The Thurston County Art Contest is back for a second round in 2025. This opportunity is open to county residents of all ages to showcase their artistic talents. The contest is open to youth and adults to showcase all types of artistic media.
The theme for the contest is “Homegrown and Handmade.” This theme provides an opportunity for artists to celebrate and showcase the diverse aspects of Thurston County that resonate with them and their artwork, according to a news release from the county.
“Last year’s art contest was very well received by our community with over 100 submissions. The talent was incredible. We are excited to host it again in 2025,” Tye Menser, Thurston County Commission chair, said in a news release. “This is a deeply artistic community, and I am grateful for those who choose to share their talents with us. We hope to receive even more submissions this year and see how our community embraces the theme ‘Homegrown and Handmade.’”
Artwork submissions can be dropped off from May 27 to May 30 at The Atrium, located at 3000 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia. Visit the county’s website for additional drop-off times and locations.
The submissions will be judged by the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners. The categories for judging will be youth, adults and Thurston County employees. There will be a “people’s choice voting” on the county’s official Facebook page in mid-June. The winners will be announced in June, and winning artwork may be featured at county offices for public viewing.
Last year’s contest drew in over 100 submissions and entries of seven different media, including paintings, drawings, dioramas, wood working, photography, sculptures and poetry.
For more information regarding the contest requirements and required submission form, visit https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/thurston-county-art-contest or email artcontest@co.thurston.wa.us.
