Poster for SouthWestier Arts Week 2026, titled "The Space Between," scheduled from March 8 to 16, 2026. The poster features a stylized illustration of a person with outstretched arms against a background of a vibrant, glowing, geometric stage or installation with purple and blue lighting.
List of 2026 participating artists including names such as Ana Anu, Jose Lobo, Anna Rogers, Logan Britt, Ashaung Helmstetter, and others, displayed in light purple text on a dark blue background.

Colorful decorative stickers of a leaf, a flower, geometric shapes, a pineapple, and a bird on a paper on a wooden table.
People dressed in colorful clothing and turbans on a beach, surrounded by folded umbrellas or fabrics with ocean waves in the background.
People working on woodworking projects at a long worktable in a workshop, with shelves of tools and materials in the background.
Four musicians performing in a cozy indoor setting. A woman wearing a gray knit hat and black boots is playing a hammered dulcimer, a man in the center is singing and playing an acoustic guitar, a woman next to him is singing, and a woman on the right is playing an electric guitar. There is a chalkboard in the background with writing that says 'Community to the Core'.
Person sewing fabric using a sewing machine, with visible hands and rings, in a close-up shot.
People gathered in a cozy, indoor space, most seated on the floor and chairs, watching and clapping during a live event or performance. Some are seated at a bar with snacks and drinks, with a glass display case containing snacks visible on the bar. The background shows a window with a view of the outdoors, and the atmosphere is warm and lively.
Person in a striped shirt and light green pants sitting on a wooden chair, flipping through a thick notebook or binder with loose papers inside.

7th Annual Arts Week 2026: The Space Between

There is strength in what moves underneath, in the hush of process, in the soft roots that link us. In a world that keeps us apart, we turn toward the liminal space, a living network of creative crossings. Here we find connection becoming luminous, tender, and deeply alive. This year, we extended that spirit of collective creativity into the wider community by hosting showcases at Ilwaco Cider Co. and the Historic Chinook School.

Every March, the Sou’wester hosts over 30 artists and collectives for a weeklong residency, culminating in a weekend of performances, installations, and studio tours. This annual celebration invites the community to engage with the creative process and connect with artists who bring a new light to the evergreen coast.

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a leather jacket and patterned top, is playing a hammered dulcimer outdoors while smiling and singing into a microphone.
Person working with leather and wood tools on a workbench, using a ruler and a wooden block for crafting.
A young person with short, curly dark hair sitting on a brown, patterned sofa, writing in a notebook placed on a wooden coffee table, with various markers and art supplies nearby, in a cozy room with wooden bookshelves and warm lighting.
A man and woman performing on stage with musical instruments, including a keyboard and a guitar, under hanging lights with an audience and a bartender bar in the background
Group of people gathered in a forest, participating in an outdoor activity or workshop, surrounded by tall trees and green moss on the ground.
A person looking through a broken window in the side of a white camper trailer or RV.
A glass-blowing furnace with a glowing red hot glass object inside, surrounded by cooling insulation, with people observing in the background.
Indoor event with seated audience and performers on stage, decorated with red backdrop and floral arrangements, string lights hanging from the ceiling, and basketball hoop visible in the background.
Collection of colorful abstract children's drawings taped to a white wall with various colored tape.
Empty beverage can and metal cup resting on a portable camping stove with ashes and charcoal underneath.
Two people creating and assembling clay or cement sculptures and figurines on a wooden table with various shaped objects, surrounded by pink curtains and sunlight.
A person using a red glue tube to attach a black paper shape to a collage of seashells and stones. Blue and gold glitter and other art supplies are visible in the background.
A woman with curly hair and a man with glasses and light hair smiling in a DJ or music setup room, with electronic equipment, computers, and colorful controls around them.
A person dressed as a clown with curly blond hair, wearing a pink dress and holding a puppet, entertains an audience in a cozy, rustic room with wood-paneled walls and string lights. The audience, consisting of various ages, is seated on chairs and benches, smiling and laughing.
A woman with gray hair, glasses, and black clothing playing a cello in a cozy, dimly-lit bar or cafe with warm string lights.
Colorful tents set up on a grassy yard with trailers and trees in the background.
A group of people dressed in warm clothing on a sandy beach, facing the ocean with waves, under a partly cloudy sky.
Five people standing on a beach wearing headphones, facing the ocean with a distant forested hill in the background.
Person sitting on the ground in a forest, surrounded by plants and moss, with collected plant materials or firewood arranged around them, wearing outdoor clothing and gloves.
Group of people gathered on a sandy beach, some kneeling and some standing, with a few holding small dogs. The background shows the ocean with waves and a distant forested shoreline under a blue sky.
A person with short curly hair and glasses wearing a green jacket sits at a table in a room with wooden-paneled walls. The room is decorated with hanging strings of photographs and paper disks, creating a display. There are windows letting in natural light and various items on the table, including papers and a spool.

Thank you 2026 Artists, Sponsors, & Supporters!