Assemble for a Cause: Sewing for Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

Taken from Assemble Gallery's Press Release:

February 17, 2010--Assemble Gallery and Studio invites friends and neighbors to gather for a cancer awareness program, Assemble for a Cause, every Monday night in March from 6pm-8pm. Participants will cut and iron fabric, sew from a simple pattern, and donate the cotton hats to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

Knit hats are often donated in the winter season, but summertime sun requires cancer patients take extra precaution. Kate Burt, local artist and wife of a cancer survivor says, “Chemotherapy drugs make the skin photosensitive, and sun sensitivity after radiation treatments will be life long…Even non-cancer patients should protect their heads with breathable hats or scarves.”

Assemble will provide all materials, instruction and refreshments; donations at the door are welcome. Assemble encourages participants across the country to sew at home and mail hats to the shop (email info@assembleshop.com for patterns). A drop box will be available for fabric donations and completed hats until March 31st.

Assemble Gallery and Studio made its debut in the Phinney-Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle in November 2009, with a focus on traditional craft as modern and relevant art.

Art Up Greenwood-Phinney Monthly Art Walk: Fri, Feb 12th from 6-9pm

SEATTLE’S AGENT GREEN INVADES GREENWOOD-PHINNEY FOR
A MORE SUSTAINABLE FEBRUARY ART WALK


Shop Local during February 12th Art Walk and Support Six Pilot Businesses Donating 25% of Profits to Sustainability Retrofitting. For more info go to the Greenwood-Phinney Chamber Website.

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Art on the Ridge at SPACE a DesignCollective:
7601 Greenwood Ave N (enter off 76th)
“Beloved” group exhibition plus music by Jeremy Sewer, live portraiture by Kristine Henshaw and Tarot Card Reading by Asradel. Artists present.




"Eagle" by Shawn Creeden

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
"Tepre Pacificum (Life in My Father's Wake)" by Shawn Creeden. Drawings, embroidery & sculpture depicting undersea fauna and flora common in the northern pacific, specifically in the kelp forests common from California up through Canada. "This exhibition is a celebration of and examination into the fascinatingly unique life beneath the waves of the Northern Pacific, the "peaceful sea", as well as a humble homage to my father and mother." Artist present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
Sam Trout – clothing & paintings; Leo Schmidt – functional art; Pat Gallagher - sculpture/lighting; Photography by Rob Johnston, Leela Pastala & Ellie Bachaud; Paintings by Nancy Fiala. Artists present.



Artwork by Katarina Countiss

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Acrylic paintings by Katarina Countiss. Though the sizes of the paintings vary, her theme revolves around animals and lonely settings like snowy wilds and under the sea. Her favorite paintings involve vibrant colors and natural elements, mostly flowers and trees. Artist present.

*Bleacher’s Pub: 8118 Greenwood Ave N
Stop in for a discounted appetizer or entrée during the monthly art walk.




Bherd Studios Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Ladies First” All Female Urban Art Exhibit, featuring Soopajdelux, Ninjagrl, Soule, Coco Howard, Siolo Thompson and Michelle Smith-Lewis. Artists present.

*Carmelita’s: 7314 Greenwood Ave N
$5 Happy Hour Menu All Night!

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings & Photography by Julian Hawkins, Shelli Young, King Louis, Connie Nelson and Paula Anderson.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

Fit 4 U: 7411 Greenwood Ave. N
Pachari Wireworks: metal smithed and wire crafted jewelry individually created by Ariana Corrado, earrings, necklaces and more.

KillahB Studio (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban art work by Kate Barnett. Artist present.

Kouzina: 8403 Greenwood Ave N
Photography of E. Washington Farms by Alexis Henry.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 all nite special for art walk.

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Mixed media artwork by Stani Meredith. Artist present.

Metropolis: 7321 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Frank Dobrushken. Artist present.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Drawing, painting and portraiture by Laura Maki and James Taylor. Plus V-Day Brewtique with local artisans. Artists present.



"Interview" by John Osgood

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
John Osgood paints idiosyncratic characters with a bold palette in a graffiti art style. His collection of colorful urban art portraitures are inspired by life and the uncomfortable and forlorn circumstances that happen within it. These unique characters are the embodiment of all of the idiosyncrasies recognized as one peers over the walls we surround our true characters with. You may have seen Osgood's work most recently at the Taproot Theatre arson mural. He created the mural along with the Seattle Mural Art Team, Zach Bohnenkamp & Kevin "Sensei23" Sullivan. He also has an art gallery in Greenwood located inside The Greenwood Collective.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings, drawings & mixed media by youth artists including Oliver, Bowie & friends. Artists present.



Phinney Neighborhood Assoc: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Featuring the artwork of Diane Chaudiere, Gay Jensen, and Barbara Zander. Artist present.




"Cafe Break" by Robin Jordon

Rockwell Realty/Seattle Mgt Grp.:
8313/8315 Greenwood Ave N
Colorful & expressive acrylic paintings by Robin Jordan. Artist present.

Sasquatch Studios: 6108 Phinney Ave N
Photography by Sacha Maxwell & Fused Glass by Susanna Prince. Artist present.

Snoose Junction Part Dieu: 10406 Holmon Road N
(Behind Jiffy Lube)
Photography by Tsuki Nonura-Henley. Artist present.



Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings by Nicole Sherey. Artist present.




Candace Vance (front) with Jenny Cross (back).
Photo by Erik Stuhaug.

*Tap Root Theatre: 204 N 85th Street
Taproot Theatre presents the regional premiere of C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce. Adapted by George Drance and New York’s Magis Theatre, this electrifying regional premiere is a supernatural voyage that, in the grand C.S. Lewis tradition, will leave audiences breathless and wanting more. The Great Divorce runs through February 27. For tickets call 206.781.9707. More information is available at www.taproottheatre.org. Taproot Theatre is offering a $5 discount for the performance that takes place the night of the art walk, on a space-available basis. Just ask for your “art walk” discount when purchasing your ticket.

Also featuring the art of Marty Gordon, who will be displaying his work during the run of the play. Here is a blurb about him: Marty Gordon is an artist living and working in the Seattle area. As a boy, he drew monsters and superheroes. As a teenager, he dreamed of a career as a comic book artist. After almost 15 years as a minister dealing with issues of art and faith, Marty has returned to the visual arts through collage.

Terra Bella Flowers: 8417 Greenwood Ave N
Multi-media artwork by Nico Inzerella. Artist present.



Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Thought Processor” Seattle Series, featuring 20 Urban Contemporary Seattle artists. Artists present.

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Henna Art by Magic Magpie Studios, Works by Angie Whitney, Encaustic wax art by Cheri Prestek and Joyce Mitchell. Live music from 8-10pm. Artists present.



*Venues Offering Art Walk Specials & Discounts