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Monday, April 25, 2011

The "BIG ONE": 16th Annual Artwalk Fri, May 13 & Sat, May 14



We're celebrating the 16th year for what was previously called the Annual Artwalk. Since a monthly artwalk has been in place for a couple of years, we didn't want to lose the special feel of the Annual and so we are now referring to it as the "Big One". What makes this different from the monthly, is that this is a 2-day event with more than double the participating venues along with a select number of juried artists.

70 venues hosting art on Friday, May 13th from 6-9pm and Saturday, May 14th from noon - 5pm, up and down the Greenwood-Phinney neighborhood!

To see the participating venues and map, please visit the website.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

You're Invited! City Arts Best of Art Walk Awards Celebration: Thurs, April 28



City Arts has selected the 6 finalists for the Spring Art Walk Awards celebration. The artists have a chance to win $1000 and a spotlight in City Arts.

They are:
Kate Protage, Phinneywood, Bherd Studios
Sarah Loertscher, West Seattle, Click!
Carla G, West Seattle, Carmilia's
Greg Boudreau, Capitol Hill, Ghost Gallery
Jesse Higman, Capitol Hill, Vermillion
Karen Hackenberg, Capitol Hill, Vermillion

Here's a link to a slideshow of the winners.

As you may have noticed, one of the selected finalists is from Art Up Phinneywood!


Here are the details on the party...

Art Walk Awards will be held Thursday April 28th at FRED WILDLIFE REFUGE.

Full bar, complimentary Blue Moon summer seasonal, DJ Swervewon, visual delights from Dumb Eyes & more.

Doors 8pm, 21+, admission is free when you RSVP to promos@cityartsmagazine.com with ART WALK in the subject line.

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About the Art Walk Awards: In 2011, four winners will each receive $1,000 and a profile of their artwork in City Arts magazine. Together with our 2011 partners, the Art Walk Consortium, businesses and galleries that participate in neighborhood art walks can nominate a favorite piece of art for each month. Each spring, summer, winter and fall, we narrow dozens of submissions down to six finalists, and then throw a party in their honor (with delicious and free Blue Moon seasonal beers, music, food and more). Anyone attending the event gets to vote for the winner and we'll hand out the award that night.

Are you a local Gallery owner or business that wants to participate in the next Art Walk Awards?

The Art Walk Awards aims to help promote vital art communities throughout Seattle. All artworks showcased by City Arts will also promote the gallery or business where the artwork was originally displayed. For Phinneywood, please email artup@greenwood-phinney.com for more information.


Monday, April 4, 2011

Art Up Phinneywood Art Walk: Friday, April 8 from 6pm - 9pm




Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
The Special Exhibit called “Art Surrounds Us” features a group of talented Architects and Designers from the United States and abroad. Their work represents how art surrounds us everywhere every day. Art Is so important to our lives. The Fine Art Group show, features 20 very talented local Artists including Paintings, Sculpture and Photography. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.



Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
“The Birds & The Bees”: Mixed media! everything from photography to wearables to paintings by Tasia Bozek, Emmalee Bozek, Bill Cass, Amber Chiozza, Diana Federighi, Pat Gallagher, Wendy Keen, Alex Mach and Karla Thomas. Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Erin Thomsen. 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
Bherd Studios Gallery April exhibition, “Monsters & Aliens” features the urban contemporary work of Seattle artists, Kevin Gosselin, Justin Hillgrove, Solace & John Osgood, who in their own right, are talented artists whose work has been exhibited nationally and some internationally. However, the star who is outshining the artists is young art lover and now curator, Zinn Bellevie. Bellevie is a 7 year old art enthusiast who has been attending art shows for over 2 years now. His inspiration for this exhibit “Monsters & Aliens” is based on his attraction to these characters and the freedom it gives artists to create them. Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring rotating artwork from local artists. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Body Landscapes by Shelli Young, Found Art by TV Tommyvision, Collage Chaos by Prosser, Whimsy in various mediums by Laurie Miller, Photographs by Richard Milliken and Woodworkings by Anon. Plus live folk music at 7:30pm by Squirrel Butter, an offshoot of the Tallboys. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring the works of Seattle artists Andy Kline, Chris Olson, dear earthling. Artists present.

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

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 - $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.



Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle artist Jose Rodriquez III, paints landscapes, animals, and the female form, ranging from fantasy to realism all while maintaining his distinctive style. Artist present.

Green Bean Coffeehouse: 8533 Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by Randy Ky: "I love to find beauty in things big, small and ordinarily strange and paint based on the feeling I receive from it. I enjoy working with texture and movement." Artist present.

In The Red Wine Bar & Cafe: 6510 Phinney Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists.

Kouzina: 8403 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by a local artist.

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Rotating artwork by local artists.

Monkey Grind Espresso: 518 N 85th St.
Celia Baker is a fine artist and illustrator based out of Snohomish, WA. She will be showing a collection of portraits and stylistic letters painted on recycled wood.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Eileen Miller is a painter and printmaker. She lives in Greenwood with her two dogs, Frank and Woody. She is currently working on her MFA with Goddard College Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Acrylic on canvas pin-ups with creatures by Ariel Neidhardt. Artist Present.

Palermo Art Gallery: (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring the contemporary works of Yvonne Palermo themed with chronic pain awareness paintings for advocacy. Artists present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Abstract mixed media paintings by Brooke Westlund.

About the Artist:
Much of my inspiration as an artist comes from my life experiences and philosophies.My creative process incorporates my life experiences in a variety of ways. I often add photography from my travels. In India I bought hand-carved woodblock stamps and tikka powder, which I use in my paintings to create vibrant colors and interesting textures. I use gestural brush strokes to layer the paint on the canvas, and often repeat the process incorporating circular shapes, splatters and drips.

Yoga has changed my life in many ways and influenced my paintings as well. Painting is a bit of meditation for me yet this does not mean I am unaware of what I am doing. In fact I am more aware when I am creating, each drip or stroke or the feeling of the paint is noted. My style is continually evolving. I am excited to see how my work develops and where I’ll find inspiration next. My passion for beauty, culture, love, and life inspires me to explore and create, and I hope that comes through in my paintings.



Phinney Art Gallery @PNA: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Gage Academy of Art Atelier Exhibition. This exhibition showcases the talents of the Gage Academy of Art students of the Drawing and Painting, Still Life, and Classical Ateliers. These dedicated artists-in-training study under their respective instructors to master traditional academic techniques and develop their own artistic voice. Through dynamic composition the drawings and paintings included in this exhibition highlight each artist’s observational skills and creative expression. Artists present.



Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
What would Jesus glue? Only minister turned artist Marty Gordon knows for sure. Gordon’s collages combine retro imagery with comic book commentary to create humorous yet relevant messages about human nature. Artist present.



Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Teigan McDiarmid entitled “Mai Tai” a showcase of images from a recent trip to Thailand. Artist present.



Matt Shimkus, front, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, with Simon Pringle.
Photo by Erik Stuhaug.

*Tap Root Theatre: 204 N 85th Street
Taproot Theatre offers two-for-one tickets to its performance of The Beams are Creaking on Friday, April 8, at 8 pm. Just ask for your Art Walk Discount when calling the box office at 206.781.9707. Offer subject to availability, is not applicable to previously-purchased tickets, and may not be combined with other offers.

A riveting true story full of political intrigue, conspiracy, romance and thrills, The Beams are Creaking continues Taproot Theatre 35th Anniversary Season. Set in Germany in 1933, the Nazi party has taken power. In the face of the greatest evil of the 20th century, Dietrich Bonhoeffer battles questions of morality, political allegiance and religious conviction, and must make choices that could change the course of history. This true story will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Written by Douglas Anderson and directed by Karen Lund, The Beams are Creaking runs through April 23.



Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
“The PARODY Show” featuring Mike Capp. With group show to include, Dara Harvey, Dev Madan, Kelly Lyles, Krista Jefferson, Marty Gordon, Nick Beery, Sam Kirk, Sarah Chambers, Wilky, Xavier Lopez and plush from Christine Benjamin. Artists present.

*Top Ten Toys: 104 N 85th Street
Open Arts and Crafts Table from 6-8pm
Join Top Ten Toys for a D.I.Y (do-it-yourself), open-ended crafting time. Paper, glue, feathers, sparkles, clay and fabric will abound. Just bring your sharing skills and an open imagination! Arts & Crafts Supplies 15% Off during the art walk
from 6pm-9pm.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Stop in for naturally flavored Olive oil tastings. 10% off any olive oil purchase.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the work of Ramon Shiloh. Artist present.



Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Night Moves” featuring Casey Brookbush. Plus artwork by Sasha Barr and Frida Clements upstairs and music by special guest Mintz Meat. Artists present.


*Venues featuring art walk specials and discounts.