January 31, 2022
The Washington Center & Ballet Northwest Present the 2022 Olympia Dance Festival
The Washington Center and Ballet Northwest are thrilled to announce the return of Olympia Dance Festival. This will be the 12th Olympia Dance Festival bringing together over 200 performers with dance groups participating from Seattle, Gig Harbor, Renton, Burien, Vancouver and Thurston County. These top dance groups will perform a variety of styles including ballet,…
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January 28, 2022
Now Accepting Applications for the Anacker Scholarship for the Arts
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce that scholarship applications are being accepted for graduating high school students interested in pursuing a career in the arts. First awarded in 2014, The Washington Center Anacker Scholarship for the Arts recognizes, encourages, and supports a Thurston County Scholar’s study in the field of…
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January 19, 2022
Ensemble Mik Nawooj, The Daily Show Writers Comedy Tour, Richard Thompson and Judy Collins coming in February
Laughter and music are coming to the Center in February. Starting with Ensemble Mik Nawooj’s unique blend of hip-hop and classical, the Center has something for everyone this month. Richard Thompson, Comedy Underground, An Evening with Judy Collins, and hilarity from The Daily Show Writers Comedy Tour. February 3 at 7:30pm Led by composer/pianist JooWan…
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January 12, 2022
Washington Center to Receive $10,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts has been approved for a $10,000 Challenge America grant. The project seeks to expand diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the arts. A highlight of the project includes technical theater production for a world-premiere Indigenous performance of “The Aunties,” in collaboration with Olympia-based Indigenous Performance Productions. This is…
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January 7, 2022
The Center Gallery Showcases the Olympia Art League
The Washington Center Gallery is proud to present the Olympia Art League exhibit through February 28. There are 40 pieces representing 34 different artists on display using mixed media, watercolor, acrylic, fiber, and more. The Olympia Art League has been around for over 75 years. They exist to promote visual art and artists in the…
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