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Local Art

The creative side of town.

38 businesses

All Local Art

Agora Art center
There is a lot going on in here! Agora is an art gallery featuring over a dozen local artists, a gift shop stocking hundreds of items from small businesses and makers, patchs, buttons, pins, custom shirts, table top dice, hand made jewelry, a large selection of Pride flags all year long, and the largest selection of stickers in Olympia! Its a perfect place to be a trinket goblin, or to get a good laugh reading through all the funny stickers and magnets. Agora is also home to 2 hair stylists that specialize in alternative styles, and an incredible tattoo artist with a reputation for amazing line work!
Apple Tree Productions Performing arts theater
206 5th Ave SE
Art House Designs Art gallery
A gallery located at 420 Franklin St SE in Olympia.
Art Journey Studio & Gallery Art gallery
A gallery for local artists and a working paint studio
CaTMA Contemporary and Transmodern Arts Art gallery
CaTMA Contemporary and a Transmodern Arts is an intimate gallery featuring rotating exhibitions and a curated shop to support our fine art exhibitions with affordable ephemera and collector reproductions. In addition to our visual art exhibition schedule, we offer special events, pop-ups, workshops and services across a variety of art genres from music and performative arts to healing arts, informative arts and conceptual craft. We also offer artist and collector services, art rental and hanging services and private space rental. Our flagship location has something for all ages and features an artist installed single hole mini-golf course that set a bar on challenge. Our curation elevates a broad representation of contemporary art/artists.
Celery Jones Artist
Celery Jones is an established mixed media artist, muralist, and event designer. Meetings, commissions, and studio visits are accepted by appointment.
Childhood's End Gallery LLC Art gallery
NW craft & fine art
Community Print Olympia Art studio
Community Print is a member-run, community-supported printmaking studio and creative space operating in downtown Olympia, Washington for over 25 years. We provide introductory Letterpress and Risograph classes, in addition to special subject classes related to printing, paper, book arts, and more!
Creative Theatre Experience Performing arts theater
Creative Theatre Experience, or “CTE,” is a non-profit children’s theatre education program that is the summer home for over 200 students in Olympia, Washington. We offer fun and exciting workshops in theatre, dance, art, and music, all culminating in age-appropriate stage productions at the end of our summer season. The entire CTE program and performances are held at Kenneth J. Minnaert Center on the SPSCC Campus. CTE promotes creativity, builds important life skills, cultivates confidence, and provides leadership opportunities for children and youth entering first grade through high school.
Eastside Framing & Gallery Art gallery
A framing and gallery shop located at 1703 State Ave NE in Olympia.
Flipped Pot Ceramics Studio, LLC Art studio
Open to the public for clay sales every Tuesday and Saturday as listed, and open 24/7 for members! The Flipped Pot is a vibrant community ceramics studio offering our members exclusive access to create whenever inspiration strikes! Ready to learn something new? You can easily book our exciting classes and workshops directly on our website, or come visit us during our special open market events! Come find your passion! #flippedpot @flippedpot
Gabrielle England Art gallery
A gallery located at 1520 Woodard Ct NW in Olympia.
Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts Performing arts theater
2011 Mottman Rd SW
Lantern Records, Art and Oddities Art gallery
Records, Tapes, Cds, VHS, Vintage stuffs and Oddities. Lantern Lights Performances
Leaflight Studio Artist
An art studio located at 524 Grass Lake St NW in Olympia.
Olympia Armory Art center
An art space located at 515 Eastside St SE in Olympia.
Olympia Family Theater Performing arts theater
Olympia Family Theater engages audiences of all ages in performances and programs that entertain and educate. OFT produces a season of mainstage all-ages shows that run for three to four weeks, and hosts classes and camps for k-12 year round. Our Access for All program guarantees no-barrier sliding scale ticket prices and tuition for all who wish to participate or see a show.
Olympia Little Theatre Performing arts theater
Olympia Little Theatre is a community theater committed to "Quality Entertainment at an Affordable Price." We're committed to access to live theater for patrons and volunteers!
Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project Art gallery
A gallery located at 119-1/2 Capitol Way N in Olympia.
Pacific Northwest Theater Performing arts theater
Pacific Northwest Theater is an active participant in the rich arts community of Olympia and helps to grow future artists through our programs. We are dedicated to providing enriching and educational programs that offer opportunities for local individuals interested in all aspects of theater.
Paper Scissors Rock Art studio
An art space on Grand View Ave NW in Olympia.
Photographic Art Artist
Fine Art Photography print sales. Select Portraits.
Red and White Painting Painting studio
Red and White painting serves you and your glass painting party. Come on down or we come to you, and pick out any glass we have martini, wine, hot chocolate mugs, tea mugs, vases, water pitchers and more. A demo is provided upon request or free paint with your friends. A mocktail is provided with the service. At Red and White Painting we want to make art fun and accessible we hope you join us! To book email redandwhitepainting25@gmail.com
SMA CREATIVES Art studio
SMA Creatives is a mission‑driven art practice rooted in transformation and resilience. Founded by an artist who grew up in Washington State’s juvenile justice system, our work explores healing, truth, and reclamation through bold, textured compositions. Proceeds support reentry programs and juvenile justice reform, helping formerly incarcerated individuals build tools for success. Art, advocacy, and community are at the heart of everything we do.
Sally Penley Calligraphies Art studio
An art studio on 5th Ave SE in Olympia.
Saucier Studios Art studio
An art studio located at 1730 Brawne Ave NW in Olympia.
Sound and Vision Living Art gallery
Boutique shop selling gifts, home decor, art, and jewelry.
Splash Gallery of Olympia Art gallery
An artist-owned and operated art gallery, situated on the waterfront of Percival Landing. Featuring a wide variety of styles and techniques, directly from local artists.
State Theater Performing arts theater
202 4th Ave E
The Artists’ Gallery Art gallery
The Artists' Gallery was founded in 1980 by a group of artists with a vision to bring local art to the community directly from the artists. The gallery is an artist-focused cooperative, owned and operated by the 16 artists whose work is featured. Every other month new art is added and rotated around the gallery. You will find a large selection of unique art including fine art paintings, pottery, prints, jewelry, photography, wood and more! Come walk through this beautiful bright space, see art, and meet an artist Wednesday through Sunday on the westside of Olympia, WA.
The Mark Gallery Art gallery
A modernist Art space mainly focused on Photography. It is combined with a casual Cafe and Event space, The Mark Olympia. Offering Cocktails, Italian Wine and Roman Pizza. Art openings first Fridays and Arts walk.
The Nest Art Studio Art studio
An art studio on Jefferson St SE in Olympia.
Thomas Architecture Studios Architecture firm
Thomas Architecture Studios is a leading architecture firm based in Olympia, Washington. We provide innovative, client-focused design tailored to each project's unique needs. Our expertise includes: Multifamily Housing and Mixed Use Luxury and Custom Single Family Housing Adaptive Reuse Civic Projects Commercial Architecture and Tenant Improvement (TI) Projects Urban Planning and Master Planning With a strong portfolio of built projects and projects on the boards. We collaborate with clients, consultants, and developers to bring vision into reality. Proudly serving Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey, Tacoma, and all of Southwest Washington since 2006. Give us a call today at 360-915-8775 to talk about your project!
Tony's Variety Art gallery
A gallery located at 229 Division St NW in Olympia.
Van Tuinen Art Art gallery
Art Gallery and Working Studio Commercial and Residential Artwork Visitors welcome by Appointment
Washington Center for the Performing Arts Performing arts theater
We inspire audiences and artists of all ages through live performances, enriching the vibrancy of our community.
Wire Zoo Art gallery
Wire sculpture studio and showroom of renowned artist Elizabeth Berrien, who sparked the current contemporary wire sculpture movement. HOURS MAY VARY from those listed here: "Our Hours are at Whim and By Appointment." CALL or TEXT for an inside viewing of dozens of large and small wire sculptures. Custom commissions welcome, including large wireworks for wall art or garden & landscape.. The award-winning artist ships worldwide to international collectors. Berrien wire sculpture installations are commissioned by hotels, restaurants, health care facilities, resorts, aiports and private homes.
hummingbird studio Art studio
An art studio located at 220 Union Ave SE in Olympia.
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