09/10/2025 - Save the Date: Fall Arts Walk October 3-4

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 4 from 5-10PM, and Saturday, October 5 from 12-6PM, as Arts Walk lights up Downtown Olympia with a vibrant two-day celebration of community, culture, and the arts!

This Fall, Arts Walk features an incredible lineup of artists, makers, and performers showcasing creativity in all forms. From exhibits and events to hands-on activities, more than 100 neighboring businesses become part of the experience, transforming downtown into a bustling hub of imagination and expression you won't want to miss!

What to Expect:

• Over 100 artist exhibits and events to explore: Discover new and original works of art, attend artist receptions, live demonstrations, and participate in interactive opportunities.
• Live Performances: Enjoy music, dance, comedy, circus arts, and dramatic performances throughout downtown Olympia.
• Outdoor Features: A 6-block downtown street closure to create a pedestrian-friendly space where people can gather, celebrate, and engage in the Activity Area for hands-on all-ages activities - buskers welcome - or shop for unique, handcrafted items from the artist vendor booths at the Arts Market.

Don't miss out! Add the Olympia 2025 Fall Arts Walk to your calendar now and take part in this incredible community celebration.

Announcing the Fall Arts Walk Cover Piece, "These Waters Heal" by Mikaela Shafer

Every Arts Walk, a new piece is commissioned to serve as the cover art for the event. This fall features These Waters Heal by Mikaela Shafer, a new painting from her ever-evolving series of abstract landscapes, Matrilineal Memory - each work an embodiment of memory.

"I am a member of the Hopi tribe, a matrilineal-led culture. Stories are passed down through women. While my work is not 'traditional' art, it is very much rooted in my indigenous identity." Watch the full in-studio interview on artwalkoly.com