Nov 30, 2008
Anyone who tried to get on this site yesterday saw a weird guy and heard some Turkish music. We were hacked, and it has taken quite a while to get back up and running. I'm sorry for those of you who were inconvenienced. It's really unfortunate that there are people out there who get their thrills from harming others and wreaking havoc on the innocent web site owners. It's also against the law.
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Nov 29, 2008
A five-year restrospective of Martha Carey's work opens at the Oasis Gallery, 3644 Wallingford Ave. N., in a reception from 12-4pm on Sunday, November 30 and runs through January 18. The show includes a range of work (paintings, drawings, text, photographs) that reflect changes in both Carey's approach to creating and in her thinking about the function of abstraction. Shown is Qualia
A five-year restrospective of Martha Carey's work opens at the Oasis Gallery, 3644 Wallingford Ave. N., in a reception from 12-4pm on Sunday, November 30 and runs through January 18. The show includes a range of work (paintings, drawings, text, photographs) that reflect changes in both Carey's approach to creating and in her thinking about the function of abstraction. Shown is Qualia
Nov 28, 2008
Waterworks Gallery, 315 Spring Street in Friday Harbor, opens Friday November 28th with oil paintings by Jaime Ellsworth and Tom Small's stone sculpture, on view until January 11. Meet the artists and preview new works at a reception from 5:30 until 8pm. 10% of each sale at the evening reception will be donated to the local schools for visual arts programs. Also featured are artists new to the gallery and new works by Art Hansen, Allison Johnston, Jim Meyer, Steve McMillian, Jeremy Newman & Allison Ciancibelli, Sue Roberts, Richard See, Marilyn Stiles & Jill Trear. Ruth Offen, owner of Waterworks, says, "Support the arts and give art as a gift. You can make a difference." Shown is Ellsworth's Somewhere in Time.
Waterworks Gallery, 315 Spring Street in Friday Harbor, opens Friday November 28th with oil paintings by Jaime Ellsworth and Tom Small's stone sculpture, on view until January 11. Meet the artists and preview new works at a reception from 5:30 until 8pm. 10% of each sale at the evening reception will be donated to the local schools for visual arts programs. Also featured are artists new to the gallery and new works by Art Hansen, Allison Johnston, Jim Meyer, Steve McMillian, Jeremy Newman & Allison Ciancibelli, Sue Roberts, Richard See, Marilyn Stiles & Jill Trear. Ruth Offen, owner of Waterworks, says, "Support the arts and give art as a gift. You can make a difference." Shown is Ellsworth's Somewhere in Time.
Nov 28, 2008
Arctic Raven Gallerys fourth annual First Snow show opens Friday, November 28 at 10:00 AM, 130 First Street, Friday Harbor, and will stay open late 5:30 7:30 PM for a hot cider reception. You may preview much of the show on line at: www.arcticravengallery.com. For more information call 360-378-3433 or email arcticraven@rockisland.com. The show introduces the masks of Kwagiulth master carver, Simon Dick, in addition to Inupiaq, Yupik and Inuit pieces from Native Peoples of the far North. New works by gallery favorites Susan Point and Ron Aleck, both Coast Salish, will also be added into the mix. Shown is Mark Totan's Diving Bear.
Arctic Raven Gallerys fourth annual First Snow show opens Friday, November 28 at 10:00 AM, 130 First Street, Friday Harbor, and will stay open late 5:30 7:30 PM for a hot cider reception. You may preview much of the show on line at: www.arcticravengallery.com. For more information call 360-378-3433 or email arcticraven@rockisland.com. The show introduces the masks of Kwagiulth master carver, Simon Dick, in addition to Inupiaq, Yupik and Inuit pieces from Native Peoples of the far North. New works by gallery favorites Susan Point and Ron Aleck, both Coast Salish, will also be added into the mix. Shown is Mark Totan's Diving Bear.
Nov 25, 2008
Jacob Lawrence Gallery opens on November 25 from 4-6pm with the juried student show , curated by Kris Anderson, "The 2008 Works on Paper + Small 3D," an exhibit highlighting the diversity and creativity of the many art students at the University of Washington. Student guidelines required that all 2D works are on paper and 3D works to be within the size of 12x12x12.
The Jacob Lawrence Gallery is located in the north corner of the Art building on the first floor. The show is up through December 13.
Nov 24, 2008
Through December 24
Allied Arts of Whatcom County 29th Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts in Bellingham. Open Wed. through Sun., 10am - 7pm.
Through January 8
Northwest Pastel Society Holiday Show will also feature glass and
ceramics by regional artists. Art Council of Snohomish County, 1507 Wall
Street, Everett. Call 425/257-8380.
November 28
Bellevue Arts Museum Thanksgiving Rebound. Live beats. Fresh art. Great people. Stroll through the galleries, sip savory wines, enjoy live music and meet new people. 6:30 pm: Gallery Tour with artist John Grade* 7:30 pm: Live beats by DJ Scientific American. Wine tasting with Northwest favorites by Precept Wine Brands. FREE with Museum admission
The Island Gallery, 106 Madison on Bainbridge Island, kicks off the holidays with an evening of art and gypsy jazz with "The Ranger and the Re-arrangers" at 8pm.
November 28 - 29
Historic Fairhaven Holiday Open House and Tour d'Art. Bellingham,
5 - 9pm. For information and maps call Artwood, 360/647-1628 or visit www.fairhaven.com.
November 28 - 30
Roeder Home's Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale features handcrafted
gifts by more than 60 artists. 2600 Sunset Drive, Bellingham, 360/733-6897.
November 29
Season of Light Gala & Auction "Let the Season Begin" features
luxury travel, sports packages, art and more -- one of the largest fundraisers
benefiting Children's Hospital Uncompensated Care Fund. Fairmont Olympic
Hotel. Tickets: $250. The 30th Annual Festival
of Trees will begin November 23. Visit www.lettheseasonbegin.org.
Nov 22, 2008
Over at the Seattle Times, Sheila Farr says, "It's not often you get to see a star being born, but if you stop by
Grant Barnhart's show "Remember Me When" at Ballard's OKOK Gallery, you
just may be able to look back someday and say you were there when."
Writing for the Seattle P.I., Regina Hackett isn't quite as enthusiastic but says, "If Barack Obama had not won the election, these paintings would be unendurable. Barnhart paints inside the crass and exuberant American experience. What could easily be kitsch is a tragedy with a tidal-wave pull. Resistance is futile." Shown at the right is his How to Break the Moon.
Over at the Seattle Times, Sheila Farr says, "It's not often you get to see a star being born, but if you stop by
Grant Barnhart's show "Remember Me When" at Ballard's OKOK Gallery, you
just may be able to look back someday and say you were there when."Writing for the Seattle P.I., Regina Hackett isn't quite as enthusiastic but says, "If Barack Obama had not won the election, these paintings would be unendurable. Barnhart paints inside the crass and exuberant American experience. What could easily be kitsch is a tragedy with a tidal-wave pull. Resistance is futile." Shown at the right is his How to Break the Moon.
Nov 22, 2008
Britt Freda, Todd Bernave, Jane McGehee and Janet Miller are the artists in the newly-opened exhibit, "Circuitous Surfaces," at the ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery, 4711 California Avenue SW. On view through January 29, the shows opening wine and cheese reception will be held on Thursday, December 11 from 6 to 7:30pm. Shown is Copper by Todd Bernave
Britt Freda, Todd Bernave, Jane McGehee and Janet Miller are the artists in the newly-opened exhibit, "Circuitous Surfaces," at the ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery, 4711 California Avenue SW. On view through January 29, the shows opening wine and cheese reception will be held on Thursday, December 11 from 6 to 7:30pm. Shown is Copper by Todd Bernave
Nov 21, 2008
Van Tuinen Art (across from the Farmer's Market in Olympia), 111 Market St NE Suite 107, opens on November 22 and 23 from 2-5pm in a Italian wine and cheese reception for a new collection paintings by Debra Van Tuinen, all of which were inspired by a recent painting trip to Cortona, Italy.
Van Tuinen Art (across from the Farmer's Market in Olympia), 111 Market St NE Suite 107, opens on November 22 and 23 from 2-5pm in a Italian wine and cheese reception for a new collection paintings by Debra Van Tuinen, all of which were inspired by a recent painting trip to Cortona, Italy.
Nov 21, 2008
Crackerjack Contemporary Crafts, 1815 N. 45th., showcases the winter designs of Debbie Dean's pottery on Saturday November 22 from 12 - 5 p.m.
Crackerjack Contemporary Crafts, 1815 N. 45th., showcases the winter designs of Debbie Dean's pottery on Saturday November 22 from 12 - 5 p.m.
Nov 21, 2008
Opening at the Henry Art Gallery on the University of Washington campus November 21 at 6pm is an exhibition examining the use of adaptation in six recent video installations by
four leading artists: Arturo Herrera, Guy Ben-Ner, Catherine Sullivan, and Eve
Sussman & The Rufus Corporation. The artists draw from source material
such as classic literature, film, ballet, Western painting, even email to
generate their work. "Adaptation" is conceived and organized by Stephanie Smith, Director of Collections and Exhibitions and Curator of Contemporary Art at the Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago and is coordinated for the Henry by Associate Curator Sara Krajewski. The exhibition is presented with major support from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, ArtsFund, and PONCHO. The exhibition runs through March 22. Shown is Eve Sussman & The Rufus Corporation, Photographic still from The Rape of the Sabine Women (Disintegration at Hydra), 2005. Photo by Ricoh Gerbl, courtesy of the artists and Roebling Hall, New York.
Opening at the Henry Art Gallery on the University of Washington campus November 21 at 6pm is an exhibition examining the use of adaptation in six recent video installations by
four leading artists: Arturo Herrera, Guy Ben-Ner, Catherine Sullivan, and Eve
Sussman & The Rufus Corporation. The artists draw from source material
such as classic literature, film, ballet, Western painting, even email to
generate their work. "Adaptation" is conceived and organized by Stephanie Smith, Director of Collections and Exhibitions and Curator of Contemporary Art at the Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago and is coordinated for the Henry by Associate Curator Sara Krajewski. The exhibition is presented with major support from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, ArtsFund, and PONCHO. The exhibition runs through March 22. Shown is Eve Sussman & The Rufus Corporation, Photographic still from The Rape of the Sabine Women (Disintegration at Hydra), 2005. Photo by Ricoh Gerbl, courtesy of the artists and Roebling Hall, New York.
Nov 21, 2008
Glenn Richards, 964 Denny Way in Seattle, celebrates Japanese-inspired ceramics by northwest potters during their Annual Mingei Pottery Show, with an opening party from 6-9pm on Saturday, November 22. The public is invited to meet the artists and enjoy food, music and libations. The exhibition, which runs through December 20, is produced and presented by Glenn Richards and the Seward Park Clay Studio.
Glenn Richards, 964 Denny Way in Seattle, celebrates Japanese-inspired ceramics by northwest potters during their Annual Mingei Pottery Show, with an opening party from 6-9pm on Saturday, November 22. The public is invited to meet the artists and enjoy food, music and libations. The exhibition, which runs through December 20, is produced and presented by Glenn Richards and the Seward Park Clay Studio.
Nov 21, 2008
Fireside Coffee and Gallery, located in Kent Covenant Church, 12010 SE 240th St. in Kent, opens an exhibit featuring local artists Billie Torbenson, Arlene Mraz, Sallie Patterson and Brielle Crease from 6 9pm on Friday Nov. 21 and noon 3pm Saturday Nov. 22. Call 253-631-0222 or go to www.kentcov.org for information.
"Etherea: Lyrical Black & White Photography from the San Juan Islands," featuring artists Joan Benney · Danielle Dean-Palmer · Grace Seltser-Kelley, opens Friday, November 21 at 5 p.m at the Island Museum of Art, 314 Spring Street in Friday Harbor. The show runs until December 20.
"Etherea: Lyrical Black & White Photography from the San Juan Islands," featuring artists Joan Benney · Danielle Dean-Palmer · Grace Seltser-Kelley, opens Friday, November 21 at 5 p.m at the Island Museum of Art, 314 Spring Street in Friday Harbor. The show runs until December 20.
Nov 19, 2008
BKB & Company, located at 1734 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, celebrates their 10th anniversary by bringing back well-known local artist, Nan Goss, with her decorative panels of handmade and embellished papers through November 30th. The gallery invites the public for refreshments and live music by the Musig Christiansen Jazz Duo for the anniversary celebration during the Tacoma Artwalk Nov. 20th from 5-8pm.
BKB & Company, located at 1734 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, celebrates their 10th anniversary by bringing back well-known local artist, Nan Goss, with her decorative panels of handmade and embellished papers through November 30th. The gallery invites the public for refreshments and live music by the Musig Christiansen Jazz Duo for the anniversary celebration during the Tacoma Artwalk Nov. 20th from 5-8pm.
Nov 19, 2008
"Midnight Leaves, Sunlight Blossoms," original botanical watercolors by Nicki Smith are on display November 19th through December 16th at Autumn's Framing & Gallery 537 Main Street in Edmonds. Shown is Midnight Leaves.
"Midnight Leaves, Sunlight Blossoms," original botanical watercolors by Nicki Smith are on display November 19th through December 16th at Autumn's Framing & Gallery 537 Main Street in Edmonds. Shown is Midnight Leaves.