March is Washougal Youth Arts Month and to celebrate Washougal School District will be hosting an art gallery showcasing the incredible work our students have created!
Students who are interested in participating can reach out to their art teacher to learn more about participating in the gallery.
Selected works will be featured on the WSD and the Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance (WACA) Facebook pages throughout March.
“Washougal Youth Arts Month is an important opportunity to work alongside our wonderful partners to support youth creativity, innovation, and passion for learning,” said Mary Templeton, WSD Superintendent. “The arts are an important element of students’ education in our community.”
Watch for creative, challenging art projects and activities hosted in our community in March!
The community is invited to view a collection of student artwork at the Washougal Youth Arts Month Gallery at the Washougal Town Square on March 15-17 from 5-7pm and March 18 from noon to 4pm. The gallery includes multimedia, watercolor, clay, video, photography, metal and wood student-crafted pieces. This exhibition, hosted by Washougal School District with generous support from the Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance, is free of charge.
Students from throughout Washougal schools will perform for family and community members. All concerts begin at 7pm.
Rock Painting with the Paint Roller
Be part of the new “Kids of Washougal Rock Garden!” Join us to paint your rock masterpiece! Paints and rocks provided, just bring your creativity! Offered by The Paint Roller and City of Washougal.
Ages: youth of all ages
Dates: March 4,11, & 18
Time: 1 PM to 3 PM
Cost: Free, no registration
Location: Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal
Chalk The Plaza Saturday March 18 from 12 to 4 PM
Kids of all ages are invited to show their creativity using colored chalk provided by the Washougal Business Association during the Chalk the Plaza event. Bring an imagination and use the chalk we provide to create art on the bricks of Reflection Plaza for the community to enjoy, then stop by the Student Art Gallery across the street in Washougal Town Square. Sponsored by Washougal Business Association.
Sat. 3/18 @ Reflection Plaza downtown Washougal, 12 p.m.–4 p.m. FREE
Glass Suncatchers at Studio 13 GlassArt
Studio13 Glass Art studio is a large glass studio for all ages located near Mt. Norway in Washougal. We can handle 8 kids at a time. Student classes are offered Friday’s after school hours and just about every Saturday and Sunday. Either from 10am to noon or 1pm to 3pm. Special arrangements are possible for other days if you contact Shirley Bishop directly at studio13glassart@gmail.com. or call 360-991-3081. You can visit her website at studio13glassart.com or on Facebook or Instagram (shirleybishopglassartist)
Classes are $50 for the 2 hours and include all materials and the final fuse in the kiln. Pick up the finished product to be arranged at the time of the class. This year the focus is on SunCatchers for kids. They will include a piece of driftwood for the hanger and Shirley will attach the pieces made of glass to the driftwood. If you have your favorite piece of driftwood you can bring it with you.
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through the month of March
Ages: youth of all ages
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through the month of March
Time: 2 hour sessions from 10 AM to 12 PM or 1 PM to 3 PM on Saturday & Sunday
Cost: $50 registration required
Location: Studio13, Washougal
WHS Panther Players Presents “Oz”
WHS Panther Players are creating a production of “Oz” in April. This is a modern riff on the Wizard of Oz. Please note that this play includes a depiction of a car wreck, and the death of a loved one, so it may not be suitable for very young audiences.
Date: April 14 & 15, 2023
Time: TBA
Cost: FREE
Location: Washburn Performing Arts Center at Washougal High School, 1201 39th St., Washougal.
Spring Into Art Camp
Act now to allow your student to spring into art at Brickzone’s Spring Break art camp. Each day kids will explore ways to create with different art mediums at this camp! We will create string graffiti art on canvas with spray paint and watercolor exploration. Use bubble wrap for some creative painting on different mediums. Make painted ladybug rocks and fluffy pet rocks. Explore with ice painting and create egg carton flowers on card stock. The “Art Cart” and our LEGO bins will be open each day so campers can really get those creative minds flowing at any time during the camp day. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy!
Ages: 4-10
Date: 4/3-4/6/2023 (Mon-Thurs)
Time: 9-12 pm
Cost: $140
Location: 2213 E St (Brickzone Kids building)
Register and payment: www.brickzonekids.com
Space is very limited!
For more information: 360-835-1200 Brickzonekids@gmail.com
Soundstage presents “We Got the Beat! An ’80s Show”
CCMS Soundstage Club presents an ‘80s themed production of “We Got the Beat” which features songs, costumes, and monologues from the 1980s. The show will feature students performing under the direction of Soundstage director Diana Larson, with support from performing artists and industry professionals. Audience members are invited to dress in their best ‘80s attire to join in the fun.
Date: May 23, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Washburn Performing Arts Center at Washougal High School, 1201 39th St., Washougal, WA.
For more information, please contact Diana Larson
WHS Advanced Acting Presents “Trap”
The WHS Advanced Acting class is performing “Trap” a psychological suspense play, also in April.
Date: April 28 & 29, 2023
Time: TBA
Cost: FREE
Location: Washburn Performing Arts Center at Washougal High School, 1201 39th St., Washougal.
WHS Drama Presents “Mean Girls, the Musical”
“Mean Girls, the Musical” will play at WHS for two weekends in May. Come see students sing, dance, and share their talent on May 12, 13, 19, and 20.
Date: May 12, 13, 19, and 20
Time: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: Washburn Performing Arts Center at Washougal High School, 1201 39th St., Washougal.
Districtwide Fifth Grade Band Festival
All of our fifth grade bands from each elementary school will perform together at Washougal High School on May 24th. Students from each band will perform, and the bands will also perform selected pieces together.
Date: 5-24-2023
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Washburn Performing Arts Center at Washougal High School, 1201 39th St., Washougal, WA.
WHS Choir Concert
The talented singers in the WHS Choir will perform a concert in June in the Washburn Performing Arts Center.
Date: June 2, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Washburn Performing Arts Center at Washougal High School 1201 39th St.
2023 Washougal Art Festival
All of our fifth grade bands from each elementary school will perform together at Washougal High School on May 24th. Students from each band will perform, and the bands will also perform selected pieces together.
Date: August 12, 2023
Time: 9 AM to 3 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Reflection Plaza, 1703 Main St, Washougal, WA.
For more information, visit the Washougal Arts Festival page
Self-Guided Walking Tour – Discover Washougal
Whether you’re new to the community, or a long-time resident, there’s so much art to explore in Washougal! Download the Discover Washougal Art Map to learn about artistic installations around town, including new murals at Pendleton (Love St. & A St.) and Washougal Foods. Explore Washougal and learn about the more than 50 pieces of public art that help make Washougal a beautiful place to live, learn and play! Featured installations include ones created by our talented Washougal art students, like “Tina the Fish”, “Bird Houses”, “You Are Enough”, and “Let’s Play Ball”!
Cost: FREE
Location: Various locations around Washougal, WA, please see map.
For more information, visit the Washougal Arts Tour page
2023 Washougal Songcraft Festival
ugal Songcraft Festival celebrates the art of songwriting and the arts and culture of Washougal, Washington. The festival will feature performances on August 12 and workshops on August 13.
Date: August 12, 2023, 11-3 PM and 5-9 PM
Sunday August 13, 2023, 1-5 PM
For more information, visit the Washougal Songcraft Festival page
More about WYAM
Washougal Youth Arts Month was started in 2019 and is made possible through a partnership with Washougal School District, Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance, Washougal Schools Foundation and City of Washougal. Visual and performing arts in Washougal schools are supported with generous voter support of the Educational Programs and Operations Levy.
“The arts are an important element of our students’ education in Washougal,” explained Mary Templeton, WSD Superintendent. “Student exposure and participation in both fine arts and performance arts are essential to educating the whole child.” Research indicates that high-quality art educational opportunities can improve critical-thinking skills and even help to foster important values such as empathy and tolerance.
National Youth Arts Month started in 1961 when the Council for Art Education and National Art Education Association named March as Youth Arts Month to recognize art education and the value of art to create a better quality of life for all people.
