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.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Ballard Art Walk
Held the second Saturday of each month, from 6pm to 9pm.
Participants in the August 2oo9 Art Walk:
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
Fremont First Friday
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
View Fremont Art Walk in a larger map
Tacoma Art Walk
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
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
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
View Issaquah Art Walk in a larger map
Edmonds Art Walk
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
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
View Wallingford Art Walk in a larger map
Greenwood-Phinney Art Walk
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!)
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:
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- Coastal Kitchen
- North Hill Bakery
- Red Chair Salon
- Cafe Ladro
- Healeo
- Electric Tea Garden
- Wimsey Home Decor
- Bootyland
- The Copper Vine
- Aria Salon and Spa
- Retrofit Home
- Throwbacks NW
- The Wildrose Bar
- Atlas Clothing
- The Sew People Experiment
- Vermillion
- Grey Gallery & Lounge
- Hugo House
- B-BAM
- Retail Therapy
- Ballard Fetherston Gallery
- B&O Espresso
- Cafe Metropolitain
- Shinka Tea
- Vino Verite
- The Birdhouse
- Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral
- ArtHaus Boutique Condominiums and Gallery
- KOBO
- Harem
- The Bottleneck Lounge
- ROSEBUD
- Babeland
- City Home Store
- Kaladi Brothers Coffee
- The Feed Bag
- Uncle Elizabeth’s
- Warren Knapp Gallery
- Zero Zero
- Bluebottle Art Gallery
- Bus Stop
- Starbucks
- Thomas Street Bistro
West Seattle Art Walk
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
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
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
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
View Pioneer Square First Thursday Artwalk in a larger map
About
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.
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