Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance Projects
The projects that the Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance supports and fosters are wide and varied, yet they have one over-arching purpose: the furtherance of the arts in Washougal.
From static installations to promoting youth involvement in the arts to our annual Washougal Arts Festival, there are numerous projects to get involved in and enjoy.
Our current project - Art Installation on the Campanile
The Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance (WACA) is adding to the campanile structure a significant piece of public art that will create an inspiring focal point in the heart of our city. The artwork will reflect the history and culture of Washougal and its connection to the Washougal and Columbia Rivers.
The flagship project of The Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance, the annual Washougal Arts Festival strives connect the artists in our community with community members who love art. The Washougal Arts Festival showcases the talented artists in our community and brings art lovers of all kinds together.
Washougal Arts Festival
The Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance proudly supports the Washougal Youth Arts Month. Held every March, the WYAM encourages youth involvement in the Arts, showcasing youth talent in a variety of ways throughout the month of March.
Washougal Youth Art Month
The heart of the Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance, we work together with artists, local businesses, local and state governments as well as art supporters in the area to bring more art installations to the city of Washougal. From Seaman the Newfoundland to our Golden Back Heron to the Princess White Wing Mural, our WACA Installations aim to bring more art into the town we love.
WACA Installations
Community Building Through Mural Design
From November 2023 through June of 2024, WACA collaborated with the East County Citizens' Alliance (ECCA) on a community mural project. Funded by WACA and the City of Washougal and coordinated through ECCA, the project provided an opportunity for joyful creation of permanent artwork to enhance the restroom structure at Hamllik Park. Read more about the vision for this project here. View a slideshow of the evolution of the project from conception to completion here.
Summer Salon Concerts
Intimate concerts in local studios and living rooms provide a powerful connection to local musicians, an opportunity for the public to experience the extraordinary talents in our city while learning more about their process and style. These concerts provide memorable afternoons for listeners of all ages as they experience the top-caliber music our small town has to offer.
Possible Future Project - Disappearing Sculpture
The Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance is exploring the possibility of bringing to Washougal a disappearing sculpture created by renowned artist Julian Voss-Andreae, a German artist based in Portland. These sculptures are designed from metal plates to look solid from some angles and to “disappear” as the viewer walks around to view the sculpture from different angles.
Support for WACA is made possible through a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Contact Us
Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance
P.O. Box 684
Washougal, WA, 98671
Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
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