We want to gratefully thank the 120+ artists who have participated in this program over the years to display art in downtown Yakima. However, due to the defunding of the Yakima Arts Commission for 2026, the Windows Alive project has been discontinued at this time.
Windows Alive!
The Yakima Arts Commission, an advisory group to the Yakima City Council, developed Windows Alive! to harness the creativity of Central Washington artists to invigorate windows of downtown storefronts by displaying their work. The project is part of an ongoing effort to expand public art in Downtown Yakima. The window displays are located on Yakima Avenue between the Hotel Maison and Third Street.
There are two shows per year, each running for around six months. Below is a sample of the artwork and statements from the current artists.
About the Project
"The idea behind Windows Alive!! is to fill unused storefront windows with beautiful art and create a more engaging and vibrant environment downtown. The project also gives local artists a wonderful opportunity to showcase their work," said local artist Cheryl Hahn, who originally championed the project.
Special thanks to Yakima Valley Tourism for creating and managing this page.