DescriptionIn this conversation, we explore why mural art matters – to our neighborhoods, our ecosystems, and our sense of belonging. We share the story behind Olympia’s Innovative ArtsWalk Award and how it supports bold, creative public art that brings people together and reflects the living spirit of place. Murals are […]
Read MoreCreating something your mind has imagined would be quite a beautiful way to express yourself, don’t you agree?
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https://givebutter.com/c/XkCGe9 Ever wanted to own a large, meaningful piece of art? Bid on original mural panels created live at Olympia Arts Walk, theme Human Nature. Each one is unique – supporting the artists, our community, and the creative spirit connecting us all!
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The very first project that helped spark the vision for Artists With Ecology (AWE) was a powerful act of remembrance. Local multi-media artist Christopher Gerber was provided funding to create a bronze sculpture honoring Chief Leschi, a legendary leader of the Nisqually people. The project not only celebrates Chief Leschi’s […]
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We are excited to share that we are a recipient of a Community Accelerator Grant funded by https://www.facebook.com/AllenPhilanthropies/ Allen Family Philanthropies and awarded by https://www.facebook.com/ArtsFundSeattle/ ArtsFund! This gift will accelerate our organization’s efforts in developing our internal structure as an arts, ecological and cultural organization as well as expand our […]
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This September Artists With Ecology, powered by Shunpike, with a matching funds grant from the Inspire Olympia Community Impact Grant, is beginning a new mural with artist Andra Wilbur-Sigo. Infinite Relations – a 60 foot long mural reflecting the infinite connections between Squaxin culture and the unique environment they have […]
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Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, a member of the Squaxin Island Tribe and the SteChess family, is the first known Native woman carver in a long line of Coast Salish master carvers. Based in Shelton, Washington, her artistry spans beadwork, bentwood boxes, weaving, blankets, and large-scale carvings such as welcome figures and house […]
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Christopher Gerber is a multidisciplinary artist and the founder of Artists With Ecology (AWE). His work spans painting, sculpture, murals, installations, and immersive environments, often inspired by the dynamic textures and living layers of nature. For Christopher, art is more than decoration — each piece is created as a talisman, […]
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Amanda Lux is an artist, educator, and healer whose work bridges creativity, spirituality, and personal transformation. Through painting, writing, and teaching, she explores the interplay of energy, dreams, and embodied practice, inviting others into deeper connection with themselves and the world around them. Founder of the Elevation Hive Center for […]
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Austin Davis is a mixed media artist based in Washington whose work spans realism, impressionism, sign painting, tattooing, murals, and contemporary art. Born in Albuquerque in 1995 to a military family, Austin’s upbringing—marked by frequent moves and a multicultural background—shaped his unique perspective on American life and fueled the development […]
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