A1 Piano: 7020 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring artist, Elise Richman. My paintings explore the relationships between engaging in an artistic process, evoking a sense of place, and expressing time’s passage. I pool, stack, scrape, scrub, pour, stain, drip, collage, and fuse oil, acrylic, and encaustic paint, engaging in processes that reflect forces of nature and capture a state of flux. Color is an important part of my works’ expressive content. It is applied as a palpable, optical element, as a substance that can be felt as well as seen.

My process-oriented art is conceptually driven. Each layered piece exhibits the history of its making, which acts as a layered metaphor for time’s passage. Landscapes embody geological time just as psychological topographies bear the imprint of time passed through the course of generations. Artist present.

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
“A Moment To Remember And Give Thanks” Visual art by Nicole Stremlow Monahan, Priscilla Neilson, Jeff Somudesky, Garet Wolfe, Amanda Phipps, and Jennifer Cutshall. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
“alleglory” ; n. [al-uh-glor-ee] a totally made up combination of allegory, and glory; definition: “stories from my glory days” Danielle is a graphic designer, an art blogger/curator {aka the Jealous Curator} and a mixed media artist. In recent years, Danielle’s work has focused on her love for mundane nostalgia – often featuring the suburbs, the regular people who live there, and the ordinary lives they lead.

Danielle Krysa will be having a skype date and twitter party with her fans from Canada during the show!

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

Bherd Studios Gallery NEW LOCATION!!
312 N 85^th Street, Suite 101 (above Chase Bank)
Bherd Studios Gallery is pleased to introduce art that bites back: works exploring the dualism of humanity and nature. In Picture Perfect seven artists present paintings, prints and mixed media artwork that prompts us to consider how we interact with the wild and wooly, and how those interactions in turn change and shape us. How do we see the natural world: as fearsome and dark, welcoming and fuzzy, a place where we have a niche or an alien kingdom quite separate from ours?

Whether cuddly or cruel, the natural world and its animal denizens are omnipresent in the works of Picture Perfect. Some are a mix of savage and sweet, from the furry Little Monster Dolls by Savannah Horrocks—expertly combining cute and creepy—to the skeletal deer, serpents, insects and birds that appear in Lea Barozzi’s twilit Gothic paintings. Somewhere between “aw!” and “aaah!”, Mary Louise Silva’s series of close-up animal portraits presents both fuzzy flesh and bared bone, revealing the hard truth of the skeleton beneath the friendly exterior. And innocence gets skewered by reality when RAWKSON is around: his big-eyed, mute-mouthed stuffed animals are subjected to all manner of cruelties that subvert expectations and bring a dark laugh to your lips. Participating artists include: Lea Barozzi, Savannah Horrocks, Jeff Leake, MJ Lindo, Mary Louise Silva, RAWKSON, and Joe Vollan and will be on exhibition through December 21. Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Wood carvings by Izzy. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
7:30pm. Jaspar Lepak – PNW Folklore Society Coffee House Concert.  The PNW Folklore Society Monthly Coffee House Concert. Jaspar Lepak is a folk/country singer with a remarkable gift for melody and poetry. Since 2003, Lepak performed throughout the Midwest, but in 2009 she moved to Durban, South Africa where she shared her songs across the overwhelming beauty of a South African landscape. She returned home to Minneapolis in November 2011 and performed at venues including the Cedar Cultural Center, the Dakota Jazz Club, and the Aster Cafe. She recently moved to Seattle and has two CDs: Forgiving Wind and her 2010 release Send Me Home.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Echo Echo is celebrating two solid years of presenting the best in Alternative, Pop and Urban Art by moving into a larger space! We are moving across the hall into the old BHERD Studios Gallery Space! We are proud and excited to enter our third year with increased hours–we are now open every Friday–and now we have more room in which to present amazing art! Join Mike Capp, Maxx Follis, Xavier Lopez Jr., Christopher J. Olson, Ripley and Alexandria Sandlin as we celebrate the bright, bright future of the gallery that echoes! Artists present.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
Artwalk Bellini Cocktails $5. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 – $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

Home Suite Home Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Please join the Corbis Photography Club for their first photography exhibition  The theme of the show will focus on the beautiful Northwest, as well as the change in seasons. Featuring the works of Vedada Sirovica, Rich Zollner, Jennifer Walker, Scott Lacy, Kay Tomlinson, Heike Grodecki, Mary Byrne and Jonathan Steinberg. Artist present.

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

Kouzina: 8403 Greenwood Ave N
Alexis Henry, (fine Photography), Jon Moore (Acrylic painting), Shayla Rasmussan (Jewelry). Artists present.

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78^th Street
Photographs shot with a vintage 1953 Rolloflex camera and printed old-school style, by hand, on fiber paper by artist Sandra Coan. Artist present.

Naked City: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Surreal figurative mythology by Eric Blazer.  Artist present.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Inspired by urban landscapes, botany and make believe monsters. Most creations are made of ink, gouache, wood, paper-cuts, love and a sense of humour by Emmalee Bozek. Artist Present.

PNA Gallery: 6532 Phinney Ave N
In October and November, the Phinney Center Gallery will showcase the work of sixteen local artists. These artists were selected by jurors for our annual Northwest Fine Arts Competition. Artists include: Tina Carter, Suzan Fant, Julie Fisco, Susan Gans, Trisha Gilmore, Elizabeth Halfacre, Irena Jablonski, Anita Lehmann, Chris Maynard, David McCrae, Dorothy McGuinness, Susan Miller, Gordon Nealy, Wanda Pelayo, Tamara Stephas, and Suze Woolf. Artists present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
“17 hours” – Photography by Stephanie Moe
“A collection of images taken over the course of one summer Seattle day. No set destinations or planned shots, just whatever the day brought and my eye saw. A very fun challenge!”

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
TRIUMPHS & TRAGEDIES NOV 7 – DEC 11, 2012
Artist Reception party is on Friday, November 9th, from 6-10pm. We will be honoring David Camisa, our feature painter from Vancouver, BC Canada. He was invited to paint a collection of images inspired by Greek Mythologies to represent their triumphs, their tragedies and even their temptations.

Joining David in a group show of the same theme are 11 other artists from around the country: Jarrod Eastman, Joanna King-Yost, Jody Joldersma, Joe Vollan, Kurtis Rykovich, Lacey Bryant , Levi Hastings, Megan Majewski, Rob Schwartz, Sheri DeBow and Siolo Thompson. Artists present.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Enjoy 10% off all Olive Oils during the artwalk.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

Warlock Labs: 101 N 85^th Street, #203
Artwork by Scott Faulkner, Dalton Webb and Tom Dougherty.

*Art venues offering artwalk specials and discounts.

Rooted in Action, this season will delight and entertain

SEATTLE – October 17, 2012 – Taproot Theatre Company announces the lineup for its 37^th season that promises audiences laughter, wit, romance, trickery, reflection and ultimately downright enjoyable entertainment. Featuring a regional premiere, a clever twist on a beloved classic and new approaches to gripping ideas, this season will not disappoint. Taproot Theatre Company’s 2013 Season runs from January through October. Resubscriptions and new subscriptions are currently being accepted.

Taproot Theatre’s 2013 Season opens with Jeeves in Bloom. Based on characters created by author P.G. Wodehouse, this confectionary treat is a delightful respite from the daily grind as Bertie Wooster’s trail of mischief and mayhem is set right by his unflappable valet, Jeeves.

Next comes The Whipping Man, an evocative tale of loyalty, diversity and self-exploration. In Matthew Lopez’s highly acclaimed script, a Jewish Confederate soldier and two of his former slaves are left to observe Passover together in the wake of the Civil War, prompting the challenging examination and reconciliation of the past while revealing the fear and uncertainty of venturing into a new future. This is a poignant play that The New York Times experienced as, “Haunting, striking, and powerful” and will ask questions of faith, freedom and identity.

In the spring, Taproot Theatre takes you to Germany, 1722 in Bach at Leipzig as the search for the next organist and music director extraordinaire is underway. Rooted in history but reveling in flights of fiction, it is deliciously scored with wild and witty revelations.

Summer brings Illyria, the musical adaptation of Twelfth Night. Complete with all the hilarious hijinks and unrequited love of Shakespeare’s famous comedy; be transported to a mythical land of love as these classic characters sing of romance and shenanigans.

Taproot Theatre wraps up its 2013 Season in the fall with The Matchmaker, Thornton Wilder’s hit comedy about love, money and the love of money. Unlikely circumstances and hilarious complications bring surprises at every corner in this play that inspired Hello, Dolly! and is described as a romantic comedy for the incurably unromantic.

Taproot Theatre Company’s 2013 Season

Jeeves in Bloom
Adapted by Margaret Raether from the stories of P.G. Wodehouse
Feb 1 – Mar 2 | Previews January 30 & 31
Peace. Tranquility. The English countryside. Ahhh … Then Bertie Wooster pays a visit. While ducking romance, fleeing a cleaver-wielding chef and burgling his uncle, Bertie’s trail of mischief and mayhem is set right by his unflappable valet, Jeeves. Based on characters created by author P.G. Wodehouse, this confectionary treat is a delightful respite from the daily grind.

The Whipping Man
By Matthew Lopez
Mar 29 – April 27 | Previews March 27 & 28
Can loyalty and freedom coexist? A Jewish Confederate soldier returns from war to his house in shambles. Two former slaves greet him, one who stayed and one who is returning. As they observe Passover and remember the Jewish exodus from Egypt their shared pasts and secrets threaten the freedom of all three men.

Bach at Leipzig
By Itamar Moses
May 17 – June 15 | Previews May 15 & 16
Leipzig, 1722. Germany’s most renowned music director is dead at the keyboard. As the country’s greatest organists descend to vie for the job, melodies of rivalry, trickery, and blackmail compose a fugue of plots and counterplots. Rooted in history but reveling in flights of fiction Bach at Leipzig is deliciously scored with wild and witty revelations.

Illyria
Book, Music and Lyrics by Peter Mills
Adapted by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
July 12 – Aug 10 | Previews July 10 & 11
This musical adaptation of Twelfth Night has all the hilarious hijinks and unrequited love of Shakespeare’s famous comedy. A mistaken identity sets off a chain of events that has everything topsy-turvy. As these classic characters sing of romance and shenanigans, you’ll be transported to a mythical land of love.

The Matchmaker
By Thornton Wilder
Sept 20 – Oct 19 | Previews Sept 18 & 19
Thornton Wilder’s hit comedy about love, money and the love of money has matchmaking busybody Dolly Levi brokering true love for a wealthy businessman. Will anyone get what their heart desires? Unlikely circumstances and hilarious complications bring surprises at every corner in this play that inspired Hello, Dolly!.

Ticket and Subscription Information:
Performances take place Wednesday through Saturday evenings, with matinees on Saturdays. Taproot Theatre is currently accepting resubscriptions and new subscriptions; single tickets go on sale in January 2013.

Subscribers save up to 30% over single ticket prices, plus enjoy great benefits like priority seating, discounts on additional tickets, free ticket exchanges, a subscriber rewards card and more. Subscribers have a number of packages to choose from, including three- and five-play season subscriptions and a Flex Pass subscription, which gives patrons more flexibility when scheduling their tickets.

For more information about subscriptions and single tickets, visit www.taproottheatre.org or contact the box office at 206.781.9707 or box@taproottheatre.org.  The box office is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 pm, and until show time on performance nights.

All performances are held at Taproot Theatre, located at 204 North 85^th Street in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood. The 226-seat theatre is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with assisted listening devices.

ABOUT TAPROOT THEATRE COMPANY
Taproot Theatre Company is a professional, non‐profit theatre company with a multi‐faceted production program. Founded in 1976, Taproot Theatre serves the Pacific Northwest with Mainstage Productions, Touring Productions and the Acting Studio. Taproot exists to create theatre that explores the beauty and questions of life while bringing hope to our search for meaning. Taproot Theatre Company is a member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), Theatre Puget Sound (TPS), Phinney Ridge Neighborhood Association (PNA) and the Greenwood‐Phinney Chamber of Commerce.

Support for Taproot Theatre’s 2013 Mainstage season is generously provided by 4Culture, AmericanWest Bank, ArtsFund, ArtsWA, National Endowment for the Arts, Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, The Seattle Foundation, and St. John’s Lodge No.9.

A1 Piano: 7020 Greenwood Ave N
Darlene Dihel, SUMI artist from Gig Harbor, WA, has studied this ancient art for several decades. She studied sumi painting without formal instruction until moving back to the Pacific Northwest over 10 years ago when she joined the prestigious group called Puget Sound Sumi Artists. Being an active member of that group her goal is to share the style of sumi painting with others. Participating in festivals, having one-person shows, and teaching workshops are many of Darlene’s activities.

Darlene had a great career of teaching sixth grade and art K-12 and raised a family of two with her husband, Merle, who was a counselor. Teaching on Kwajalein for 17 years was the highlight of her career. “I am passionate about painting sumi and enjoy every minute I spend creating in my studio. It is a never-ending process that brings joy to my life.”

WHAT IS SUMI PAINTING? Sumi painting is spontaneous with no pre sketching, each stroke being the final one. Technically it is painting with black ink made from pine soot and glue applied to rice paper using animal hair brushes. Visually it is simplicity of design, plainness of color, uncluttered lines, and simple grace and proportion. The painting begins with a subject, the artist’s interpretation, and then the viewers interpretation and reaction. Spiritually, it is beauty originated from within. It has the power to stir the hearts and emotions of all who see it. Artist present.

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
The Special Exhibit features beautiful natural scuptures from driftwood, perfected and brought to life by very patient artists. Featuring: Jo Marsh, Jan Petzel, Tom & Mary Louis Hager, Sue Banks, Chadd Hass, and Arline De Palma, Jennifer Cutshall, Amanda Phipps, Susan Brown, Garet Wolfe, Jeffery Blucher, and Joya Marie Marsh. Plus Live Artist Demo’s throughout the evening. Artists present.

All Aboard Furniture: 6500 3^rd Ave NW
Ceramics with a spooky theme for Halloween by artist Faye Baker. Artist present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
“The Bizzarre Bazzaar Masquerade” A masked wonderland of grim & whimsy so good even the monsters can look away!  Avanti Art & Design hosts its’ 4th annual masquerade featuring local artists creations in 3d Mixed media sculpture, painting on canvas, sculpted leather work,  photography, original illustrations on paper & much more. Join us, indulge your alter ego & break out your best costume.  There will be a $100 gift certificate awarded for the costume best to show! You & your friends can Vote for your favorite pick thru our Facebook page thru Oct 31st.

Featuring the works of: Tammy Deneau, Diana Federighi, Savannah Horrocks, Tasia Bozek, Rob A. Johnston, Sophie Ngoc Nguyen, Leora Michal Alk, Kate “The Great” Stevens, Gregory Billingsley, and KaGo. Artists present.

BaBaLouise: 616 NW 65^th Street
Artwork by Joe Vollan. 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 NEW LOCATION!!
312 N 85^th Street, Suite 101 (above Chase Bank)
For their fourth appearance as guest curators at Bherd Studios Gallery, Seattle artists Kate Protage and Chris Sheridan explore contemporary artists’ approaches to an essential theme that is sometimes undervalued because of its traditional roots—the modern still life.

This is Not Your Grandmother’s Still Life showcases the work of eight artists who are breathing new life into the genre by making drawings and paintings of objects that are relevant and contemporary, whether that’s through their choices in subject matter or their technique. From gorgeous, intricate stencil-based paintings of tattoo equipment to intaglio prints of seemingly straightforward objects that offer subtle commentary about society’s current hot-buttons, Protage and Sheridan present work that encompasses a wide range of subjects, styles and resulting emotions.

Exhibition runs from October 12^th through November 2^nd at Bherd Studios Gallery in the Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle, and includes the art of: Marie Gagnon, Sullivan Giles, Molly Peters, Albert Shelton, Chris Sheridan, Kellie Talbot, Mark Tracy and Andrea Wicklund. Artists present.

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

Chocolat Vitale: 6257 3^rd Ave NW
Recent paintings by Don DeLeva in acrylic and oil on panels, celebrating the lives of technological workers.

“Dia de los Muertos inspired portraits of
today’s every day Techy hero.
Thank you for all the Apps!” – Don DeLeva
Artist Present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by: Ruby Smith (Black & White Photos) Brian Prosser(Collaborative Collages) Ben Chamberlain(Pen & Ink) RIchard Milliken(Altered Photos) Chris Rodgers( sculptures).

7:30pm.RONIN 3 & GUESTS DICK VALENTINE & STEVE FANDRICH. Our Monthly Jazz Improv. Usually it is the First Friday, but for October only these masters of Improv will perform on th Second Friday. Ronin is Kenny Mandell (woodwinds, percussion), Don Berman (percussion) and Simon Henneman (guitar). October’s Guests include Sax player Dick Valentine and the return of keyboardist Stephen Fandrich. Free Improv, with a Nod to Monk and Mingus. Free, with a pass of the hat. Great Food and Drinks–including beer from Fremont Brewing–available. Each Month Kenny, Don and Simon invite a musician to perform with them, playing originals and standards through the lens of Free Improv–with a Special Nod to Monk.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Echo Echo proudly present new works in the spirit of Halloween with a show titled: ‘Witchcraft’. Each artists takes on the theme of occultism reflecting the urban, pop surrealism, and underground art scene. Featuring Alexandria Sandlin, Christopher J Olson, Maxx Follis, Mike Capp, Ripley and Xavier Lopez Jr. Artists present.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
Artwalk Bellini Cocktails $5. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 – $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

Home Suite Home Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Come get creepy with us as Quincy Quigg unleashes his high end horror decor art. Quigg has been deviously toiling over his pulp macabre sculptures and has concocted a truly spooky space not for the faint of heart! Costumes are highly encouraged! (get in the spirit of the season and get some extra mileage out of those costumes, DRESS UP!) Revolting refreshments will be supplied.

*parents with young children and people easily frightened…this is a SPOOKY show…some themes/visuals may be too much for the wee ones. Artist present.

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

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

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78^th Street
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

Naked City: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Surreal paintings of fall and winter with haunted snowmen and talking pumpkins by artist Sky Andrews-Gerspacher.  Artist present.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Inspired by urban landscapes, botany and make believe monsters. Most creations are made of ink, gouache, wood, paper-cuts, love and a sense of humour by Emmalee Bozek. Artist Present.

PNA Gallery: 6532 Phinney Ave N
In October and November, the Phinney Center Gallery will showcase the work of sixteen local artists. These artists were selected by jurors for our annual Northwest Fine Arts Competition. Artists include: Tina Carter, Suzan Fant, Julie Fisco, Susan Gans, Trisha Gilmore, Elizabeth Halfacre, Irena Jablonski, Anita Lehmann, Chris Maynard, David McCrae, Dorothy McGuinness, Susan Miller, Gordon Nealy, Wanda Pelayo, Tamara Stephas, and Suze Woolf. Artists present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
“17 hours” – Photography by Stephanie Moe “A collection of images taken over the course of one summer Seattle day. No set destinations or planned shots, just whatever the day brought and my eye saw. A very fun challenge!” Artist present.

Starbucks: 316 N 67^th Street
Artwork by Chris Mighton.  Artist Statement: I often wonder what thoughts would look like if we could freeze them, capture them, bottle them and print them out to share. Most of us can imagine a tree in our head perfectly when we’re asked to describe it to someone. Most of us will probably see green leaves, a trunk and branches with no problem in our head before we even utter a word about it. But how do we know that our visual thought representation of a tree is the same as an arborist or a bird or a robot? Would it be the same as mine? What about the thoughts of an actual tree? Even though trees have no brain or nervous system, they still react to the environment and make what some would consider intelligent decisions. Humans rely on communication through audio/ visual means but many organisms rely on a chemical language that has evolved over millions of years. What would happen if we interfaced with that chemical language? What would we see? What if a tree could convey it’s thoughts or awareness in the form of an image? What would that look like? I explore this through both drawings and screen printed imagery that I created thanks to the awesome studio space at Print Zero in Georgetown.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
We have been excited about this art exhibition all year! Paintings inspired by characters in storybooks… We invite you to join us for the opening night party and artist reception. Costumes encouraged, Tasty owners will be hosting an off-site pre-halloween after party!

25 artists from all around the region, including a feature wall by Tasty’s co-owner, Sean Wilkinson (aka Wilky):
Alexandria Sandlin, Justin Hillgrove, Augie Pagan, Kurtis Rykovich, Braden Duncan, Lea Barozzi, Carlos Aguilar, Mary Louise, Christine Benjamin, Megan Majewski,  Dara Harvey, Rebecca Dickinson, Dienzo, Redd Walitzki, Glitter Mortis, Rob Schwartz, Jenn Brisson, Siolo Thompson, Jenna Colby, Wilky, Jenny Dayton, Xavier Lopez. Including 3 custom doll designers: Kaitlin Phillips Goodey, Ladybug Dreamland and Sheri DeBow. Artists present.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Enjoy 10% off all Olive Oils during the artwalk.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Greenwood Lit Crawl (various poets). Linocut, lithography and woodcut by Kyle Huntress, Sam Hamrick, Ana Karina Luna, Nate Stottrup, Scott Travis, Dan Cautrell. Artists present.

Warlock Labs: 101 N 85^th Street, #203
Halloween themed pen & ink, comics-inspired drawings by Scott Faulkner, David Lasky, Dalton Webb, Tom Dougherty, Jason Zayas.
*Venues offering Artwalk Specials & Discounts.

Submit your art for the Phinney Center Gallery. They are now accepting submissions of art by individual artists and groups for their 2013 gallery schedule. The deadline is October 8 at 10 pm.

The Phinney Center Gallery is located in the historic Phinney Neighborhood Center in Seattle, Washington. Gallery shows are advertised to 17,000 local community members and 3,000-4,000 viewers visit the Phinney Center each month. The Phinney Center Gallery is currently accepting submissions for the 2013 gallery season by visual artists working in 2D or 3D media for individual or group shows. The gallery has approximately 100 linear feet of wall space (depending on configuration of walls), as well as display capacity for three-dimensional work in locked glass cases and pedestals. The gallery will provide insurance. Priority consideration for gallery shows will go to artists working in the Puget Sound area who are not currently represented by a commercial gallery.

To apply to this call, visit: http://www.phinneycenter.org/PDFs/2013_PNC_Gallery_Call.pdf

A1 Piano: 7020 Greenwood Ave N
“Max to the Max”…the Lifetime Work (so far) of an 11 year old artist, Max Ayotte Basom. Visual art and clay works. Artist present.

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Printmaking by Joya Marie Marsh. Artists present.

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

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

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

Bluebird Microcreamery and Brewery: 7400 Greenwood Ave N
Minimum Wage Art. Artist present.

Bherd Studios Gallery NEW LOCATION!!
312 N 85^th Street, Suite 101 (above Chase Bank)
There is a fine line between art and retail in the gallery business and By The Yard pushes it right over the edge.  Eleven artists were challenged to create a piece of work that is 1 yard long by 1 foot high which will be sold by the inch. Visitors will be encouraged to use tape measures and rulers to divvy up their favorite parts of the artwork, daring both artist and art buyer to discover how they truly feel about the production of art for sale.

This experimental exhibit presents buyers with questions (and sharp objects): what makes a piece of art compelling—its subject, color, size, materials? What do we lose or gain when we can only see a portion of the whole? Is a specific section of a piece more precious, more mysterious when removed from its context, or does it lose its spark when it loses its frame? Is there a “more bang for the buck” mentality to purchasing art? Does a work become more precious as it disappears? Do we relate to a piece more when we are allowed to alter it to our own tastes? And can we really bring ourselves to cut up an original work like a birthday cake?

By the Yard’s artists also have choices to make: should the division of their work be a simple or difficult process for buyers? Kellie Talbot, known for her massive, photo-realistic paintings, presents a monochrome study of dimmed bulbs and their long shadows. Her repeating, sectioned imagery allows careful cutters to take home a mini version of the whole painting. Likewise, Troy Gua’s Colorbandz© series abstracts recognizable faces into horizontal bars of colors, and any vertical portions will keep his concept wholly intact. Others may not be so kind: Ryan Molenkamp’s geometric abstractions—often reminiscent of sprawling cities or patchworked hills—do not lend themselves to a natural parsing-out, and patrons might be hard pressed to select their perfect spot. Which works will exit the gallery in pieces, and which will stay mostly intact?

Carve out your favorite piece of Troy Gua, Ryan Molenkamp, Crystal Barbre, Kellie Talbot, Tessa Hulls, 12 Midnite, Zach Bohnenkamp, Greg Boudreau, Jenny Dayton, Dan Voelker and John Osgood. Artists present.

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

Chocolat Vitale: 6257 3^rd Ave NW
Joe Reno Monotypes and Birthday Celebration: on view September 14 – October 7. “In the quiet of a solemn evening, I print the monotypes for magic to appear.” – Joe Reno 8/17/2012 . Artist Present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
7:30pm. CURTIS & LORETTA–PNW FOLKLORE SOCIETY COFFEE HOUSE CONCERT. Curtis & Loretta’s music comes straight from the heart. The husband and wife duo’s extraordinary harmonies and proficiency on stringed instruments create a frame for their poignant original songs, and carefully chosen traditional pieces from the British Isles, America, and beyond. The current menagerie includes Celtic harp, mandocello, mandolin, guitars, clawhammer banjo, and National steel ukulele, plus a bit of kazoo, harmonica, and shakers. Curtis’ down-home sense of humor and Loretta’s theater background engage the audience in an experience that runs the gamut of rolling with laughter to holding back tears, with plenty of side-trips in between.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Echo Echo presents new work from resident artists Alexandria Sandlin, Christopher J Olson, Maxx Follis, Mike Capp, and Xavier Lopez. Artists present.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
Artwalk Bellini Cocktails $5. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 – $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

Green Bean Coffeehouse: 8533 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

Home Suite Home Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban contemporary rotating artwork.

In The Red Wine Bar & Cafe: 6510 Phinney Ave N
Vibrant geometric abstract work by Vessa Gayle. Artist present.

Kouzina: 8403 Greenwood Ave N
Jon Moore Painting, Alexis Henry fine art photography and Shayla Rasmussan Jewelry
(made with many different fine metals and gems).

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78^th Street
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

Naked City: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Stunning and vivid object and landscape paintings by Arlon Rosenoff. Artist present.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Acrylic and mixed media on wood and canvas by artist Todd Karam. Artist present.

PNA Gallery: 6532 Phinney Ave
“FLOW: explorations in creativity”: All too often, as women with busy careers and families, we find that daily life leaves no time for the regular practice of our art. Our group is based on the fundamental concept that one’s creative energy expands through use; the more you use, the more you have.  By setting a theme each month to work on independently, we support  and inspire each other in the individual pursuit of our art.  We work in varying mediums from watercolor to pastel and mixed media.

We gather regularly to look and discuss the previous month’s thematic work.  The themes are ideas or quotations meant to spur creative exploration.  They have ranged from phrases like “Coming Home”  to inspirational quotes from other artists.  There is much to be gleaned from seeing the different ideas presented in each interpretation of the theme….by sharing our experience as a whole, we hope to inspire others to explore and expand on their own creativity. Featuring: Mindy Black, Cynthia Esselman, Dodi Fredericks, Sue Jensen, Anita Lehmann and Kristen Scott. Artists present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
“Faces and Figures” by artist Maya Lewis. Artist present.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
Tasty opens a mixed-media group show next month, showcasing work from over 15 different visual artists from around the region. We invite you to join us for the opening night party on Friday, September 14th, from 6-10pm.

The participating artists were asked to consider how language influences their art, and to incorporate letters, numbers or symbols into their pieces.

Artists include: David Lemely, Deviant Décor, Gretchen Fuller, Jen Hardwick, Jenna Colby, Jennevieve Schlemmer, Jon Measures, Katypie, Krista Jefferson, Marty Gordon, Nicole Steen, Raw Garbage, Sarah Gordon, Sean Wilkinson, Starheadboy, Tim Manthey and Vern White. Artists present.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Enjoy 10% off all Olive Oils during the artwalk.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Did you ever wonder what goes into designing a tattoo? Come on down to Two Birds for September’s art walk to see tattoo line drawings and stencils for tattoos that have been done by all of our artists here at the studio: Ruby, Suzy, Halley, Tarah, and Alexis. We will show tattoo stencils alongside photos of finished tattoos so you can see the process of how a tattoo is formed. The art will be on the walls until the end of the month, but art walk night is the night we’ll have drinks and snacks so come see us! Artist present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban and contemporary art by northwest artists.

Warlock Labs: 101 N 85^th Street, #203
Pen & ink, comics-inspired drawings by Scott Faulkner, David Lasky, Dalton Webb, Adam Watson, Marc Palm, Vince Aparo, and Stevie VanBronkhorst. Artist present.

*Venues offering artwalk discounts and specials

Artist Trust announces an array of workshops to help artists of all disciplines boost their arts careers. Workshops range from free one-hour Webinars to weekend-long seminars touching on all aspects of creating and maintaining a successful arts career. Find out more and register at www.artisttrust.org.

September 12, 2012, 5:30-7:00pm
HEALTHCARE FOR ARTISTS
Washington Health Foundation, 600 Stewart St, Suite 205, Seattle
Learn about health care options, what’s coming in 2013/2014 and how to fill the gap between now and when the full features of the health reform law go into effect. In partnership with Washington Health Foundation.

September 22 & 23, 2012; 10am-5pm
I AM AN ARTIST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Community Library, 901 C St, Vancouver, WA
Say “I Am An Artist!” This intensive symposium enables artists to jumpstart or refresh their creative career with essential resources, funding opportunities, peer-to-peer evaluation, networking and hands-on feedback. In partnership with The Arts of Clark County and The Clark County Arts Commission.
Guest Presenters: Beth Harrington, media artist; Jennifer Williams, visual artist; Scott Poole, literary artist; music panelist TBA; Cory Huff, The Abundant Artist
Cost: $75-100; discounts for registering by 9/7

October 6 & 7, 2012, 10am-6pm
THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Photographic Center Northwest, 900 12^th Ave, Seattle
An intensive, interactive workshop that enables photographers to jumpstart or refresh their career with essential resources, funding opportunities, peer-to-peer evaluation, networking and hands-on feedback. In partnership with Photo Center NW.
Guest Presenters: Alice Wheeler, photographer; Kate Maass, Grand Image

October 2012
PLANNING YOUR LEGACY (More info TBA)
Artists and their extended networks of professional advisors, significant others and families will benefit from vital legacy and estate-planning information on preparing a secure future for themselves and for the artworks they create.

November 3 & 4, 2012, 10am-5pm
I AM AN ARTIST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Gallery One, 408 N Pearl St, Ellensburg
Say “I Am An Artist!” This intensive symposium enables artists to jumpstart or refresh their creative career with essential resources, funding opportunities, peer-to-peer evaluation, networking and hands-on feedback.
Cost: $75-100; discounts for registering by 10/20

November 20, 2012, 2-3pm
APPLYING FOR THE TWINING HUMBER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Online Webinar
A free webinar offering information on applying for the 2013 Twining Humber Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award. Learn about work samples and résumés, and get a walk-through of the application.

December 2012
CREATING AN ARTIST STATEMENT (More info TBA)
Gallery 110, 110 3rd Ave S, Seattle
Don’t have an artist statement? Want to improve the statement you already have? Want to know what gallerists, grant-makers and jury panels are looking for in an artist statement? Attend this workshop to find out!

About Artist Trust
Now celebrating its 25^th anniversary, Artist Trust has invested over $9 million in Washington State artists since its founding. In 2011, Artist Trust awarded a grand total of $284,000 to 85 artists through five grant programs. Artist Trust also provides a comprehensive suite of career training, professional development resources and counseling to help artists achieve their career goals.

Artist Trust is a not-for-profit organization whose sole mission is to support and encourage individual artists working in all disciplines in order to enrich community life throughout Washington State. Find out more at www.artisttrust.org.

SUMMER STREETS: Walk. Bike. Shop. Breathe. Play.
Friday, August 10, 2012
6 pm. – 10 p.m. during the art walk
Greenwood Avenue/Phinney Avenue from N 87th to N 67th Street
In the Phinney and Greenwood Neighborhood

Event Detour Map

Activity Map—So many fun things to do and see!

Tell your neighbors, tell your friends! Friday, August 10 is a party along Greenwood!
This free event opens the city’s largest public space – its streets – so people can walk, bike, roll, run, skip and shop – without having to watch out for cars! Summer Streets is partnering with the Phinney Neighborhood Association for some good old fashioned fun.

• Race in Waste Management’s recycling relays
• Learn about SPU’s Puget Sound Starts Here and Restore Our Waters programs through Jeopardy
• Shop at the 3rd Annual Street Art Fair hosted by Tasty. Tasty will donate at least 30% of all art sales to AmeriCorps St. Louis to help rebuild St. Louis, a year after a devastating tornado.
• View fine art of several mediums. i.e. painting, printmaking, woodcarving, and stone carving happen in front of Art on the Ridge
• Watch art canvases come alive in front of the Greenwood Collective
• Tickle the ivories on A-1 Pianos out on the street
• Participate in, or relax and watch, a Soccer Tournament hosted by Naked City Brewery and The Yard – FULL
• Sample coffee in the 2nd Coffee Taste Off
• Learn about the amazing varieties of fruit grown by local family farms and witness a baked pie contest at the Phinney Phruit Phestival at the Farmers Market
• Do the Gumshoe 5K a FUNdraiser for the Greenwood Senior Center, Food Bank and Elementary School PTA
• ‘Find the Pig’ a scavenger hunt for stuffed wild pig dolls donated by the Woodland Park Zoo
• Make flowers with Flowers of Lesotho to benefit orphans and vulnerable children in Southern Africa
• Enjoy music played by Hollow Earth Radio DJs
• Talk to neighborhood Police Officers during one of the “Officer Chats”
• Participate in Detective Cookie’s Youth Chess games
• Be a part of the Kids Bike Parade with Cascade Bicycle Club and SPD. Meet at 6PM at Greenwood & 85th to decorate your bikes. Parade starts at 6:30PM and ends where the Bubbleman will be performing thanks to Metropolis
• Watch Tai Chi & Qigong Demonstrations and Spontaneous Buddhist Dance by the Taoist Studies Institute
• Get chair massages by Rhea Healing Essentials
• AND SO MUCH MORE

We are bringing back Seattle’s Largest Canned Food Pyramid too! Last year we collected over 2,500 cans of healthy food for the Greenwood Food Bank. Plan on bringing your donations to Summer Streets and we’ll build an even bigger pyramid this year. The pyramid is being built in the Ken’s Market parking lot at N 73rd Street and Greenwood.

MONTHLY ARTWALK:
ART UP PHINNEYWOOD

A1 Piano: 7020 Greenwood Ave N
“Max to the Max”…the Lifetime Work (so far) of an 11 year old artist, Max Ayotte Basom. Artist present.

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
“Small in size, Big in Heart” small works with maximum size of 5” x 5” on display. Artists present.

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

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
1st annual Artstravaganza Studio Sale & Fundraiser, featuring Mixed media, paintings on canvas, sculpture, photography, art accessories & much much more. Artists include: TV Tommy Vision, Aaron Taylor, Cameron Lacombe, Rob A. Johnston, Tasia Bozek, Wendy Keen, Diana Federighi, Bill Cass, Pat Gallagher, Savannah Horrocks, Blake Dennis, Katie Graham, and Emmalee Bozek.

BabaLouise: 616 NW 65^th Street
Maestro Colin R Clark esquire is a process oriented printmaker accredited as a maestro stampatore e incisore from Centro Culturale il Bisonte in Florence, Italy and holds a Bachelor’s of Arts with an emphasis in photography from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington.  Clark works with the ideas of repetitive acts of choice and rituals of consumption that form one’s personal identity and relationships.  He has shown works in Bellingham, Florence, Bogotá, and Seattle while currently living and working in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.

*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
Tacoma artist, Jeremy Gregory, brings his art to life through hand crafted posable puppets and in a short stop motion film during his exhibition “Little Big Deal” opening Friday, August 10^th from 6-10pm. Gregory will have his puppets on display along with a continuous looping of his new stop motion film “Welcome to the Neighborhood” at Bherd Studios Gallery located in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood.

Gregory’s passion for turning his edgy and gritty style of art into 3-D posable puppets started when he began tossing the idea around to friends and peers over a year ago. After having enough detractors say it wasn’t advisable, he decided to prove them wrong. He now has over 30 hand crafted puppets in his collection which he describes as his own children with each of them having their own unique back-story. His characters range from loveable street urchins to skater kids and birds. He is already gaining recognition with his puppets locally. Last October his Zombie character puppet was featured on the cover of Tacoma’s Volcano Weekly.

Like Geppetto, he would never think of parting with any of his children. Instead he has started using them to create interesting still shots and a short stop-motion animation. His first film has taken over a year to finish with help from Brian Parker, a professor at Tacoma’s Bates Technical College in the Digital Media department. Gregory created all the puppets and sets for the film, as well as being Art Director, writer and puppeteer, while Parker was the films director, writer and co-creator. Just the filming stage of this project took 8 weeks and also included the help of 4 students from Parker’s Digital Media class. The immense amount of labor and creative planning that went into this short film has produced an oddly dark and tragic story which stays true to the realistic and gritty art that Gregory is known for. Like Geppetto and Pinnochio, his little character, Jimi, learns a tough life lesson hanging out with the wrong crowd.

Gregory’s talent has been recognized by City Arts Magazine as Tacoma’s Top Comic artist. He has had an alt-comic series in the magazine titled True Grit that started in 2008 and the magazine described Gregory as “one of our best Tacoma discoveries”. He’s also participated in many community mural projects and the Tacoma City’s Public Art: In Depth (PA : ID) program. He is a graduate of the Arts Institute of Seattle and currently teaches graphic arts in downtown Tacoma at School of the Arts High School. His artwork has been on exhibit all over the Pacific Northwest including two past exhibits at Bherd Studios Gallery. Artist Present.

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

Chocolat Vitale: 6257 3^rd Ave NW
Native Seattleite Carl Edwards delves into the Pacific Northwest aesthetic to reveal edge conditions that are unique to this part of the continent. He employs traditional oil painting techniques to evoke and explore aspects of landscape that inform the viewer with simultaneous feelings of the familiar and the unfamiliar. Carl received a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts oil painting major through Cornish College of the Arts (Seattle) and the Minneapolis College of Art & Design (Minnesota).  His work has been shown in Seattle, Minneapolis and most recently in Vancouver, BC. Artist Present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Featured artists include: Ruby Smith. (Deceased daughter of Couth Buzzard Books Owner, Theo Dzielak) ” The Hidden Shadows of Cancer”. B & W Photos. Brian Prosser  Collaborative Leftovers Collages; Teri Thomas  Photos Mixed Media; Chris Rodgers  Animal Sculptures; and Richard Milliken  Altered Photographs.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Encore showing of “Villians” as part of the “Superheros” exhibition. Featuring the art of Alexandria Sandlin, Christopher J. Olson, Maxx Follis, Mike Capp, Reed Carpenter, Xavier Lopez and more guest artists.  Artists present.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
Artwalk Bellini Cocktails $5. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 – $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

Green Bean Coffeehouse: 8533 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings on canvas with traditional African motif by Aba.

Home Suite Home Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Keep a Breast, breast cancer awareness exhibition. Artists have created works of art on chest casts. Artist present.

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

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78^th Street
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

Naked City: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Surreal, intricate watercolors by artist Heidi Elkington. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Acrylic and Mixed Media on wood and canvas by artist Todd Karam. Artist Present.

PNA Gallery: 6532 Phinney Ave N
“Ski Jump” by Todd Smith. The Leavenworth Washington Ski Hill has an iconic structure gracing its slope. This structure, a ski jump, is historically very rich. The history has been written elsewhere. The structure itself is now a ghost, falling apart. It sits atop the hill reminding the valley of thrills sought decades ago. The purpose of these photos is to attempt to show the effort put forth and severity of a hand made structure produced for such simple and childlike pursuits: Jumping and flying. A pure thing built by thrill seekers. A reference for the thrills and extremes we all seek today with our own childlike curiosity. Artist present.

The Showroom @Bherd Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
In The Showroom, Bherd represented artists Siolo Thompson, CASH & John Osgood featuring their recent works. Artists present.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
Encore Opening of “Creatures Featured”, a tribute show in support of the rebuilding efforts in Joplin, MO following its one-year anniversary of surviving a devastating EF-5 tornado. 1/3 of art sales goes directly to charity.

Featuring the art of: Art by E, Jenn Brisson, Justin Hillgrove, Rawkson, Lacey Bryant, Krista Jefferson, Starheadboy , P. Calavara, Krystal Kerr, Siolo Thompson, Mike Capp, LaRu, TV Tommyvision, Jenna Colby, Jesse Link, Joe Vollan, Jenny Dayton, Xavier Lopez, David VonDerLinn, Lizzie Desiree, Christine Malek, Amy Weber, Mike DiPetrillo, narboo, Vern White, Levi Hastings, Phresha and Sean Wilkinson.

Plus Tasty features their 3^rd Annual Art Fair out on the streets in front of their shop for Summer Streets. 20 plus local artisans selling directly to the public. AND live music by Cody Wilkinson. Artists present.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Enjoy 10% off all Olive Oils during the artwalk.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Cyra Jane will be showcasing both her kinesics series, which is a surrealistic study of expression and gesture, and a few of her parahuman stone carvings that meld men with rabbits in a dialogue on desires.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Main Level: “Keep A Breast” breast cancer awareness exhibition featuring chest casts that have been painted by urban & contemporary artists. Downstairs: “Between Heaven and Hellboy” Encore group exhibition of underground, alternative and urban artists take on comics, superheroes and super villians. Artists Present.