Festival Community Canvas
A Gift of Joy
Join us in creating something beautiful!
The Festival Community Canvas invites visitors of all ages to add their own brushstroke to a collaborative painting during the Olalla Lavender Festival. Once complete, the artwork will be donated to the Retsil Washington Veteran Home - Port Orchard, as a lasting gift of beauty, hope, and community spirit.
With Gratitude to:
The Shumaker Group for Bringing the Community Canvas project to Life
Mary Jane Harman, Award Winning Wildlife Artist, Lives in Olalla
Megan Haller, Watercolor Artist, Lives in Olalla
A Masterpiece
of Shared Moments
Throughout the festival weekend, visitors of all ages added their own brushstrokes, symbols, and heartfelt touches to this one-of-a-kind Community Canvas. What began as a blank surface quickly bloomed into a joyful tapestry of creativity, connection, and color.
Each mark tells a story, of a memory made, a laugh shared, a wish whispered. Together, you helped create something beautiful and lasting, and we couldn’t be more proud to share the finished piece with you here.
Thank you to everyone who contributed, you’ve left your mark in more ways than one.
How It Works
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Stop by the Community Canvas station during the festival.
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Add a simple brushstroke, flower, swirl, or any joyful touch.
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Watch the painting bloom with community love throughout the weekend!
Ways to Get Involved
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Sponsor the Project: Support art, joy, and local community spirit! [Link to Sponsorship Form]
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Donate Supplies: Acrylic paints, brushes, aprons — your help is welcome!
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Volunteer as an Artist: Help guide participants and keep the artwork flowing beautifully.
Why It Matters
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Celebrates creativity and connection at the heart of the festival.
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Brings joy to spaces that need it most.
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Leaves a lasting legacy of kindness, beauty, and shared community spirit.
