set sail for a day of exploration and education on the water! This event has us cruising a private yacht around the estuarine environment of the South Sound where there will be activities, catered lunch, and a surprise stop at a secret location.

Laura Busby, who has a heartfelt passion for helping people connect with nature and the environment, will be this year’s onboard educator. Her work as a naturalist and environmental educator across a wide range of settings and organizations, including urban nature centers, historical farms, schools, state and national parks, and zoos, has shaped her professional career.

Ages 13+
Tickets – $475 plus vendor processing fees.

Tickets are non-refundable after August 9th. All ticket proceeds go directly to support the Estuarium’s all-ages science-based education.

Join a museum curator for an in-depth exploration of the Olympia AHA Museum! Share a meaningful visit with fellow visitors and community members as your guide connects exhibitions with the people and places that shaped our region.

Public guided tours are offered the third Friday of every month at 10am. These events are open to the public. Walk-ins welcome on a space-available basis.

Tickets are $10 per person. All proceeds support the Olympia AHA Museum & Visitor Center.

Childhood’s End Gallery presents Form a Line, a group exhibition of new work by four distinct Pacific Northwest artists. Finding common ground in bold representation of the natural world, Kathy Anderson, Colleen Cotey, Sara Gettys, and Julia Janeway each bring a practiced sensitivity to their chosen mediums. Through processes that remove material or add it, these four artists present new works rooted in an intimate knowledge of place and material.

You’re invited to join Homes First for a morning of fuel and impact on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at South Puget Sound Community College – Lacey Campus. You’ll be supporting our mission to provide safe, permanent, and affordable rental homes to our very low-income neighbors. Breakfast buffet provided by Masonry Cafe. Coffee and tea service will also be provided. 

At our one-hour annual fundraising event, we will inspire you with stories from our tenants, and share our impact on the community. Come learn how having safe, healthy, and affordable homes can change lives in this community. 

Become a Table Host — multiply your impact by reserving a table of 10 for $250, then invite fellow affordable housing advocates to fill your seats.

Join as a Single Guest for just $25 — the cost of breakfast — and spend a morning immersed in mission-fueled impact.

Together, we can help build lasting housing stability for our neighbors. Register today!

Join a museum curator for an in-depth exploration of the Olympia AHA Museum! Share a meaningful visit with fellow visitors and community members as your guide connects exhibitions with the people and places that shaped our region.

Public guided tours are offered the third Friday of every month at 10am. These events are open to the public. Walk-ins welcome on a space-available basis.

Tickets are $10 per person. All proceeds support the Olympia AHA Museum & Visitor Center.

Attention all ABBA fans! Get ready for a night of amazing live music, irresistible melodies, glittering costumes and pure joy when internationally acclaimed ABBA tribute band “ABRA Cadabra” takes the stage!

Featuring a captivating live band, powerful vocals, dazzling dancers, multimedia effects and multiple costume changes, this interactive, family-friendly stage extravaganza will have you smiling, clapping, grooving and singing along to your favorite ABBA classics like Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Take A Chance, Waterloo, SOS, Fernando, Gimme Gimme Gimme and more! ABRA Cadabra’s infectious energy, meticulous musical detail and passion for the music creates an uplifting atmosphere of celebration, nostalgia & human connection for all ages!

BIG NEWS, Olympia! Randy Rainbow is coming to the Washington Center on October 15, 2026! The four-time Emmy®-nominated comedian, viral superstar, and Grammy®-nominated recording artist is bringing his National Freakin’ Treasure tour right to our stage. If you’ve ever watched one of his videos and thought “I NEED to see this live” — this is your moment. Tickets are on sale now — grab yours before they’re gone!

Celebrate fall with a bounty of family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at Boo Bash, Oct. 24–31. Enjoy Halloween-inspired delights without the fright! Activities vary depending on the day of the week. Explore our Glow Zone, wander the straw bale maze, watch exciting science demos, and more!

Boo Bash Proudly Sponsored by Olympia Subaru Kia

Celebrate fall with a bounty of family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at Boo Bash, Oct. 24–31. Enjoy Halloween-inspired delights without the fright! Activities vary depending on the day of the week. Explore our Glow Zone, wander the straw bale maze, watch exciting science demos, and more!

Boo Bash Proudly Sponsored by Olympia Subaru Kia

Celebrate fall with a bounty of family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at Boo Bash, Oct. 24–31. Enjoy Halloween-inspired delights without the fright! Activities vary depending on the day of the week. Explore our Glow Zone, wander the straw bale maze, watch exciting science demos, and more!

Boo Bash Proudly Sponsored by Olympia Subaru Kia

Celebrate fall with a bounty of family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at Boo Bash, Oct. 24–31. Enjoy Halloween-inspired delights without the fright! Activities vary depending on the day of the week. Explore our Glow Zone, wander the straw bale maze, watch exciting science demos, and more!

Boo Bash Proudly Sponsored by Olympia Subaru Kia

Celebrate fall with a bounty of family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at Boo Bash, Oct. 24–31. Enjoy Halloween-inspired delights without the fright! Activities vary depending on the day of the week. Explore our Glow Zone, wander the straw bale maze, watch exciting science demos, and more!

Boo Bash Proudly Sponsored by Olympia Subaru Kia

Celebrate fall with a bounty of family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at Boo Bash, Oct. 24–31. Enjoy Halloween-inspired delights without the fright! Activities vary depending on the day of the week. Explore our Glow Zone, wander the straw bale maze, watch exciting science demos, and more!

Boo Bash Proudly Sponsored by Olympia Subaru Kia

Celebrate fall with a bounty of family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at Boo Bash, Oct. 24–31. Enjoy Halloween-inspired delights without the fright! Activities vary depending on the day of the week. Explore our Glow Zone, wander the straw bale maze, watch exciting science demos, and more!

Boo Bash Proudly Sponsored by Olympia Subaru Kia

Celebrate fall with a bounty of family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at Boo Bash, Oct. 24–31. Enjoy Halloween-inspired delights without the fright! Activities vary depending on the day of the week. Explore our Glow Zone, wander the straw bale maze, watch exciting science demos, and more!

Boo Bash Proudly Sponsored by Olympia Subaru Kia