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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 […]
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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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We are honored to announce that A Sense of AWE: Human Nature – Mural Exposition has been recognized with an Arts Walk Innovation Award from the City of Olympia. The Purpose of the AwardThe Arts Walk Innovation Awards celebrate projects that bring fresh ideas, creativity, and deeper community engagement to […]
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AWE is excited to be a part of Olympia Arts walk …. A Sense of AWE: Human Nature – Mural Exposition Dates: October 3–4, 2025Location: 222 Columbia ~ Room 103 (Olympia Center) Experience art in motion!During Olympia’s Arts Walk weekend, A Sense of AWE: Human Nature – Mural Exposition will […]
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What a great opportunity to participate by volunteering to help Paper Whale to set up the Noisy Waters Festival in Bellingham, Washington this past weekend. The Lummi word Xwot’qom (similar to Whatcom) ~ translates to noisy or roaring waters to describe the priorly existent Whatcom Creek waterfalls that flowed with […]
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Today I met the artists that will collaborate on the mural of Cheif Leschi downtown on the YMCA in Olympia, WA. It was a hot day so as we walked from various locations viewing murals, we made sure to find the side of the street where there was shade. Most […]
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Artists in Collaboration: Nisqually Youth Supporting Artists: Christopher Gerber & Kyle Sanchez “Leschi Learning Legacy” an acrylic mural honors Chief Leschi, a courageous Nisqually leader who stood for Native rights and sovereignty during the Puget Sound Indian War. This artwork celebrates his enduring legacy of resistance, justice, and the preservation […]
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One of the murals that will be created from funds received by Inspire Olympia Grant funding will be: Plant Relations – this 100 foot long mural will illustrate local plants and their uses important to Squaxin culture: past and future. The location is in the TJ Potter Alley in the […]
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