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During March, Washougal joins much of the nation in celebrating the involvement of young people in the fine arts. 

“Washougal Youth Arts Month is a tradition that our students and community look forward to each year,” said Alice Yang, art teacher at Cape Horn-Skye Elementary and Canyon Creek Middle School. “It showcases the many talents of Washougal kids as they learn and grow.”

Come visit the student art gallery again this year as it displays an impressive array of creative student works. The gallery will include multimedia, watercolor, clay, video, photography, metal and wood student-crafted pieces. 
  • Thursday March 21st and Friday March 22nd  5:00 - 7:00pm
  • Saturday, March 23rd   Noon - 4:00pm
  • Washougal Town Center, 1700 Main St, corner storefront across from the post office and next to Washougal Coffee 
WACA and Washougal School Board member Chuck Carpenter notes, “Washougal has become known for its support of the arts, and a real important part of that support is in fostering the abilities of our young people. This is why WACA, the City, and the schools work together on Youth Arts Month.” 

Over 10 different free, family-friendly events will showcase the talents and creativity of students across all Washougal schools, including musical performances by Washougal students of all grade levels. Families are also invited to participate in free community art events hosted by the Washougal Community Library and The Paint Roller this month.

For a complete list of performances and activities for the month, click here.

Plan to attend the Washougal Art and Music Festival 

August 10, 2024


Want to be in this year's festival?  Click here for information and an application.



Call to Artists 

Thank you to all of the artists who have submitted proposals for an art installation on the Campanile in Reflection Plaza, 1703 Main Street in Washougal! We will be reviewing the proposals in the weeks ahead and will share the chosen design once a decision has been made.

The goal of the project is to add to the campanile structure a significant piece of public art that will create an inspiring focal point in the heart of our city.  Click here for more information on the project.


Community Building Through Mural Design

WACA is collaborating with the community-building group East County Citizens' Alliance on a community mural project. Through community engagement, collaborative design, and shared participation in painting a mural, we aim to provide an opportunity for joyful creation of permanent artwork to enhance the now plain bathroom structure at Hamllik Park.   Read more about the vision for this project here.

We held a community event to gather ideas on November 11th and a team of local artists have taken those ideas and combined them to create the conceptual design shown below which will wrap around three sides of the structure.  Stay tuned for community painting days this spring!


Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance Installations

There is a surprising amount of art in Washougal. Whether it is your first time here or you're a longtime resident looking to find out more about the art you see around you, we'd love to share the art installations in our town. Explore freely, then please join us in continuing to enrich our community through a range of public art experiences.


Local Artists

The artwork below illustrates a sampling of the work of artists selected for the 2023 festival.  Click here for a list of all artists selected along with links to their websites.  


Summer Jazz Concert

A standing-room-only crowd enjoyed the swinging sounds of Louis Pain and Renato Caranto on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Washougal!  The audience enjoyed wine and appetizers before a powerfully moving performance by two of the region’s top jazz musicians.  It was a memorable afternoon for listeners of all ages experiencing the top-caliber music our small town has to offer.



Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance 2023 Honorees 

Each year, the Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance (WACA) shines the spotlight on special leaders in public art by recognizing an artist and community member who have made significant contributions to the Washougal art scene.  Below are this year's honorees.

Performance Artist Honoree - Christopher & Stephanie Corbell

Christopher and Stephanie Corbell founded the nonprofit Washougal Songcraft Festival and the Washougal Song Circles. The Washougal Songcraft Festival is a nonprofit organization created to promote arts education, to foster, share, and celebrate the craft of songwriting, and to develop the performing arts and creative community of Washougal, Washington, and the surrounding region. In August, they held the first Songcraft Festival at 54-40 Brewing Co. and coordinated with WACA to include local musicians at the 2023 Washougal Arts and Music Festival. To learn more about the Washougal Songcraft Festival, visit their website at https://washougalsongcraft.org/wsf/.

Community Member Honoree - Shirley Scott

Washougal Arts and Cultural Alliance since 2011, when WACA was formed as a nonprofit. In 2012, Shirley sponsored the Earth Element sculpture, which was installed in 2013 at the Pendleton entrance to the Pedestrian Tunnel. Shirley then went on to help raise funds for the Wind Element installed at Beaver Park. In addition, she has been a consistent supporter of the Sunday Salon living room concerts. Shirley has been a devoted supporter of WACA and arts in Washougal, making contributions in memory of family and friends throughout the years. To find out where Earth and Wind are located, visit our website at  https://washougalarts.org/discover/.

Retired WACA Board Member - Rene' Carroll

Rene Carroll, a former board member of the Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance (WACA), played a pivotal role in our organization's success. Her multifaceted contributions included serving as the secretary, managing press releases, curating and maintaining WACA's social media presence, capturing moments through her photography, and co-founding the much-celebrated Washougal Youth Arts Month. Rene's dedication and creative spirit have left an indelible mark on our mission to promote and celebrate the arts in our community. We are deeply grateful for her tireless commitment and passion for the arts.

The 2023 WACA Honorees were recognized at a gathering at 54°40’ in Washougal on October 3rd.



Become a Member of the Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance!

If there is room for more art in your life, or if you simply want to help out, below are some easy ways to become involved. Our goal is to inform and engage people like you who want to play a role in bringing more public art to Washougal. We are a volunteer-run non-profit that depends on the generosity of the community. Any donations go to the support of the arts in Washougal.

Members

Love art and share a passion to support local Washougal artists? Want more public art in Washougal? Please click below for membership information.

Newsletter

Sign up for the quarterly WACA Newsletter and stay abreast of all the happenings in the Washougal Art Community: upcoming events, the annual Washougal Arts Festival and a few surprises.

Discover

There is far more art in Washougal than meets the eye. See what there is... and see why we are so passionate in our support of art and artists here in Washougal.