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Artist-designed soccer balls benefit the Lynnwood Food Bank
Exhibition: Through Sunday, July 19, 2026
Lynnwood Rec Center, 18900 44th Ave. W.
Free
Online auction: Through July 28, 2026
Artist reception: Tuesday, July 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Lynnwood City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W.
Free and open to public
The Lynnwood Arts Commission presents Soccer Balls Art: Welcome FIFA World Cup, a community art exhibition featuring 17 soccer balls transformed into works of art by local artists. The project is funded in part by a grant from the Economic Alliance Snohomish County.
The exhibition coincides with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing international soccer excitement to the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Each soccer ball has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind artwork reflecting the creativity and diversity of the Lynnwood community.
The soccer balls are also being offered through an online auction with all proceeds benefiting the Lynnwood Food Bank.
The community is invited to attend an artist reception where guests can meet the artists, view the soccer balls and place final bids before the auction closes at the end of the reception.
Upcoming art happenings
‘Twelfth Night’ at Edmonds Bookshop
Thursday June 18, 5 p.m. (during Art Walk Edmonds)
Edmonds Bookshop, 111 5th Ave. S.
Free
Edmonds Bookshop announced that Ballinger Shakespeare Company will be performing a scene from their upcoming play, Twelfth Night.
Managing Director Megan Joplin and Artistic Director Joe Wack will be available to answer questions and discuss the performance, which is scheduled for July at Mathay Ballinger Park.
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Third Thursdays: Art Walk Edmonds
Thursday, June 18, 5-8 p.m.
Downtown Edmonds
Art Walk Edmonds (AWE) is a monthly community event that runs all month long. Every third Thursday, participating businesses open their doors to showcase local and regional art, giving the public a chance to meet the artists and see new work.
Highlight: Aria Studio Gallery, 535 Main St.
Artist and gallery owner Joan Archer works in watercolor, pastel and water soluble oils. Arrive around 6:30 p.m. for a demonstration of her techniques.
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Friday, June 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Edmonds Waterfront Center, 220 Railroad Ave.
Lift Every Voice Legacy (LEVL), in partnership with Edmonds Waterfront Center, will present its annual free, all-ages community celebration.
Against the beautiful backdrop of Edmonds Beach, enjoy:
- Free food
- Live performances
- Activities for all ages, including a children’s arts and crafts room
- A movie screening of John Lewis: Good Trouble
- Food drive for the Edmonds Food Bank (bring a can)
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Father’s Day Weekend, June 19-21
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 700 Main St.
The Edmonds Arts Festival has grown from a small community art fair into one of Pacific Northwest’s premier arts events, attracting artists from across the nation and Canada.
The Festival provides an opportunity for visitors to meet artists and purchase their work in an outdoor setting overlooking Puget Sound. It also features free live entertainment, a juried gallery art exhibition and sale, a nationally recognized juried student art exhibit and a hands-on children’s art activity area.
The Festival will also feature more than 20 food trucks, a beer and wine lounge, student art exhibits and free live concerts on an outdoor stage.
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Plein Air in Edmonds – Cityscapes
Sunday, June 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Graphite Arts Center, 202 Main St., Edmonds
Cost: $60
Ages: 18+
Level: All levels
Instructor: Ray Munger
“Plein air” is the practice of creating art outdoors rather than in a studio. Participants will explore downtown Edmonds and capture its natural beauty and atmosphere through various drawing techniques.
The June 28 session will be held in downtown Edmonds with an opportunity for capturing cityscapes.
Participants should be able to walk to the location and back to Graphite. It will be about half a mile each way and a 10- to 15-minute walk.
Because the class will be held mostly outdoors, participants should dress for the weather and be prepared for changing conditions.
The class will focus on sketching, composition and perspective, helping participants to improve their observation skills and ability to capture a scene in the moment.
Munger will share his own sketchbook and bring a Pochade box with watercolors to demonstrate techniques. He will also share tips for creating artwork in the field.
Participants are responsible for bringing their own supplies (list below).
Munger has been drawing and painting for decades. He studied art, worked and taught classes at the Gage Academy of Art in Seattle and has shown art locally.
For the past several years he has been focusing on plein air drawing and painting while maintaining a daily sketchbook practice.
Supply list (supplies not included): Paper and pen or pencil; paper or sketchbook; clipboard; sun hat; and water bottle.
Optional supplies: Umbrella for shade; portable chair or stool; snack, portable easel; and any paints participants may wish to use (acrylic, oil, watercolors).
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Outdoor theatre with Ballinger Shakespeare Company
July 9-11 and 16-18 at 6:30 p.m.; July 12 and 19 at 2 p.m.
Mathay-Ballinger Park, 24100 78th Pl. W., Edmonds
Free
Directed by Joe Wack, the Ballinger Shakespeare Company will present Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at Mathay-Ballinger Park.
After washing up on the shore of Illyria, Viola disguises herself as a man and enters the service of Duke Orsino. Orsino sends his new servant to woo Olivia, who falls in love with Viola. Viola, meanwhile, pines for Orsino.
Then Viola’s twin brother Sebastian arrives and things get complicated. The story also includes Feste and his songs, Sir Toby Belch and his drunken carousing and Malvolio and his yellow stockings.
Don’t miss Ballinger Shakespeare’s first 2026 summer production. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket.
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Sunday, July 12, 1-6 p.m.
Downtown Edmonds
Free
Music will spill from every corner of downtown as PorchFest Edmonds returns. The annual event transforms porches, patios and storefronts into performance spots showcasing the region’s artistic talent.
Designed as a free, community‑driven celebration, PorchFest Edmonds highlights the power of the arts to bring people together. This year’s festival features an eclectic mix of genres performed by both seasoned and emerging musicians.
“PorchFest Edmonds is about much more than music. It’s an opportunity for neighbors to gather, discover local artists, support local businesses and strengthen the connections that make our community special,” said Liz Morgan, president of PorchFest Edmonds.
“For one day, front porches become stages, streets become gathering places, and people who may never have met find themselves sharing an experience together. That’s the real impact of PorchFest. We’re building community through the arts, one porch at a time.”
Businesses and individuals can still sign on as sponsors to help keep PorchFest free and thriving.
For more information, including performer lineups, event updates or to help fund operating costs, visit PorchFest Edmonds or follow @PorchFestEdmonds on Instagram.
*If you would like your event included in future Art Beat listings, email Nahline Gouin at [email protected]. Discover more by following the Art Beat on Instagram.
Based in Edmonds, Nahline is a freelance writer, ceramicist and arts advocate with experience in art museums and performing arts centers. She continues to create with clay, homeschool her son and write as a creative practice. Contact her at [email protected].
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