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.

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.

Drop in to the Olympia Timberland Library and take some time out of your day to play with typewriters and art supplies. Visit our Snail Mail Station and write a note to a loved one on a manual typewriter. Experience the fun of collective collaboration at our interactive art station where we ask you about your favorite books and your most memorable animal encounters. You’ll be invited to make a small piece of art and add it to a community art project that will be temporarily displayed at the library.

All ages and abilities are welcome. Sarah Tavis and Jennifer Berney have developed an approach to artmaking that centers joyful experimentation, and are excited to collaborate with library patrons.

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 Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

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.

An alternative market of art, oddities, apothecary, and witchcraft—created for the weird, the wild, and the magickal.
Witchwood Bazaar is a curated indoor market hosted inside Capital Mall, located in the bright, open Atrium between Macy’s and Cinemark Theatres. For one day, the space will be filled with unusual handmade goods, local art, witchcraft, strange little treasures, and the kind of creations you probably won’t find at a typical craft fair.
Whether you’re a practicing witch, an oddities collector, an artist, a goth, or simply someone who loves finding beautifully unconventional things, you’re invited to come wander.
✨ WHAT YOU’LL FIND ✨
🔮 Tarot & Oracle Readings — 2 Readers
Our two readers will be offering $35 mini readings throughout the day. Sit down for clarity, guidance, and a fresh perspective in an approachable, conversational setting.
First reading? Completely welcome. Deep in your spiritual practice? Also welcome. No fearmongering, gatekeeping, or pressure—just ethical readers offering grounded insight.
🕯️ Curated Alternative Market — 28 Vendors
Explore a carefully selected lineup of local artists, makers, and mystics offering art, jewelry, apothecary goods, witchcraft supplies, ritual tools, curiosities, handmade decor, and other delightfully strange creations.
Every vendor is bringing something genuinely their own. No MLMs. No mass-produced resellers. Just independent makers, artists, and small businesses.
🎟️ FREE-TO-ENTER RAFFLE
Pick up a raffle card, visit the vendors throughout the market, and enter for a chance to win one of three curated goodie baskets filled with offerings from participating makers.
Winners will be drawn at 6:00 PM. You do not need to be present when your name is drawn, but prizes must be picked up before the market closes at 8:00 PM.
🌿 COME FIND YOUR PEOPLE
Witchwood Bazaar is for anyone who has ever felt a little too strange for the ordinary market. Come meet local artists, get your cards read, support small businesses, and discover something wonderfully unexpected.
Shop small. Stay strange.

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

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!

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

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

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

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

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June

The Young Artists Collective is a year-long creative journey for children, following the Olympia School District calendar. Through engaging weekly classes, students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, famous artists, color theory, and more while building confidence, creativity, connection, and artistic skills. Throughout the year, each young artist will develop a personal portfolio, culminating in a professionally displayed end-of-year art exhibition celebrating their growth and achievements. $50/month per child Sept – June