City of Olympia, WA

09/26/2025 | Press release | Archived content

09/26/2025 - Exciting Announcements for Fall Arts Walk, Oct. 3-4

Announcing the Innovation Award Recipients for Olympia Fall Arts Walk 2025!

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the Fall 2025 Arts Walk Innovation Awards, honoring organizations and artists who have demonstrated outstanding excellence and innovation in community engagement through the arts. This season, we recognize the following honorees for their creative contributions to Arts Walk to inspire the community:

  • ARTISTS WITH ECOLOGY MURAL PROJECT - in TJ Potter Alley, Approx 412 Capitol Way S
  • ARTISTS WITH ECOLOGY: LIVE MURAL PAINTING CONTEST + "LESCHI LEARNING LEGACY" BY NISQUALLY YOUTH ARTISTS IN COLLABORATION - at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St, Room 103
  • THE UNKNOWN: UNHOUSED ARTISTS IN OLYMPIA - presented by the Olympia Homeless Response Team at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St
  • THE SOLIDARITY ART COLLECTIVE: FREEDOM DREAMS EXHIBIT & HAKI FARMERS COLLECTIVE - at Golden Hour Exotic tea bar, 502 4th Ave E
  • TREE HUGGING FEST - Sylvester Park, 615 Washington St SE

Check out the Innovation Award Spotlight Series to learn more, or visit their event pages online, and mark your calendars for October 3 & 4!

Arts Walk Maps are also now available at participating downtown locations, City Hall, Timberland Library, and The Olympia Center while supplies last. There's so much to explore this season, with over 100 participating locations, 300+ artists, and countless creative happenings over Arts Walk weekend. It's a perfect opportunity to connect with friends, family, and fellow art lovers, all while celebrating our community's creativity.

We can't wait to see you there, celebrating art, innovation, and community at the Olympia Fall Arts Walk! Friday, October 3, 5pm-10pm, and Saturday, October 4, 12pm-6pm.

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Contact
Jessica Strauss Tomy, Arts Program Specialist Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation 360.570.3751 [email protected]
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