soap lake creative economy
What is a creative economy? It's an economic system where value is primarily derived from human creativity, imagination, skill, talent, and intellectual property, rather than traditional resources like land, labor, and capital. Soap Lake has a number of creative economy businesses, industries and job categories.
Here are just some of the creative economy businesses inside and within walking distance of the Soap Lake Creative District
Here are just some of the creative economy businesses inside and within walking distance of the Soap Lake Creative District
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Masquers Theater
Our SLCD arts anchor is one of the oldest community theaters in Washington State. Masquers was one of THE primary motivators for seeking Creative District Certification in Soap Lake. You can support the theater by becoming a member or sponsor. Creative economy, industry, job category(ies): Music, performing arts, visual arts + set designers, producers and directors, singers + ushers, ticket takers, lobby attendants |
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Mom's European Food & Deli
Mom’s European Food & Deli is a little glimpse into Eastern European culture and cuisine. There isn't another place like this in the area. Stop in for cured meats and fish, cheese, snacks, imported foods from Eastern Europe, and lunch. They make great soup and sandwiches. Creative economy or industry category(ies): Culinary arts and beverage |
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Buck N Up
Buck N Up offers a little bit of a number of things such as thrifted clothing and goods, hardware, live plants and, they represent Soap Lake Products. Soap Lake Products sells handcrafted skin care for men and women, hand made soaps and clothing. Creative economy, industry, or job category(ies): Used merchandise store + curator + craft artist |
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Recollections
At Recollections you'll find vintage clothing and household items, handcrafted products, and resale items. Creative economy, industry, or job category(ies): Used merchandise store + curator |
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La Cucina di Sophia
Italian kitchen serving freshly prepared pastas, pizza, and steaks with a Brazilian “twist.” Pizzas and steaks are cooked in a real, Italian style, wood fired oven. Washington state wines are on the menu. Creative economy, industry, or job category(ies): Culinary arts and beverage |
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Cloudview Kitchen
Cafe, bakery, and bar, featuring locally sourced, organic fare, and espresso drinks. Cloudview sells locally made pottery, greeting cards, and other products in addition to being a live music venue. Creative economy, industry or job category(ies): Culinary arts and beverage + music, performing arts, and visual arts + musicians and singers By offering locally made products in the cafe, they are also supporting other local artisans and craft people. |
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Del Red Pub
Family owned breakfast, lunch and dinner spot. Some of the best burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and steaks in the area. Full bar as well as a dining area for minors. Weekly events such as bingo, karaoke and live bands! Creative economy, industry or job category(ies): music, performing arts + musicians and singers |
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Soap Lake Public Library
Soap Lake Library provides convenient access to programs for adults and children, as well as a robust collection of physical materials. Local staff curate resources that serve the local Russian and Ukranian populations, as well as materials that preserve local history. Creative economy, industry or job category(ies): libraries and archives + librarians, library assistants, library technicians + media collections specialists |
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KOH Hair
KOH Hair is a small 3 chair boutique salon in the heart of Soap Lake WA also known as Smokiam. We strive to provide vegan, cruelty free, organic and botanical based products. Each line we carry is carefully selected for its company practices and ingredients used. Creative economy, industry or job category(ies): fashion + makeup artists + hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists |
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Bumi Essentials
Originally designed and handcrafted organic apparel, and "essentials" such as skin care products, pottery (locally made), jewelry, and accessories. And... Bumi Studio Japanese style, tattoo artistry Creative economy, industry, or job category(ies): design, fashion + fashion designers + hand sewers + tailors, dressmakers, custom sewers + tattoo artist |
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The Hair Master Salon & Spa
Hair styling and treatment, nails, and boutique. Located at 11 Main Ave E. Creative economy, industry or job category(ies): hairdressers, and hairstylists |
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Soap Lake Natural Spa & Resort
Notaras Lodge, the most well-known portion of the resort, is a historic log building in Soap Lake, Washington, was originally constructed with enormous, old-growth logs in the 1970s and is known for its rustic, cabin-style rooms with unique artistic details. The Inn at Soap Lake, also part of the Soap Lake Natural Spa & Resort, is the oldest extant building in Soap Lake, built in 1911. The resort sells large-format photographs taken by locals of Soap Lake and the Lower Grand Coulee. The facilities themselves are a work of art, and the resort property is one of only two event spaces available in Soap Lake. Creative economy, industry or job category(ies): architecture & living, design + marketing managers, landscape architects + historical site |
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The Fabric Patch Retreat Center
The Fabric Patch Retreat Center is a quilt retreat center offering 4-day retreats with classes, local tours/hikes, and optional historical information and the services of a local massage therapist. Quilters from all over the US and beyond attend these retreats. Creative economy, industry or job category(ies): sewing, needlework + hand sewers, craft artists, designers, custom sewers |
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B & B Mancave
At B & B Mancave visitors will find an eclectic mix of everything old and amazing! Their shelves are stacked with a fantastic selection of vintage, antique, and collectible items: think fun retro toys, cool salvaged decor, and unexpected rarities. Creative economy, industry, or job category(ies): Used merchandise store + curator |
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Soap Lake Visitors Center
Located at the north end of Smokiam Park, near the Calling the Healing Waters Sculpture and Sundial, and at the entrance to Smokiam Campground is where to find area maps and literature about where to stay and what to do around the lower and upper Grand Coulee. Inside is a carefully curated Heritage Exhibit of historical photos, literature, and artifacts covering the history of Soap Lake. The facility is also used by the SL Chamber of Commerce for their monthly meetings. Creative economy, industry or job category(ies): museums, civic and social organizations + curators |
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More listings coming soon!
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Or write to: SLCD c/o Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee P.O. Box 483, Soap Lake, WA 98851 Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 46-4201429 |