Seattle Art Walks

Updated Calendar | New Show

2009-09-01T17:34:00.000-07:00

Updated calendar for month of September. This week: Wallingoford (Wednesday); Pioneer Square First Thursday; Fremont First Friday; Issaquah (Friday); Spokane (Friday).

My own show opens Thursday of next week at Art On The Ridge in Greenwood. The show is currently hanging.

Art Up (Greenwood-Phinney) Friday, Aug. 14

2009-08-19T10:20:00.000-07:00

Friday, I headed up to the Greenwood-Phinney neighborhood to catch their art walk - ArtUp.

My first stop was at Strut, the shoe store, where I met photographer David Quigg. David had previously worked as the Seattle staff reporter for the Tacoma News Tribune. He grew to appreciate photography from his work, and now has picked up the camera and is using it to produce art photography. His subjects are varied, and as fine art photography tends to be, difficult to explain. It is as much about color, shape, and noticing small things and their relation to the world, as about a particular subject matter. He uses color, light, and perspective to give us interesting views of his subjects. Some nice work. Keep shooting, David.

Next I went to Art On The Ridge. I had just missed the visit by Mayor Nickels, who was touring the neighborhood for Art Up himself. Art On The Ridge hosts several artists each month. In addition, live music is provided. This month the featured band was The B-3tles. The name is of course a play on words - the Beatles, and the B-3 Hammond Organ which they incorporate. It all makes for a great venue for art.(artontheridge.com)

Owner Nicole Stremlow-Monahan was showing some of her own work. Nicole creates large paintings of Koi, and combines them with Roman numerals, in a blending of East-West philosophies. In Japanese tradition, Koi represent perseverence and setting goals. The Roman numerals represent the passage of time. She uses bright, pure colors which gives a feeling of purity and ability to move with full view. The paint is put on the canvas in such a way that they are thick with color, but thin enough to drip, and in long flows. One can almost feel the fish effortlessly glide through the waters. In Teamwork, the fish move in paths that make way for the other while continuing on their path. The paintings give hope that we can also move effortlessly through our lives, while helping others also on their path, with perseverence and purpose.(Nicole bio)

Also, at Art On The Ridge, was artist Julie Costanzo. Julie was showing some of her beautiful Landscapes and Impastos. Origininally from New Jersey, Julie has lived here since 2006. Her landscapes largely reflect open spaces, blue skies, and deciduous trees, so may come from her life on the East Coast, or perhaps Eastern Washington. While the scenery in many of her paintings, such as Glass Pond seemingly go on forever, indicating a love of nature, they never leave you totally stranded or feeling isolated. There is always the heartening path, road, or fence nearby, telling you that the comfort of home is still within reach. The trees are often bare, forboding a coming winter, but the sun now is golden and warm, again adding to the sense that all is well.

Impasto, is a style of painting by adding the paint in thick amounts to the canvas. The term comes from the the same root in Italian as pasta, and in fact means, like dough. We are probably most familiar with the technique, or look, used by the Impressionists. However, it started much earlier with artists such as Titian (1488(?) - 1576). Julie paints Impasto's that look very much like an Impressionist, and is now also creating some abstracts. Her painting Montmarte reflects the French village of that name, which is famous for the paintings done there by Vincent Van Gogh, and others. The village looks warm and inviting, with but a few vague people outside on the streets. The street level lights are on in the buildings, while most of the upper level windows are dark, suggesting that people are gathered in the restaurants and bars below, sharing food and conversation.

Over The Big Top, reflects a circus tent that is shredding and being torn apart. There is drama and motion in the tent and in the clouds above, that perhaps a sudden storm is tearing apart the tent. The effect is convincing and well done. (juliecostanzoart.com)

West Seattle Art Walk, Thurs. , August 13

2009-08-16T22:19:00.000-07:00

It was 5:00, and I was just thinking of making my way to West Seattle for the art walk. I looked off my patio at Puget Sound and the large number of boaters on the water for what must be a good fishing season. Suddenly, the wind kicked up, and I could see, looking across at Maury Island, that a squall was starting. The sky turned dark - kind of blue-black. The water turned a deep steely gray. But what was most strange, was the wakes from the boats were very white, and stayed like that for a long enough period of time, that they could be seen for a long ways off the back of the boats. Some photos of this can be seen here. To see all the photos, click on any photo in my slideshow.

Then, all hell broke loose. One of the strongest showers I have witnessed brought buckets of rain and hail. It looked like an art walk was out of the question. But within a half hour, it calmed down, and then disappeared, so I was off to West Seattle. It was a very pleasant evening, and things appeared lively in West Seattle.

My first stop was at Capers, a home decor store on California Avenue. There I met photographer and writer, Judy Lane. Judy specializes in taking photos of birds. But that does not adequately describe her photos, for they have a strong painterly quality to them. I had to look close to see whether they were not in fact paintings. She captures a crow perched on a limb, while the background is shrouded in a deep fog with other items in the image soft. Or a Great Blue Heron, standing in a shallow marsh in a driving rain, giving a softness to the image and the colors, reminiscent of a fine watercolor. Her portfolio, at least here, was not large, but her work is beautiful.

Judy had the opportunity to show her work to Art Wolfe. Art suggested she take her images, and write a book. So that is what Judy has done. It is a self-published children's picture book titled "Keiko & The Crow". Written in collaboration with Robert Maughan, it is a story of her dog Keiko, and his interaction with a community of crows. The book is available at Capers, online through authorhouse.com publishing, and others. (crookedfeathergirlstudio.com)

My next stop was at Coffee To A Tea With Sugar (aka Sugary Rush Baking Company, where I met artist Kerry Smith. Kerry had emailed me to let me know he would be here for this opening, and had told me he was a dolloptist. I had no idea what that term meant, so of course I had to find out.

Kerry takes what I would call big globs (or dollops) of oil paint, and applies them with a metal tool to a canvas so they form a base coming to a small tip out from the canvas - think Hershey's Kisses only much, much smaller. The paintings are made by taking colors and applying them in a regimented manner to form a pattern, or in a totally random manner for a more abstract presentation. It is painstaking, meticulous work which requires a steady hand and loads of patience. In fact, the quote on Kerry's business card, and website is "Painting is Patience". Well put. A photo of Kerry applying the paint to a canvas is on the slideshow. When dry the paintings are firm, but soft. I have never seen this done before but the paintings are totally distinctive in look. They could almost be woven, but the colors are brilliant, and the patterns intense and tactile. A highly unique style and end result. (peakedpaint.com)

Next, I went to Brunette Mix. I just missed meeting the featured photographer, Tim McGuire, but the owner of Brunette gave her permission to shoot the work, so I have included it in my slideshow. Tim took photos of bicycles in Italy. Just the bicycles - leaning against old walls. They are printed on canvas, and put in a windowless frame. Very cool photos. Tim takes photos for his day job, too. His company takes stock images used in communications, publishing, and advertising. (timmcguireimages.com).

Then, walking down the street, to Arts West Gallery, I came to a group show of work by the faculty of Photographic Center Northwest called "Inspired By The Light". It is worth a trip up here just to see the variety of work of what are true fine art photographers.

West Seattle Art Walk Venues

2009-08-15T10:14:00.000-07:00

Held the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Participating businesses (from website):

The Body Bar
Hotwire Online Coffeehouse
Ginomai Artists Studio
Shoofly Pie Company
Clementine Shoes
Red Cup Espresso
Keller Williams Realty
Shadowland
Craze Boutique
Brunette Mix
Sweetie
Capers
Windermere Realty
Wild Roses
Carmilias
Coffee to a Tea With Sugar
Senior Center Stop and Shop
Edie Shoes
Twilight Artist Collective
Verite Coffee & Cupcake Royale
8 Limbs Yoga Center & Boutique
Dream Dinners
Arts West
Talaricos
Elliot Bay Brewery & Pub
Bakery Nouveau
Alki Bathhouse Art Studio
Admiral Tattoo
Click Design That Fits
Alki Mail & Dispatch
Circa Bar & Grill
Styling Studio
The Bohemian
M3 Bodyworks
Seattle Wellness Program
C&P Coffee Company
The Kenney
The Building
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
ArtCorp
Skylark Cafe

Art Walks This Week.

2009-08-12T16:38:00.000-07:00

Thursday: Capitol Hill, West Seattle, Kirkland
Artist Kerry Smith wrote he will be at Coffee To A Tea With Sugar in West Seattle. Kerry is a dolloptist - places thousands of dollops of paint on a canvas with a knife to make the painting.

Friday: Greenwood-Phinney

Ballard Art Walk, Saturday Aug. 8

2009-08-10T23:10:00.000-07:00

I attended the art walk in Ballard on Saturday. I was very pleasantly surprised by the number of venues and the quality of art I found. It may be the best of the walks aside from the First Thursday scene.

At Miro Tea, I met artist Elizabeth Dixon. It is an interesting mix of venue and artist, since Elizabeth's works show a resemblance to the artist Miro. Elizabeth is returning to painting and showing her works after taking a hiatus following the birth of her daughter. Elizabeth's paintings are cheery, and while simple in form, complex in texture. Elizabeth says her life has been transformed by the birth of her daughter, and it has translated into her work. She says the colors she now uses are much more vibrant than the more subtle tones of her prior work. The paintings shown at Miro also reflect her newfound love of children - each of them is named after a child. Her painting "Tess" which she stands in front of in the photo, is named after her daughter.

Next, at Shakti West, I met artist Nancy Reithaar. Nancy is well known, I suppose, in the Ballard neighborhood. Two years ago, I followed Nancy's show at Karma Coffee, with my own photography. Nancy's show sold out, from what I understand, while I failed to sell one photo. Both of those are indicative of the level of talent (though hopefully my work has grown since then).

Nancy paints monotypes, some with collage; and sketches. She uses a vibrant palate which she balances with cool blues and greens, and plenty of white space. The paintings with collage are intricate and complex, and beautiful in symmetry, texture, and color. She presents her work framed with the art floated over art paper, for a finished sophisticated look. Her sketches are likewise beautifully done. I would equate them to the photographic equivelent of a black & white silver gelatin print. They are a pleasure to view in a way that the subject matter is allowed to be expressed without the added values color brings. All of Nancy's work is very affordable, and beautifully done. (nancyreithaar.com)

At Annie's Art & Frame, I met artist Susan Martin. Susan is an employee at Annie's and has taken up artistic pursuits of her own. Susan recently completed the work here, which is a series of sketches she made of the walls of Fort Warden. Fort Worden, for those unfamiliar, is one of the original artillery battery placements guarding the entrance of Puget Sound. It is located near Port Townsend. The guns are gone, and now what remains are a labyrinth of concrete trenches, and old metal doors. The walls have cracks, peeling paint, and lichen, and the doors have serious rust, so there is plenty of texture. Susan took photos of the walls, on a flat, gray day, and made sketches of what she photographed. The effect are some very interesting abstracts. Susan also has some smallish, acrylic paintings of Pacific Northwest inspired water. Nice work from a new artist.

My next stop was at Market Street Shoes, where I met photographer Glynnis Hughes. This was the first solo show for Glynnis, though she also has a solo show opening on Thursday for the Capitol Hill Blitz art walk, at North Hill Bakery, 518 15th Ave E. Glynnis shoots traditional black and white silver gelatin prints. Many of her photos were shot on a trip to Paris, France, and there are a few Northwest photos, as well. Glynnis shoots abstracts. She gets close to her subject matter. One gets the sense of "Parisian" rather than say a blatant photo of Le Tour Eiffel. The prints are small, inviting the viewer to get close and take in the atmosphere of the photograph. While perhaps not in vogue, the small photograph has a long legacy with most of the master's, such as Imogen Cunningham, printing on a small scale. Inviting the viewer to get close is the problem with this show, however, since most the photographs are all placed above the displays in the small store - meaning at least eight feet to the lowest edge. Glynnis has a good eye and the prints are nicely done. As she sells these at a reasonable price, and is able to get into the darkroom on a more steady basis, she should evolve into a fine photographer.

Finally, it was past nine, and I expected I would not be able to see more. However, I noticed Skarbos was open, and it appeared there were people milling - a sign of an art show. So I stepped inside. Here I met artist Liv (pronounced Leev) Larsen. Liv is originally from Boston, and has been here just a short time. Liv is a Norwegian name. It is a nice name, and one I had not seen before.

Liv paints dark deep forests and trees. With bark so real looking that you might swear she hued a large chunk from a tree and pasted it to the canvas. In fact, in the photo of Liv, you see Liv next to a large painting, called Peeling Bark. Liv painted what looks like a tree skinned of its bark in one piece and stood on end. To heighten the effect, Liv leaves the piece free of frame or structure, and bends the outer edges towards the center - like a stripped bark would do. It is a beautiful piece, as is her entire collection. The colors are deep chocolaty brown canvases with white and brown trees and golden coloring from a hidden sun or perhaps magical light source. They feel rich in a culture that relates to trees.

In ancient Scandinavian culture, the evergreen tree was an important icon. According to Norse mythology, the world was a giant tree called Yggdrasil. The roots of Yggdrasil went deep into the underworld. According to one researcher, the importance of the tree remained even after the introduction of Christianity, with Scandinavian churches built in nine sections - the same as the number of realms in Yggdrasil. I bring this up to wonder if Liv is painting from this resource, or if her heritage is naturally drawn to the woods as an artistic element to explore and bring out emotional response.

Skarbos sells high end modern Scandinavian furnishings and Liv's paintings felt at home with expensive furniture. Liv is also a very talented photographer. Perhaps we will see that side in another show. (livlarsenphotography.com)

Fremont Art Walk.

2009-08-08T14:25:00.000-07:00

I made it to four of the venues at the Fremont First Friday art walk last night. If I can find a venue with an artist, then I will spend extra time talking to them, if they are available, and hopefully getting a picture or two to put on my Flickr account, which shows up here.

Such was the case last night. I got an early start - before the art walk officially began, and was notified of such by one shop owner. In the reporting business, it's called "getting the scoop" isn't it? Okay, so I'm not a real reporter. And I don't have my I-phone (yet!), so it would not have made it up here anyway. I really was just hoping to make it through the whole walk in one night.

Anyway, I went to Fremont Coffee Company before the 6:00 start. I liked what I saw. A lot. I asked if the artist was going to be there, and was told she was. I took my daughter, Natalie, to dinner across the street at Norm's Eatery & Ale House. There I had a Mushroom & Gorgonzola Burger, that was fabulous, and a tasty ale. Nice atmosphere too. It is also a dog-friendly place, so be prepared to share your space with a few canines.

After dinner, we headed back across the street where I met up with artist Christen Shaw (ChristenShaw.com).

Do you remember horror movies before the in-your-face death and destruction and bloodletting that began with Alien, perhaps, or maybe Halloween? The horror then was psychological, and always perceived, than shoved in your face.

That is the type of art Christen brings us. There is no way to label her work other than dark. Dark, is a given. But the questions that her work poses - what is going on here? - are much more potent and thought provoking than what lies on the surface. Not that a clown, standing a good foot taller than a grown man(?), and painted in black (with perhaps dark red tones) and white, won't be enough to give you bad dreams. Or perhaps it is the little girl with an enormously over sized head cocked to one side with a large pistol at her side, that will give you the deepest chill.

The characters in the paintings hearken back to the old-time horror flicks, I mentioned before. Was it House On The Haunted Hill?, or Hound of the Baskervilles?, or maybe Abbot & Costello Meet the Werewolf?, but in one of those, or maybe all of them, a sinister portrait hung on a wall. Did the eyes move as someone walked by? If you can dream of such things as being scary, then this work is for you. Perhaps the Abbot & Costello movie analogy is the more accurate, for there is also a touch of humor in these pieces. They are not seriously scary, but scary nonetheless. I also liked that each one is different. Christen is able to think of unique ways to scare you in each painting, ie she has a vivid imagination.

Her paintings are reasonably priced, too. If you want a conversation starter, but one which is also very well done, you will want to consider purchasing her work. At the least, drop by Fremont Coffee for a look at this refreshing body of work.

My next stop, was at Fremont Jewelry Design, where I met artist Nick Orban. Nick is new to Seattle, having been here less than a year. But he has picked up the Northwest scenery and made the adjustment of colors here that our clouds and weather cast, and given us some beautiful oil paintings. The paintings in Fremont all included water in them. I am not sure how a painter can include the grays and blues influenced by the weather here, and yet make a painting that springs to life on a wall, but Nick finds a way with an effect that is at once relaxing and yet vibrant. These paintings would look good in almost any Northwest home.(NickOrban.com)

Catching Up with Artists

2009-08-06T10:02:00.001-07:00

Last month I posted about the portrait work of Jenny Gini, who was showing at Cutz Salon in Wallingford. Jenny is back at Cutz this month with some beautiful landscapes. I particularly like the Orchid painting: very whimsical.

Artist Letha Colleen, who I wrote about last month in Wallingford, also, will be showing new work in Ballard. Letha creates beautiful collages on panels with paper and found objects. Her opening will be this Saturday at Dolce Vita, 5323 Ballard Ave NW, from 6 to 9 pm. The name of her new show is "Depth Conversion."

Wallingford Art Walk tomorrow evening.

2009-08-04T21:43:00.000-07:00

Wallingford features a free shuttle for some of the further points on the route. The shuttle leaves Wallingford Center at 6:45 for an hour and a half tour.

They also have live music outside the Wallingford Center in the plaza. Look for The Unoriginals playing from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Art Walk hours are 6pm to 9pm, except at Wallingford Center which closes at 8 pm.

I was at Fuel Coffee earlier and recommend catching the Pop Art work of Lucus Vidana. Kerf International, located in the Wallingford Center, switched locations in the Center. Find them at the opposite end and side than previously located.

Updated participating businesses. Look for maps throughout the artwalk.

Non-affiliated venues.

2009-08-03T17:18:00.001-07:00

This blog is about venues for showing artwork. The art walks are a convenient way for businesses to allow artists to show their work, and for the public to view it. I hope this blog increases awareness and will contribute to their success. However, I am going to start a separate listing of businesses that show work outside of the art walk realm. I will be building this database and posting what I have soon. But please feel free to send me any businesses that you know where work can be shown.

New To Blog

2009-08-03T09:50:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I added a calendar which can be found on the side menu with the page views of the community art walks.

This morning I added a weather view. Default seems to be New York City. It's an easy fix to view Seattle (or wherever) though, so I will keep it. Nice to know the weather if you are going to be walking neighborhoods looking at art.

Further down the page, on the right side again, you have the opportunity to join my website.

Added Kirkland Second Thursday to calendar.

Look for even more content to come.

Bainbridge Island Studio Tour

2009-08-03T07:34:00.000-07:00

This coming weekend, Bainbridge Island hosts its' twice yearly Studio Tour. The tour features seven locations and 52 artists. Hours are 10am to 6pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 7-9. The tour is self-guided and admission is free. A preview of the art, and a map are available on their website: http://bistudiotour.com

Blog Moved Here

2009-08-02T23:50:00.001-07:00

After starting my blog on Wordpress a couple of months ago, it became more and more evident that I would eventually need a different provider. Today, is my first day posting here at Blogspot. I spent most of the day with the frustrating task of copying many of the pages I had previously made on Wordpress, to here. That of course is highly preferable to writing each of them again.

There are already some nice changes. For one, I have added a calendar so everyone can view a month of artwalks at a glance.

Thanks to all who followed me at Wordpress, and especially those who are now viewing me here and making the transition to my new site.

Also, please read the information located below my photo. If you are a business owner or artist, or know of one of either, please contact me. My program is well worth looking into.

Georgetown Art Attack

2009-08-02T23:33:00.000-07:00

Held the second Saturday of each month from 6pm to 9pm.

Ballard Art Walk

2009-08-02T23:28:00.000-07:00

Held the second Saturday of each month, from 6pm to 9pm.

Participants in the August 2oo9 Art Walk:

BalMar
Miro Tea
Dolce Vita
Conor Bryne
Monster Art & Clothing
Camelion Design
Snoose Jundtion Pizzeria
Market Street Shoes
Ella Mon Boutique
Venue
Caffe Fiore
Senior Moose
Slab Art by Go Green Design
The Hi-Life
Andrew Parker RE/MAX Mutual Realty
Market Street Traders
LaTienda Folk Art Gallery
Verite Coffee & Cupcake Royale
Lombardi's Neighborhood Italian
Annie's Art & Frame
Secret Garden Bookshop
Shakti Vinyasa Yoga
La Isla
Stoke
The Stepping Stone
Aster Coffee Lounge
Kick It Boots & Stompware
Habitude Salon, Spa & Gallery
Kiss Cafe
Art & Soul
Sev Shoon Arts Center
BallardWorks
The Scoop at Walter's Cafe
Blowing Sands Glass Studio/Laura Frost Gallery
Building C (Artist Studios)
City Trees Furniture & Gallery

Monthly Calendar

2009-08-02T20:21:00.000-07:00

Fremont First Friday

2009-08-02T17:38:00.000-07:00

List of participating businesses:

Artfx Gallery
Eurostyle Your Life
Evo Timesinfinity Gallery
Frame Up Studios
Fremont Coffee Company
Fremont Jewelry Design
Fremont Place Book Company
Frank and Dunya
Lifework Images
Orange Splot Gallery
Pots, A Ceramic Gallery
Studio-R
Far East Handicrafts
Community Healing Fremont

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Tacoma Art Walk

2009-08-02T17:37:00.000-07:00

Consisting mostly of the museums and galleries, with a handful of non-galleries showing work. Held the third Thursday of each month until 8 pm.

Museum of Glass
Tacoma Art Museum
Washington State History Museum
American Art Company
Art*o*Mat
The Art Shop
BKB & Company
Grand Impromptu Gallery
Tacoma Glassblowing Studio
Two Vaults Studio/Gallery
William Traver Gallery
Dragonfly
Hotel Murano
Twokoi
Tacoma Art Supply & Gallery Wall

Spokane First Friday

2009-08-02T17:36:00.000-07:00

Maybe not exactly close to Seattle, but worth noting: Spokane has added its own Art Walk on the First Friday of the month. So far, they are scheduled for August and September at the following locations:

Barrister Winery
Finders Keepers Jewelry Galore
French Quarter
Whitestone Winery
Gallery of Thum
Grande Ronde Cellars
Katze Boutique
Missing Piece Tattoo Lounge
Mootsy’s
Steam Plant Grill
Arbor Crest Tasting Room
Brick Wall Gallery
Global Credit Union
Madeleine’s Cafe & Pattisserie
River Park Square Atrium
Salon de la Vigne
Spokane Transit Authority
Express Employment Professionals
Finders Keepers II Dress Boutique
Gina’s Design Corner
Luigi’s Italian Restaurant
Pottery Place Plus Gallery
Sante Restaurant & Charcuterie
Lone Canary Winery
Avenue West Gallery
Far West Billiards
The MAC – Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

Issaquah Art Walk

2009-08-02T17:34:00.000-07:00

Held the first Friday of each month, May through September, 5 pm to 9 pm. A walking map follows the list of participating businesses and venues:

Essential Details
Village Theatre
Fins Bistro
Museo Art Academy
Art By Fire Gallery & Glass Studio
Troy Salon
New Era Photo
Vino Bella
Fischer Meats
Eastside Audiology
Issaquah Library
Ankhashas Consignment
Flying Pie Pizza
Up Front Art
Train Depot
Salon Jade
Sound Ballet
Hailstone Feed Store
Centennial Park
University House
Front Street Cafe
Spirit Journey
Painted Ladies Art Studio
Gilman Village at these locations:

Anglomania
Buddha Belly Imports
Creighton Edward
Daisy
Escapade
Fles Wine
Grimaldi’s
Kitchen Cupboard
Lizzy Parker Atelier
Revolution Gallery
X Marks The Tot

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Edmonds Art Walk

2009-08-02T17:33:00.000-07:00

Held the third Thursday of each month. Now in it’s eighth year. Thirty eight locations (July ‘09). Live music at some locations.

Venues:

Edmonds United Methodist Church
Festivities Fine Gifts
HouseWares
Interiors of Edmonds
ArtsNow Gallery – Edmonds Conference Center
Rick Steves’ Europe
Salon Pena
Semantics Gallery
Running In Motion
Resident Cheesemonger
Bellissimo Salon
Manya Vee Selects
Kinder Britches
Coldwell Banker Bain
Horizon Bank
Arista Wine Cellars
C’est la Vie
Bluefish Designs
Edmonds Frame Design and Atelier
Dolce La Belle
J Rankin Jewelers
ACE Hardware
Edmonds Bookshop
Cole Gallery & Artists Supplies
Gallery North
Glazed and Amazed
Reliable Floor Coverings
Ombu Salon & Spa
Edmonds Library
Frances Anderson Center
The Rose House
Autumn’s Framing and Gallery
Aria Studio Gallery
Fabric of Life
The Loft
Garden Gear
Edward Jones
Olives Cafe & Wine Bar

Wallingford Art Walk

2009-08-02T17:17:00.000-07:00

First Wednesday of each month May – September. Hours are 6pm to 9pm.

Participating businesses (from May Art Walk flier):

Fuerte Fitness
Windows Art Gallery
Cornerstone Collective
Blue Star Cafe & Pub
University House
Re-Leaf Massage
Great Northern Land Company
Fuel Coffee
Bella Cosa Foods
Lucky – 7 Barber/Salon
Selena’s Guadalajara
Kids on 45th
Babalu
Cutz/Wallingford
Terra Hemp
Mirage Comfort Shoes
Julia’s of Wallingford
Oasis Art Gallery
Wallingford Center
Kerf International Exhibits (at Wallingford Center)
Crackerjack Contemporary Crafts (at Wallingford Center)
Trophy Cupcakes & Party (at Wallingford Center)
Harold’s Lighting
Not A Number Cards & Gifts
Teahouse Kuan Yin
Wikstrom Brothers Gallery
Changes Bar & Grill
Starbucks Coffee
Rain Modern Japanese Cuisine
Alliance Chiropractic
Seattle Stained Glass

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Greenwood-Phinney Art Walk

2009-08-02T17:04:00.000-07:00

Held 2nd Friday of each month, except May when the larger two day art walk takes place. The art walk was started in December 2008.

Participating businesses (from website):

Art On The Ridge
Balderdash Books & Art
Bambu Organic Salon
Bherd Studios
Brand Vibes
Currents
Gary Evans Art Studio
Gaspare Ristorante & Bar
Greenwood Sip & Ship
Greenworks Realty
Metropolis
Naked City Taphouse
Neptune Coffee
Olive You
Oliver’s Twist
PAWS Cat City
Pig n’Whistle Bar & Grill
Rockwell Realty/ Seattle Mgmt Group
Santoro’s Books
Terra Bella Flowers
Urban Light Studios
Vitality Pilates
Wayward Coffeehouse
Zak and Zoe

Capitol Hill (Blitz!)

2009-08-02T16:58:00.000-07:00

Held 2nd Thursday of each month. Capitol Hill is refocusing and putting fresh energy into their artwalk. The list below is expected to grow.

Grow it did! Went from 12 in May to 43 in June. Impressive. This is the revised list:

Participating businesses (from website:

1. Coastal Kitchen
2. North Hill Bakery
3. Red Chair Salon
4. Cafe Ladro
5. Healeo
6. Electric Tea Garden
7. Wimsey Home Decor
8. Bootyland
9. The Copper Vine
10. Aria Salon and Spa
11. Retrofit Home
12. Throwbacks NW
13. The Wildrose Bar
14. Atlas Clothing
15. The Sew People Experiment
16. Vermillion
17. Grey Gallery & Lounge
18. Hugo House
19. B-BAM
20. Retail Therapy
21. Ballard Fetherston Gallery
22. B&O Espresso
23. Cafe Metropolitain
24. Shinka Tea
25. Vino Verite
26. The Birdhouse
27. Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral
28. ArtHaus Boutique Condominiums and Gallery
29. KOBO
30. Harem
31. The Bottleneck Lounge
32. ROSEBUD
33. Babeland
34. City Home Store
35. Kaladi Brothers Coffee
36. The Feed Bag
37. Uncle Elizabeth’s
38. Warren Knapp Gallery
39. Zero Zero
40. Bluebottle Art Gallery
41. Bus Stop
42. Starbucks
43. Thomas Street Bistro

West Seattle Art Walk

2009-08-02T16:04:00.001-07:00

Held the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Participating businesses (from website):

The Body Bar
Hotwire Online Coffeehouse
Ginomai Artists Studio
Shoofly Pie Company
Clementine Shoes
Red Cup Espresso
Keller Williams Realty
Shadowland
Craze Boutique
Brunette Mix
Sweetie
Capers
Windermere Realty
Wild Roses
Carmilias
Coffee to a Tea With Sugar
Senior Center Stop and Shop
Edie Shoes
Twilight Artist Collective
Verite Coffee & Cupcake Royale
8 Limbs Yoga Center & Boutique
Dream Dinners
Arts West
Talaricos
Elliot Bay Brewery & Pub
Bakery Nouveau
Alki Bathhouse Art Studio
Admiral Tattoo
Click Design That Fits
Alki Mail & Dispatch
Circa Bar & Grill
Styling Studio
The Bohemian
M3 Bodyworks
Seattle Wellness Program
C&P Coffee Company
The Kenney
The Building
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
ArtCorp
Skylark Cafe

University Art Walk

2009-08-02T16:02:00.001-07:00

Held 3rd Friday of each month.

Participating businesses (from April flier):

Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe
Starbucks on the Ave.
Lounjin
Sureshot Espresso
Twice Sold Tales
Laughing Buddha
Artist & Craftsman Supply
University Business Center
University Inn
Valley of Roses
Cafe Allegro
Sunney’s Cafe
Upper Playground
Citra Frozen Yogurt
Tully’s
Gargoyles Statuary
Moksha
Powder Room
The Word

Queen Anne Art Walk

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According to local business owner, the monthly art walk is discontinued. A longer event is scheduled for August. More to come as information becomes available.

Pioneer Square First Thursday

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With the proliferation of art galleries, this is the largest art walk in the area. Held on the first Thursday of each month, the walk begins at noon and ends at 8 pm.

List of participating businesses (from website) Walking map follows:

4Culture
All City Coffe
Art In The Park
619 Western Avenue Arts
Antioch University
Art Forte Gallery & Studio
ArtXChange
Arundel Books
Blank Space Seattle
Catherine Pearson Gallery
Cherry Street Coffee House
Collins Pub
Comedy Underground
Corridor Gallery
Davidson Galleries
Design Commission Gallery
Foster/White Gallery
From the Heart Pottery
Frye Art Museum
G. Gibson Gallery
Gallery 110
Gallery at OK Hotel
Gallery IJMJA
Garde Rail Gallery
Gems
Globe Gallery
Goldshoe Studios and Gallery
Greg Kucera Gallery
Grover/Thurston Gallery
Heaven Nightclub
Howard House
James Harris Gallery
Johnny O’Brady
Juan Alonso Studio
LaFamilia Gallery
Laguna Vintage Pottery
Linda Hodges Gallery
Marcus’ Martini Heaven
Marni Muir Gallery
Monarch Studio
Murphy’s Mix
Noble Horse Gallery
Northwest Fine Woodworking
Ouch My Eye
Pucini Lubel Gallery
Path With Art
Platform Gallery
Pratt Gallery at Tashiro Kaplan Studios
Punch Gallery
Rock DeMent Visual Art Space
Schirmer Studio
Seattle ArtREsource
Seattle Presents
Shift Studio
Snowboard Connection
SOIL
Some Space Gallery
stir
Stonington Gallery
Studio Brick
Studio D
Susan Woltz Gallery
Tai Designs
Tether
The Press
Trabant Coffee
Underground Tour
Utilikilts
Wall Space

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About

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Why Have Artwalks?

For the artist: exposure

For the business owner: every person who views the art is a potential client

For the art lover: see great new art and meet artists.

This blog is dedicated to bringing the community art walks of Seattle together in one forum. I will try to inform readers of upcoming art walks, and to talk about the art walk scene in Seattle. All art walks in the area, eg. Eastside, can be included, and I encourage readers to submit their thoughts and observations on art walks they attend.

I believe art walks are great community building mechanisms. It brings people out of their homes. People talk and socialize, and meet artists. They go to businesses they normally would not go to, and maybe even buy things from them. It seems to put people in a good mood – or maybe only those in a good mood attend, don’t know.

Local artists are truly a cottage industry. What you buy, goes directly to the person who made it. A part of it is not going to a CEO making a $5 million bonus for running his company and our economy into the ground.

A piece of art can last a lifetime, and beyond. I have a couple of pieces, purchased at estate sales, one from 1958, and one from 1981. I feel good knowing I have one-of-a-kind works on my walls. Not mass produced stuff from China. My recommendation is, find something you love, then buy it.

Soon I will have a website up and running with complete information on all art walks in Washington State. More to come.

I also am on Twitter, and write about them as well, there: seattleartwalks.twitter.com

And finally, see all my art walk photos on flickr: flickr.com/photos/seattleartwalks

What would you like to read or know? Send me your ideas. Thanks for visiting my site.

Anthony Huss

About me:

Business degrees from Gonzaga University and University of Portland (MBA). Certificate in Photography from University of Washington. Professional experience in marketing and sales. Growing list of photography shows and contests, mostly in Seattle area.

Photography sites:

http://www.anthonyhussphoto.com

http://anthonyhuss.imagekind.com