S3A Presents W3AVE: A Two Night Collaborative Art Event

S3A presents a two night/two neighborhood event called “W3AVE”, bringing together 18 Seattle urban artists for a live collaborative art session the first night, followed by an opening reception and auction the next night.

The live painting event on the first night will take place at the Henry Art Gallery for their “Open Floor” program on Thursday, April 29th from 7-9pm. The reception and auction for the finished collaborative pieces will take place on Friday, April 30th from 6-9pm at City Hostel Seattle in Belltown. Both events are free and open to the public.

The artist line-up includes: Ego, Stacey Rozich, Augie Pagan, Weirdo, Solace, John Osgood, Kevin “Sensei23” Sullivan, Zach Bohnenkamp, CASH, Ninjagrl, 179, Joe Vollan, Mat Savage, PaperMarbleS, Jeremy Gregory, Justin Hillgrove, Mike Capp and Mike Gardner. The artists have been divided into six teams of three. Each artist will show up to the live event with a 12”x16” canvas that they have already started to work on. During the live event, they will swap their canvas with each of their team members and contribute to their canvases while the audience watches. By the end of the live event, each team will have three completed collaborative pieces to be auctioned off the following evening.

In addition, both events will include: DJ EMC and the Acid Unicorn dropping contemporary beats, cooking up an engaging blend of dance grooves and known and loved favorites - from yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Full details available at:
http://w3ave.posterous.com/

Bherd Studios Grand Re-Opening

ICU by John Osgood

Like a young (and white) George Jefferson, John Osgood and bHeard Studios are moving on up to a whole new location...

Please come celebrate our new location with us and check out Art Up Greenwood-Phinney, the new monthly art walk for our neighborhood on Friday, December 12th from 6-9pm. Our new location is in the "Underground" of the Greenwood Collective. Art Up will happen the 2nd Friday of each month and to keep up on the latest info, visit the Art Up Blog, or visit the Greenwood-Phinney Chamber website. There are over 20 participating businesses as well as, the Greenwood Collective - the new home of Bherd Studios. Several resident artists are displaying their artwork and providing snacks and beverages for art walk goers.

"Odd Man Out" at bHeard Studios Saturday June 7th

robo bear vs. the clique by Justin Hillgrove

Have you ever experienced being the fifth wheel or somehow found yourself on the outside looking in? Well that's what this show is all about. Four urban contemporary Seattle artists explore being the "odd man out". Artists reception at Bherd Studios is on Saturday, June 7th from 5pm - 9pm and the exhibit continues through June 28th. Featured artists include: Justin Hillgrove, Adam MacKinnon, Chris Olson and John Osgood.

The Koi are eating my thought bubbles......

Who says nothing good ever comes from a posting on Craigslist? In fact, I met the Painter John Osgood this way. John answered my Craigslist ad seeking a Painter to model for me for a photo shoot. We finally agreed to meet at his studio this Saturday. John and fellow painter, Andre Martin are exhibiting at Bherd Studios. I love John's work and think he would make a great addition to the Painting Marathon this year. I think there still are a few spots available, but they are filling fast.

I floated the idea to them of having the Painting Marathon in Pioneer Square on a first Thursday sometime-- everyone agreed it would be an amazing event. Although it's not possible to arrange for this year, 2008 is a strong possibility, so stay tuned.

Best of luck with your show, John--maybe I'll see you at the Marathon this year. I suggest you swing by to check out the exhibit: Bheard Studios is located at at 315 NW 85th Street in the Greenwood area of Seattle.