City of Olympia, WA

04/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/20/2026 11:39

04/19/2026 - Spring 2026 Olympia Art Walk is this week!

Arts Walk Downtown Celebration Friday & Saturday!

There is so much to be excited about for Olympia Spring Arts Walk, including 125+ participating locations opening their doors to creative happenings, hundreds of featured artists and free art events, an outdoor Arts Market with over 90 vendors located along the waterfront of Olympia's Percival Landing, and the iconic Procession of the Species Celebration, brought to you by Earthbound Productions. Meet local artists, enjoy demonstrations and opportunities to participate in collaborative art activities, attend performances of circus arts, live music, readings and poetry, dance, puppetry, and so much more, and celebrate culture and community!
Choose your own Arts Walk adventure!
The event guide and illustrated map, complete with locations of participating venues and their featured art events, are available at participating Arts Walk locations while supplies last. Attendees may also visit the Arts Walk website to view Procession routes and schedules, as well as a full event calendar. Explore detailed descriptions for the numerous events and hosting venues, and get a sneak peek of the art before visiting it in person. Search the calendar by art genre or artist name, and when you come across an attraction you don't want to miss, use the itinerary function to build a personalized game plan.

While visiting Arts Walk online, don't forget to check out the full version of our interview with the Arts Walk cover artist, Fern Tallos, as she discusses her artistic journey and offers insight on the Arts Walk cover piece, Spring Garden.

Olympia Spring Arts Walk takes place on Friday, April 24, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday, April 25, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Venue hours may vary.

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