Olympia Arts + Heritage Alliance
Uses Placemaking Grant to Implement
"It Happened Here"
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BEFORE: Grimy windows and dismal sight lines along State Avenue. Photo courtesy of Olympia Arts + Heritage Alliance. |
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PREVIEW: The design is completed, with installation scheduled for mid-September. Panels are now in print/production and the City (and AHA volunteers) have promised to do some building clean-up. Photo courtesy of Olympia Arts + Heritage Alliance.
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Olympia Arts + Heritage Alliance used a $500 micro grant they were awarded by the Olympia Downtown Alliance, to implement a community project called “It Happened Here,” a multi-panel window display for the windows on the State Street side of this historic building, showing historic photos including:
- Cecilia Pell Bob dry smoking cockle clams in the old Squaxin village Steh-Chass (now known as Olympia)
- 1856 map of downtown Olympia (formerly known as Smithfield or Smithster)
- 1870s era livery stable at this site
- Columbia Hall, an earlier fire station, in 1902
- The City Hall/Fire station building in 1912
- Olympia Firefighters, ca 1947
- Amanda Benek Smith, Olympia’s first woman Mayor, who served in this building from 1953-1960
- Barbara Greene, Olympia’s first female firefighter in the 1980s, served from this building
The next round of micro-grants, available to downtown businesses, will open in early October.
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Olympia Armory Building: Creative Campus |
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For three decades community members have advocated for a dedicated arts space in Olympia to support the arts as integral to Olympia’s way of life; encourage community growth through creativity and innovation; use the arts to connect people, ideas, and place; and operate from an equity framework.
In response to this call to action the Parks, Arts and Recreation seeks to leverage the 50,000 sq. ft. Armory facility toward this important work.
Community input has shaped the working vision and will continue to guide the project into the future. Fall 2021 was an opportunity to fill out a community survey, attend an open house and Armory lighting event. March 2022 was a chance to celebrate the official building transfer, see emerging themes and give input on how to prioritize space use.
Be sure to visit the Armory for the Vision Gathering on Saturday, October 22, at 2 pm.
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Olympia Arts Walk is a semi-annual community event celebrating the arts. Thousands gather downtown in October for a festive arts experience! Fall Street Closures are on Oct. 7 & 8.
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Arts Walk has something for everyone, and planning your experience can help you make the most of the event. Here are some tips for planning your visit.
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Seattle's Smokey Brights at the Brotherhood Lounge |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2022 AT 8:30 PM
Seattle’s own Smokey Brights are coming to Olympia for one night of disco/synth/folk rock to close out another fabulous fall arts walk.
Come down by 8:30 to grab a drink before the show starts at 9. No opening band so come warmed up and ready to dance your heart out!
$5-10 suggested cover at the door.
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10 Days of Boo Bash at Hands On Children's Museum! |
Get your costumes ready! Hands On Children's Museum will be celebrating 10 days of Halloween-inspired fun at Boo Bash, October 22-31! Members get early pre-registration starting September 28th. General admission tickets go on sale October 1st.
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DAVID NOAH GILES at Thomas Architecture Studios Gallery through ArtsWalk |
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Artist Statement: My painting is rooted in my early life experience, amidst the sights and sounds of New York city where I absorbed the loud rhythmic symphony of the subway, the constant construction and destruction of buildings. Moving through diverse crowds that interplay global cultures also had a profound effect. The exciting sounds of Jazz, Rock and Latin music permeated my being. To this day I carry these influences within me and express them in my art.
DROP IN AND VIEW ARTWORK TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTER 2:00 at THOMAS ARCHITECTURE STUDIOS, 525 Columbia Street SW, Olympia.
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ARTIST RECEPTION on ARTSWALK
Saturday, October 8, 2022
12:00n-4:00pm
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Writer's Tea at Olympia Lamplighters |
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Olympia Lamplighters holds a Free Night after 5 pm on Tuesdays called Writer's Tea! The White Building, 211 4TH AVE E, Olympia.
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2023 Calendars Available from Olympia Makers |
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We love to see local makers at local stores. If you're looking for a 2023 calendar, stop by Childhood's End Gallery to find two of our favorite Olympia artists, Kristen Etmund (right) and Nikki McClure (left)! |
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Browsers Bookshop Author Event |
In-Store: Adam M. Sowards & Lauren Danner
Thursday Sep 29 2022 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Browsers as they welcome Adam M. Sowards in conversation with Olympia's Lauren Danner (Crown Jewel Wilderness) to discuss Adam's new book, Making America's Public Lands. This event will be held in-person and upstairs on Thursday, September 29 at 6:00 PM.
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Harlequin Productions Unveils 2023 "Resilience" Season |
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Subscriptions are currently available for purchase by mail, online at harlequinproductions.org, by phone at (360) 786-0151, and in-person at the Washington Center Box Office.
Single tickets for the 2023 season will be available for purchase on Small Business Saturday, November 26, 2022.
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XANADU at the Olympia Film Society's Capitol Theater Sept. 29 & Oct. 1 |
Struggling artist Sonny Malone (Michael Beck) is trapped in a dull job painting album covers. He is instantly attracted to Kira (Olivia Newton-John), an anonymous woman randomly photographed in the background of one of his assignments, but no one is able to identify her.
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The Secret Garden at Olympia Family Theater |
September 30 – October 16, 2022
a modern adaptation of the beloved book, set in the Pacific Northwest
written by: Mabelle Reynoso
directed by: Emily McHugh (String & Shadow Co-Director)
assistant directed by: Marissa Rivera Bolaños.
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
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Try a new takeout spot or purchase a perfect gift for someone or yourself from one of our many downtown retailers. We appreciate your ongoing support for our downtown Olympia business community. |
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BECOME A MEMBER OF THE OLYMPIA DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE |
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Join us and enjoy the following:
- Your membership supports the implementation of the Downtown Alliance's strategic plan, which aims to create a platform for downtown revitalization and small business prosperity.
- It directly supports programs and projects aimed at achieving the strategic plan.
- Your memberships allow for access to staff resources and information.
- Members receive email alerts regarding issues impacting Downtown and calls to action.
- Discounts to entry fees for Downtown Alliance meetings (where applicable).
- Discounts to participant fees for Downtown Alliance special events (where applicable).
- Representation before the City Council and city staff on issues about the well-being of Downtown Olympia, such as parking, zoning, land use and building codes.
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THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN STREET SUPPORTERS! |
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THANK YOU TO OUR CORNERSTONE PARTNERS! |
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THANK YOU TO OUR DOWNTOWN CHAMPIONS! |
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- Church Rietzke
- Sound Credit Union
- Stewart Place
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- Amy Evans
- Bobbi Kerr
- Cutts Family
- Daylight Properties
- Encore Chocolates & Teas
- Forma Construction
- Leslie Panowicz
- Margaret Hellberg
- Olympia Computer
- Union Gospel Mission
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