Artists Need Space
Artists need space: space to create, space to exhibit their work, to rehearse, and to connect. Olympia is known for its vibrant arts community, creative nature and entrepreneurial spirit. Formed in July 2011 Olympia Artspace Alliance works to ensure that artists have space to do their work.
Like most artists, I need studio space where I can do serious work. My work thrives when I have flexible space, uninterrupted time, and a place where I can repeatedly return — all of which acknowledges and supports the importance of the effort.
- Jean Mandeberg, Local artist
Our Mission
The mission of the Olympia Artspace Alliance is to preserve, develop, and advocate for affordable live, work and exhibitions space for artists in Olympia, WA.
Arrington de Dionyso, Artist, In All Things, Eternity
I continue to be committed to working with OAA to create, develop and support affordable space for the arts and for artists in Olympia
- Cheryl Selby
Mayor of Olympia and founding OAA Board Member
Rose Metting, Jelly Bean Blobs
Our Vision and Values
Our community supports artists, and artists are able to access spaces to live, create, and exhibit their work, and together we thrive. OAA’s work, on behalf of artists of all artistic expression, is guided by these core values: Community, Inclusion, Advocacy, Affordability , Trustworthiness, Creativity.