Georgetown Art Attack on Saturday, May 13

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Larry Reid

Join us in Georgetown Art Attack this May for a night of art, music and performance. Our historic industrial arts corridor hosts a wide array galleries and studios that feature local, regional, and national contemporary visual and performing artists.

With the FREE Art Ride, you can to add to your experience with our west-end studios and galleries such as studio e, Equinox Studios and SANCA.

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery Eartha is Cathy Malkasian‘s fourth graphic novel – a metaphorical fable that resonates with contemporary themes. Malkasian’s drawing is notable for its rigorous draftsmanship, stunning landscapes and depictions of nature, the gestural nuances of her characters, and her sophisticated storytelling, all of which are on display in Eartha, making this the author’s lushest and most impressive graphic novel yet. Meet this exceptional artist on her first visit to Seattle during Art Attack on Saturday, May 13, 6-9pm.

All City Coffee presents Atlantic/Pacific, by Lowell Poisson. This show is a compilation of works that were begun while on the East Coast in response to his connection with his home in the Pacific Northwest and completed upon moving back to the Pacific Northwest. These works are constructed with in response to chaos/order and the natural world using the mediums of stone lithography and drawing.

Rainier Glass Studio Become part of the glass art experience, browse the gallery of NW artists unique blown glass art and stay for live demonstrations at 7pm during Art Attack.

Bridge Productions is excited to present artist and composer Garek Druss‘, Immensity With Horizon. Ethereal and meditative abstract video projections, dynamic sound design, two-dimensional watercolor drawings, and three-dimensional paper sculptures. Garek Druss is a Seattle-based sound and visual artist who creates work that explores the balance between the physical being and the incorporeal or non-being. 11 May – 3 June 2017. Opening reception May 13.

Hammie Salon Meet landscape artist, Janet Wilson, during May’s Art Attack. Janet’s medium is oil on canvas, and landscapes are her primary subject matter. Most of her paintings begin from a photo where she’s captured a scene with good composition, lighting, and elements that look interesting for a painting, and to which she feels an emotional connection. This solo exhibit will feature a broad selection of her work.

Oxbow Michelle de la Vega‘s The Sugar Project is an exciting exhibition of visual art, video, spoken word and community generated art installation produced through a partnership between curators Sharon Arnold at Bridge Productions and Gabe Kean at Oxbow Installation Gallery in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. The Sugar Project is large-scale social engagement and art installation project that passionately delves into the culture of commodification and women. The core of the project builds on the paradigm that for the majority of recorded human history women have been considered as property. Open Saturday, May 13, 6-9pm.

Krab Jab Studios presents “A World of Fae”, featuring Iris Compiet, AM Sartor, with additional art by Brian and Wendy Froud. Enter the magical world of eternal twilight, where fairies, goblins, and elves abound!

Eight and Sand This month is a dual artist feature of Annette Hassell of Los Angeles, and Chris J.Olson of Seattle. Both will be showing all new artwork in their chosen themes. Annette has the Seven Deadly Sins with primates in traditional pop surrealist style. Chris will be showing The Enigma Of The UFO in a fitting contemporary minimalist style.

Illumination Studio If you like the warmth of color then come into Illumination Studio # 305 and see S. Rostad‘s exploration of the neurological system with vibrant color and Ferrell’s other world abstraction through object and color. Also listen to “DJ” Luscious Leopard Lips as he accompanies musical selections with his own keyboard and Theremin with the possible addition of a visiting artist also. Always changing in presentation you’ll be glad you stopped by.

Georgetown Trailer Park Mall is proud to present NAUTICULT, a Seattle based experimental, psychedelic hip hop trio, joined by REMEMBER FACE and ANCIENT MARINER, bringing Hip hop to Georgetown on Saturday, May 13 during Art Attack. This is an event not to be missed if you have always dreamed of moshing in a parking lot surrounded by vintage treasures.

Praxis Arts Alongside seven in house Praxis artists, Joseph Brooks will be displaying his playful and very colorful acrylic paintings. His piece are filled with not-your-average characters that make you wonder what’s really going on in those minds. Join us for the opening reception May 13th from 6-9pm as we welcome you to our beautiful artist destination.

El Sirenito will feature Aaron Reed, a fine art landscape & nature photographer born & raised in the Pacific Northwest. Through careful composition, attention to detail and the creative use of beautiful light, Aaron opens your eyes to view the natural world in ways you may have never seen before.

studio e Pulp, Robert Hardgrave‘s new solo show, situates his signpost transfers in a dialogue with his new format, gouache on used and pulped Xerox paper. In what he calls his “total act of recycling,” Hardgrave exposes his visual language to a novel medium, which both pushes its limits, and grants new dimensions to his stable repertoire of forms, shapes, and color. Opening reception May 13th6-9pm.

Equinox Studios SANCA‘s youth performance troupes Cirrus Circus and the Magnificent 7 will be busking at Equinox Studios during the Saturday, May 13th Georgetown Art Attack from 6 – 9pm. Their efforts will raise travel funds for members of the youth troupe to attend the Youth Circus Festival hosted in August by the American Youth Circus Organization on the East Coast.

Georgetown Music presents Acoustic Armageddon #35 featuring music by the best regional artists from 6-9 pm. All ages. Free.

The Georgetown Liquor Company is featuring the Art of Eli Wolff for May & June. Pop culture mash-ups & whimsical geekery!

Start Spring with the Georgetown Art Attack on March 11

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Larry Reid

Join the Georgetown Art Attack for an evening of art and music as we celebrate all the creative endeavors of artists exhibiting and performing in the galleries & studios throughout Georgetown, featuring adventurous contemporary visual and performing arts and activities. OurFREE Art Ride allows you to add to your experience with our west end studios and galleries such as Equinox Studios, studio e and SANCA.

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery presents Other Russias: Victoria Lomasko‘s Graphic Journalism. Victoria Lomasko is a fixture at Moscow’s trials and protests, documenting the tumultuous processes that shape today’s Russia. Not content to limit herself to the political life of the country’s capital, Lomasko travels around the country and through the former Soviet republics, exploring the domestic, psychological, and spiritual condition of its diverse marginalized groups. A topical discussion in these turbulent socio-political times. Book launch party and art exhibition. Translated artist talk at 7:00 PM on Saturday, March 11.

All City Coffee presents recent large-scale figurative oil paintings from local Seattle artist Sullivan Giles. Please join us for the opening reception March 11th, 6-9pm. Sullivan’s artwork will be on display March 2nd-April 30^.

Rainier Glass Studio You’re invited to become part of the glass art experience, browse the gallery of NW artists unique blown glass art and live demonstrations at 7pm during Art Attack.

Bridge Productions This March, Bridge is excited to feature P A T H S, a new series of drawings and sculpture by emerging Seattle artist David Nelson. Combining traditional methods of assemblage, and drawing and painting alongside the use of a programmed plotter machine, Nelson playfully reframes formal aesthetics through his mixed-media constructions. 8 March – 1 April. Opening Reception 11 March 6-9pm. l

Krab Jab Studios exhibit “Angels, Totems, and Revelations”, features the art of Carrie Ann Baade, Liba W Stambollion, and Patrick McGrath Muniz Fantastical realism can not only be mystical but socially progressive; these visionary painters take on self reflection, whether coinciding with nature, grappling with time, or satirizing our current political state. Vocalist Vox Vespertinus will be performing during Art Attack.

Eight and Sand has as a double feature for March, The Haunting of Malum Manor by Megan Wyreweden and Children of the Forest by Rebecka Woodward. Megan will have a selection of small acrylic paintings in a gothic horror style. Rebecca will have a selection of her lush collage works on view.

Georgetown Trailer Park Mall is excited to present local punk band SEMINARS, featuring a neighborhood favorite, Thom Geibel of Smarty Pants fame! Open from noon for your shopping needs, and then the band will take the stage at 7pm for your rock and roll needs. All ages! Fun! Free! Yeah!

Georgetown Arts and Cultural Center is exhibiting “Animal Spirits”, a series of acrylic paintings by S. Jordan. Hone your knowledge of cocktails and see whimsical paintings of dogs, cats, farm animals and birds when you visit this exhibit. The artist began each painting with a cocktail name or common phrase and used a colorful palette to create a whimsical painting. 10% of proceeds goes to animal rescue orgs. Artists studios will be open for Art Attack, come see our new studio mates , painters, herbalists ,cake makers and much more.

studio e ‘s show: Urban/Suburban Memories runs March 10th – April 15th with an opening reception on Saturday March 11th, 6-9pm. Featured artists include Stephaine Buer, Jon B. Dove, Ann Duffy, Molly Magai, and Karen Woods. Artists in this group show depict scenes from our daily lives in and around cities. These isolated scenes are connected to feeling of alienation and memories whether a fleeting moment from yesterday’s commute, or a faint and distant image, or a space full of forgotten experiences. These memories relate to the uncanny feeling of being intimately familiar, yet intrinsically different.

Equinox Studios is a growing arts community in West Georgetown, home to over 100 artists working in an inspiring array of mediums, including dance, blacksmithing, welding, woodworking, cycle fabrication, sculpture, painting, film, glass and art performances monthly.

Georgetown Music is featuring Acoustic Armageddon #33 featuring music by the best regional artists from 6-9 pm. All ages. Free.

The Georgetown Liquor Company presents the Art of Krissy Downing, showing from 9 March – 7 May 2017. “I revel in the moments that hover between asleep and awake, when what’s left of dreams is winding its way out the dimly grayed space where our heads lay and just before all the colors bleed from our mystical beings… My work is born from these moments.” – Krissy Downing

Romantic 9th Anniversary of Georgetown Art Attack on February 11

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Larry Reid

You’re invited to come fall in love with art and support the many galleries & studios on the 9^th anniversary of the Georgetown Art Attack. Now more than ever, brick and mortar needs people just like you to help keep the arts alive and thriving in Seattle!!! FREE Art Ride is provided, allowing you to experience our west end studios and galleries such as Equinox Studios, studio e and SANCA.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery and Regina Schilling present Hey Lady #7, a small press publication and exhibition focusing on Sylvia Rivera, the civil rights pioneer who was a crucial voice for people of color, transgender, and low income communities throughout her life.

All City Coffee‘s “Routine”, new works of Northwest artist and writer Starheadboy aka Dave Bloomfield will continue thru the month of February.

Rainier Glass Studio is welcoming and collaborating with glass artist Brandon Cupp. You’re invited to become part of the glass art experience, browse the gallery of NW artists unique blown glass art and live demonstrations at 7pm during Art Attack.

Bridge Productions This February, Bridge is pleased to introduce Seattle painter, print-maker, and multimedia artist Sue Danielson – PERMEABILITY OF HARDNESS. Danielson’s work describes a critical, devoted attention to an accumulation of tangled line and amassed form, built from layers of paint and mixed media. Oftentimes the work resembles geographical topography data or a city map, thwarting our sense of scale; or a cryptic visual cipher in which we seek to resolve some recognizable object. Danielson’s newest body of work on paper and panel continues her exploration of maplike forms and treatise on memory and mark-making.

The Machine House Brewery will be showing New Works from Ross Brashear, a selection of portraits on paper in pastel, ink, and watercolor.

Krab Jab Studios exhibit “Angels, Totems & Revelations” features the work of fantastical realists Carrie AnnBaade, Liba W Stambollion and Patrick McGrath Muniz. This wonderful show explores both personal truths and social justice. Artists will be in attendance during Art Attack.

Eight and Sand has a dual feature of Maxx Follis and Alexandria Sandlin. Maxx is presenting a body of powerful portraits of people not typically represented in contemporary art, and brings them to life with bright colors and simple geometric backgrounds. Alex is presenting a group of small gouache works depicting moments of grief and mourning in a limited palette.

Georgetown Trailer Park Mall is hosting its 3^rd Annual Valentines Schmalentines event: PROM NIGHT! Join us from 7pm – 9pm for prom photos, a live DJ playing the best prom ballads, and of course, awesome shopping! Come dressed in prom garb for a chance to win the title of Trailer Park Mall Royalty and to take home gifts from each shop! Free, all ages!

Georgetown Arts and Cultural Center is exhibiting “The Struggle is Real”, A photographic series by Josh Mojica, sponsored by Inside Out Project. This powerful and raw series of portraits of refugees, documents the struggles and strength of their daily lives in the face of dislocation, fear of death and endangerment. Josh is now on his sixth mission to Greece and points beyond to help families and individuals who are struggling to find home and some sense of place in an in between place known as a refugee camp.

El Sirenito presents Donal Murphy, an Ireland born graphic artist who will be featuring his work from The Alphabet series. This sci-fi narrative with an environmental slant, imagines forms which temporarily materialize in the air. In his own words, these elaborate characters are “being presented to us by our own environment in an attempt to communicate”.

Illumination Studio Would you like to see and feel the warmth of color? Come in to Illumination Studio #305, presenting Rostad and Rostad, explores the inner beauty of our neurological system through abstraction and vibrant color and Ferrell explores spatial and color field through abstraction and planes of color. Music by “DJ” Luscious Leopard Lips, who brings background music with a Theremin synthesizer and keyboards.

studio e presents CHRONOTOPE, curated by Netra Nei featuring Aleksey Myakishev, Junku Nishimura, Nicholas Dominic Talvola, Przemek Strzelecki, Sasha Veledzimovich, Shannon Richardson, Yulia Kazban, and Zeb Andrews. Chronotope: Black and White Analogue Photography is a collection of photographers whose vision and style embody a time-space experience. Masterful compositions embrace emotional purity, spontaneous energy, and vast potential. The tension captured in each moment is magnetic-the unbreakable stillness of time halted overlaps a defiant space bursting with life- seemingly unready and unwilling to accept its fate as a memory of the past. Opening Reception: February 11th, 2017 6.00-9.00pm

Counter Balance Brewing Company‘s exhibit, From Grain to Tap, showcases beer production at Counterbalance Brewery in conjunction with their 2nd Anniversary, as seen through the eyes of Seattle based photographer, Clare McKenzie.

Georgetown Music is featuring Acoustic Armageddon #32 featuring music by the best regional artists from 6-9 pm. All ages. Free.

Ring in the New Year with Georgetown Art Attack!

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Larry Reid

“All things share the same breath – the beast, the tree, the man, the air shares its spirit with all the life it supports.” – Chief Sealth, Suquamish Tribe and Dkhw’Duw’Absh chief.

What better way to welcome the New Year than supporting your local artists in Georgetown with many new and long-loved galleries, shops, and studios? We know it’s still winter so if you are walking be sure to hop on the FREE Art Ride to experience our west end studios and galleries such as Equinox Studios, studio e and SANCA. Running every 15 minutes in a full circle so you don’t miss a thing!

HIGHLIGHTS:

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery The Life and Legend of Wallace Wood examines the illustrious career of one of midcentury America’s most influential and accomplished cartoonists opens on January 14. Editor Michael Catron discusses the work at 7:00 PM.

All City Coffee will be featuring “Routine”, new works of Northwest artist and writer Starheadboy aka Dave Bloomfield. This show represents the idea of being in and out of comfort zones. The last couple of months Dave has been putting himself into uncomfortable situations on purpose to shock himself out of routine. Growth is in the unknown. The medium of this show is acrylic and collage on canvas and wood.

Rainier Glass Studio invites you to become part of the glass art experience! Browse their gallery of NW artists unique blown glass art, with live demonstrations at 7pm during Art Attack.

Bridge Productions presents MANY LANDS, Guest Curated by Ben Gannon. OPENING RECEPTION 14 JANUARY. Many Lands is a comprehensive exhibition of over 20 artists in which abstract and abstracted landscapes are situated together to represent the idea of “world building”, a contextual throughline between the speculative media of both contemporary art and science fiction/fantasy genre literature.

The Alice Gallery Continuing an annual tradition, The Alice Gallery will exhibit this group showing in a large wunderkammer-style exhibition. Closing reception is January 14 during Georgetown Art Attack.

Krab Jab Studios and Mainframe Frame Shop are proud to announce that Mainframe has joined Krab Jab Studio in Suite 150. Mainframe is the recent acquisition of Krab Jab’s Kyle Abernethy, Heather Morrison, and Julie Baroh and specializes in custom framing. Krab Jab will continue to exhibit original works of art, such as StephaniePui-Mun Law‘s Insectica series.

Eight and Sand is proud to present the artwork of Catherine Lindquist. Catherine created an original work of art every day of 2016. She requested word promts from her social media followers then did a random pull every day. Quite a feat for any artist. These are smaller works mostly ink and watercolor and all will on be on display.

Georgetown Trailer Park Mall is turning into shred town this Art Attack! Join us at 7pm while local, heavy/punk bands PissWand and The Great Goddamn play an outdoor set for all to enjoy. We’ll also throw you the warmth of a fire bin and some killer shopping throughout our 7 unique shops. Mark your calendars! Free, all ages.

El Sirenito will feature a collection of acrylic paintings by full time teacher, artist and musician A. Mathison. With the recent remission of her oldest daughter’s cancer, her latest work has been focused “on the theme of living in and for each moment, with vibrancy and celebration.” Live music by local faves Michael Wohl and Tobias the Owl from 8:30PM-10:30PM.

Base presents Jordan Spade, Solo Show: 120 Paintings. “You get the feeling that Jordan’s made thousands of paintings to get to this point, and that he has to do it every day. The kind of confidence, complexity and mayhem that exists in each work only results from that level of comfort. The painting themselves however, are quite the opposite of comforting… in the very best way possible.” – Shawn Carney, Senior Art Director at T Magazine. ONE NIGHT ONLY, Saturday January 14th, 2017. 6520 5th Ave S #122.

studio e Kitsch, a group show curated by Kelsey Siegert and Emily Burns of Maake Magazine runs thru January and is open for Art Attack, January 14.Kitsch features work in multiple mediums from Caroline Wells Chandler, Kyla Hansen, Caroline Larsen, Karen Lederer, Emily Silver, and Seattle based artist, Paul Komada. In conversation with one another these works elevate and challenge notions of craft, kitsch, and the politics of objecting making in the 21^st

The Georgetown Liquor Company will feature the art of Braden Duncan (Clockwork Art) for January in a selection of framed giclee prints featuring birds, bees & kittens. Braden is fascinated by the effects of transformative technologies on contemporary society, and she aims to take over the world with the strange and the adorable.

Illumination Studio Would you like to see and feel the warmth of color? Come in to Illumination Studio #305, presenting Rostad and Ferrell, exploring the inner beauty of our neurological system through abstraction and vibrant color. Ferrell examines spatial and color field through abstraction and planes of color. Music by “DJ” Luscious Leopard Lips, who brings background music with a Theremin synthesizer and keyboards.

Georgetown Music is featuring Acoustic Armageddon #31 featuring music by the best regional artists from 6-9 pm. All ages. Free.

Festive Holiday Edition of Georgetown Art Attack on December 10!

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Larry Reid

Please join the festive Georgetown Art Attack for our holiday tradition of wandering carolers from Choir of the Sound singing their way to the many galleries and studios featuring adventurous contemporary visual and performing arts presentations. Always a family friendly event!

Walking? Be sure to hop on the FREE Art Ride to experience our west end studios and galleries such as Equinox Studios, studio e and SANCA. Running every 15 minutes in a full circle so you don’t miss a thing!

HIGHLIGHTS:

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery presents “Comics As Art: 40 Years of Fantagraphics Books” with special guests Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez (creators of Love & Rockets), Peter Bagge, Ellen Forney, Jim Woodring and others, with a musical performance by Simon Hanselmann. Exhibition and book signing will be followed by an anniversary party at the Georgetown Stables.

All City Coffee is exhibiting John Ohannesian’s : Recent Works. Paintings and ink drawings of the artist’s cartoon world thru December. Original pieces published in The Intruder, Seattle Weekly and online at The Seattle Star.

Bridge Productions presents KAT LARSON, THE GHOST FROM VEGA. Opening reception 10 DECEMBER. Interdisciplinary artist and performer Kat Larson creates hauntingly beautiful video paintings addressing themes of identity, race, and femininity. In Larson’s new series of photographs and video, The Ghost from Vega, she tells the story of a being from another planet who crash lands on Earth and, over time, becomes a ghost with no means to return home. Intrigued by our world, the visitor begins to explore it only to find their strength weakened by the deficit of love and compassion, and begins to slowly fade away. Over time, they become a ghost with no means to return home. This intimate, tender story serves as a parable to the power of connection, perseverance, and strength of the spirit.

The Hammie Salon Holiday Gifts crafted by Local Artisans. Special items for the perfect gift for friends, family or yourself! glassybaby: Hand-blown glass candles and drinkers. 10% of sales from this pop-up will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. Silver + Salt: drawing inspiration from nature, Christine’s minimalist designs feature organic lines and raw gemstones. Hapertas & Company : Specializing in modern haberdashery, Jill’s line includes bowties, neckties, and more. Brenda Pederson Photography: Featuring notecards and small-format photographs.

Oxbow will be featuring Mary Ann Peters recent installation, impossible monument (nothing but the memory), from 3-6 pm on 12/10/16. Mary Ann Peters has been in residence at Oxbow for the last two months. Stop by the gallery for a snack and a visit with the artist to see her new work.

Krab Jab Studios In times of uncertainty, fear and turmoil, there is work to do, that only can be achieved when operating together. “Standing Rock” is not just another “event” that will quickly pass by but rather the embodiment and expression of our zeitgeist: the spirit in time not only in Dakota or the United States, but globally. Polarization and disintegration is happening all around us. The suffering as seen clearly and again with the Sioux and their direct supporters, is an evident result of authoritie’s ignorance, marginalization and discrimination. Our work and social responsibility is to bring together, to connect, to listen, to communicate and to act where we can. We have already all it takes to change, if we just allow it to happen. Any step towards the great, is a solid step!

Eight and Sand December is something a little different at Eight and Sand Gallery with a black velvet art show and a Santa booth like no other. You’ve been very naughty so come have a seat on Santa’s knee and leave with a polaroid keepsake, only $5. Loads of great art priced right for the holidays. Refreshments provided!

Georgetown Trailer Park Mall Full of unique one of a kind vintage and handmade items, from Deep Sea Sugar & Salt’s delicious cakes and cupcakes to fine art prints and jewelry, the Trailer Park has it all! Open late for Art Attack, December 10th, fun for the whole family!

Status Ceramics invites you to visit their gallery for unique handmade gifts and tours of their ceramics studio! Located directly behind the Trailer Park Mall, Status Ceramics will be open from 6-9 during the Georgetown Art Attack.

studio e is pleased to present Kitsch a group show curated by Kelsey Siegert and Emily Burns of Maake Magazine.Kitsch features work in multiple mediums from Caroline Wells Chandler, Kyla Hansen, Caroline Larsen, Karen Lederer, Emily Silver, and Seattle based artist, Paul Komada. In conversation with one another these works elevate and challenge notions of craft, kitsch, and the politics of objecting making in the 21^st century.

The Georgetown Liquor Company is featuring an encore of The Art of Dave Ryan (Manticore Stencil Art). Pop art on records, celebrity stencil portraits, nerdy naturescapes, and more!

Illumination Studio presents Rostad and Ferrell. Rostad explores the inner beauty of our neurological system through abstraction and vibrant color and Ferrell exploring space and color field through abstraction and vibrant color. Also, music by Luscious Leopard Lips, the Georgetown atmospheric music DJ with a Theremin synthesizer.

Georgetown Music is featuring Acoustic Armageddon #30 featuring music by Jeremy Serwer and Robert Roth (of Truly) with your host TBASA. 6-9 pm. All ages. Free.

Monstrous Georgetown Art Attack on October 8!

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Larry Reid

Enjoy a beautiful art filled autumn evening in Georgetown with critically acclaimed cultural exhibits, stellar artists, makers and musicians in Seattle’s oldest neighborhood. Industrial, contemporary visual and performing arts, music and activities throughout the historic business district.

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery welcomes back Seattle native Charles Burns, one of the founders of the alternative comix movement, to discuss his masterpiece Black Hole and other seminal works as part of Fantagraphics 40th anniversary festivities. The critically acclaimed exhibition R. Crumb: Early Works, 1965 – 1967 remains on view. November 2, 2016.

All City Coffee exhibit Friends | Artists | Heroes, the photography of Lisa Scott Owen is continuing thru October. An inspiring portrayal of surfers, skateboarders and other artists in motion, bringing light to their their stories thru photography.

Rainier Glass Studio invites you to become part of the glass art experience! Browse their gallery of NW artists unique blown glass art, watch the live demonstrations and be inspired to reserve a spot blow your own seasonal piece! Open for Art Attack, 6-9 PM.

Bridge Productions and guest curator Tracy Rector will present a gathering of contemporary work by Indigenous artists begun with her landmark show this past January, YOU ARE ON INDIGENOUS LAND, an exhibition reminding us of where we stand and the importance of truth, place, and identity. Featured artists include Lauren Monroe Jr, Raven Julia Juarez, Nahaan, and Steven Paul Judd. Opening reception, October 5, 6-9 PM. Also open for Georgetown Art Attack.

The Hammie Salon celebrate their 1 year anniversary with the magical work of Abbe Johannes. Using her face and body as canvas, Johannes creates characters and stories, then photographs the result to share with her audience. Her creations are mesmerizing and will draw you in, as you experience the flawless merging of reality and imagination. With October leading to Day of the Dead celebrations around the world, stop in to be inspired by Abbe’s amazing talent. Opening festivities begin at 5pm, October 8.

Krab Jab Studios presents Gods of the Wyld: Allen Williams, with Forest Rogers, Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, and the Schiflett Brothers. Illustrator Williams is known for his fluid, dark and mysterious drawings, and in this show he releases the lesser known gods of a forgotten past. Supporting this show is new work by sculptors Forest Rogers, the studio Schiflett Brothers, and watercolorist Stephanie Pui-Mun Law. Opening October 8, 6-9 PM.

Eight and Sand hosts The Tarot Show featuring 78 tarot Carnival. It’s time for the annual Tarot show! This year will feature several artists from the 78 Tarot Carnival deck as well as many local and national artists who will show their own interpretation of their chosen card. There will be decks available and possibly a tarot reader.

Georgetown Trailer Park Mall a unique and lively collection of trailers selling hand crafted jewelry, art and vintage goods. Open late for Art Attack, the fun never ends!

Status Ceramics invites you to visit their studio! Open for the first time to the public during the Art Attack, with hand-makes one of a kind ceramic tile designed by local Seattle artists. Their tile is hand pressed and glazed to order in their Georgetown studio and they are excited to share what they do. Stop by for unique gift tiles, insight into their tile making process, or just to say hi. Open from 6-9 during the Georgetown Art Attack.

studio e exhibit GLUE a group collage show, with works of Brian Cypher, Warren Dykeman, Damien Hoar de Galvan, John Rizzotto, Curtis Steiner, Gillian Theobald and Heather Wilcoxon continues thru October.

Equinox Studios is an arts community in West Georgetown, home to over 100 artists working in an inspiring array of mediums, including dance, blacksmithing, welding, woodworking, cycle fabrication, sculpture, painting, film, glass and art performances monthly.

Usher in Autumn with Georgetown Art Attack on September 10

Posted on August 28, 2016 by admin

Georgetown Art Attack is ushering in Autumn with spectacular exhibits, a blown glass pumpkin patch and the best of Seattle’s contemporary visual and performing arts.We recommend coming early to make a full day of your art experience in Seattle’s oldest neighborhood perusing the artistic stylings at Van Haven on 12th Ave. S., wine tasting at Charles Smith Wines, enjoying a bite at one of the many restaurants throughout the neighborhood, many of whom serve beer from our favorite, Georgetown Brewery or support local charities by participating in the San Gennaro Festival activities.

Jump on the FREE Art Ride to check out our west end locations such as Equinox Studios, studio e and SANCA.

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery presents R. Crumb: Early Works, 1965 – 1967 on Saturday, September 10. This important exhibition features over 40 previously unseen original drawings and arcane artifacts which demonstrate the development of the artist’s signature style. The show remains on view through November 2, 2016.

All City Coffee is exhibiting Friends | Artists | Heroes, the photography of Lisa Scott Owen. These are the first images from a body of work that will build over time, exposing new audiences to historically important artists who work in mediums, such as surfing and skateboarding, that not everyone considers art. This work is also about creating images for the artist themselves that help them have some control of how their stories are being told and inspire others.

Rainier Glass Studio invites you to their autumn blown glass pumpkin patch and become part of the glass art experience! Watch the live demonstrations and be inspired to reserve blow your own pumpkin! Open for Art Attack, 6-9 pm.

Bridge Productions is pleased to present Anamorphosis, in which photographer and installation artist Dave Kennedy introduces new work, continuing the investigation he began with The Likeliness of an Appearance. In this series, Kennedy explores the illusory nature of objects and space using photography, collage, and installation to play with ideas of identity, truth, illusion, and perception. Opening reception September 7, 6-9 pm

Krab Jab Studio presents “Femina Mystica”: Bud Cook, David Gray, and Mark Poole.This show explores the interaction between the female figure and her surroundings in a series of paintings by illustrators Bud Cook, Mark Poole and realist painter David Gray. The result is introspective, iconic and beautiful. Artist Talk at 7:30 pm with all three artists in attendance.

Georgetown Arts and Cultural Center is exhibiting new works by Carol Rashawnna Williams AKA K-LOVE‘ Artifacts from the future’ a series of large monoprints / paintings. This show is an exploration of objects, ideas, tools and resources that our collective future ancestors deemed necessary to the survival of our species: clean water, electricity, land, animals of the food chain indicators, shelter, spirit, conifers, handwriting, music, art, and empathy.

Eight and Sand is hosting the closing reception for The Great Outdoors group show, featuring art inspired by the great outdoors. Camping, wildlife, hipster loggers and starry skies. Local and national artists are represented.

Georgetown Trailer Park Mall presents CHICKEN SH*T BINGO! Tickets are only $5 each, and will be on sale 12-6:30pm. They will be hosting 3 rounds starting at 7pm. Winners will all take home an awesome gift basket! All proceeds will be donated to a very close friend of ours who sadly lost her home in a tragic fire. Come give a sh*t with us!

studio e is exhibiting GLUE a group collage show, work by Brian Cypher, Warren Dykeman, Damien Hoar de Galvan, John Rizzotto, Curtis Steiner, Gillian Theobald and Heather Wilcoxon.

Equinox Studios is an arts community in West Georgetown, home to over 100 artists working in an inspiring array of mediums, including dance, blacksmithing, welding, woodworking, cycle fabrication, sculpture, painting, film, glass and art performances monthly.

Illumination Studio #305 presents Rostad and Ferrell. Rostad, being in the medical field, explores the inner beauty of our neurological system through abstraction and vibrant color and Ferrell, having a degree in art, explores spacial and color field through abstraction and planes of color. Also, Luscious Leopard Lips, with vast musical tastes, brings atmospheric music as a DJ with a Theremin synthesizer and keyboards.

Georgetown Art Attack in August is Hot!

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Larry Reid

Georgetown Art Attack is pleased to present another star studded summer evening featuring not only the best of Seattle’s contemporary visual and performing arts, but also our Annual Drag Strip show, hosted by the lovely and gracious Sylvia O’Stayformore !!!
With so much to see and do, you can jump aboard the FREE Art Ride to check out our west end locations such as Equinox Studios, studio e and SANCA and not miss a thing.

Come early for wine tasting at Charles Smith Wines or a bite at one of the many delicious restaurants throughout the neighborhood, many of whom serve beer from our favorite, Georgetown Brewery!

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery presents incomparable Seattle cartoonist Peter Bagge signing advanced copies of his seminal NEAT STUFF comix, collected for the first time in a deluxe slipcase edition. Artist will appear from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

Georgetown Trailer Park Mall A major element of Georgetown Art Attack in August is the racy Trailer Park Drag Strip. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic supplies for an evening of art, shopping and entertainment under the stars. This event is going to be off the charts. Come down to Georgetown and have some fun! No admission. Every girl will be working for tips. BRING YOUR SINGLES! Sylvia O’Stayformore will be your the hostess for the evening featuring Honey Bucket, Jackie Hell, Monikkie Shame, Abbey Roads, James and Kerry Darling, Jacques n’Aww, Strawberry Shartcake and Queen of the Universe Donna Tella Howe!

Rainier Glass Studioinvites you to become part of the glass art experience! Browse thru the Gallery’s unique array of one of kind blown glass art pieces, watch the live demonstrations and get inspired to reserve blow your own lessons! Open for Art Attack, 6-9pm.

Bridge Productions is honored to present New Trees, Tim Cross’ second solo exhibition at the gallery. In the artist’s new body of work, he will continue his exploration of color, form, and material to describe his fantastical science fiction scenery and unfamiliar chromatic terrain. The title, New Trees, suggests a hint of new growth and optimism emerging from the foreign ground. As we view this new land through Cross’ fractured kaleidoscopic perspective, we imagine a new beginning.

The Hammie Salon hosts Springtime in The Palouse, photography of Brenda J Pederson. The Palouse is a magical place. In the spring, the undulating hills, electric green of young wheat and lentils, and the brown and gold, plowed and fallow fields create a patchwork of amazing beauty. In this exhibit Brenda Pederson explores the Palouse Scenic Byway sharing a small glimpse of this enchanted kingdom through her photos.

Miller School of Art presents the collection, “Joy” by Heather Danso. Her playful approach to the process of painting creates dramatically delightful portraits and playful abstracts, which intentionally celebrate diverse expressions of empowerment, happiness, and beauty.

Krab Jab Studios hosts An Evening with Betsy Tinney.As we continue our summer group show “Im’ago Primordialis”, we celebrate midsummer with a cello concert by composer Betsy Tinney. Member of the group Tricky Pixie, Betsy is known for her haunting, original music inspired by nature. Free to the public.

Mainframe New Patterns explores the architectural boundaries between art and interior space. These boundaries extend from painting to sculpture, decorative and functional furniture. New Patterns features artists, ceramicists and architects from the PNW and along the West Coast.

Eight and Sand proudly presents hosts The Great Outdoors group show. This exhibit will feature art inspired by the great outdoors. Camping, wildlife, hipster loggers and starry skies. Local and national artists will be presented.

studio e contiiues Let’s Explode In A Climaxical Burst Of Being Here, the widely heralded work of Tim Kerr. An original member of the skate punk band, the Big Boys, and currently member of Monkeywrench, Tim has also established himself as a notable painter. Juxtapoz recently characterized his solo show at the Rosa Parks Museum as “linked to justice and knowledge.”

Bosworth Hoedemaker presents two bodies of work by Rafael Soldi being: Life Stand Still Here is a conceptual manifestation and exploration of myself, my fears, and moments when life and its darkest facets can offer monumental symbolism. This work approaches loss with a dark, visually abstract lens through of sculpture, altered photographs and digital creations. Sentiment an emotional exorcism of sorts, they represent a struggle to reconstruct a life without the very thing that defined it.

Equinox Studios is an arts community in West Georgetown, home to over 100 artists working in an inspiring array of mediums, including blacksmithing, welding, woodworking, cycle fabrication, sculpture, painting, film, glass and art performances monthly.

Farewell Paperie and Paper Press Punch are having an open house! They’ll be selling letterpress goods and risograph art including greeting cards, art prints, gift wrap, books and more. Check us out in studio 170 & 175.

Hot Georgetown Art Attack Action on July 9!

Posted on June 24, 2016 by admin

Skate down to the Georgetown Art Attack for a beautiful summer night featuring industrial strength visual and performing arts. Diverse dining, exotic shopping, adventurous galleries, festive nightclubs, music and more at over 40 locations! Jump aboard the FREE Art Ride to check out our west end locations such as Equinox Studios, studio e, and SANCA.

HIGHLIGHTS:

studio e is honored to present Let’s Explode In A Climaxical Burst Of Being Here, the work of Tim Kerr. An original member of the skate punk band, the Big Boys, and currently playing with Monkeywrench, Tim has also established himself as a notable painter. Juxtapoz recently characterized his solo show at the Rosa Parks Museum as “linked to justice and knowledge.” Please join us in welcoming Tim at his first major Seattle art exhibition.

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery welcomes acclaimed indie comix artist Sammy Harkham and wishes a fond farewell to the Intruder at the second annual Hot Off the Press book fair! This colorful festival features tables of local handcrafted comix, prints, and zines by many of the Northwest’s most admired artists. Special guest Sammy Harkham will sign copies of the newly released Kramer’s Ergot 9 anthology as well as his alluring self-published serial Crickets. Another attraction is Seattle artist Josh Simmons signing the latest installment of Jessica Farm project, a highly conceptual comic book series designed by Harkham. After-party action at Machine House Brewery.

Georgetown Records will be featuring new music by seminal Seattle punk band Chinas Comidas with a spoken word performance by the band’s charismatic singer Cynthia Genser at 7:30 PM.

Bridge Productions presents new installation and video work by Seattle artist, C. Davida Ingram for her solo exhibition, “Lexical Tutor”.

The Hammie Salon is featuring the paintings of Kate Petty. The artist explains, “I work with the concept of liminality. It is a state that is ambiguous and hidden. In the subliminal, things are unconscious. But liminal is barely perceptible; it’s a state of being in-between. Sometimes boundaries between worlds are well defined; but liminal suggests a spaciousness, often hazy, like the transition from dreaming to wakefulness or dark to light. It is like twilight.”

Miller School of Art Bring an acoustic instrument or dancing feet and play amidst the growing collection “Joy” by Heather Danso. Working in acrylic tints and mediums, her dramatically delightful portraits and playful abstracts intentionally celebrate diverse expressions of empowerment, happiness, and beauty explored through her own unique process.

Krab Jab Studios presents “Im’ago Primordialis”, a rare opportunity to see fantastical realism from around the world! Also referred to as “visionary surrealism”, curator Don Farrell brings to Seattle over 20 of the best artists in this genre under one roof, including local artists Bryan K. Ward, Jeff Mihalyo, William Fahey, YvetteEndrijautzki and Don himself. All new work by Brigid Marlin, Peter Gric, Roku Sasaki, Tomasz AlenKopera, Steven Kenny, Liba W. Stambollion, Igor Grechanyk, Amanda Sage, Autumn Skye Morrison, Susannah Martin, Andrew Gonzalez, Otto Rapp, Forest Rogers, Jean Pronovost, Miguel Tio, Benjamin Vierling, and Martina Hoffmann. Additional works by Ernst Fuchs, Robert Venosa, and HR Giger. Local artists in attendance as well as Brigid, Otto, and Miguel. Opening: Saturday, July 9th, 6 – 9 pm. Runs through September 3rd.

Mainframe is pleased to exhibit new works by Seattle based artist Kerrie Deck, Amy Maloof, and Seattle/NJ based artist Sophie Spies. This exhibit presents works by each artist working in textile, digital media, and found object that explore random pattern as autobiography, the new culture of observation, and storytelling. Closing reception Saturday, July 9th from 6pm – 9pm.

Eight and Sand proudly presents Amanda Stalter in her solo show titled See That Silver Shine. Her work can be described as new contemporary, surreal figurative art. Amanda is somewhat newly transplanted from Los Angeles and is one of the main driving forces behind The Drawnk, a great drink and draw group here in Seattle.

Georgetown Trailer Park Mall is excited to host its popular KARAOKE NIGHT for July’s Art Attack! Bring your voices and your favorite, well-practiced song choices, and we’ll handle the rest. The event goes from 6-9pm at the mall, located at 5805 Airport Way S. at the corner of Homer Street. Don’t just see the art… BE THE ART!

Machine House Brewery is exhibiting the works of Al Bee, a self-taught painter, tattoo artist and world traveler whose colorful gouache and ink paintings conjure surreal, dreamlike psychological universes. Machine House will also host a lively Art Attack after-party organized by the Intruder Comix collective.

May Flowers at the Georgetown Art Attack

Posted on May 3, 2016 by admin

All City Coffee is showing solo exhibition from Portland-based illustrator, artist and educator Bryan Rubnis B-Sides & Remixes, featuring new prints and previously unreleased drawings, paintings and studies. A long time friend of All City, Bubnis has collaborated with a number of commercial clients and agencies and his work has been exhibited across the U.S. and abroad.

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of original drawings from Australian artist Simon Hanselmann‘s latest comix collection “Megg & Mogg in Amsterdam and Other Stories.

Bridge Productions is delighted to present Seattle artist Julie Alpert‘s solo exhibition, Garbled Love Letters, featuring of three large pieces in painting and collage from her Bows and Drips Each piece overflows with colorful bow-ties, ribbons, and bursts of pattern; literally dripping with bright paint and ornamentation. Also featured is an installation of small, intimate watercolors floating across the length of a wall, pairing loose, airy, asemic writing and rhythmic repetition; articulating nonsensical language and playful patterns, as well as invented and actual symbols.

The Hammie Salon is featuring Six Photo Stories by Brenda J Pederson. Brenda J Pederson is a travel and food photographer, based in Seattle. No matter what the subject, her goal is to capture the essence of a time and place to share with you. This exhibit highlights selections from a new project, Six Photo Stories,combining photos and text into peek-a-boo views of cultures and places.

Interstitial is exhibiting Jueqian Fang, Orchids That Look Good in Bad Lighting. Orchid Board – Most Complete Orchid Forum on the web ! > STYLES, SETUPS & ENCLOSURES > Growing Under Lights > Affect of Artificial Light on Orchids. “The reason that non filament lighting sources do not get a 100% CRI rating, is that they are made up of specific salts, which ‘burn’ at different specific colors, they add all these colors up and get something approximating ‘white’ light. This can be good or bad for plants…Although it seems we would want a filament bulb because it has a linear spectrum (all color equal) unfortunately filament bulbs are very wasteful.” – Jueqian Fang. Exhibit runs thru May 22.

Rainier Glass Studiofounded in 1994, bringing fine art, beauty, and a one of a kind experience. The Rainier Glass Studio features a large scale hot-shop with four glory holes; available for classes, private events and “Blow-Your-Own” Glass Activities! Browse thru the Gallery’s unique array of blown glass art pieces by a variety of northwest artists, watch the live demonstrations and get inspired to reserve blow-your-own lessons!

Miller School of Art featured artist, Heather Danso lovingly explores in acrylics, working on both sides of loosely woven canvas, creating portraits and abstracts that explore expression, identity, and the possible.

Krab Jab Studiosis exhibiting Rituals: The Art of Sara Winters and Cynthia Sheppard. Celebrated illustrators Sara Winters and Cynthia Sheppard present their two-woman show, Rituals, which is a visceral exploration of deep-seated thoughts and emotions that tend to repeat themselves, expressed through paintings of sacred objects and the performance of ceremonies. All work is in traditional painting medium. Opening on Saturday May 14, 6-9pm. Artist talk with Sara and Cynthia in attendance at 7: 30 pm.

Mainframe presents Back+Forth an installation of kinetic/interactive sculpture by Seattle based artist Roger Feldman. Viewers are invited into a position of power where non-committal talk meets political rhetoric. This piece first appeared at the LA Municipal Art Gallery, Woodland Hills and has been reworked by the artist for this exhibit. Roger Feldman is an accomplished artist working in large scale site specific installation and sculpture, exhibiting nationally and internationally including the Tacoma Art Museum and Suyama Space in Seattle. Grand opening and artist reception Saturday, May 14, 6-9pm.

Praxis Arts is happy to exhibit the works of Nikki Frumkin. Nikki is an artist inspired by hiking, climbing and mountaineering in the great Pacific Northwest. She explores nature with a sketchbook in hand, looking for patterns in nature as she explores. Nikki aims to inspire wonder for the outdoors by infusing her landscapes and mountains with energy and movement.

Eight and Sand is proud to present a new body of work by returning artist Christopher J Olson. He revisits a familiar theme, science fiction. Colorful landscapes occupied with robots and buildings of the future, this new work explores two opposing forces, natural and man made objects. In addition to art attack night we are hosting a special artist in attendance reception on May 21st.

Wittman Estes Architecture is exhibiting “Linescapes”, new work by Jeremy Prim. Linescapes is an exhibition of large scale, minimalist oil and wax paintings inspired by the Pacific coast.

Georgetown Trailer Park Mall is excited to present “The Intergalactic Sessions II“, a live improv set performed by some of Seattle’s most talented musicians. Join us for shopping, music and general good vibes. Our many vendors open at 12pm, with the performance beginning at 7pm. Let’s get spaced out together!

Georgetown Arts and Cultural Centeris featuring “Melancholia”– mixed media work by Jade Highleyman. Melancholia is a personal investigation of leaving situations “hanging” or being untethered to reality. Generally, in weaving or any needle craft, the person ties up the ends and snips off any excess to present it in it’s finished form. Jade decided to leave the ends un-tasseled, uncut and undivided to creating a golden waterfall of loose ends. Artist studios will be open during ART ATTACK, 6 -9 pm.

Georgetown Music Store is hosting Acoustic Armageddon 24 – Spencer Carlson, Kelsey Sprague & TBASA go “Song for Song in theround” during Art Attack 6-9 pm. Always free & all ages.

studio e is exhibiting YELLOW: a group show. New work by Brian Beck, Brian Cypher, Carole d’Inverno, Warren Dykeman, Robert Hardgrave, Helen O’Leary, GillianTheobald, Heather Wilcoxon and James Arzente. In celebration of our first 18 months as a new gallery, studio e is presenting a group show, YELLOW, that will highlight work from a group of artists – individual talents whose styles, although varied, exude an ineffable quality of vivid expression that has characterized studio e in the past and will set the tone for our shows in the coming years.

Equinox Studiosis an arts community in West Georgetown, home to over 100 artists working in an inspiring array of mediums, including blacksmithing, welding, woodworking, cycle fabrication, sculpture, painting, film, glass,

Neil Kelly presents Northwest Native Art by Walish Designs and Artist, Jiji Chartraw of the Makah Tribe. Native American drums and paddles featuring Northwest Tribal designs.

Mount Analogue & Megan Harmon Photo Studio‘s SUMMER ART SERIES presents: POETRY / COMICS. Opening reception and reading, Saturday May 14, 7:00pm. This group show is interested in the ways text and images work together and against one another to manipulate any preexisting ideas about narrative, language, and/or reality. Featuring the work of Bianca Stone (Brooklyn), Ted Powers (Northampton, MA), Catherine Bresner (Seattle), Gabby Bates (Seattle), Aidan Fitzgerald (Seattle), Colleen Louise Barry (Seattle) and readings by Willie Fitzgerald (Fiction), Amaranth Borsuk (poetry), and Catherine Bresner (mixed genre). 6519 Ellis AVE S, Seattle, WA

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