Pecha Kucha Night V. 07 – Artist Trust Benefit: Thursday, June 5th, 2008 – 7:30PM

Please join Pecha Kucha Seattle in our first ever benefit for Artist Trust (http://www.artisttrust.org), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting Washington State artists working in all creative disciplines. We’ve assembled an incredible roster of filmmakers, visual artists, musicians, composers and arts visionaries. Share ideas, see great work and support the arts. We'd love to see you there! Funds raised will support Artist Trust core programs, and for every $1500 raised, Pecha Kucha will name a GAP grant. http://www.artisttrust.org/grants/GAP

EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, June 5^th
Doors Open 7:30 PM
Presentations Begin at 8:30
Ouch My Eye (www.ouchmyeye.com)
1022 1^st Ave. South
Seattle, WA 98134
$10 Suggested Donation at the door

PRESENTERS:

Jana Brevick	Jewelry Artist	http://janabrevick.com
Ed Marquand	Mighty Tieton Visionary & Publisher of Art Books	www.Marquand.com, www.mightytieton.com
Ali Fujino	Kite Aficionado, Executive Director for Drachen Foundation	www.drachen.org
Mary Ann Peters	Artist	http://www.maryann-peters.com/
David Miller	Visionary, Writer & Filmmaker	www.charismaticleaderfilms.com
Barbara Fugate	Painting and Drawing on Walls, Canvas and Paper	www.BarbaraFugate.com
Barbara Leuche	Public Art
Paul Rucker	Inter Disciplinary Artist (composer, musician, composer, visual artist)	www.paulrucker.com
Lucia Neare	Classical Singer, Theater Artist	www.lucianeare.org

ABOUT PECHA KUCHA - http://www.pecha-kucha.org/
Pecha Kucha (the Japanese for the sound of conversation) gathers creative individuals to share their work and ideas in an informal environment. Pecha Kucha Night was conceived in 2003 by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham (from Klein Dytham architecture, in Tokyo), as a place for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. Each presenter is allowed 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds each - giving 6 minutes 40 seconds of fame before the next presenter is up. This keeps presentations concise, the interest level up, and gives more people the chance to showcase their ideas, visions, work/areas of curiosity.

Neodandi Designs/NiiLartey DeOsu Fashion Show at Canvas Art Gallery

Seattle, WA, May 31, 2008, 7:00pm—Canvas, an art gallery, a recent addition to the Pioneer Square arts scene, will host NYC designer NiiLartey DeOsu as he presents the first runway showing of his latest designs that are crafted in a washable, paper-like fabric. Amid the Striking Pop and Figurative Works of Several Local and National Artists

The night's guests will not only be treated to Neodandi Design's posh, deconstructed fashions artfully worn by Seattle's most alluring models, they'll mingle in the midst of the most prolific display of pop and figurative art that a Seattle gallery has ever dared present to our lovely city!

Event details:
Neodandi Designs/NiiLartey DeOsu Fashion Show
Saturday, May 31st, 2008 7:00pm/No cover

Canvas, an art gallery
617 Western Ave. Seattle, WA 98104

THE GRAND OPENING OF THE ARTSPACE HIAWATHA LOFTS

You are invited to the grand opening of the Artspace Hiawatha Lofts

Thursday June 5th 4-10pm

843 Hiawatha Place South Seattle, WA 98144 (one block south of Dearborn & Rainier)

Lots of art, refreshments, entertainment and a self-guided tour of lofts and businesses

Saints and sinners open sessions at the Georgetown Arts Center

Hello artists
After a little break in our unique Open drawing/ painting/sculpture session I am happy to say The saints are marching back in (and a few sinners also)

First session June 1st. These will be two week long poses with costumes/figurative. Our first two weeks will be Queen Nefertiti.

We will be offering a reduced fee for those that buy prepaid cards and solely moving towards frequent flyer type action from now on. Drop ins will pay a premium $14 a session. So here is the scoop

Frequent Artist Pass
Four session pass - buy four session at $48 and get one free
(they do not need to be used consecutively but will expire in 4 months)

Super hero Pass
Eight sessions for $96 and get two free
(they do not need to be used consecutively but will expire in 6 months)


Our first Model - Pigeon as Queen Nefertiti June 1st and 8th

it's from 1-4 pm every Sunday.

As always foodies and tea/coffee will be served for our mortal coils
Questions? >> Angielena @ the Georgetown Art Center

Larry Naylor, Spacemorphic

Larry Naylor, Spacemorphic
www.erskinedesignworks.com

Opening Reception with the Artist
Saturday, June 7th 69PM

Pottery Northwest
www.potterynorthwest.org
226 1st Ave N., Seattle, WA 98109
206-285-4421

BECA gallery: Call to Artists

Call to Artists: A call for 2D and 3D submissions for a group exhibition featuring the works of the Top 4 emerging artists selected via the votes cast by art enthusiasts from around the world during "CURATE THIS!". Physical submission receive deadline is June 12, 2008. Email submissions will be accepted according the guidelines listed below through June 10, 2008. A fee of $25 allows for the submission of 4 works. Artists from all countries are eligible to submit works.

'FOUR'

From June 18-21, 2008 art enthusiasts from around the world will view the works submitted by emerging artists from all corners of the globe and vote to choose the top 10 emerging artists of 2008 working in 2D and 3D mediums including, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, mixed-media, drawing, printmaking, fiber, textiles and photography. BECA gallery will be enlisting the input of art enthusiasts from around the world via 'CURATE THIS!', an event which allows anyone from anywhere in the world with an internet connection and email access to select 10 artists and their works to be featured at www.becagallery.com and in the upcoming publication titled, 'CURATE THIS!'. Of the top 10 artists selected, the top 4 artists who have received the highest number of votes will have their works exhibited at 'FOUR', the gallery's 3rd international contemporary art exhibition opening August 2, 2008 at BECA gallery located at 527 Saint Joseph Street, New Orleans in the heart of the New Orleans warehouse arts district. The opening of the exhibit, 'FOUR', coincides with White Linen Night, the largest annual visual arts event in New Orleans.

'FOUR' EXHIBITION DATES: August 2 – September 28, 2008.

Complete information, submission guidelines and submission sheet may be downloaded from: http://becagallery.typepad.com/my_weblog/call-to-artists.html

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BECA gallery
http://www.becagallery.com
http://becagallery.typepad.com
527 Saint Joseph Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 566-8999
HOURS: Wed-Sun (11am - 4pm) and by appointment
becagalleryart@gmail.com

West Seattle Summer Fest "ART DIVE" Call for artists!!!

Dear Artists, COME SELL YOUR ARTWORK AT THE WEST SEATTLE SUMMER FEST! JULY 11TH, 12TH & 13TH!! In an effort to inject even more LOCAL ART in this years Summer Fest community celebration in West Seattle (July 11th, 12th, and 13th), this year Twilight and the West Seattle Art Walk will be introducing "ART DIVE"!! Art Dive will be a flea market like area designated for local artists to sell their goods. 8'x2' tables in the Art Dive tents will be just $125 for the three day weekend.
The Art Dive will have PRIME LOCATION on California Avenue, just South of the North Performance Stage, at the Oregon/California Avenue intersection! All artists are welcome and encouraged to apply!!!
Just go to the Summer Fest website and upload the application http://www.westseattlefestival.com/ or email info@twilightart.net with "Art Dive" in the subject line and we'll send it to you.

The Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum: Fourth Triennial exhibition

The Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum invites you to submit ideas for its fourth Triennial exhibition, opening in 2010.

The museum is looking for designers, firms, and projects from around the world that answer the question "Why design now?" Why is design an essential tool for solving some of today's most urgent problems? What draws creative thinkers, makers, and problem solvers to this crucial field of discovery? Why should business leaders, policy makers, consumers, and citizens embrace design values?

Please share your nominations with the exhibition's curators, Cara McCarty, Matilda McQuaid, Cynthia E. Smith, and Ellen Lupton, who are looking for the best ideas coming from around the world. triennial.cooperhewitt.org/nominate

IDSA Jr. Banquet

Come celebrate the achievements of students representing their NW Industrial Design programs. Family, friends and design professionals are all invited to see works from University of Washington and Western Washington University students. One outstanding junior from each program was selected by an IDSA jury to present their body of work. We also welcome a local industrial design professional, Tom White who will be our guest speaker.

Click here to learn more about the IDSA.

'Chop Shop: Bodies of Work', the Eastside's First Contemporary Dance Festival!

What: Stone Dance Collective presents "Chop Shop: Bodies of Work", the Eastside's First Contemporary Dance Festival!

When: Sunday, June 8th at 3:00 pm
Where: Meydenbauer Theater is located at 11100 NE 6th St., Bellevue, WA, 98004

This is the first time that such a unique gathering of local contemporary dance innovators have jointly performed for Eastside audiences. This is a rare opportunity to explore the truly original talents of Seattle based artists in one performance. Each of these gifted choreographers has achieved numerous critical successes throughout Europe and the United States. Though each company presented possesses their own individual voice, they are all unified in the contemporary language of dance and its power to stir the senses through the visceral moving image. The featured companies are: Stone Dance Collective, Seattle Dance Project, Phffft! Dance Theatre, DASS Dance, Mark Haim, & Jason Ohlberg.

Tickets are on sale now. Go to www.ticketwindowonline.com or call 206.325.6500
Adults: $22.50 Students and Seniors: $18.00

If you'd like to join our mailing list please write to us at: stonedancecollective@hotmail.com

Circus Contraption’s: The Show to End All Shows

What: The SHOW to End All SHOWS.

When: May 16 - June 22 2008

Where: Theo Chocolate, 3400 Phinney Ave N Seattle WA

A departure from Circus Contraption’s usual turn-of-the-century fare, The SHOW to End All SHOWS imagines a family-owned circus with all of the glamour and glitz of the 70’s and 80’s. The time, however, is now, and the glamour shows signs of decay. A sense of imminent destruction looms as things begin to go awry under the tent. The Ringmaster insists upon the willful denial of their world’s demise by not only his progeny, but also the audience. This twisted take on Americana tells the story of the show that must go on, despite all evidence that the show, and maybe even the world, will be extinguished before the closing act.

Preview Shows
Friday 5/16 8pm
Saturday 5/17 8pm
Sunday 5/18 7pm
Tickets $20

Weekly Shows
May 22 - June 22
Thu-Sat 8pm
Sun 7pm
Tickets $25 ($20 for the 25-and-under set)

NOTE: Thu-Sat shows are 21 and over. Sun shows are all-ages. This production contains adult content in the form of language and some limited sexual content, so parental discretion is advised.

The Circus Contraption "Big Top"
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

Learn more about Circus Contraption at their web site.

Tickets available online at Brown Paper Tickets

IDSA NW Design Debate

Its that time once again to watch the big dawgs of design show off their mad debate skillz at the annual IDSA Design Debate.

The bout will be held on Thursday June 5th at 6:30pm at the Olympic Sculpture Park. Anne Traver, Bill Buxton, Bill Gaylord, and Jill Solberg will duke it out as Jacob Fleisher referee's the match.

Click here to download the flyer and get more info.

PRATT FINE ARTS CENTER’S 26th ANNUAL FINE ART AUCTION

What: PRATT FINE ARTS CENTER’S 26th ANNUAL FINE ART AUCTION
When: SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008 5pm-11pm
On Saturday, May 17th, Pratt Fine Arts Center will be transformed into a giant gallery and stage in preparation for its fund-raiser Under the Big Top, Pratt’s 26th Annual Fine Art Auction.

Also, a free public preview of the artwork called Pratt Exposed: A Peek Under the Big Top will be held on Friday, May 16th. Seven hundred guests, including artists, seasoned collectors, and art-lovers, will admire more than 300 works of art and gather together under a 30-foot tall circus tent for a gourmet dinner, conversation, and lively bidding to raise Pratt’s largest source of donated income. Many notable artists, such as Julie Speidel, Dante Marioni, and Lino Tagliapietra, will donate their artwork to the auction.

Click here for more info.

10th Annual Art in the Garden @ the Ballard P-Patch

10th Annual Art in the Garden @ the Ballard P-Patch.

Musicians & artists wanted.

Each artist who sells there wares will be charged a nominal booth fee of $35 in advance. You must supply all your tents & tables. Fence space available. Must be set up by 9am. a one hour early bird special of 10% your sale price and free coffee & donuts should bring in enough business to cover your cost. You must also supply me a City of Seattle business Id # as this is a non-profit that reports income. As far as music looking for acoustic mostly but blue grass would be nice. Sting quartets a plus. All participants get complimentary beverage & hot dogs.
Free parking @ 8527 25th Ave NW Ballard P-Patch.

Questions? Please contact Kelly Ryan at KRyan@FarmersAgent.com

Who created 86 Nickels?

Does anyone out there know who did the "86 Nickels" poster? I love it!

If you know who did this, please drop us a note at blog@cocaseattle.org

4Culture: Electronic 4Culture Call for Artists

4Culture is seeking media artworks for Electronic 4Culture (e4c).

Walk, drive or ride by - e4c will offer a high quality, high visibility venue for the exhibition of dynamic electronic artworks by media artists and projects intrinsic to 4Culture's work.

Twenty media works or media proposals will be selected for presentation through this electronic gallery. Media artists working in all genres are encouraged to apply.

e4c is located adjacent to Gallery4Culture facing Prefontaine Place South in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood.

Visit www.4culture.org for application guidelines.

Deadline: June, 2, 2008
Organization: 4Culture
101 Prefontaine Pl S Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 296-7580
Email: info@4culture.org
Website: www.4culture.org

Contact: Heather Dwyer

On the Boards:Northwest New Works Festival

Over the last 25 years, the festival has become the Northwest's premiere laboratory for the creation of cutting edge, risk-taking performance. During the course of 2 weekends on 2 stages audiences can experience a spectrum of brand-new performances and works-in-progress by Pacific Northwest-based artists and ensembles. These artists are defining the region's future in dance, music and theater. Don't miss your chance to see tomorrow's innovators today. The festival lineup was curated by a panel of peer artists and arts administrators from the region.

Click here to learn more about this year's line up and schedule.

Leonard Shlain: "Art & Physics" at Town Hall

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 | 7:30pm Location: Downstairs at Town Hall, enter on Seneca Street. Leonard Shlain, a surgeon and author, proposes that visionary artists are the first members of a culture to use image and metaphor to see the world in a new way. These preverbal expressions of novel concepts are then later formulated by physicists. His theory is rooted in brain research and in Jungian archetypal unconscious said to be stored in DNA. Using examples of specific art works alongside the world-changing ideas of great thinkers, Shlain demonstrates how throughout history changes in music and literature synchronized with those occurring in art and physics and explores why these connections occur. Tickets are $5 at the door only. Town Hall members receive priority seating. Click here to learn more about Town Hall