The Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts is an experimental public art project based in Olympia, Washington.

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TEMPORAL

Stories of Indigenous Present, Re-imagining Indigenous Futures

Exhibition Dates: October 2nd through December 11th, 2026.

Opening Date: October 2nd; opening reception 6- 9 pm with opening song by Andrew Roibal, opening speech by Malynn Foster, and performance by Megita Denton

October/November/December Open Hours:

Fridays 11am to 7pm

Saturdays 11am to 7pm

Sundays 12pm to 4pm

Additional open hours:

11am to 9pm every First Friday (11.6.26 + 12.4.26)

12pm to 4pm October 12th, Indigenous People’s Day

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A contemporary art museum with a DIY ethos

Armed with a vision and a paint sprayer, TCMoFA has been transforming underutilized commercial and industrial spaces into art exhibitions since 2022. Our volunteer-run organization creates a platform for local artists to show their work and builds community through free public engagement with the arts.

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The artists of Temporal represent over 19 tribes and many generations of stories. From paintings, beadwork, and photography to digital art, experimental work and installations, this show brings out an incredibly diverse array of art forms that all an
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