Art Up Phinneywood

Art Up Phinneywood artwalk: Fri, January 13 from 6-9pm

2012-01-09T20:29:00.000-08:00

(NEW 2012 ARTWALK MAP COMING SOON!)

A-1 Piano Sales & Rentals: 7020 Greenwood Ave N
The work on display is from John Smither's recent series on loose canvas that depicts the struggle between old (cedar) and new (blackberry) in the back alleys of Seattle. The pieces portray this conflict through a visceral dream like seasonal progression of imagery from the light days of summer to the long dark days of winter. Plus live music. Artists present.

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Group show of chainsaw carvers: Ken Tynan, Jeff Samadosky, Dave Tremko, Tomas Vrba, Chris Foltz, Steve Backus and Debbie Tremko. American Folk Art, larger then life sculpture by award-winning chainsaw carvers. Not to be missed, these are the best chainsaw carvers of our region! Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the art of Jill Labieniec. Childhood memories of attic treasures nestled away in dusty corners and piled high in cardboard boxes is the inspiration for this show. Each piece tells a story, some through lazy afternoon daydreams while others rely on the viewer to create a narrative of their own out of a simple object.

This collection is made up of Gocco prints, a process similar to screen printing that uses a Japanese child’s toy to make detailed and sophisticated prints. Artist present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Rebecca Liu. Plus meet author Bruce Taylor. 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 (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
"Between The Lines" is John Osgood’s latest series of work that focuses on his signature style of portraiture. His work features multi-faceted interpretations of emotion and perception by utilizing shared lines, forms and color between characters. He has worked diligently to create pieces that the viewer can study and be able to see new perspectives each time they go back. He purposefully plays with the subconscious mind, directing the audience both literally and figuratively. His goal with this series is to have you “reading between the lines” to find your own meaning within his work. Artist present.

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Oil painted photography and graffiti art by Andy Miller. Artist Present.

NEW VENUE! Chocolate Vitale: 6257 3rd Ave NW
Featuring a collection of autographed photos of movie stars from the 30's, 40's and 50's, newly framed and matted. Prices range from $50 for a facsimile autograph of Madge Evans to $300 for early signed photos of Henry Fonda or James Stewart. Also available are stars such as Glenn Ford, Alan Ladd, Leo Gorcey, Ronald Reagan, Henry Fonda, and Jeanette McDonald.

Also on display are works by Ballard artists Joe Reno, Elizabeth Aurich and Linda Kemp Scheiber, and mid century photographs by Edmund Teske. The store has an always-changing selection of vintage and antique art and vintage collectibles, from oil paintings to mid century furniture. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Join artists Xavier Lopez, dear earthling, Christopher J. Olson, Alexandria Sandlin and Reed Carpenter as they show you their latest work. 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.

NEW VENUE! Home Suite Home Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Collaborative works featuring the painting of Seattle based artist Maynerd, intertwined with the Photos and Prints of Minneapolis based Photographer Russ Olson. Artists present.

In The Red Wine Bar & Cafe: 6510 Phinney Ave N
Color landscape and portrait photography by Val Mohney. Artist present.

NEW VENUE! Made Sewing Studio: 8408 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Kevin Rosinbum. Artist present.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Since 1996, T.S. Pew has studied art and art history. The collection of his work stems from the past years of studying the surrealist masters such as Ernst, Dali, Man Ray, Matisse and Manet. His interest in music and photography also have a solid hand in his paintings. Artist present.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Eclectic mix of mixed media in celebration of Oliver’s Twist 5 year anniversary. Artist present.

Phinney Neighborhood Assoc. Gallery: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Esprit de Print is a group show of original prints by one of Seattle Print Arts art salons. Each of the nine members has a unique artistic voice. They meet monthly to share information on printmaking techniques and discuss their work. This show hopes to demystify the art of printmaking as it celebrates the diversity of original works on paper. Featuring artists: B.Birinyi, L.Broekhoven, C.Carroll, M.Douglas, J.Ireland, M.Langlois, D.Mayhew, L.McBride, B.Prokop. Artists present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Unique works created using daubs of paint applied in a pointillist fashion to create optical textures, enhanced by random strokes creating an energy of noise and tension by Michael Martinez. 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.

About the Artists:
Thompson is interested in exploring through image, the human need for narrative and our relationship to our own histories and the stories of other lives. In her paintings she imbues animals and robots with totemic powers and she attempts to bring a sense of history to all of her subjects. Osgood paints idiosyncratic characters and animals with a bold palette. He's a people watcher and enjoys spending time following the emotions that flicker throughout a person’s face during an interaction - his art is the expression of these every day emotions. CASH's latest work has been influenced by John James Audubon, Pablo Picasso, Jean Michel Basquiat, hand drawn fonts and street art and graffiti. He uses spray paint, acrylic, charcoal and oil pastels to create his works on canvas, paper, and wood. His paintings reflect the textures of the city, as well as the colors and spontaneity found in nature.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the urban contemporary art of Dave Bloomfield (aka Starheadboy). Artist present.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
Group exhibit featuring 6 walls of original art for under $100. Featuring artists: Brenda Dunn, Court Hoffman, David VonDerLinn, Deviant Decor, Eric Osborne, Glitter Mortis, Jenna Colby, Krista Jefferson, Lacey Bryant, Marty Gordon, Olvera Design, Rob Schwartz, Sean Wilkinson and Stella Latwinski. 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
Featuring art by Anouk Rawkson. Artist present.

NEW VENUE! Umpqua Bank: 7120 Greenwood Ave N
Lynn enjoys all variations of art and has explored many techniques, but seems to lean toward collage and multidimensional acrylics. She is a self taught painter and has learned her techniques through many "happy accidents". Lynn created her mixed-media paintings to explore her interests and fascination with old buildings and unique architecture. She loves and admires anything old... something that has a story all its own. She enjoys abstract art, due to each individual that views a painting will have a different opinion or "view'. Lynn loves to hear what people "see" within her paintings, it motivates her to create more.
Her little "friends" are a new addition to her art family. She started with abstract... and am now exploring an interest in painting people. Lynn’s "people" are a little twisted... but, fun. Check out Lynn’s webite, www.hollowmoonz.com to learn more and see some of her work. Artist present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Rotating monthly artwork from local artists.

*Venues offering artwalk specials.

Art Up Phinneywood artwalk: Friday, December 9 from 6 - 9pm

2011-12-07T16:49:00.000-08:00

A-1 Piano Sales & Rentals: 7020 Greenwood Ave N
The work on display is from John Smither's recent series on loose canvas that depicts the struggle between old (cedar) and new (blackberry) in the back alleys of Seattle. The pieces portray this conflict through a visceral dream like seasonal progression of imagery from the light days of summer to the long dark days of winter. Plus live music. Artists present.

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Group show of more than 20 artists
Short Description of Artist’s Work: Oils, Painting by Fire, photography, blown glass, ceramic dinnerware, gift cards, and sculpture. Plus live music. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
We are turning 2 years old!! We are celebrating with Milk + Bookies! On December 9th from 5-9pm, come grab some milk & cookies and bring a children's book to donate. The best types of childrens' books are all kinds of multicultural stories and stories in other languages for ages 5 and below. All books donated will benefit the Denise Louise Education Center. Get into the holiday spirit with us! To find out more about Milk + Bookies, watch the ADORABLE video, here. We hope to see you there!

Also showing: Urban & Amy continue to develop work based on images of everyday and iconic objects as well as familiar views of the city they inhabit. Though their work is never figurative it often suggests our presence via the objects and environments we utilize. Urban&Amy is an ongoing collaboration between Amy Bengtson and Urban Guy Allen. Amy Bengtson is an independent designer of fashion accessories based in Seattle. She’s a willful dropout from the world of Architectural design though she spent good money and time getting that degree. Urban Guy Allen is an illustrator specializing in Real Estate development although such an occupation apparently no longer exists. Artist present.

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

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Vera Pashkevich. Artist present.

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

"Venous Rose" by Michelle Anderst

Bherd Studios Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Bherd Studios presents the encore opening of "Gifted". Featuring the urban contemporary works of Pacific NW artists: Michelle Anderst, Debbie Bianchi, Claudio Duran, Ninjagrl, John Osgood, Phresha, Joe Vollan and Vblast. The artists have specifically put together smaller sized pieces for the gift giving season for this holiday show and offer everything from metal sculpture work, wood panel pieces and canvas work. There are new pieces of work that will be available from Phresha, Joe Vollan & John Osgood, so if you missed out on pieces that were sold before you stopped by last time, you're in luck! Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Fabiola Reina's background in Architecture and her love for nature interweaves into her work and creates a sense of geometry and spatial balance in her compositions. Her art and photography reveals an explosion of colors and emotion, and are inspired by her travels, by nature, her life experiences, music, and by the human psyche. She likes to celebrate diversity as well as the natural emotions life brings that connects us all as human beings.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork from local artists. Plus LINDSEY STREET--PACIFIC NORTHWEST FOLKLORE SOCIETY COFFEEHOUSE CONCERT. Tunes and songs from Scandinavia, Quebec, British Isles, France, Bellingham and points near and far. Guitars, Fiddle, Accordion, percussion - they sing in two languages, stomp on the ground, and rock the unexpected chord change. Music starts at 7:30pm. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Deck the Halls! Music, Art, Libations, Light Snacks! The walls of the gallery will be full of Art! Come out on the second Friday evening of November 9th as Echo Echo Gallery Decks it's walls with all sorts of art, prints, t-shirts, toys--from stocking stuffers to that something special for someone you love! Come! Celebrate Christmas and the holidays with your favorite crew at Echo Echo! Join artists Xavier Lopez, dear earthling, Christopher J. Olson, Alexandria Sandlin and Reed Carpenter as we bring in the holidays in style! Join us for the latest art styles, light food and libations, speak to the artists and just have a great time on Friday the 9th of December at Echo Echo Gallery downstairs at the Greenwood Collective. Artists present.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk. 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.

In The Red Wine Bar & Cafe: 6510 Phinney Ave N
Oil on canvas visual art by Elissa Houghton. Artist present.

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

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring monthly rotating artwork by local artists. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Eclectic mix of mixed media in celebration of Oliver’s Twist 5 year anniversary. Artist present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists.

Phinney Neighborhood Center: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Blue Building, Room #1
Holiday AA Sale: Decorative lights, jewelry, glass, envelopes, photography, paintings, gourds, prints, books, bots and mosaics. Featuring artists: Bella Luz, Alison Peltz, Blowing Sands, Inside Out and Backwards, Katrina Beach, Patty Makatura, Kate Franchimon, April Richardson, Judith Bushnell, Geogre Yocum and Debbie McLaughlin. Artists present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Unique works created using daubs of paint applied in a pointillist fashion to create optical textures, enhanced by random strokes creating an energy of noise and tension by Michael Martinez. Artist present.

"House Bunny: Loppy" by Siolo Thompson

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

About the Artists:
Thompson is interested in exploring through image, the human need for narrative and our relationship to our own histories and the stories of other lives. In her paintings she imbues animals and robots with totemic powers and she attempts to bring a sense of history to all of her subjects. Osgood paints idiosyncratic characters and animals with a bold palette. He's a people watcher and enjoys spending time following the emotions that flicker throughout a person’s face during an interaction - his art is the expression of these every day emotions. CASH's latest work has been influenced by John James Audubon, Pablo Picasso, Jean Michel Basquiat, hand drawn fonts and street art and graffiti. He uses spray paint, acrylic, charcoal and oil pastels to create his works on canvas, paper, and wood. His paintings reflect the textures of the city, as well as the colors and spontaneity found in nature.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring monthly rotating artwork by local artists. Artist present.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
For a second year, Tasty is hanging walls of art, under $100 to support your giving spirit! 20 participating artists! Brenda Dunn, Calef Brown, Court Hoffman, David VonDerLinn, Deviant Decor, Dustin Kern, Eric Osborne, Jenn Brisson, Jenna Colby, Krista Jefferson, Kurtis Rykovich, Lacey Bryant, Marty Gordon, Olvera Designs, Pepe M., Rob Schwartz, Sarah Chambers(aka GlitterMortis), Sean Wilkinson, Stella Latwinski and Vivienne Flesher (benefiting Art with Heart). The show will be hanging through January, 2012.

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

"Crowspin" by Kamilla White

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Artist, Kamilla White has observed her local crows for a number of years, and is intrigued by their keen intelligence and their intricate co-evolutionary relationships with human beings. She began using crow and raven imagery in her work around 2001, and developed the current versions of her crow sculptures around 2006. Ms. White plans to continue consulting the corvid community for inspiration and ideas for many years to come.

Kamilla begins each crow sculpture with an inner core of compressed aluminum foil. She then adds legs of steel wire and covers the inner core with an outer layer of black polymer clay. Once the clay is smoothed out, she adds blue goldstone beads for the eyes and draws in wings and facial details with a pin tool. Some crows are embellished further with clay accessories. All are baked in the home oven. After baking, the legs are painted black and the crow is given a charm to wear around its neck on a thin leather cord.

Kamilla White earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting from Washington State University. Her affinity for three-dimensional art spilled over into her paintings during her last year at WSU, when she used cast paper masks and body parts in several pieces for her senior thesis project. A minor emphasis in Ceramics allowed her to explore her sculptural inclinations and develop her 3D visions. Kamilla has been using polymer clay in her artwork since the mid-1990s. Artist present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Come celebrate Urban Light Studios 3rd Anniversary with a group exhibition + live silkscreening to benefit Skateistan charity. Plus bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots!

*Venues offering artwalk specials & discounts.

Art Up Phinneywood artwalk: Friday, November 11 from 6 - 9pm

2011-11-09T16:09:00.000-08:00

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Solo Show Special Exhibit: Ingrid Matthews Olson. Group exhibit: Justin Elk, Susan Brown, Rakish Malik, Jan Tervonen, & Priscilla Neison. Description of Artist’s Work: "Balance Between The Opposite Forces" Abstract Landscapes, waterscapes, and Light Scapes. Our group exhibit features Northwest art including paintings, photography, blown glass, sculpture, jewelry, & pottery. Plus live music by Hejira.
Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Urban & Amy continue to develop work based on images of everyday and iconic objects as well as familiar views of the city they inhabit. Though their work is never figurative it often suggests our presence via the objects and environments we utilize.

Urban&Amy is an ongoing collaboration between Amy Bengtson and Urban Guy Allen. Amy Bengtson is an independent designer of fashion accessories based in Seattle. She’s a willful dropout from the world of Architectural design though she spent good money and time getting that degree. Urban Guy Allen is an illustrator specializing in Real Estate development although such an occupation apparently no longer exists. Artist present.

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

*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
"Gifted" features the urban contemporary works of Pacific NW artists: Michelle Anderst, Debbie Bianchi, Claudio Duran, Ninjagrl, John Osgood, Joe Vollan and Vblast. The artists have specifically put together smaller sized pieces for the gift giving season for this holiday show and offer everything from metal sculpture work, wood panel pieces and canvas work. Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Photographer Conrad Chavez is a Green Lake resident, as well as an author and trainer for digital media at Brightbox Studio LLC. He is the author of Real World Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Photographers (Peachpit Press). Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork from local artists. Plus CHOROLOCO--PACIFIC NORTHWEST FOLKLORE SOCIETY COFFEEHOUSE CONCERT. Choro is folk music from Brazil. Jubilant Rhythms, Breakneck Tempos, Heartfelt Melodies. Rosalynn DeRoos, clarinet; Amy Rubin, piano and accordion; Louversia Taylor, percussion; Marc Smason, trombone; Stuart Zobel, seven string guitar. Music starts at 7:30pm. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Echo Echo Gallery continues its revitalization by celebrating its 1 year anniversary with Rebirth! Join Reed Carpenter, Jeremiah "dear earthling" Hammer, Xavier Lopez, Christopher J. Olson and Alexandria Sandlin + guest artists Jenna Colby, Fedora El Morro, Kellie Talbot and tnglr celebrate this great event! Artists present.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk. 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.

In The Red Wine Bar & Cafe: 6510 Phinney Ave N
"Bicycles Open Doors” is a collection of photography by Leigh Pate, a local cyclist and photographer and features photographs from beautiful, vibrant India.

Artist statement:
Traveling by bicycle takes you far off the tourist path and into beautiful rural areas rarely seen by Westerners. Local people are generous and kind, and bicycles open doors to experience their daily lives. These photographs capture unique images of the people met along the way as they go about their daily lives. Even the humblest person from the poorest village will labor in the fields dressed in a colorful sari, or take their goods to market on an ox cart painted bright colors and decorated with flowers. We expect images of India to be about grinding poverty, overcrowding and filth. These photographs convey the beauty and strength we often don't see while on the typical tourist trail, and celebrate the color and beauty that is part of everyone's everyday life. Artist present.

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

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Jeremy Kronbach presents “Abstract Places”. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Eclectic mix of mixed media in celebration of Oliver’s Twist 5 year anniversary. Artist present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists.

Phinney Art Gallery @PNA: 6532 Phinney Ave N
This show will include work that centers around the theme of Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. Dia de los Muertos celebrations emphasize life and death as part of the same cycle and regard death on friendly and intimate terms. Please Artwork is by Oleana Perry, Joy Rufener and students from Madison Middle School.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Small Steps is a collection of new work by Seattle based mixed media artist Kate Testa. Using glass, fibers and wood she creates intimate vignettes that deal with her day to day relationships and struggle to find her place in this world. Artist present.

The Showroom @Bherd Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
In The Showroom, Jesse Link features his newest works along with new work by Showroom Artists, Siolo Thompson, CASH and John Osgood. The Showroom is located just across the hall from our Bherd Gallery. Artist Present.

Artist Statement:
Jesse Link has been many things over the years including a student, soldier at war, a person involved with the reconstruction effort of New Orleans post Hurricane Katrina, and for the past 5 years a Seattle artist. Jesse has always been talented in the drawing, painting and sculpting. As a child he commonly made the news papers for winning art contests and as a student he graduated from the Art Institute near the top of his class with a degree in Industrial Design. A self taught Painter Jesse normally focuses on color and shape while his themes range from subtle social/political to Northwest inspired.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
“Shoecasing” new peep toe to platform shoe paintings by local artist Brenda Joy. Delightfully feminine, colorful and sized at 10” x 10”, they’re the perfect décor for your walk-in closet. Artist present.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
“Sugarscapes” features art from Stella Latwinski and Jenna Colby. Stella tells us she’s been “getting weird with plants these days”, which made us think of landscapes and foliage. As for Jenna, her paintings admittedly oscillate between cute AND creepy. Somehow, we decided to call the show “sugarscapes” when merging these featured artists collection together in the same room.

Also participating in this group show:
Brenda Dunn, Jenn Brisson, David Camisa, Kelly Brownlee, Kurtis Rykovich, Alexandria Sandlin and Muluk. The exhibit will run through December 6, 2011.

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

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Artist, Emily Bryan features environmental portraits compiled using layers upon layers of paint. Artist present.

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

*Venues offering artwalk discounts and specials.

Art Up Phinneywood artwalk: Friday, October 14 from 6 - 9pm

2011-10-10T17:02:00.000-07:00

A-1 Piano Sales & Rentals: 7020 Greenwood Ave N
Brian Forrest’s paintings are influenced by past and current colorists, creating raw and expressive works hovering between realism and abstraction. Plus live music. Artists present.

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Special exhibit features “The Art of the Moment” acrylic abstracts by Mathew Scott. Plus a group show featuring Susan Brown, Justan Elk, Priscilla Neilson, Jan tervonen, Rakesh Malik, Robert Burch, Noelle Congdon, Steven Jendro, Jim Pirie, Mathew Hulse, Patty Makatura and Nicole Monahan. Live music by Travis Harnett. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
“No Witches Allowed” featuring the works of Sasha Barr and Megan Hall of WONDER THUNDER. No Witches Allowed is a collection of enchanted artwork by Seattle artists Meagan Hall and Sasha Barr of Wonder Thunder. Through screen-printing, collage, and some haphazard stitchery, Wonder Thunder battles superstitions, bad dreams, and other haunted nonsense. In this exploration, Wonder Thunder has challenged a number of old wives tales and myths, carelessly resting hats on beds and spitting in the mouths of dogs. This work is a testament to the power of these seemingly nonsensical beliefs and their grip on our fragile minds. Artist present.

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

*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
"Power in Numbers" features the contemporary print works of Seattle artists: Zach Bohnenkamp, Jen Bauer, Joey Katzer, Chris Rollins and Nate Stottrup. Many times printmaking is little understood by the layman, but a lot of the methods used in printmaking like wood-block cuts and engravings are an intense and tedious process. The outcome seems effortless in many people's eyes. Jen Bauer, who utilizes the engraving method, illustrates this point well in her artists statement...

"Printmakers spend days on end hunched over a piece of metal scratching away at it with another piece of metal until it kind of looks like something they might be going for, backwards. The tedium and labor are beneficial, however. The time it takes to make a print is as much time as it takes to contemplate and understand the subject, and this could generate the elevated and powerful subject matter prints are known for. Printmaking is an intellectual medium and printmakers are an intellectual sort, and needless to say intelligence is sometimes paired with a proportional degree of insanity. While the insanity may or may not lend some interest to the print, the question remains, was the artist insane before picking up printmaking, or was it the tedious and laborious process that made him/her that way? " Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Erin Thomsen that has been altered via photoshop to create new images. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork from local artists. Plus PNW Folklore Society presents Bob Nelson and Stew Hendrickson in concert. Please Join us for a warm evening of folk songs celebrating and examining our Country's History. Two of the Regions premiere bards play guitar and fiddle and sing songs for all ages. Free, with a pass of the cap. Music starts at 7:30pm. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Over the Moon”, re-envisioning the fairy tale. Featuring new works from Alexandria Sandlin, Christopher J. Olson, dear earthling, Reed Carpenter and Xavier Lopez. Artists present.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 - $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Talbot deftly captures and documents the lost craftsmanship of American artifacts and meticulously replicates the deterioration and faded glory of past times. Her work features familiar clips of signage in and around the Seattle area and elicits nostalgic feelings from the viewer.

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

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 a local artist.

Monkey Grind Cafe: 518 N 85th Street
Featuring, Eric Osborne of Art by E who mainly works with collage pop images with repurposed items.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating contemporary artwork by local artists. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Gouache and Acrylic paintings featuring “Ovals & Line” – a perspcective on landscapes by Mylen Huggins. Artist present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists.

Phinney Art Gallery @PNA: 6532 Phinney Ave N
In October, the Phinney Center Gallery will show the work of the winners of our annual Northwest Fine Arts Competition. Jurors Gary Faigin, Sarah Dillon and Jayme Yahr selected Blocks _31 by Todd Smith as the winning work in the competition. This artist will receive a juror's prize and a six week solo show in the gallery. The artists John Armstrong, Susan Aurand, John Bolivar, Matt Calcavecchia, Tina Carter, Karen Hackenberg, Aron Hart, Tyler Kimball, Paula Maratea Fuld, Michael Medrano, Nia Michaels, Joseph Pentheroudakis, Todd Smith, Tamara Stephas, Jan Viney and Suze Woolf will be featured in this gallery show. Come see the work and meet the artists at the opening reception on Friday, October 14th from 7:00-9:00 pm. Artists present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Dark photography manipulation by David Fox. Artist present.

The Showroom @Bherd Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
In The Showroom, Osgood features his newest works including 3 collaborations with Seattle artist, Solace. Along with Osgood's work, you'll find new work by Siolo Thompson, Jesse Link, Justin Kane Elder and CASH. The Showroom is located just across the hall from our Bherd Gallery. Artists Present.

Artist Statement:
I paint indiosyncratic characters with a bold palette in an urban art style mainly using acrylic and aerosol. I'm a people watcher and I enjoy spending time following the emotions that flicker throught a person's face during an interaction. I feel my art is the expression of these every day emotions and my collection of colorful and odd characters are inspired by life and the uncomfortable, forlorn and many times humorous circumstances that happen within it.

I also enjoy using vibrant contracting color palettes to elicit a "pop" factor, often juxtaposing bright vivid colors with depressing emotions to provide balance and to surprise the viewer. I think that peole enjoy looking at my work because they see something of themselves or people they know in my paintings, which often time eveokes a smile or a laugh.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Urban contemporary paintings by Seattle artist Xavier Lopez, Jr. Artist present.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
“Astroloween” -- it’s a Halloween themed group exhibit that features zodiac paintings by Michael DiPetrillo (Mikeatron). The Artist Reception is from 6-10 pm on 10/14. The exhibit will run through November 8th, 2011.

All 18 Artists include:
Alexandria Sandlin, Art By E, Chris Looney, Christine Benjamin, Court Hoffman, Deviant Décor, Dustin Kern, Gina McCauley, Jenn Brisson, Krista Jefferson, Marty Gordon, Max Reinhart, Michael DiPetrillo, Patch Whisky, Rebecca Dickinson, Steven Grice, Sylvie-Marie Drescher and Wilky. Artists present.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Wine tasting: Tefft Cellars is a family owned winery that has been producing fine wines since 1991. The winery is located on the southern slopes of the Rattlesnake Hills in the Yakima Valley. There will be 4 different kinds of Tefft wines to test, all for $4. Also enjoy 10% off all Olive Oils during the artwalk.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Amber Dye is a printmaker, painter, mixed-media artist and seamstress. She earned a BFA in drawing and printmaking from the University of Central Florida in 1996 and has lived in Seattle since 1999. Artist present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Sign of the Times” featuring the contemporary lighted works of Seattle artist, Duffy. Artists present.

*Venues offering artwalk specials and discounts

Tasty to host Anthony Angel Trunk Show: Wed, Sept 21 from 6-9pm

2011-09-19T16:22:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday night, September 21st from 6:00 – 9:00pm Tasty hosts a Trunk Sale with the fine art jewelry of Anthony Angel.

Statement from the artist:
“The jewelry I create is influenced by my long history of being an artist. I have worked in many mediums, but making jewelry has been the most gratifying of all. This is because I get to see how my artwork compliments the style of the wearer. As I design each piece of jewelry I take into account the gems color, shape and even history. I handpick all of my gemstones to ensure their quality by selecting them by their clarity, color and cut. The final stage is to bring the design to life by constructing the piece of jewelry in gold and silver with the gemstones. I take great pride in the design and construction of my artwork and I know it will be reflected in the many compliments you will receive from admirers.”

To add extra flair to the one night event, Fly Girl Feathers will be offering feather & tinsel hair extensions, feather earrings and other accessories. Plus, Shelby from Stila Cosmetics will be here to enhance your inner beauty! Ah, did I mention Champagne Cocktails? Oh yeah, that too!

To RSVP on facebook visit https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=261188997235827

Since March 2010, Tasty has been open 6 days a week to showcase fun & funky local urban art. Every quarter, they host Trunk Sales to showcase local designers. To see their 2011 calendar, please contact Sheri. To view art from past monthly exhibits, visit their website www.ShopTastyArt.com

Tasty’s hours are 11-7 Tuesday thru Saturday plus 12-5 Sunday.

Art Up Phinneywood: Fri, September 9 from 6-9pm

2011-09-05T15:30:00.000-07:00

A-1 Piano Sales & Rentals: 7020 Greenwood Ave N
Poetic color pencil landscapes and other whimsical musings by Britt McKenzie. Plus live music. Artists present.

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Special exhibit features Seattle artist Jim Pirie. His abstract oil paintings have a great sense of light, layers, and texture. Group show featuring Jan Tervone, Winston Rockwell, Pricilla Neison, Meylan Huggins, Kristin Frasheski and Kabriele Rosas. Live music by Pollyanna Socialist. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the work of Scott Scoggin of Slide Sideways. Row Me to the Shore focuses on the interaction of shapes and flat color. The work exaggerates the process of silk screening and cut paper, by which one is constantly thinking about layers. Each piece assembles minimal illustration and typography, sometimes ‘collaging’ random shapes, to produce a new whole. All work is gouache on paper, and each painting is signed in pencil by the artist. For more by Scott, go to slide-sideways.com. Artist present.

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

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Collage art by Stephanie Reilly.

*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
Realism is making a comeback. After a few years of lying low, representational art is back with a vengeance—artists are creating figurative work with passion and finesse, but now they’re adding their own unique twists. In a fitting gesture for these tumultuous times, the artists that were chosen for “Askew” create intense, layered imagery that challenges our perceptions of “normal” and makes us think twice about what’s real and what’s not. The work is sometimes dramatic and sometimes subtle, but it’s always well crafted and wonderful. “Askew” is curated by Seattle artists, Chris Sheridan & Kate Protage and features the contemporary works of: Yvette Endrijautzki, Carl Faulkner, Zanetka Gawronski, Larkin, Matthew Lewis, Aaron Jasinski, Spyder Peterka, AJ Power, Jim Stoccardo, James Walker, and Andrea Wicklund. Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Modern painting, similar to MC Escher, and appears to have work indicative of trompe l’oeil. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork from local artists. Plus Pacific NW Folklore Society concert featuring Cathy Britell and William Limbach. Two voices in close, sweet harmony, one autoharp and one guitar bring a new sound to an eclectic collection of traditional songs, classics and originals. Music starts at 7:30pm. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring new works of Seattle artists Andy Kline, Chris Olson, dear earthling & Xavier Lopez, Jr. The collective artists of Echo Echo will also be working on two large scale joint paintings as part of the Summer Streets night out. Artists present.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 - $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the work of Zach Bohnenkamp & John Osgood. Zach is a primarily a printmaker and muralist, but also enjoys painting on canvas and illustration. His print work consists mainly of woodblock prints in a neo-Japanese/graffiti style. John works mainly in acrylics and aerosol and his art is an expression of lifes uncomfortable and sometimes humorous circumstances that plays out through his colorful and odd character portraitures. Both artists are muralists whose public work can be seen all over the Seattle area, including our own neighborhood.

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

In The Red Wine Bar & Cafe: 6510 Phinney Ave N
Paintings by Julia Goldie.

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

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Dr. Alan Chait. While being a Professor and the head of the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition by day, Dr. Alan Chait is also an excellent photographer by night. After gaining a love for the craft during his teenage years in South Africa, Alan has since continued to hone his photography skills and brings his captivating collection of abstract photos featuring interesting lines and vibrant colors to Naked City Brewery & Taphouse. Visit www.alanchait.com for more information. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Pen and ink portraits in a dark comic style by artist Jeff Fielder. Artist present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists.

Phinney Art Gallery @PNA: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Showcasing the work of two local photographers, Stan Raucher and Todd Smith. The photographers each work with black and white photography, but their works explore the juxtaposition of urban and rural topics. Raucher's series Metro documents the behavior of ordinary people in mass transit systems in several countries and cultures. As individuals interact with one another in these tightly-packed public spaces, occasionally situations that are unexpected, mysterious, humorous or poignant unfold. Todd Smith's series Bins documents fruit bin lots, as the unintentional architecture of the region where he was born. His photographs are dynamic studies in architectural photography, shadows and light, densities and graphic representation. Artist present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Rockwell Realty is hosting a fundraiser for The Rose International Fund for Children (TRIFC.org). The primary mission of TRIFC is to improve the lives of children and adults in Nepal, particularly those with a disability. We will be showcasing beautiful hand-embroidered cards created by the Deaf Women’s Empowerment Group as well as beautiful photos and artwork from Nepal. All proceeds go back to supporting the deaf women in Nepal that are creating these cards and TRIFC.. Artist present.

The Showroom @Bherd Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
"Visualize" is a series of work by Tacoma artist, Cash, that is inspired by his uncle Edmund. The work entails abstracted backgrounds that slowly focus into the foreground subject matter.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
“Bits & Pieces” features original work from 20 different NW artists, all pieces are made from recycled or reclaimed materials. The Artist Reception is from 6-10 pm. The exhibit will run through October 11th.

Participants include: Art by E, B-Botics, Cynthia Freese, Dara Harvey, Deviant Décor, Gina Nash, Gretchen Fuller, Heidi Favour, Jenn Brisson, Ken Judd, Keri Carter, Kim Groff-Harrington, Marty Gordon, Rosalie Gale, Suni Cook-Boucher, Terry Suddarth, TV TommyVision, Vern White, Was Now Creations and Wilky. Artists present.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Organic wine tasting: wine tasting and olive oils. Join us for a fun wine tasting event featuring Wilridge Estate Naches Heights Wines, Yakima, WA. Wilridge Estate are organic and biodynamic! We will be tasting the: Pinot Grigio, Rose, Tempranillo and Port. Also enjoy 10% off all Olive Oils during the artwalk.

*Top Ten Toys: 104 N 85th Street
Photography by youth artist, Kayden Wheeler. About the artist: At a young age Wheeler developed a strong passion for photography and that passion continues to grow day-after-day. There is never a moment the artist is caught without a camera. It has become second nature to bring it everywhere Wheeler goes, because you never know when a great photograph opportunity might occur. Artist present.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by Betsy Barnum. Artist Statement: I use my works on paper to describe my life, expressing my thoughts and emotions about a specific moment or circumstance through my relationships with those I am close to. I build up thin layers of paint, ink and pencil to conceal and reveal images the way emotions and behavior are unconsciously layered to hide or signal something to others. The gesture and composition of the figures in my work are very important, as they are the first indicators of the work’s meaning. I use recurring objects from piece to piece as symbols or metaphors for people and ideas. For example, I often use a typewriter to represent myself, or birds as metaphors for fear and emotion. I use paper as my surface because of its flexibility, smoothness, and capacity for erasure. Like a palimpsest, it shows the progression and history of layers of marks. Like skin it wrinkles and fights back when worked on, asserting its personality into the painting or drawing. Like journal pages, my work is an ongoing narrative, each piece chronologically linked to the others. Each gesture, color, layer, and object is significant, and each work interacts with the others to establish meaning through a repetition of these elements. Artist present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad Show” featuring the works of urban contemporary artists inspired by Mad Magazine. Artists present. PLUS FREE TACOS while supplies last, sponsored by Camarena Tequila Taco Truck. They will be stationed in the ground level of the Greenwood Collective back alley.

*Art walk venues offering special discounts and offers.

Art Up Phinneywood + Summer Streets: Fri, Aug 12 from 6-9pm

2011-08-09T11:37:00.000-07:00

Summer Streets + Art Up = Double the Fun!

Greenwood/Phinney Avenue from N 67th Street to N 87th Street is being closed to cars and opened up for people to play, walk, bike, shop, dance, and relax. Come out and enjoy great food, mingle with your neighbors, look at great art and support local businesses. Everyone is invited. See more by visiting Seattle DOT Summer Streets page.

NEW VENUE!
A-1 Piano Sales & Rentals: 7020 Greenwood Ave N
Original oil paintings and custom jewelry featuring landscapes, animals, caricatures and flowers by Tracy Wallschlaeger. Her influences include Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keefe and local artists ZZ Wei and Lois Silver. Artists present.

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
We have a variety of art on exhibit from oil paintings to photography, to blown glass. The special exhibit this month is a rare collection of prints from 1940s Russian Director Sergei Eisenstein. He sketched 30 scenes from his movie, Ivan The Terrible. This is a collection you do not want to miss! Plus live painting in the streets. Artists present.

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

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

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings by Ethan Wenberg. 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 (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Seven Seattle Urban Contemporary artists completely transform Bherd Gallery inside & out: Carlos Aguilar & Ksera, Weirdo, Zach Bohnenkamp & Sensei 23 of Matamuros, Solace and John Osgood. "Inc." ~ where wall meets canvas tasks mural artists with "incorporating" the walls into the canvas hung in front of them. Each artist or team was designated an area of wall space in the gallery to do whatever they wanted to it and the whole group was given the outside entry wall to the gallery to collaborate on. The artists were given 4 days leading up to the show and without giving too much away... you're going to be amazed at the evolution of our venue. Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Natural landscape and animal paintings by Chris Donovan and Don Farrell. Artusts present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Sidewalk art with Brian Prosser. Outside music: Greg Spence Wolf, guitar and mandolin from 6-7pm. Inside Concert starting at 7:30pm, PNW Folklore Society Coffee House Concert presents Ginny Reilly (of Reilly and Maloney) Originals and traditional folk and blues. Visual Artists: Brian Prosser, TV Tommy Vision, Megal treasure, Richard Milliken, Shelli Young, and Joseph Strum. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring new works of Seattle artists Andy Kline, Chris Olson, dear earthling & Xavier Lopez, Jr. The collective artists of Echo Echo will also be working on two large scale joint paintings as part of the Summer Streets night out. Artists present.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 - $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Best known for his surrealistic cityscapes and sultry portraits, Ethan Jack Harrington’s paintings provide viewers with a whimsical perspective of the constantly evolving world. As a plein-air oil painter, the artist captures scenes in-person, in real-time; when a subject earns his attention, Harrington sets up his easel on a sidewalk, rooftop or in an alley and quickly paints the area as he sees it at that moment. Influenced and taught by his father Jack Harrington, a professional impressionistic oil painter and illustrator, Harrington has painted professionally for 20 years. His intensely unique style and skill has developed into what is now an easily recognizable trademark among collectors.

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

In The Red Wine Bar & Cafe: 6510 Phinney Ave N
Paintings by Julia Goldie.

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

Monkey Grind Espresso: 518 N 85th St.
Pop surrealism by Casey Doherty.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by a local artist.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by Jeff Gerber: acrylic & aerosol on Wood, and perpects on glass bottles.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists.

Phinney Art Gallery @PNA: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Local artist Dara Solliday will display her encaustic mixed media works at the Phinney Gallery in August in a show entitled, Weight, Water, Regrade. Dara weaves architectural images into multi-layered and multi-visioned paintings. Influences range from simply having an architect dad and a builder brother, to having lost her apartment and its contents including her art work to Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, to looking back at the Denny Regrade as her current studio on Western Avenue is slated for demise to make room for the tunnel, to a desire to reclaim and recycle by using recycled canvases, nails from the ReStore, and appropriated objects recovered from industrial building projects.
Artist present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Rockwell Realty is hosting a fundraiser for The Rose International Fund for Children (TRIFC.org). The primary mission of TRIFC is to improve the lives of children and adults in Nepal, particularly those with a disability. We will be showcasing beautiful hand-embroidered cards created by the Deaf Women’s Empowerment Group as well as beautiful photos and artwork from Nepal. All proceeds go back to supporting the deaf women in Nepal that are creating these cards and TRIFC.. Artist present.

The Showroom @Bherd Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
"mANIMAL: pART II" is a new series of work that explores the ‘outlandish’ characters among the human race and in the wild. Justin Kane Elder’s current style emphasizes colorful layers of geometric shapes, which are chosen to highlight each subject’s character.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Mural artist, Henry, live painting on the sidewalk at the front of the store – weather permitting. Artist present.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
Tasty is hosting an Art Fair with 20 participating artists out front of their gallery at 7513 Greenwood Ave N. from 6-9pm. Plus local band, Gavin Guss (www.gavinguss.com) will play two live sets during the event and circus performer, Cypris of Exuro (www.exuro.org) will be on hand to provide additional entertainment.

In the window of Tasty’s gallery, sensual chef, Tiberio Simone will be doing a live food art demonstration on bikini clad models to promote his newly published book, La Figa~Visions of Food and Form (www.lafigaproject.com/). Exhibiting inside Tasty is a show called TechnOrganic, featuring paintings by Sean Wilkinson and David VonDerLinn and includes a group exhibit with 10 more NW artists. It runs through September 4th, 2011.

Photo: Deanna Sarkar. Photo by Erik Stuhaug.

*Tap Root Theatre: 204 N 85th Street
Taproot Theatre offers two-for-one tickets to its performance of Something’s Afoot on Friday, August 12, at 8 pm. Just ask for your Art Walk Discount when calling the box office at 206.781.9707. Offer subject to availability, is not applicable to previously-purchased tickets, and may not be combined with other offers.

Taproot Theatre Company continues its 35th Anniversary Season this summer with Something’s Afoot. “The butler didn’t do it!” So starts this murder mystery musical that has been delighting audiences for decades. When wealthy Lord Rancour is found dead at his lakeside estate, the race to find out whodunit begins. Filled with booby-traps and belted songs, this hilarious spoof hums along as you play armchair detective to a zany cast of characters. Something’s Afoot is directed by Scott Nolte.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Stop in for naturally flavored Olive oil tastings. 10% off any olive oil purchase.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the stunning hyper-realistic portraits of Laura Olsen. Artist present.

Upper Crust: 8420 Greenwood Ave N
Artist, Jessica, creates acrylic and pastel paintings during the weekly community meals at Greenwood Square. Artist present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Glow Show” nocturnal artwork to delight the senses. Artists present.

*Venues offering Artwalk Discounts or Specials

Art Up Phinneywood: Fri, July 8 from 6 - 9pm

2011-07-07T11:07:00.000-07:00

NEW VENUE! A-1 Piano Sales & Rentals: 7020 Greenwood Ave N
Original oil paintings and custom jewelry featuring landscapes, animals, caricatures and flowers by Tracy wallschlaeger. Her influences include Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keefe and local artists ZZ Wei and Lois Silver. Artists present.

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Special exhibit "Sustainable Us". There will be live music, refreshments, and a workstation for you to build your own sculpture out of found objects! There are also a variety of very talented artists featured in our group show. You will not want to miss the photography, sculpture, oil paintings, blown glass, and our wide selection of small gifts and cards. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring “Tooth and Claw” by Pamela Davis. Tooth and Claw is a meditation on evidences of empathy, cooperation and hierarchical structure in the natural world. Each hand-embroidered piece explores the idea of morality as an evolved trait rather than culturally instilled, placing both human & nonhuman firmly in the animal world. The visual inspiration comes from literature, mythology and natural history illustration. Each work was created on reclaimed textiles and paper.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
This is Avanti's 2nd Round of the 30/30 show!
all artists are creating 30 pieces of art in 30 days. there will be 900 pieces of art hanging at the gallery, all priced reasonably at $30 or more by Seth Mannino, Magdalen O’Reilly, Bill Cass, Rob A. Johnston, Wendy Keen, Aderyn Kee, Eileen Miller, Liv Browning, Claudia Nodal, Trung Le, Jen Hardwick, Frankie Olivo, Tray London, Karen Floyd, Katie Miller, David Joel, Lyselle Lund, Shirah Coleman, Werner Pempe, Jamie Young, Teri Ciacchi, Elizabeth Chirilov, Lisa Cach, Alex Bain, Blake Dennis, Jason Weczorek, Catrina Lujan, LB Chandler-Lewis, Mike Barker, Paige Barker, Kristin Foss, Charline Bozek, Pearl Haika, Karla Thomas, and Emmalee Bozek. Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Carl & Lida Sloan.

*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
Seven Seattle Urban Contemporary artists completely transform Bherd Gallery inside & out: Carlos Aguilar & Ksera, Weirdo, Zach Bohnenkamp & Sensei 23 of Matamuros, Solace and John Osgood. "Inc." ~ where wall meets canvas tasks mural artists with "incorporating" the walls into the canvas hung in front of them. Each artist or team was designated an area of wall space in the gallery to do whatever they wanted to it and the whole group was given the outside entry wall to the gallery to collaborate on. The artists were given 4 days leading up to the show and without giving too much away... you're going to be amazed at the evolution of our venue. Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating art by local artists. Plus live folk music at 7:30pm PNW Folklore Society Coffee House Concert presents Low Tide Drifters from Eugene, OR who create original roots-based songs that reflect the experiences of everyday working people. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring the works of Seattle artists Andy Kline, Chris Olson, dear earthling & Xavier Lopez, Jr. Artists present.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 - $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Greg Plumis. Greg Plumis is a long-time photographer with a newly found focus: portraits. Raised by a large family – practically a Greek and Serbian village – in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, Plumis has always valued company. This affinity for people naturally translates into his photography practice and allows him to capture subjects when they are comfortable, or naturally interacting with their environment. His love of socializing, of course, is only matched by his obsession with shooting film on old or toy cameras. If Greg had it his way, we’d never have progressed past the 4X5 camera – and our iPhones would only work with tripods. Be that as it may, for practical purposes, he splits his time between digital and film formats—sometimes even shooting Super 8, exercising his skill in both fine art and commercial projects. A soon to be graduate of the Commercial Photography program at Seattle Central’s Creative Academy, Plumis has experience shooting for editorial, corporate and nonprofit clients.

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

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 a local artist.

Monkey Grind Espresso: 518 N 85th St.
Urban settings and portrait photography of Cuba, Ecuador and Colombia by Ish Ishmael.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings and illustrations by John Bickley. Artist Present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by Jeff Gerber: acrylic & aerosol on Wood, and perpects on glass bottles.

Palermo Art Gallery: (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring the contemporary works of Yvonne Palermo, the art of medicine. Artists present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists.

Phinney Art Gallery @PNA: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Featuring artwork by Betty Hageman, Elizabeth Halfacre and Irene Iris Ingalls. “Layers of Meaning” explores the various themes through the layering of materials and ideas. Artists present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by Sam Day. Sam paints classically in oils, with complete immersion. Personal work ranges from soul searching, identity-wrestling metaphors to the celebration of masculinity, strength and beauty. Plus music by Jeff Rodriguez and Kelly McShane of “Playground Republic” from 7-8:30pm. Artist present.

Santoro’s Books: 7405 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Wayne Buck. Artist present.

The Showroom @Bherd Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Enter the Western Wood” by Siolo Thompson. This series of work has that wonderful quality of pictures from a children’s storybook. Let Thompson take you back to those days of youthful fantasy and fanciful dreams.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by David Quigg. Artist present.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
TechnOrganic Art Show opens Friday July 8th, and runs thru September 4th, 2011. Another new exhibit opens a Tasty, to feature paintings by its own co-owner, Sean Wilkinson (aka Wilky) and his bff from LA, David Vonderlinn. This show takes an unusual approach of juxtaposing the mechanical with the organic. You’re invited to meet the artists and be the first to see the show, opening night Friday July 8th, during the party from 6-10pm.
Other participating artists include: Bradley Kataoka, Kurtis Rykovich, Michael DiPetrillo, Nick Beery, Pam Man, Tim Manthey and Travis Stanley. Artists present.

Terra Bella Flowers: 8417 Greenwood Ave N
Photographic scapes by Arturo Torres.

NEW VENUE! *Top Ten Toys: 104 N 85th Street
Hosting 4 youth artists ages 5-7 years old, including Ryden, Elena & Aiden. Top Ten Toys welcomes all ages to this fun, family-friendly venue. Also, take advantage of a 15% off art and crafts sale during artwalk only.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Stop in for naturally flavored Olive oil tastings. 10% off any olive oil purchase.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the work of Vanessa Stein. Artist present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“2-Minute Warning” a group show of Seattle urban artists. Artists present.

* Venues offering artwalk specials or discounts.

Art Up Phinneywood: Fri, June 10 from 6-9pm

2011-06-08T23:06:00.001-07:00

A-1 Piano Sales & Rentals: 7020 Greenwood Ave N
Original oil paintings by Tracy wallschlaeger using vibrant colors, inspired by ZZ Wei and Georgia O’Keefe. Plus Live music. Artists present.

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Special Exhibit “The Art of Transportation” featuring Susan Radant,Ph.D, Anne Duffy, Alasair Turner, Shirley Rudolf, Dan Horkey, Jonathan Arreola, Nicole Stremlow Monahan and Sara Woods. Also featuring Seattle City Council Underrepresented Youth Art Project and Live Music by Ben Fisher. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by Laura Amiss. My work is composed of subtle lines and color combinations produced through layering, piecing and sewing fabrics together. For both my textiles and printed illustrations I draw inspiration from my every day environment and hope that the way in which I recapture the landscape or moments of ordinary life allows people to appreciate them with a fresh perspective. My two passions are textiles and illustration and I have endeavored to combine the two in my work.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
This is Avanti's annual 30/30 show!
all artists are creating 30 pieces of art in 30 days. there will be 900 pieces of art hanging at the gallery, all priced reasonably at $30 or more by Maxx (Briana Lee), Diana Federighi, Jenee Sellers, Laura Valdivia, Shelly Cohen, Savannah Horrocks, Travis Horrocks, Tasia Bozek, Chip Baker, Pearl Haika, Sean Bray, Ellen Martorelli, Amber Chiozza, Sara Nikolic, Sean Doane, Sarah Smith, Kristin Foss, Sandy Nelson, Regan Jackson, Aaron Taylor, Emma Framson, Ellen Miffitt, Clara Burnett, Ian Henderson, Malika Dundon, Yvette Simone, Lyssa Donaldson, Nick Gordon, Christopher Wood, Kathleen McKeever. Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Open Studio: Shelia Scott, Joan Pitell, Terry Healy, Paulette Panagos, Anne Miller-Strandoo, Connie VanWinkle, Theresa Frazer, Diane Hofbeck, Mary Wells, Lisa M. Koontz, Ellen Lam, Heather Carr. 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 (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
8 artists doing a unique interpretation of another artists piece. All will be hung side by side with the initial work. Featuring work by 179, Amy Huddleston, EGO, John Osgood, NKO, Parskid, Solace, and Wade Liostro. Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Nature inspired paintings by Angela Scott. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating art by local artists. Plus live folk music at 7:30pm PNW Folklore Society Coffee House Concert presents Cafe Oy Vey. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring the works of Seattle artists Andy Kline, Chris Olson, dear earthling & Xavier Lopez, Jr. Artists present.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

Francine Seders Gallery: 6701 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring Elizabeth Sandvig & Jacqueline Barnett. Both artists use oil on canvas, Sandvig paints horses, geese and duck and Barnett paints abstracts.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 - $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle urban contemporary artwork by Jesse Link.

Green Bean Coffeehouse: 8533 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Torrey Edwards. Plus live music by Beth Whitney, acoustic singer-songwriter. Artist present.

In The Red Wine Bar & Cafe: 6510 Phinney Ave N
Photography and painting by Beth Cantrell. Artist present.

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

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Bright acrylic paintings by Mickey Scothorn plus live music. Artist present.

Monkey Grind Espresso: 518 N 85th St.
Lithographic prints by Nate Stottrup.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by Jeff Gerber: acrylic & aerosol on Wood, and perpects on glass bottles. Artist Present.

Palermo Art Gallery: (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring the contemporary works of Yvonne Palermo, the art of medicine. Artists present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists.

Phinney Art Gallery @PNA: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Featuring artwork by Lori Bellamy, Deborah Gregory and Tina Koyama. Artists present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by Susan Ofsonka-Dangler. This show expresses Susan’s 1st year as a resident of the Pacific Northwest. Having come from the east coast, her palette has been transformed by the beauty of the physical environment around her.Artist present.

Santoro’s Books: 7405 Greenwood Ave N
Visual art by Marie Ciliberto: “Mother Nature has awed and inspired me for as long as I can remember. To make my palette I grow and/or collect, dry, and clean nature’s remnants; flowers, seeds, moss, feathers, shells, sticks, stones, bones and more. With them I create shadow box collages to celebrate her beauty.” Artist present.

The Showroom @Bherd Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring new work by 5 Seattle urban contemporary artists: Zach Bohnenkamp, Justin Kane Elder, Jesse Link, John Osgood & Siolo Thompson. Artists present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings by Richard Goettling. I draw and paint whatever comes to my mind in the moment. Lately the Sasquatch has captured my imagination as an archetype related to the Pacific Northwest, and as some kind of mysterious bridge between humans and the rest of creation. The question for me is not whether or not they exist, but rather, why do I want them too. Artist present.

*Tap Root Theatre: 204 N 85th Street
Taproot Theatre offers two-for-one tickets to its performance of Brownie Points on Friday, June 10, at 8 pm. Just ask for your Art Walk Discount when calling the box office at 206.781.9707. Offer subject to availability, is not applicable to previously-purchased tickets, and may not be combined with other offers.

“Brownie Points began with the question, ‘what is more powerful: the shared experience of motherhood or the divisiveness of race?’” says playwright Janece Shaffer of her new dramedy, making its West Coast premiere at Taproot Theatre. The girls' club pledge never promised camping would be easy...for the moms. In the late night mayhem of a backwoods campout a storm rages outside, while a squall builds inside the cabin. Set against tranquil mountains, the close quarters, diverse backgrounds and differing walks of life collide, spurring hilarious but meaningful conversations about race, religion and parenting. Directed by Karen Lund, Brownie Points runs through June 18.

Photo: Faith Russell, Amy Love, Casi Wilkerson, and Nikki Visel. Photo by Erik Stuhaug.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
Weirdsville opens Friday June 10th, and runs thru July 5
Tasty’s homage to rockabilly, las vegas grind and hot rods, mash up for their next art show called Weirdsville. It’s a group show, but will feature paintings from Augie Pagan and art & 3-d sculptures from Rob Schwartz.
Other participating artists include: Art By E, Christine Benjamin, Court Hoffman, Don Deleva, GlitterMortis, Kook Teflon, Raw Garbage, Tim Manthey and Xavier Lopez. Artists present.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Stop in for naturally flavored Olive oil tastings. 10% off any olive oil purchase.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the work of Jeanette Jones. Artist present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Economy of Line” featuring a live gallery show built before your eyes by The Bureau of Drawers artists. Artists present.

*Venues offering art walk discounts and specials.

The "BIG ONE": 16th Annual Artwalk Fri, May 13 & Sat, May 14

2011-04-25T11:21:00.000-07:00

We're celebrating the 16th year for what was previously called the Annual Artwalk. Since a monthly artwalk has been in place for a couple of years, we didn't want to lose the special feel of the Annual and so we are now referring to it as the "Big One". What makes this different from the monthly, is that this is a 2-day event with more than double the participating venues along with a select number of juried artists.

70 venues hosting art on Friday, May 13th from 6-9pm and Saturday, May 14th from noon - 5pm, up and down the Greenwood-Phinney neighborhood!

To see the participating venues and map, please visit the website.

You're Invited! City Arts Best of Art Walk Awards Celebration: Thurs, April 28

2011-04-12T17:04:00.000-07:00

City Arts has selected the 6 finalists for the Spring Art Walk Awards celebration. The artists have a chance to win $1000 and a spotlight in City Arts.

They are:
Kate Protage, Phinneywood, Bherd Studios
Sarah Loertscher, West Seattle, Click!
Carla G, West Seattle, Carmilia's
Greg Boudreau, Capitol Hill, Ghost Gallery
Jesse Higman, Capitol Hill, Vermillion
Karen Hackenberg, Capitol Hill, Vermillion

Here's a link to a slideshow of the winners.

As you may have noticed, one of the selected finalists is from Art Up Phinneywood!

Here are the details on the party...

Art Walk Awards will be held Thursday April 28th at FRED WILDLIFE REFUGE.

Full bar, complimentary Blue Moon summer seasonal, DJ Swervewon, visual delights from Dumb Eyes & more.

Doors 8pm, 21+, admission is free when you RSVP to promos@cityartsmagazine.com with ART WALK in the subject line.

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About the Art Walk Awards: In 2011, four winners will each receive $1,000 and a profile of their artwork in City Arts magazine. Together with our 2011 partners, the Art Walk Consortium, businesses and galleries that participate in neighborhood art walks can nominate a favorite piece of art for each month. Each spring, summer, winter and fall, we narrow dozens of submissions down to six finalists, and then throw a party in their honor (with delicious and free Blue Moon seasonal beers, music, food and more). Anyone attending the event gets to vote for the winner and we'll hand out the award that night.

Are you a local Gallery owner or business that wants to participate in the next Art Walk Awards?

The Art Walk Awards aims to help promote vital art communities throughout Seattle. All artworks showcased by City Arts will also promote the gallery or business where the artwork was originally displayed. For Phinneywood, please email artup@greenwood-phinney.com for more information.

Art Up Phinneywood Art Walk: Friday, April 8 from 6pm - 9pm

2011-04-04T10:40:00.000-07:00

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
The Special Exhibit called “Art Surrounds Us” features a group of talented Architects and Designers from the United States and abroad. Their work represents how art surrounds us everywhere every day. Art Is so important to our lives. The Fine Art Group show, features 20 very talented local Artists including Paintings, Sculpture and Photography. Artists present.

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

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
“The Birds & The Bees”: Mixed media! everything from photography to wearables to paintings by Tasia Bozek, Emmalee Bozek, Bill Cass, Amber Chiozza, Diana Federighi, Pat Gallagher, Wendy Keen, Alex Mach and Karla Thomas. Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Erin Thomsen. 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 (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Bherd Studios Gallery April exhibition, “Monsters & Aliens” features the urban contemporary work of Seattle artists, Kevin Gosselin, Justin Hillgrove, Solace & John Osgood, who in their own right, are talented artists whose work has been exhibited nationally and some internationally. However, the star who is outshining the artists is young art lover and now curator, Zinn Bellevie. Bellevie is a 7 year old art enthusiast who has been attending art shows for over 2 years now. His inspiration for this exhibit “Monsters & Aliens” is based on his attraction to these characters and the freedom it gives artists to create them. Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring rotating artwork from local artists. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Body Landscapes by Shelli Young, Found Art by TV Tommyvision, Collage Chaos by Prosser, Whimsy in various mediums by Laurie Miller, Photographs by Richard Milliken and Woodworkings by Anon. Plus live folk music at 7:30pm by Squirrel Butter, an offshoot of the Tallboys. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring the works of Seattle artists Andy Kline, Chris Olson, dear earthling. Artists present.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 - $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle artist Jose Rodriquez III, paints landscapes, animals, and the female form, ranging from fantasy to realism all while maintaining his distinctive style. Artist present.

Green Bean Coffeehouse: 8533 Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by Randy Ky: "I love to find beauty in things big, small and ordinarily strange and paint based on the feeling I receive from it. I enjoy working with texture and movement." Artist present.

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

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

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Rotating artwork by local artists.

Monkey Grind Espresso: 518 N 85th St.
Celia Baker is a fine artist and illustrator based out of Snohomish, WA. She will be showing a collection of portraits and stylistic letters painted on recycled wood.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Eileen Miller is a painter and printmaker. She lives in Greenwood with her two dogs, Frank and Woody. She is currently working on her MFA with Goddard College Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Acrylic on canvas pin-ups with creatures by Ariel Neidhardt. Artist Present.

Palermo Art Gallery: (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring the contemporary works of Yvonne Palermo themed with chronic pain awareness paintings for advocacy. Artists present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Abstract mixed media paintings by Brooke Westlund.

About the Artist:
Much of my inspiration as an artist comes from my life experiences and philosophies.My creative process incorporates my life experiences in a variety of ways. I often add photography from my travels. In India I bought hand-carved woodblock stamps and tikka powder, which I use in my paintings to create vibrant colors and interesting textures. I use gestural brush strokes to layer the paint on the canvas, and often repeat the process incorporating circular shapes, splatters and drips.

Yoga has changed my life in many ways and influenced my paintings as well. Painting is a bit of meditation for me yet this does not mean I am unaware of what I am doing. In fact I am more aware when I am creating, each drip or stroke or the feeling of the paint is noted. My style is continually evolving. I am excited to see how my work develops and where I’ll find inspiration next. My passion for beauty, culture, love, and life inspires me to explore and create, and I hope that comes through in my paintings.

Phinney Art Gallery @PNA: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Gage Academy of Art Atelier Exhibition. This exhibition showcases the talents of the Gage Academy of Art students of the Drawing and Painting, Still Life, and Classical Ateliers. These dedicated artists-in-training study under their respective instructors to master traditional academic techniques and develop their own artistic voice. Through dynamic composition the drawings and paintings included in this exhibition highlight each artist’s observational skills and creative expression. Artists present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
What would Jesus glue? Only minister turned artist Marty Gordon knows for sure. Gordon’s collages combine retro imagery with comic book commentary to create humorous yet relevant messages about human nature. Artist present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Teigan McDiarmid entitled “Mai Tai” a showcase of images from a recent trip to Thailand. Artist present.

Matt Shimkus, front, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, with Simon Pringle.
Photo by Erik Stuhaug.
*Tap Root Theatre: 204 N 85th Street
Taproot Theatre offers two-for-one tickets to its performance of The Beams are Creaking on Friday, April 8, at 8 pm. Just ask for your Art Walk Discount when calling the box office at 206.781.9707. Offer subject to availability, is not applicable to previously-purchased tickets, and may not be combined with other offers.

A riveting true story full of political intrigue, conspiracy, romance and thrills, The Beams are Creaking continues Taproot Theatre 35th Anniversary Season. Set in Germany in 1933, the Nazi party has taken power. In the face of the greatest evil of the 20th century, Dietrich Bonhoeffer battles questions of morality, political allegiance and religious conviction, and must make choices that could change the course of history. This true story will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Written by Douglas Anderson and directed by Karen Lund, The Beams are Creaking runs through April 23.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
“The PARODY Show” featuring Mike Capp. With group show to include, Dara Harvey, Dev Madan, Kelly Lyles, Krista Jefferson, Marty Gordon, Nick Beery, Sam Kirk, Sarah Chambers, Wilky, Xavier Lopez and plush from Christine Benjamin. Artists present.

*Top Ten Toys: 104 N 85th Street
Open Arts and Crafts Table from 6-8pm
Join Top Ten Toys for a D.I.Y (do-it-yourself), open-ended crafting time. Paper, glue, feathers, sparkles, clay and fabric will abound. Just bring your sharing skills and an open imagination! Arts & Crafts Supplies 15% Off during the art walk
from 6pm-9pm.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Stop in for naturally flavored Olive oil tastings. 10% off any olive oil purchase.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the work of Ramon Shiloh. Artist present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Night Moves” featuring Casey Brookbush. Plus artwork by Sasha Barr and Frida Clements upstairs and music by special guest Mintz Meat. Artists present.

*Venues featuring art walk specials and discounts.

City Arts: Best of Art Walk Awards

2011-03-14T11:37:00.000-07:00

Presented by Blue Moon Beer and Seattleartwalks.org

Photo from City Arts Magazine Art Walk Awards page.

City Arts is excited to announce the return of the Best Of Art Walk Awards in 2011! Building on the successes of 2010, there will be four awards given out in 2011 which will include a $1000 prize along with a follow-up feature on the winning artist in City Arts Magazine. City Arts will host a party celebrating the finalists where attendees will vote on the winner. The cash prize is provided by City Arts, 4Culture and Blue Moon beer.

In partnership with Seattle’s Art Walk Consortium, City Arts aims to engage all the businesses and galleries that participate in the multiple neighborhood walks throughout the city each month.

A call for entries will be extended on a quarterly basis requesting that participating businesses and galleries submit their choices for the best piece they’ve displayed in the preceding three months. From these submissions, City Arts will select six pieces as finalists. These pieces and information about the artists and businesses they showed at will be spotlighted on CityArtsOnline.com

All the organizations collaborating to produce the 2011 Best of Art Walk Awards share the mutual goal of supporting and highlighting the diverse array of art walks throughout the city and the artists, businesses, and communities that make them possible.

Every gallery or business owner is strongly encouraged to participate in the Best of Art Walk Awards nomination process. Our individual efforts will help us collectively raise awareness for the array of options arts fans have throughout the city. All pieces showcased by City Arts will also promote the gallery or business at which it was displayed.

Submitting is incredibly simple, if you are an art venue in Phinneywood, please contact: artup@greenwood-phinney.com to get the step by step instructions on submitting your best of photos for your venue each month.

http://www.cityartsmagazine.com/artwalk

Art Up Phinneywood: Friday, March 11 from 6-9pm

2011-03-07T16:21:00.000-08:00

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
“Ecce Homo,” (Behold the Man), will be featured at Seattle’s Art on the Ridge Gallery during the month of March. The exhibition sets out to explore the ways in which the ever expanding boundaries of contemporary society come up against the power and freedom of the natural world. Sculptures by Tomas Vrba. Plus live music by Hejira. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
“BOREAS” featuring Lisa Congdon. Inspired by places like Antarctica and Iceland, artist and illustrator, Lisa Congdon's newest body of work—titled Boreas, for the Greek god of the cold north wind and winter—explores the landscape and lore of some of the coldest and most barren places on earth. Congdon, known for her use of florescent pinks, rich greens and aqua blues, gently infuses this palette into her paintings of icebergs and snowscapes—just enough to make you wonder if you are looking at a scene from another world entirely. Congdon’s landscapes for Boreas—some of her largest works to date—are coupled with several smaller pieces that reflect her passion for cultural mythology and lore, and include her own depictions of the ancient coats of arms of some of the wintery countries that inspired this body of work. Artist present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
“Love, Luv, Love!”: works all about love and how we feel about it. Painting/Drawing by Tasia Bozek, Airbrush by Bill Cass, Multimedia work by Diana Federighi & Liz Duong and Photography by Debbie Ableson, Alex Mach and Teri Ciacchi. Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Henna art by Antoinette Hippe. 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 (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
17 Seattle urban contemporary artists provide their visual interpretations of the book Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett. This darkly humorous cult classic pokes fun at the end times and nearing apocalypse. We found this a particularly timely piece of literature for a 2011 exhibit, with predictions of the end days right around the corner. Featured Seattle artists include: Nick Beery, John Belli, Mike Capp, Cris Cook, Duffy, Justin Kane Elder, Eddy Lee, Matt Lewis, Xavier Lopez, Eric Osborne, John Osgood, Augie Pagan, Kate Protage, Chris Sheridan, Brian Thies, Siolo Thompson and Brian White. Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the visual non-linear journal work of Dave Bloomfield.. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Body Landscapes by Shelli Young, Found Art by TV Tommyvision, Collage Chaos by Prosser, Whimsy in various mediums by Laurie Miller, Photographs by Richard Milliken and Woodworkings by Anon. Plus live folk music at 7:30pm by Squirrel Butter, an offshoot of the Tallboys. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Echo Echo presents “Debut”, featuring the works of Seattle artists Andy Kline, CASH, Chris Olson, dear earthling, Joe Vollan, Lauren Aldrich and Mickey Schorne. Artists present.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 - $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Presenting the urban contemporary works of Greenwood artist, John Osgood. Osgood paints idiosyncratic characters with a bold palette in an urban art style. His collection of colorful character portraits are inspired by life and the uncomfortable, forlorn and many times humorous circumstances that happen within it. He is the co-owner and resident artist at Bherd Studios Gallery located inside The Greenwood Collective.

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

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

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

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Photography by Stephen Johnson. Artist present.

Monkey Grind Espresso: 518 N 85th St.
Marty Gordon produces collage art with witty or comical blurbs that speculate on such topics as spirituality, religion, politics, culture and everyday life.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring oil on canvas and mono printing by Devrim Ozkan. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
The son of an avid birder, Bryan Feddern is a local Seattle artist and designer best know for his album artwork for Sub Pop recording artist Sera Cahoone's record 'Only as the Day is Long'. Feddern has had shows both locally (Bauhaus, Red Bull Music Academy, Suite 100 gallery) and in L.A.(Munky King, Ronin Gallery). This show expands on his successful 2010 show entitled simply 'Birds' expanding avian motifs with less raptors and instead focusing on lesser known birds such as the Tragopan and the Spruce Grouse.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/bryanfeddern. Artist Present.

Palermo Art Gallery: (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring the contemporary works of Yvonne Palermo themed with chronic pain awareness paintings for advocacy. Artists present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Phinney Art Gallery @PNA: 6532 Phinney Ave N
NW Collage Society Spring Show. In this juried show, the Northwest Collage Society exhibits the work of its members. The Spring Show is juried by Francine Seders, who has been in the art business since 1962 and owns the Francine Seders Gallery. The Northwest Collage Society works to advance the stature of collage as a major art medium and assist in the education of its members and the public through exhibits, workshops, lectures and publications. Artists present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Bright, bold paintings with a cubist twist by Case Kelley. Artist present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Encaustic paintings with animals inspired by folk art, mask and circuses by Kaela Graham. Artist present.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N

TASTY CELEBRATES THEIR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! Champagne and cake being served in honor of thier 1 year birthday!

Presenting "HEROES VIXENS & VILLAINS". Costumes encouraged for opening night! Featured artist is Thomas Hurley III, with a group show that includes original works from: David Vonderlinn, Marty Gordon, Augie Pagan, Kim McCarthy, Sarah Chambers, Mike Martin, Law, Court Hoffman, Dave Ryan, Wilky, Raw Garbage, Jon Malmstedt, Krista Jefferson and Sho Murase. Artists present.

Terra Bella Flowers: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
Jeremy Kronbach’s art is deeply informed by his world travels. From his childhood in West Africa to more recent exploration in Central America, Jeremy has captured the vivid colors from these places and translated them to canvas. His painting process is similar to the traveling process itself. As the layers reveal their nuance, some elements remain, their weight and significance undeniable; others are covered over by new information as the journey continues.
Incorporating pure abstraction, elements of cultural motif and the occasional representational object, his work reads as the chronicle of his travels abroad.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Stop in for naturally flavored Olive oil tastings. 10% off any olive oil purchase.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the work of Cameron Lacombe. Artist present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Beasts Vs. Bots” featuring 30 Seattle urban contemporary artists. Artists present.

*Venues offering Art Walk Specials & Discounts

Art Up Phinneywood: Friday, February 11 from 6-9pm

2011-02-06T11:51:00.000-08:00

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Special exhibit - "Reflections: Contemporary Ethiopian Artists"
Art discussion at 7:30 by Admassu Addisu
Additional artists - Noelle Congdon, Steven Jendro, Ilona Berzups, Bri Thies, Karen Ulvestad, Jim Pirie, Beth Flannigan, Pricilla Neilson, Shirly Rudolf, Nicole Stremlow Monahan, Tom Wyrick, Tomas Vrba, Suzi Strom, Mathew Hulse, Mia Yoshirara - Bradshaw, Jan Tervonen
Plus live music by Tangletown String Band. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
“Nightcap” featuring Sara Guindon. Nightcap is a collection of collaged drawings depicting loners, drifters and night owls experiencing silent intimacy with one another or with the artificially lit world that surrounds them. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Nightcap explores intimate situations: the calming ambiance of a vending machine’s glow, the familiarity of a bus station and the bonding between two wanderers enjoying a tasty beverage or a late night meal. Artist present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring a monthly rotating group exhibit with local artists. Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Photography and art by Fabiola Reina.

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

"Fashion Victims Series" by Redd Walitzki

Bherd Studios Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Bherd Studios Gallery is pleased to present “XX” a tribute to the female chromosomes featuring an all female line-up of six urban contemporary PNW artists: 179, Jenn Brisson, Sly Cooley, Tessa Hulls, Devon Urquhart and Redd Walitzki. Each of these talented artists provoke thoughtful introspection into social mores & hierarchy; beauty, fashion & consumption; and humanity from a woman’s point of view. From 179 incorporating environmental surroundings and folklore into her art to explore religion, culture and family structure to Urquharts anatomical contemplations of the fight for survival among species and our value that we put on being alive, and Walitzki’s delicate and ephemeral depictions of the nature of beauty, fashion and our unattainable desire for perfection… these artists create a heavy hit to the brain. However, as only a woman can truly do it, these messages are delivered in beautiful and interesting packages. Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Abstract photography inspired by nature by Erin Thomsen. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Body Landscapes by Shelli Young, Found Art by TV Tommyvision, Collage Chaos by Prosser, Whimsy in various mediums by Laurie Miller and burning patterns by an Anon. Plus live folklore society concert at 7:30pm Music of the British Isles by William Pint, Felicia Dale, Tania Opland, Brian Peters and others. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Echo Echo presents “Snowed In”, a winter themed art show. Featuring new works from resident artists Andy Kline, Chris Olson and dear earthling. Artists present.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 - $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.

"Parted I Had a Perfect Heart" by Daniel John Williams

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Presenting the expressionist portraiture of Seattle artist, Daniel John Williams. Williams has been drawing and painting for as long as he can remember. He was an abstract painter in college, but after college he became an expressionist focusing on the figure and portraits.He draws much inspiration from Art History - Western and Eastern. Some of his influences are Max Beckman, Edvard Munch, Alice Neel, Frank Auerbach and R.B. Kitaj. His most recent work is of family and friends. Williams feels that a good painting is a collaboration, a transaction between the artist and the model. In his paintings he tries to find some psychological truch - trying to make his paintings as personal as a fingerprint. Art curated by Bherd Studios Gallery. Artist Present

Green Bean Coffeehouse: 8533 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the work of Abbie B Berry. Abbie works with various types of mediums from black and white photography, printing on canvas, charcoal, sculpture and printmaking. Plus live music from acoustic singer/songwriters in the round, Greg Spence Wolf, Allyson McCombs, John Mors and Greg Dember. Artists Present.

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

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

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Featuring Letisha Turner and David Pierce, acrylic on canvas and watercolors. Artists present.
Monkey Grind Espresso: 518 N 85th St.
Featuring the work of Gerardo Arellano. His drawing and painting combine cult images of Mexican wrestler Lucha Libra with a palate of bright color and a nod towards urban and graffiti art.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring William Rugen, a Seattle-based fine art and commercial photographer. His work covers many different subjects and platforms with an eye towards strong graphic themes. Photographic mediums that he uses include: dslr and point and shoot digital, medium format film, toy cameras and a growing collection of discontinued cameras. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
“Invocation” An exhibit of ritualistic and pop infused objects by Dylan Neuwirth. Utilizing a unique blend of jewelry, sculpture, painting and interior design. Artist Present.

Palermo Art Gallery: (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring the urban contemporary works of Yvonne Palermo themed with chronic pain awareness paintings for advocacy. Artist present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Phinney Art Gallery @PNA: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Easelstan Studio celebrates its tenth year with an exhibition of artists Anne Baumgartner, Pam Gray, Cameron Anne Mason, Anna McKee and Paul E. McKee. The artists form a small community that shares information, ideas, and critiques. Each artist has ties to the neighborhood, participating in art events such as the Greenwood ArtWalk, the Greenwood Bench Project and the On the Fence installation at the former Sunset Bowl.
Art in the exhibit includes abstracted and representational paintings, prints, fiber, and paper sculpture. Although the artists work in differing media and subject matter, there are common threads in the work. Their imagery from both urban and natural landscapes explores ideas about natural processes, change and the marks that culture makes on these environments. Artists present.

Rhea Healing Essentials: 121 N 85th Street
Featuring photography by Philip Setel, who captures a unique perspective of nature from florals, to landscapes, to animals. Also offering free chair massage and healing foods cooking demo with Tim Knight, nutritionist and LAC. Artist present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Presenting stencil work and silly pop art on old LP records by artist Dave Ryan. Artist present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Multi-medium paintings by Maggie Schneider. Artist present.

*Tap Root Theatre: 204 N 85th Street
Taproot Theatre offers two-for-one tickets to its performance of The Odyssey on Friday, February 11, at 8 pm. Just ask for your Art Walk Discount when calling the box office at 206.781.9707. Offer subject to availability, is not applicable to previously-purchased tickets, and may not be combined with other offers.

On the heels of its most successful season yet, Taproot Theatre Company opens its 35th Anniversary Season with The Odyssey, a mythic tale of epic proportions re-told by playwright Mary Zimmerman with her trademark humor, witty twists and imagination. Voyage across land and sea, through the underworld to the top of Mt. Olympus. Muses and monsters introduce this epic myth of the brave and courageous Odysseus as he valiantly seeks his homeland and the arms of his wife and child. You’re sure to recognize yourself in this sometimes comic, sometimes harrowing but always thrilling adventure. The Odyssey kicks of Taproot’s 2011 season, Feb. 2-March 5.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
TICKLED PINK, A Group Show Featuring Original Art by Women. Participating artists include: Laurie McClave*, Jenna Colby*, Juli Adams, Jody Joldersma*, Dara Harvey*, Stella Latwinski*, Krystal Kerr*, Mary Louise*, Lisa Petrucci*, Clarissa Callesen, Sarah Chambers, Krista Jefferson, Amaranta Sandys, Gina Holt, Barry McAlister, Jessica Wilkinson and Kelly Brownlee.*means their work is represented on the show flyer. Artists present.

The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Turkish Ebru – marbling art on fabrics by artist Istemi Mehmet Bozyel. Plus stop in for naturally flavored Olive oil tastings. Artist present.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring rotating artwork from local artists.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring “Kindred Spirits” with paintings by Sarah Bear Miles. Artist present.

*Venues offering Art Walk Specials & Discounts.

Call for Artists: Phinneywood Artwalk "The BIG One"

2011-01-28T12:57:00.000-08:00

Greenwood-Phinney celebrates their 16th year of ANNUAL ARTWALKS!

As many of you know, there is a monthly artwalk that has been in place for 2 years. The monthly artwalk is not a juried artwalk and each venue selects their own artists. There are usually about 30 participating venues for the monthly artwalk. The Annual Artwalk is what we now refer to as "The BIG One" and includes jurying artists and placing them in venues, as well as, having a best of show featured in the Phinney Neighborhood Gallery. There are about 70 participating venues for "The BIG One".

If you are an artist interested in participating in the Annual Artwalk, please see the call to art below:

The 16th annual Greenwood-Phinney ArtWalk is open to all 2D and 3D visual artists living or working in the greater Puget Sound area. The ArtWalk will be May 13 and 14, 2011. Entry deadline is March 11, 2011.

A Call for Artists with additional information about the event and the entry form is available on the Phinney Neighborhood Association Website

Art Up Phinneywood: Friday, January 14 from 6-9pm

2011-01-11T14:45:00.000-08:00

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
“Thinking on 2011” an interactive exhibit about the perils of our earth and hope for better choices to resound a rebirth. Tomas Verba, Yvonne Palermo, Karol Williams, Nicole Stremlow Monahan and Mathew Scott. First 100 people will receive a free keepsake.

Plus Group Show by: Pricilla Neilson, Bri Theis, Ilona Berzups, Karen Ulvestad, Noelle Congdon, Stephan Jendro, Cameron Kim, Beth Flannigan, Nicole Stemlow Monahan, Tom Wyrick, Tomas Verba and Jim Pirie. Live Music by Kaycee Cole. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring collaborative group show by Katya Usvitsky, Megan Canning, Blair Stocker, Michele DeWilliam, Grace Willard, Emily Baier and Caitlin Topham. This Will Be Our Year (Took a Long Time to Come) present its first collaborative art show featuring work by Katya Usvitsky, Michele DeWilliam, Caitlin Topham, Grace Willard, Emily Baier, Megan Canning & Blair Stocker. Each of these talented fiber artists has created a concept surrounding the theme of This Will Be Our Year (Took a Long Time to Come). Yes, the Zombies song! View each interpretation in a collective viewing through January. Artists present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
Presenting an eclectic collection that ranges from 3D sculpture to jewelry to works on paper & canvas. Featuring artists: Emmalee Bozek, Tasia Bozek, Bill Cass, Nancy Fiala, Pat Gallagher, Travis Johnson, Wendy Keen, Seth Mannino and Ingrid Olson. Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Macro photography by Jeliza Patterson. Artist present.

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

"After the Fire" by John Osgood

Bherd Studios Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Bherd Studios Gallery is pleased to present “Exposed” a solo exhibit of all new works by John Osgood. This exhibition is Osgood’s exploration and interpretation of the act of exposure. His work features multiple facets of exposure: literal interpretations of the nude form, subtle forms of body language and birds exposed to their environment. All of these themes expose the underlying nature of an artists life… a life which thrives or fails on presenting their artwork to the public. Artist present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Presenting modern painting, cartoon work and mixed media by Case Kelley. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings, Photography & Sculpture by TV-TommyVision, Shelli Young, Brian Prosser, Zachary DeBeijl, Rober Willsie, Ann Burlund and Jess Ahgelo. Plus live folklore society concert at 7:30pm by Matt Moeller and JW McClure. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Echo Echo is an independent artist(s) run gallery located in the heart of Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood. Featuring artworks of Pacific NW artists Jeremiah Hammer (dear earthling), Andy Kline, and Chris Olson in the Urban Contemporary genre. Artists present.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 - $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.

"Bob" by Justin Kane Elder

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the pop portraiture of Seattle artist, Justin Kane Elder. Elder simplifies images by deconstructing them into basic geometric shapes. His goal is to construct a complex design out of simple forms. Each piece focuses on individual colors and how those colors relate to the space they inhabit. Colors are piled together to create a network of corresponding objects. This talented artist is a graduate of Cornish and is a real up and comer on the urban art scene – we expect to see great new work coming out from Elder this year. (Art curated by Bherd Studios Gallery).

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

Janet Klinger Photography: 6120 Phinney Ave N
Featuring Seattle & Puget Sound photographers and videographers.

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

Monkey Grind Espresso: 518 N 85th St.
Limited ed. graphic prints with screen printed imagery based on photographs taken by the artist, Mike Klay of PowerSlide Design Co.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring photography by April Savage. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
“Invocation” An exhibit of ritualistic and pop infused objects by Dylan Neuwirth. Utilizing a unique blend of jewelry, sculpture, painting and interior design. Artist Present.

Palermo Art Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring the urban contemporary works of Yvonne Palermo themed with chronic pain awareness paintings for advocacy. Artists present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Phinney Art Gallery @PNA: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Alice Case’s paintings explore the human experience. The complex interwoven moments of our daily lives, and how our experiences are shaped by our memories, desires, information, and our role as individuals in a larger social structure. Her work often deals with dichotomies and forces that seem at odds with each other. Her most recent body of work explores the complexities surrounding what it feels like to be an individual in a globalized society recovering from financial collapse, and how this is shaping the way we experience our world, ranging from our cities, to our internal emotions, to how we experience nature. Artists present.

Rhea Healing Essentials: 121 N 85th Street
Beautiful floral, landscaping and architectural photographs by Diane Becker. Also offering free chair massage and healing foods cooking demo with Tim Knight, nutritionist and LAC Artist present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Presenting an eccentric mix of female energy, geometric experimentation and color blast by Kaitlin Siebken. Artist present.

"Bring Me Home" by Deborah Walker

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Deborah Walker moved to Seattle in 1980 and began the struggle to find her own voice. The interest in psychology resurfaced but entered from a very different direction. The images came from inside. Through working with dreams, Jungian Analysis, Shamanic Soul Work and Astrology, a process of growing and healing unfolded. She continued to show throughout the northwest and has been included several times in the Pacific Northwest Annual at the Bellevue Art Museum, the Oregon, Washington Biennial at the Maryhill Museum of Art and other juried exhibitions. She has had solo shows in the Seattle area at the King County Arts Commission Gallery, the Kent Arts Commission Gallery, and Galley 110. Her most recent exhibition was at Patricia Cameron Gallery in Seattle, WA.

Walker explores deep psychological, mystical and environmental concerns in carefully composed mixed media paintings. In our environment where images hang like a disturbance in the air around us, she would like to bring the viewer to a place of provocative thought-full-ness; a reflective place where mystery and beauty lie in the quiet magic of the unknown. Artist present.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
Group Show, featuring works of art for under $100
PLUS, for January 14th art walk night only, Tasty is discounting everything in the shop 20%! 60 local artists represented throughout Tasty's gallery.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Stop in for Olive oil tastings.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring artwork by Nate Strottup.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Monthly rotating artwork. Artists present.

* Venues offering Art Walk specials.

Art Up G-P December artwalk: Fri, Dec 10 from 6-9pm

2010-12-06T15:24:00.000-08:00

Art Farm: 6706 Phinney Ave N
The ART FARM is mobile feast of eye popping art work, food, a rotating cast of inspired artists, delicious bevys, film, music and dance. Featured Artists: Keri Carter, Solace, Devrim Ozkan, Ryan Henry Ward, Starheadboy, Narboo, Xavier Lopez Jr, Andrew Miller and Justin Crawford. DJ's include but are not limited to: Guerillas in the Mix, DJ Cotton Candy. Plus live music by K Castle. Also a second opening the next night, Sat, Dec 11 from 6pm – late. Artists present.

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Special Exhibit: “The Best of 2010”. Art, Live Music and Live Art. Plus Stephan Jendro, artist of the popular Ball Sculptures, will be talking about his work at 7:30pm and music by “Gray Skies Blue”. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring artist, Jessica Swift. No Ordinary World describes the essence of what it means to me to be a human. We don’t live in an ordinary world. Our imaginations are limitless. And this show is a n explosively colorful celebration of the idea that I can create whatever type of world I choose for myself, and all it takes is a little dreaming and smearing of some paint.” -J.S. PLUS: the night will be sponsored by Trophy Cupcakes in celebration of Assemble’s 1st Year Anniversary!

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
All work at this show will be priced at $220 & under -
this will be an AMAZING art/gift extravaganza with paintings, photography, glass art, sculpture, leather work and drawings! Featuring artists: Alex Bain, Emmalee Bozek, Nancy Fiala, Pat Gallagher, Jerry Gay, Karla Johnson, Rob A. Johnston, Wendy Keen, Jacob McCallum, Leo Schmidt, Jenee Sellers, Fred Sevier & Joe Vollan. Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring nature-inspired landscapes by artist Terry Healy. Artist present.

Band Vibes x Better Friends Gallery: (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring monthly rotating artwork. Artists present.

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

"Resemblance Study" by Chris Sheridan

Bherd Studios Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Bherd Studios Gallery presents "Take 5": An exhibit celebrating the power of 5 for the gift giving season. 15 artists have created a series of 5, 10 or 15 pieces sized at 5” x 5”, 5” x 10” or 10” x 10”. Anyone who buys 5 or more pieces are entered-to-win a free custom designed board from Signal Snowboards. Featuring original artwork by Pacific NW urban contemporary artists: Zak Alexander, Zach Bohnenkamp, CASH, dear earthling, Marty Gordon, Jeremy Gregory, Ninjagrl, John Osgood, Kate Protage, Brian Ripp, Sensei 23, Chris Sheridan, Kellie Talbot, Siolo Thompson and Urban Soule. Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Artist Vicki Nelson features painted animal portraits inspired by veganism. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings, Photography & Sculpture by TV-TommyVision, Joseph Sturm, Brian Prosser, Zachary DeBijl, Roger Willsie & Jess Ahgelo. Plus live folk music concert at 7:30pm by David Perasso and Chris Roe. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Echo Echo is an independent artist(s) run gallery located in the heart of Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood. Featuring artworks of Pacific NW artists Jeremiah Hammer (dear earthling), Andy Kline, and Chris Olson in the Urban Contemporary genre. Artists present.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 - $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.

"Road Kill" by Lucien Knuteson

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Photography that tells a story, by Lucien Knuteson.

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

Janet Klinger Photography: 6120 Phinney Ave N
Featuring Seattle & Puget Sound photographers and videographers.

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

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Henna-style acrylic on canvas by Antoinette Hippe. Artist present.

Monkey Grind Espresso: 518 N 85th St.
Collage art and screen-printing by Craig Van Den.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Jeremy Kronbach’s art is deeply informed by his world travels. From his adolescence in West Africa to his more recent exploration of Central America, Jeremy has captured the vivid colors from these places and translated them to canvas. His painting process is similar to the traveling process itself. As the layers reveal their nuance, some elements remain, their weight and significance undeniable, and others are covered over by new information as the journey continues. Incorporating pure abstraction, elements of cultural motif and the occasional representational object, his work reads as the chronicle of his life abroad. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Installation of leather and mixed media artwork by Angela Johnson. Artist Present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Featuring artist: Otilia Gaidos. Artist Statement: "When I was 12, I began realistic oil painting on plywood and made the transition to canvas by age 15. I later switched to abstract work and have been focusing exclusively on abstract expressionism. Abstract expressionism is my way of expressing thoughts and feelings. My art brings abundant joy, relaxation and fulfillment to me because it offers me the chance to express the beauty of life. I'm in my element when I paint. I paint, therefore I am. When I paint, I think about people, emotions, travel, my intercultural experiences, and the beautiful world we live in. I believe that life is beautiful in that it is imperfect, and human beings are wonderful in that they are different. To me, the vibrant colors, bold concepts and imperfect shapes and lines found in my art celebrate the beauty, the difference, the mystery, the free spirit, the controversy, the passion, the non-conformity, the wonder. Children are a great inspiration to me as well, further contributing to the burst of positive energy I feel and portray in my art."

Phinney Neighborhood Assoc: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Holiday Art Sale, Room #1, Phinney Neighborhood Center Blue Building. Paintings, prints, woodworking, gourds, photography, glass, jewelry, bookmaking, mosaics, steel garden art, knitting, wearable art, and more. Featuring: Patty Makatura, Gale Backer, Kate Franchimon, Katrina Beach, Beth Fishman, Alison Peltz, Amy Fleischer, Fran Kremens, Chris Lemmen, Angie Heinrich, Susan McRoy, Judy Meryl Kaplan. Cash or checks only please. Artists present.

Rhea Healing Essentials: 121 N 85th Street
Beautiful floral, landscaping and architectural photographs by Diane Becker. Artist present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Presenting the works of Julie Baroh, featuring original fairy art and selected paintings, drawings and prints. Artist present.

Sip & Ship: 8560 Greenwood Ave N
John Skewes, author of Larry Gets Lost in Seattle, Seattle ABC and Washington Doodles and the two Seattle dads who created Edsel McFarlan's New Car, author Max Holechek and illustrator Darrell Toland will be at the Greenwood Sip & Ship for Artwalk on December 10th from 6:30-8:30. There will be book readings, doodling in action and free cocoa!. Artists present.

SPACE: A Design Build Collective 7200 Greenwood Ave N
Tin Art- Cowboys & Tea Queens by Sarah Robertson Palmer; Local Landscapes & Everyday Objects by Susan Waite; and Miniature Kimonos by Deb West. Plus Gary Paine on acoustic guitar and vocals. Artists present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring ink wash and watercolor artist Don Wade. Artists present.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
Serving up original art and unique gifts designed by over 50 different NW artists, from $1 - $200.Plus photos with Santa from 6-8pm only! Artists Present

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Stop in for Olive oil tastings.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring artwork by Nate Strottup.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Monthly rotating artwork. Artists present.

Write To Move at Phinney Center: 6532 Phinney Ave N
7pm Life Drawing for Writers, $5 drop-in fee. Artist Present

*Venues offering artwalk specials and discounts.

Art Up G-P November artwalk: Fri, Nov 12 from 6-9pm

2010-11-08T22:07:00.001-08:00

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
November group exhibit featuring Carolyn Goodenough, Noelle Congdon, Shirly Travis, Terese Larson, Elizabeth Humphrey, Paul Lewing, Mathew Hulse, Steven Jendro, Mia Yoshihara-Bradshaw, Beth Flanningan, Patty Makatura, Anthony Huss, Susi Strom, Nicole Sm, Tomas Vrba, Diane Venti, Jennifer Maclean, Michael Iaquinta and Tom Wyrick. Plus live music by Travis Hartnett. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Urban & Amy represents an ongoing collaboration between husband and wife Guy Allen and Amy Bengtson. Current work is inspired by a fascination with intricate patterns found in both natural and built environments. Wood, bamboo, and painted surfaces are laser cut and assembled based on images from the artists' photography. Artists present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
Avanti's very first Erotic Art Show! we are pleased to have a wonderful mix of photography, 3D work, paintings, drawings, & multi-media art. please come join us! Featuring: Debbie Ableson, Mina Bast, Chuckie Bear, Tasia Bozek, Riain Callahan, Bill Cass, Pat Gallagher, Savannah Horrocks, Susan James, Wendy Keen, Cindy Pestka and Jenee Sellers. Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring nature-inspired other-worldly art by Corinna Sinclair. Artist present.

Band Vibes x Better Friends Gallery: (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring a collection of photographs by Joel Fraser. Artists present.

*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
Bherd Studios Gallery presents "Take 5": An exhibit celebrating the power of 5 for the gift giving season. 15 artists have created a series of 5, 10 or 15 pieces sized at 5” x 5”, 5” x 10” or 10” x 10”. Anyone who buys 5 or more pieces are entered-to-win a free custom designed board from Signal Snowboards. As a bonus, buy 2 or more pieces and receive a 5% discount on your purchase. Featuring original artwork by Pacific NW urban contemporary artists: Zak Alexander, Zach Bohnenkamp, CASH, dear earthling, Marty Gordon, Jeremy Gregory, Ninjagrl, John Osgood, Kate Protage, Brian Ripp, Sensei 23, Chris Sheridan, Kellie Talbot, Siolo Thompson and Urban Soule. Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Mayan and Aztec inspired sculpture and mixed media pieces by Brandon Juhl. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings, Photography & Sculpture by TV-TommyVision, Joseph Sturm, Brian Prosser, Zachary DeBijl, Roger Willsie & Jess Ahgelo. Plus live folk music concert at 7:30pm by David Perasso and Chris Roe. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Grand Opening of Echo Echo Gallery. Featuring the urban contemporary artwork of Jeremiah Hammer (aka dear earthling), Andy Kline and Chris Olson. Artists present.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

Francine Seders Gallery: 6701 Greenwood Ave N
Diann Knezovich: altered "c" prints (architectural designs) - Anna McKee:drawings and prints inspired by her trip to Antarctica with a scientific expedition last year. Caryn Friedlander: small pastels on paper. Artists present.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 - $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Thompson is a visual artist, writer and animator based in Seattle, WA. As an artist she focuses primarily on the human form and always tries to incorporate a strong sense of narrative to her work. She wants each image she creates to have a story book feel to it, that draws the viewer into a different world. She often uses animals and magical elements in her paintings and tries to explore the relationships that we have to nature and the sublime. She consideres herself a bit promiscuous as an artist and often ventures into film, animation and creative writing.

For this series of new work showing at Gainsbourg, she is focusing on mechanical and robotic imagery. She utilizes a beautiful pallete of vibrant colors which heightens the fantasy-esque realms that entices viewers to escape within.

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

Janet Klinger Photography: 6120 Phinney Ave N
Featuring Seattle & Puget Sound photographers and videographers.

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

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Photography by Prashanthi Reddy and Brazilian Music by the band Choro Loco. Artist present.

Monkey Grind Espresso: 518 N 85th St.
Painted song birds by Greg Barnes. Artist present.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating monthly artwork by local artists. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Installation of leather and mixed media artwork by Angela Johnson. Artist Present.

Palermo Art Gallery: (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Good Things Come In Small Packages” visual art, jewelry, small treasures, cards and gifts. Artists present and working, plus chronic pain awareness paintings for advocacy. Artists present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Rotating local artists.

Phinney Neighborhood Assoc: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Join us to celebrate the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos with the art of Laura Boos, Henry Chamberlain, Amaranta Ibarra, Blanca Santander, and Angelina Tolentino. These artists represent the themes associated with this holiday through their mixed media works. Artists present.

Rhea Healing Essentials: 121 N. 85th St.
David Hodge creates unusual portraits, scenes and landscapes, which can be paradoxical and humorous. Artist present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Local landscape photographer Jay Boynton brings a contrasting look at fall in the outdoors from two very different locales: the inland Northwest and the canyon country of Utah's Grand Staircase Escalante Wilderness. Artist present.

Sasquatch Studios: 6108 Phinney Ave N
Featuring beaded bonsai trees, anchored on rocks primarily from Carkeek Park beach by Debbie Allen plus refreshments served. Artist present.

SPACE: A Design Build Collective: 7200 Greenwood Avenue N.
Featuring Desiree M. D’Ambrosio Shafman of Lucid Fusion Studio; Joan Bazaz of Baza Glass; Les Chapeaux Elegants: Hat Designers - Dayna Pinkham, Daria Wheatley, and Wayne; and Wichern Noel Costumbrado. Artists present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring urban contemporary art by Seattle artist, muralist, illustrator and graphic designer, Narboo. Artists present.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
Launch party for artists Justin Hillgrove of Imps and Monsters and Jon Malmstedt of Rampage Toys who have collaborated on a series of resin toys and custom artwork. Also at Tasty will be a custom display from Wilky, Creative Director of local toy company, Funko detailing the bobble-head creation process, from initial concept sketches, to approved sculpts and finished packaging art. Artists Present

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
(Formerly “Olive You”)
Stop in for Olive oil tastings.

Theo's Produce: 8221 Greenwood Ave N
Stop by and preview the farm inspired mural by artist Jim Carey, as well as other artists on display. Plus artwalker specials.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Maron Resur is making a name for herself with stunning, larger than life portraits. Her captivating portrayals of friends, family, and herself are richly painted in a unique hyper-realistic style. You won't want to miss these!

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Happy Little Trees” a group exhibition of urban artists inspired by Bob Ross. Featuring the works of 179, 2h, Augie Pagan, Weirdo, Joe Vollan, Jeffrey Taylor, Carlos Aguilar, Justin Farquar, Jeremy Gregory, Jose Rodriguez III, Sly Cooley, Xavier Lopez, Mat Savage, Solace and more. Artists present.

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists. Live music from 8-10pm. Artists present.

Write To Move at Phinney Center: 6532 Phinney Ave N
7pm Life Drawing for Writers, $5 drop-in fee. Artist Present

*Venues featuring Art Walk Specials

Arts Crush Events Continue through October in Greenwood-Phinney

2010-10-15T15:54:00.000-07:00

Just because the artwalk is over, doesn't mean you still can't catch plenty of art-filled events the rest of October in our neighborhood.

Families with children will enjoy a number of events throughout the month, including a free session of the popular Drama with Your Mama class (October 19) from Taproot Theatre’s Acting Studio and a free performance of the entertaining bullying-prevention play Treasure Ally (October 23). Then on October 24, get your groove on with 13 free dance classes from The American Dance Institute and Art on the Ridge.

For a full schedule of events and to learn more about Arts Crush, visit http://artscrush.org/

Greenwood-Phinney Arts Crush Schedule:

October 15

- 7-8 p.m. Free Blues Dance Class at American Dance Institute Studio #2

October 16

- 2 p.m. Don’t Forget To Write – 826 Seattle Workshop Open House at 826 Seattle
- 3-4 p.m. Kids Art Exploration at Art On The Ridge
- 4-5 p.m. Kids Art Exploration at Art On The Ridge

October 19
- 11 a.m. Drama with Your Mama class from Taproot Theatre’s Acting Studio at the Greenwood Library

October 23
- 11 a.m. Treasure Ally from Taproot Theatre’s Road Company at the Greenwood Library

October 24

- 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Arts Crush Dance Week Launch (13 free dance classes) at The American Dance Institute & Art on the Ridge

NOTE: All events subject to change, and many require advance registration. Please see the Arts Crush website (http://artscrush.org/) for more details.

You're Invited to Celebrate the Newest Mural on Aurora: Sat, Oct 16th at 10am

2010-10-12T11:45:00.001-07:00

New Mural Supports Aurora Businesses and Relays a Safety Message

(SEATTLE) A new mural at 10217 Aurora Avenue N has come to life on the side of North Park Grocery. Community members and businesses along with the city and state envision Aurora as a street full of thriving businesses and shoppers – one with a vibrant, safe business center that attracts local residents to walk and bike to stores and restaurants for their weekly shopping and entertainment. To encourage this, artwork is being added along the corridor.

The 10 x 50 foot mural represents growth through sunflowers, businesses and a future RapidRide bus. Safe travel behavior is modeled by a woman on a scooter wearing a helmet waiting for a people to cross the street and the Aurora Traffic Safety Project logo in the upper right hand corner. If one looks closely they will also find familiar landmarks such as the recently restored elephant at Aurora Rents. Behind it all is the sun rising, capturing the spirit of Aurora which means “dawn.”

“My customers come in all shapes and sizes and many are working hard to improve their lives,” said Chaesun Osaka, the owner of North Park Grocery. “This mural represents how Aurora and the people who live and work here are growing and changing.”
The public is invited to come, meet the artists and fellow neighbors, learn more about the Aurora Traffic Safety Project and enjoy free coffee and light snacks.

When: Saturday, October 16
Where: 10217 Aurora Street at North Park Grocery
Time: 10 a.m.

This is the second of two murals. The first mural was a temporary installation in the windows of an empty storefront. Within three weeks of the installation being placed, the property was rented. A new location for the mural is now being sought. Zach Bohnenkamp, John Osgood and Kevin Sullivan from Bherd Studios and Matamuros were commissioned for both jobs.

Sustainable Green Lake, Greenwood Aurora Involved Neighbors (GAIN), Epic Life Church, the city of Seattle and Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WSTC) made this mural possible through grants and volunteer hours. This project is funded in part by a Neighborhood Matching Fund award of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and through the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and Aurora Traffic Safety Project. The project was created to help Aurora gain a competitive edge in tough economic times by making improvements along Aurora Avenue; to attract attention to the business district; to improve public perceptions of Aurora; to encourage consumers to come to Aurora for their shopping needs; and to improve the sustainability and safety of the neighborhood by contributing to the walkability and bikability of the neighborhood business district.

Art Up G-P October artwalk: Fri, Oct 8th from 6-9pm + Arts Crush Festival

2010-10-04T12:55:00.000-07:00

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Solo featured artist, Jennifer Maclean. Plus additional artists: Aziz Mohammed, Carolyn Goodenough, Noelle Congdon, Elizabeth Humphrey, Paul Lewing, Mathew Hulse, Steven Jendro, Mia Yoshihara-Bradshaw, Joni James, Beth Flanningan, Patty Makatura, Anthony Huss, Alyson Jones, Joel Scholten, Susi Strom, Nicole SM,Tomas Vrba, Jennifer Maclean, Michael Iaquinta, Tom Wyrick, Diane Venti. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Elizabeth Soule: “The Little Zoo”. In this series of Polaroid images shot with an SX-70 camera, Portland artist Elizabeth Soule characterizes toy animals in staged environments. Also featuring, Julia Haack: Salvaged wood sculptures by Julia Haack interpret her visual notations, referencing her interest in the abstract patterns of contemporary quiltmaking and expressing arrested movement with curving shapes. Artists present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
This month's Art Walk opening will host AMAZING new artwork by talented artists Doug Rosenoff (photography), Shelly Cohen (photography), Dewain Gauntett (photography), Wendy Keen (multi-media), Emmalee Bozek (printmaking & multi-media), Leo Schmidt (illuminated sculpture), and Nancy Fiala (glass & painting). Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring intaglio engravings by Nate Stottrup. Artists present.

*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
Bherd Studios Gallery presents the urban contemporary work of Seattle artists: Michelle Anderst, Joe Vollan and Chris Sheridan. Each artists work is themed around the inner workings of the mechanical, human anatomy and the soul.

Anderst explores the relationships between organic structure such as bones, veins & nerves to man-made structures such as circuitry and computer boards. She’s known for pairing “the insides” with old fashioned vintage wallpaper which creates an unusual feminine elegance to her compositions.

Vollan uses his signature style of surreal and macabre scenes that are inhabited by skeletal animals and robots to evoke a sense of wonderment, relevant to the fantastic and bizarre worlds he creates.

Sheridan’s work explores the essence of humanity and the soul. His work depicts scenes from myths and folklore that teach about morality, as well as delving into the insights of human nature. His strong illustrative background provides beautifully crafted imagery on oil and canvas. Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Mixed Media with patterned and nature oriented pieces by vegan painter, Angela Scott. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings, Photography & Sculpture by Stacy Schonhardt, Roger Willsie, TV-TommyVision, Kelly Davis, Sylvia Stout, Joseph Sturm & Ann Burglund.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk.

(Shown above on the left is the internationally acclaimed fetish-burlesque Porcelian Twinz. And to the right is Walt Curtis, writer and poet most famous for "Mala Noche" which was made into a film by Gus Van Sant.)

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring Portland Photographer, Lloyd Kimeldorf. Drawn to the Surrealist movement at an early age, Kimeldorf developed a visual curiosity which still influences his way of seeing. While taking classes in film making, he became intrigued with his current medium, still photography. He creates and captures singular frames, each describing a fully formed moment within a story ... explicit, but leaving the rest up to the viewer to decide. His body of work consists of three collections: portraits, nudes, and concept pieces. Sometimes surreal, or comical, and often dramatic, Lloyd's work is inspired by a cast of ground-breaking photographers, such as Man Ray and Helmut Newton.

In The Red Wine Bar & Cafe: 6510 Phinney Ave N
Stark, tortured, primal color portraitures by Emily Cadwell.

Janet Klinger Photography: 6120 Phinney Ave N
Featuring Seattle & Puget Sound photographers and videographers.

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

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Photography by Keith Slawson and Brazilian Music by the band Choro Loco. Artist present.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Large format oil & acrylic paintings by Sky. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by Cheryl Robinson, acrylic and graphite on wood. Artists Present.

Palermo Art Gallery: (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban contemporary art by Yvonne Palermo. Artists present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Rotating local artists.

Phinney Neighborhood Assoc: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Showcasing the juror's picks from The Northwest Fine Arts Competition. This competition is held annually by the Phinney Neighborhood Association to select innovative and talented local emerging artists working in all media. The winning work this year was "Sacred Heart," by artist Paul McKee. Other featured artists include: John Armstrong, Jo Braun, Minh Carrico, Monika Dalkin, Sue Danielson, Shannon Durbin, Julia Haack, Tyler Kimball, Thomas Krueger, David McCrae, Jean Miller, Stan Raucher, Todd Smith, Tamara Stephas, Betty Udesen, and Suze Woolf. Artists present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Large scale atmospheric oil paintings inspired by travel by Jeremy Kronbach. Artist present.

Sasquatch Studios: 6108 Phinney Ave N
Featuring beaded bonsai trees, anchored on rocks primarily from Carkeek Park beach by Debbie Allen plus refreshments served. Artist present.

SPACE: A Design Build Collective: 7200 Greenwood Ave N
Pastel, graphite and charcoal on paper by Susan Massey. Artist present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring rotating artwork from local artists. Artists present.

Taproot Theatre Company: 204 N 85th Street
Pour yourself a glass of lemonade and get married all over again this fall with the regional premiere of Wedding Belles, the final production in Taproot Theatre’s 34th season. When a bedraggled bride is found stranded at an East Texas bus station in 1942, the determined ladies of the Eufala Springs Garden Club leap into action! Lemonade, wedding cake and a gown are easy enough to come by… but where’s the groom? This side-splitting comedy overflows with love, laughter and Southern hospitality at its best! Wedding Belles was written by Alan Bailey and Ronnie Claire Edwards. Directed by associate artistic director Karen Lund, Wedding Belles runs through October 23.

Plus Taproot Theatre offers two-for-one tickets to its performance of Wedding Belles on October 8 at 8 pm. Just ask for your Art Walk Discount when calling the box office at 206.781.9707. Offer subject to availability, is not applicable to previously-purchased tickets, and may not be combined with other offers. Artists present.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
“Hallows Eve” Group Show. Come visit the Obsolete World of Jeannie Paske. An old world made up of endless fields, distant hills and timeworn cliffs. A place where the sun is always setting. A land in which extinct slow-moving monsters and elegant gentle-faced creatures of all shapes and sizes reside." Artists Present

Terra Bella Flowers & Mercantile: 8417 Greenwood Ave N
Ornate Venetian Masks for costume & display by artist Timothy Stephens. Artist present.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
(Formerly “Olive You”)
Stop in for Olive oil tastings.

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

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
"Focus" photography group show featuring the work of Autumn Adams, Kevin Law, Janet Klier and Nicole Raine Terhune. Artists present.

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists. Live music from 8-10pm. Artists present.

Write To Move at Phinney Center: 6532 Phinney Ave N
7pm Life Drawing for Writers, $5 drop-in fee. Artist Present

*Venues offering artwalk special discounts.

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Plus Celebrate Arts Crush in our neighborhood and all around the Puget Sound!

Creativity pulses through Greenwood-Phinney this fall
Neighborhood showcases its multi-faceted creativity with variety of Arts Crush events

SEATTLE – October 5, 2010 – Greenwood-Phinney made international headlines last year with Cooper, its neighborhood cat-turned-photographer, but that’s just the beginning of the creativity abounding here. With murals and galleries, a dance studio, a writing center and its own professional theatre, Greenwood-Phinney is one of Seattle’s hottest arts neighborhoods. This month it showcases all the artistry with a series of events for Arts Crush, the month-long regional arts festival.

Visual art enthusiasts won’t want to miss the special events scheduled for Friday, October 8, which coincides with the monthly Art Up Greenwood-Phinney Art Walk. Families with children will enjoy a number of events throughout the month, including a free session of the popular Drama with Your Mama class (October 19) from Taproot Theatre’s Acting Studio and a free performance of the entertaining bullying-prevention play Treasure Ally (October 23). Then on October 24, get your groove on with 13 free dance classes from The American Dance Institute and Art on the Ridge.

For a full schedule of events and to learn more about Arts Crush, visit http://artscrush.org/

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 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), and the Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of Commerce.

Support for Taproot Theatre’s 2010 Mainstage season is generously provided by The Charles Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences, The Seattle Foundation, 4Culture, ArtsFund, PONCHO and Nesholm Family Foundation. The Acting Studio receives additional support from media sponsor ParentMap along with The D.V. and Ida J. McEachern Charitable Trust. Taproot Theatre’s Road Company receives additional support from The Norcliffe Foundation and The D.V. and Ida J. McEachern Charitable Trust.

Greenwood Arts Crush Fact Sheet

October 8 – Night of the Greenwood-Phinney Art Walk
- 6-9 p.m. Fine Art, Live Music, and Live Painting! at Art On The Ridge
- 6-9 p.m. October Art Walk Extravaganza at Avanti Art & Design
- 6-10 p.m. Hallows Eve: Art Opening Party at Tasty
- 6-10 p.m. Inside Out: Artist Reception at Bherd Studios Gallery
- 6-10 p.m. FOCUS 2010: Elite images from ULS studio photographers, plus Urban Indigenous by Nico Inzeralla, at Urban Light Studios
- 8 p.m. Two-for-one Date Night at Wedding Belles at Taproot Theatre Company

October 10- 3 p.m. The Rose, The Jester, and the Soul – Music from the Heart at Music Center of the Northwest

October 12
- 7 p.m. How to Suffer for a Story with Brendan Kiley at 826 Seattle

October 13- 7:30 p.m. Free Night of Theatre at Wedding Belles at Taproot Theatre

October 15- 7-8 p.m. Free Blues Dance Class at American Dance Institute Studio #2

October 16- 2 p.m. Don’t Forget To Write – 826 Seattle Workshop Open House at 826 Seattle
- 3-4 p.m. Kids Art Exploration at Art On The Ridge
- 4-5 p.m. Kids Art Exploration at Art On The Ridge

October 19
- 11 a.m. Drama with Your Mama class from Taproot Theatre’s Acting Studio at the Greenwood Library

October 23
- 11 a.m. Treasure Ally from Taproot Theatre’s Road Company at the Greenwood Library

October 24- 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Arts Crush Dance Week Launch (13 free dance classes) at The American Dance Institute & Art on the Ridge

NOTE: All events subject to change, and many require advance registration. Please see the Arts Crush website (http://artscrush.org/) for more details.

Taproot Uncorked celebrates Heroic Wines and an extraordinary post-fire year

2010-09-28T18:07:00.000-07:00

Celebratory fundraiser takes place on October 22, one year after arson

SEATTLE – September 28, 2010 – One year after the arson that severely damaged—and threatened to destroy—Taproot Theatre Company’s Greenwood playhouse, the theatre hosts Taproot Uncorked, a fundraising event celebrating its extraordinary post-fire year and looking ahead to the future. On October 22, Taproot Theatre and Greenwood’s Vineyard Wine Shop team up at The Upper Crust’s Greenwood Square for a night of pairing heroic wines and Taproot’s heroic year.

Given the challenges, and ultimately victories, of the past year, the theme of heroic wines seemed appropriate. “By heroic wines, I mean wines which are victorious in their endeavor to survive all odds,” says Vineyard Wine Shop owner Patrick Anderson. “With each passing year the vine’s roots grow deeper and deeper into the soils, and with this comes the wisdom of age and experience.”

The fire in the early hours of October 23, 2009, destroyed the Eleanor Roosevelt Building—which Taproot leased to four businesses—and resulted in such extensive smoke and water damage to the theatre that Taproot was forced to shut its doors for three months and relocate performances. Having weathered multiple recessions in its nearly 35 years, Taproot’s leadership had learned to persevere through the ups and downs of time, but a fire was something no one ever thought would happen.

“It hit as a shock, but throughout that morning I just kept thinking, ‘We have to get through this. We have audiences to serve, a neighborhood we’re committed to,” said Taproot’s co-founder and producing artistic director, Scott Nolte. “The way the Greater Seattle arts community, the Greenwood-Phinney neighborhood, and so many other friends rallied around us gave me hope that we would get through this and come out even stronger than before.”

Taproot Theatre officially reopened its doors on January 29, 2010, for opening night of The Great Divorce, C.S. Lewis’ allegory adapted by George Drance and New York’s Magis Theatre. The production played to sold-out houses and broke all attendance records in the theatre’s nearly-35-year history. In addition, the 2010 season went on to bring in Taproot’s highest number of subscribers ever.

The evening’s festivities run from 6 to 8 p.m. and include tasting and learning about heroic wines with wine expert Patrick Anderson, hearty hors d’oeuvres from The Upper Crust, plus time to visit with some of Taproot’s most deeply rooted artists who will be pouring the wines. Taproot Uncorked takes place at The Upper Crust Catering’s Greenwood Square, located at 8420 Greenwood Avenue North. Seating is limited, and early registration is encouraged. Tickets cost $45 and are available online at www.taprootuncorked.com.

Taproot Uncorked is made possible through generous partnerships with The Vineyard Wine Shop and The Upper Crust Catering.

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 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), and the Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of Commerce.

Support for Taproot Theatre’s 2010 Mainstage season is generously provided by The Charles Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences, The Seattle Foundation, 4Culture, ArtsFund, PONCHO and Nesholm Family Foundation.

Art Up Greenwood-Phinney: Friday, Sept 10th from 6-9pm

2010-09-06T14:57:00.000-07:00

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring Premier Artist Cameron Kim and her wonderfully talented oil painting students! They will also have many other wonderful artists, live music by Jeremy Sewer, and refreshments. It will be a great night for the family! Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Check out Seattle Times write-up on Boo Davis!
“Dare to Be Square” Seattle designer, illustrator, and the founder of Quiltsrÿche quilt studio, Boo Davis will release and sign copies of her brand new quilting book, Dare to Be Square, as well as show a variety of handmade quilts. Be there or..be square? Artist present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
September brings Avanti's very 1st solo show in their gallery space! Jerry Gay is a Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist who traveled over 50,000 miles & through every state to capture a vision & understanding of a reality that we are all looking to see & wanting to believe in. His prize-winning photograph will be available at the reception as a signed/numbered lithograph. Part of the proceeds will assist the NW Burn Foundation. Artist present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the urban contemporary artwork of John Lodholz. Artist present.

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

Artwork by Redd Walitzki (above)

Bherd Studios Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“You’re So Vain” (you probably think this art is about you). Seattle artists Kate Protage and Chris Sheridan team up to curate their 2nd show at Bherd Studios Gallery in September. “You’re So Vain” looks at more than 10 different artists’ interpretations of portraiture in the modern art world, and how their technical, stylistic and symbolic choices reflect the “truths” of their subjects. Includes the art of: Daniel Carrillo, Jonathan Collis, Chris Crites, Troy Gua, Lucien Knuteson, Wyatt Landis, Mary McIntyre, John Osgood, Brian Thies, Joey Veltkamp, Redd Walitzki, Daniel John Williams.

Protage and Sheridan have chosen to display a wide range of styles and genres in “You’re So Vain,” with work ranging from urban contemporary to pop surrealism to classical, and everything in between. Artists address a variety of different thematic concepts behind modern portraiture—humor, vanity, morality, spirituality and social commentary to name a few—and reveal the fact that portraiture is not bound to a single, tightly defined space in contemporary art. It is everywhere, and can mean many things.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Liz Josias, nature landscape photographer. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings, Photography & Sculpture by Stacy Schonhardt, Roger Willsie, TV-TommyVision, Terry Thomas, Sylvia Stout, Joseph Sturm & Ann Burglund.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

Francine Seders Gallery: 6701 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring Norman Lundin in the main gallery and Fred Birchman in the upstairs gallery. Lundin : paintings on canvas, landscapes and interiors and Birchman : drawings.

Janet Klinger Photography: 6120 Phinney Ave N
Featuring Seattle & Puget Sound photographers and videographers.

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

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk.

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Artwork by Kim Cross. Acrylic paint on canvas and henna fundraiser for Pakistan. Artist present.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Large format paintings by Ryan Henry Ward. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating contemporary artwork by Seattle artists.

Palermo Art Gallery: (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban contemporary art by Yvonne Palermo and visiting artist Nick Beery. Artists present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Rotating local artists.

Phinney Neighborhood Assoc: 6532 Phinney Ave N
“Noticing Infrastructure” featuring art by Suze Woolf. Artist present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
La Familia Gallery artist Angela Scott creates nature inspired work including sculpted birds and complexly layered oil paintings. Artist present.

Space: A Design Build Collective: 7200 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring new artwork by Susan Massey and live music, with jazz and blues inspired roots duo by The Honeyville Rascals. Artists present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Still life photographs with Seattle’s wild birds by Betty Udesen. Artists present.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
“Dreams & Visions” Tasty is thrilled to be showing new works by artists Don DeLeva and Dara Harvey. Don works in an intuitive style using “free flowing ideas that crystallize over time into image”. He starts by painting a texture into the primer and adds lines or shapes that he’s visualized in his head. Reading between the abstract lines, he brings out imagery using elements of traditional painting. He says “paintings can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 4 months to complete. In some cases, I paint over works that I have finished. If it’s in my studio, it’s fair game!”

In her own words, Dara’s art is “largely a process of inspired scribbling, deliberate interpretations of bizarre mark making and intuition of form to create deconstructed characters that are then stitched back together, often in ambiguous or fanciful environments.” She takes pride in transforming and reinventing her own art, exploring creative options and not limiting herself to one kind of media. Artists Present.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
“Morbid Anatomy” ghastly shadowboxes featuring archaic medical tools, vials, and more by Anita Arora.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
(Formerly “Olive You”)
Official Opening! Plus Olive oil tasting.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring the Bureau of Drawers and their first-ever collaborative gallery show called COMBO. THE FORCES OF GOOD... For one night only during the Greenwood-Phinney Art Walk, the Bureau will represent the forces of good and righteousness at Urban Light Studios. Artists present.

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists. Live music from 8-10pm. Artists present.

Write To Move at Phinney Center: 6532 Phinney Ave N
7pm Life Drawing for Writers, $5 drop-in fee. Artist Present

* Venues offering Art Walk Specials

Art Up Greenwood-Phinney: Fri, Aug 13 from 6-9pm + Summer Streets Festival!

2010-08-05T13:39:00.000-07:00

Summer Streets + Art UP = Double the Fun!

Greenwood/Phinney Avenue from N 65th Street to N 87th Street is being closed to cars and opened up for people to play, walk, bike, shop, dance, and relax. Come out and enjoy great food, mingle with your neighbors, look at great art and support local businesses. The Gumshoe 5K starts the same day and Children’s Hospital is sponsoring a kid’s obstacle course. Everyone is invited. Google map link to Summer Streets.

*A Muse: 7107 Greenwood Ave N
Stop by between 6:30-8:30pm and make a free crafty project!

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Variety of local artists work on display. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
“The Nature of Things” featuring the work of Molly Bosley. The Nature of Things is a series of works depicting a world of innocence and impurity interpreted through silhouette paper-cuts, collage, embroidery and sculpture. Artist present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
For this exhibit, Avanti Art & Design worked with our fellow non-profit organization 826 Seattle (who devote their time & energy to help students ages 6-18 develop their creative & expository writing skills) for an AMAZING collaboration! We teamed visual artists with young writers who took a week-long workshop on making and writing about masks and have a fantastic MASQUERADE planned. Come ready to play! Live painting by Dave Varbioff. Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
hosting 6 local authors: Bree Coven Brown, author of Weird and Wacky Washington; Anne Fitzgerald, author of Kishin; Brenda Walls, author of Ari: The Punk Rock Girl; Bruce Taylor, author of The Mountains of the Night; Tyler Burgess, author of Seattle Townscape Walks; Rebecca Agiewich, author of Breakup Babe

Please come out and support these wonderful authors and our current visual artist, Grant Perry. Perry is exhibiting his beautiful watercolors of wildlife and local landscapes. Artists present.

*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
“Character Development” featuring the works of Augie Pagan, Chris Brett, Nose Go & Wilky. Plus live mural painting outside the Greenwood Collective by: Augie Pagan, Mat Savage, PaperMarbleS, Tessa Hulls, John Osgood, CASH and Sensei23 & Zach Bohnenkamp of Matamuros. Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Vegan & Animal rights oriented photography by Rebecca Bolte. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings, Photography & Sculpture by Stacy Schonhardt, Roger Willsie, Connie Nelson, TV-TommyVision, Jess Angelo, Terry Thomas & Sylvia Stout. Artist present.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

Francine Seders Gallery: 6701 Greenwood Ave N
Ink & graphite on clayboard paintings by Juan Alonso and “Babies & Baskets” made of glass and recycled materials by Marita Dingus.

Janet Klinger Photography: 6120 Phinney Ave N
Featuring Seattle & Puget Sound photographers and videographers.

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

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk.

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Digitally painted giclee prints on canvas by Aaron Panagos, plus live music. Artists present.

Metropolis: 7321 Greenwood Ave N
Wood block prints with a “Day of the Dead” theme by Zanetka Kralova Gawronski. Plus come see the Bubbleman performing in front of Metropolis & Rising Stars.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Large format paintings by Ryan Henry Ward. Artists present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating urban contemporary artwork by Seattle artists.

Palermo Art Gallery: (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Grand Opening. Urban contemporary and surreal art by Yvonne Palermo and visiting artist Larkin Surreal. Plus live painting. Artists present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Rotating local artists.

Phinney Neighborhood Assoc: 6532 Phinney Ave N
“Art From Life: Color & Commentary” artists Sandy Haight & Mark Lubich work with vibrant colors to explore themes of life in their artwork. Artists present.

Rising Stars Children’s Store: 7321 Greenwood Ave N
ReBots, original signed art sculptures created individually from recycled and found objects by Susan Wiegardt. Metal & Gemstone jewelry by Maria LaFrance. The “Balloon Man” will be outside store and speech by Mayor McGinn outside store at 7pm. Artists present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
La Familia Gallery artists Mary McIntyre paints portraits of women & Jim Pirie creates paintings of abstract environments. Artists present.

Sasquatch Studios: 6108 Phinney Ave N
“Art for All” affordable, fun and original pieces by Erica Maule of MyChloeFlower. Artist present.

SPACE A Design Build Collective: 7200 Greenwood Ave N
Art by Amy Pleasant plus live music in celebration of SPACE Grand Opening in their new location. Artist present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings by Elizabeth Desiree Torbet and face painting in front of the store by Kelly Hughes of Tangerine Tales. Artists present.

Sugarcomb Salon: 780 N 73rd
Artwork by Janelle Lile.

*Taproot Theatre: 204 N 85th Street
Receive two-for-one tickets for “Man of La Mancha” anytime during the week of August 11-14 -- shows at 7:30pm on Wed & Thurs, 8pm on Fri & Sat. Just ask for your “Art Walk Discount” when calling the box office: 206-781-9707. Experience Don Quixote's impossible dream like never before with Taproot Theatre's intimate new staging of Man of La Mancha, now extended through August 21. Featuring the story and songs of an immortal classic, this Tony Award-winning musical comes to the Taproot stage with fresh, acoustic arrangements. Don Quixote is mad... mad enough to dream an impossible dream while tilting after windmills with his trusty sidekick, Sancho Panza. Quixote's romantic quest is as crazy as he is. But is his impossible dream madness or vision? The trial is about to begin.

Tarah Jade Boutique: 68th & Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by Chrystine. Artist Present

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
“Garden of Earthly Delights” a cornucopia of organic art creations. Plus music by Gavin Guss, Tea Party by Mad Hat and recycled flower art by Suni Cook-Boucher Artists Present

The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
(Formerly “Olive You”)
Open House celebration with photography from Eryyn Rose and drawings from Janet Baker, plus Olive oil tasting, hors d’oeuvres, music and balloons for kids!

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
“Morbid Anatomy” ghastly shadowboxes featuring archaic medical tools, vials, and more by Anita Arora. Artists present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Venus Unveiled” The Urban Light Studios Gallery features a cast of female artists unveiling the subtlety, softness and substance of strength. This show provides a glimpse into the unrecognized or unseen power of women. As women, our strength is not always loud or easily seen, but it is under the surface. In our life experiences we are taught to hide that strength or tuck it away. And yet, our ability to connect, understand others vulnerability and maintain relationships endures. We want to acknowledge and celebrate this strength because it comes in all different forms.

Plus “Wildlife Watch” in the Main Space. Barbara's paintings and drawings explore our interconnectedness with nature, wildlife and all animal. She has long sketched animals for the Woodland Park Zoo and understands the unique characteristics and habits of animals. This show is dedicated to the clean-up efforts in the Gulf and our sincere hope that we will restore that precious ecosystem. Artists present.

Volunteers of America: 9041 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating art by local artists + can food drive.

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists. Live music from 8-10pm. Artists present.

Write To Move at Phinney Center: 6532 Phinney Ave N
7pm Life Drawing for Writers, $5 drop-in fee. Artist Present

*Venues offering art walk discounts and specials.

Celebrate Seattle Summer Streets in Greenwood-Phinney: Fri, Aug 13 from 6-9pm

2010-07-20T14:06:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce that Summer Streets are back in Greenwood-Phinney and will be held in conjunction with our Art Up monthly artwalk on Friday, August 13th from 6-9pm. It’s everybody’s street.

Imagine the possibilities. Greenwood /Phinney Avenue from N 87th Street to N 65th Street is being closed to cars and opened up for people to play, walk, bike, shop, dance, and relax. Come out and enjoy great food, mingle with your neighbors, look at great art and support local businesses. The Gumshoe 5K starts the same day and Children’s Hospital is sponsoring a kid’s obstacle course. Everyone is invited.

Background
In 2008, the city piloted Car Free Days. Our goal was to open up streets for biking, walking and playing; promote healthy, affordable activities; and encourage people to think about using sustainable types of transportation. In 2009, the program was rebranded to Celebrate Seattle Summer Streets and expanded to support local businesses, art walks, farmer’s markets, parades and a 5K walk/run fundraiser event. The events were bigger and better and the call from communities to hold them more often is being heard.

How to Get Involved:

Summer Streets Exhibits and Activities
Summer Streets features businesses and non-profits who contribute to making the community and the world a better place. The events give exhibitors the opportunity to engage with the neighborhood face to face and could include small community businesses, non-profit organizations and samplers. If you would like to participate in Summer Streets, fill out the form below.

Summer Streets Exhibitor Application
Please submit your application at least two weeks prior to the event(s) you are interested in and we will get in touch with you. Additional licenses, insurance, and fees may apply.

To check out the latest, follow them on Facebook.

Art Up Greenwood-Phinney Artwalk: Fri, July 9 from 6-9pm

2010-07-06T11:59:00.000-07:00

*A Muse: 7107 Greenwood Ave N
Stop by between 6:30-8:30pm and make a free crafty project!

Art Camp for Big Kids (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Drop-in jewelry making and wire sculpture. Supply donation is requested.

Art on the Ridge:
Group show of over 30 artists whose inspiration is from the recent tragic oil spill. 20% of proceeds go towards restoration of the oil spill. Plus live music & poetry reading. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
“For You, For Me: A collection of useful art” featuring hand printed textiles by Erin Dollar. Inspired by the recent resurgence of hand printed textiles, Erin Dollar has created a range of one-of-a-kind prints on fabric. Continuing an exploration of abstract geometric forms and repetitive shapes, Dollar uses print, collage, and embroidery in her pieces. The show will include works on fabric and paper that are meant to be used in the home, such as tea towels and table textiles, as well as postcards & small prints. Erin Dollar is an artist and crafter living in Portland, Oregon. She spends her time drawing, printmaking, reading, making fake beards, and helping to run a non-profit community print studio.
Plus live music at 8pm by duo “Bookkeeper”. Artists present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
Encore showing of: “30/30” 30 artists showing 30 pieces of work in various mediums, each piece is no more than 4” x 4”. Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Fantasy themed paintings by Heather Hudson and author of “Kishin is Coming” Anne Fitzgerald. Artists present.

*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
Bherd Studios Gallery presents the urban contemporary art of Augie Pagan, Chris Brett, Nose, and Wilky. Character development is one of the most important elements for writing fiction, however, for visual art, it is in and of itself The Story. The artists have been influenced by cartoon, comic and video game culture and through their work, have developed their own characters - each with their own traits and graffiti & urban art inspired style. Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Impressionist & mixed media paintings by Sarah Ghanooni.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings, Photography & Sculpture by Stacy Schonhardt, Shelli Young, Jan Caps, Connie Nelson, TV-TommyVision, Jess Angelo, Terry Thomas & Shawn Johnson. Artist present.

*85th Street Cafe: 8420 Greenwood Ave N
Olive oil tasting event & art walk specials.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

Francine Seders Gallery: 6701 Greenwood Ave N
New prints and monoprints by gallery artists Jacqueline Barnett, Pat De Caro, Caryn Friedlander, Emily Gherard, Juliana Heyne, Denzil Hurley, Robert C. Jones, Anna McKee, Elizabeth Sandvig, Julie Shapiro, Michael Spafford, and Barbara Earl Thomas will be on view in both the main gallery and the upstairs space beginning July 9.

Most of the artists included in this show would call themselves painters rather than printmakers; however, the work they do in this area has become part of their process, allowing them to take a fresh look at formal problems and experiment with different materials and techniques.

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

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 all nite special for art walk.

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Photography.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Large format oil & acrylic paintings by Dani Davis. Artists present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating urban contemporary artwork by Seattle artists.

Palermo Art Gallery: (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban contemporary figurative nudes by Yvonne Palermo. Current art stems from a long 12 yr. battle with our failing health care system, living with chronic pain and enduring 31 surgeries. The process taught Yvonne to draw and paint in a way that truly embraces the experiences lived in her fine art, and find her unique artistic style. Yvonne has been on HGTV and DIY network teaching her art and hopes to bring education to our community through her art classes starting in the fall. Artist present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Rotating local artists.

Phinney Neighborhood Assoc: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Photography by Shek Lun Ho & John Marzulli. Artists present.

Rising Stars Children’s Store: 7321 Greenwood Ave N
Miniature acrylic paintings on salvaged wood by Shawn Smith and Jewelry by Maria LaFrance. Artists present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Unique works created using daubs of paint applied in a pointillist fashion to create optical textures, enhanced by random strokes creating an energy of noise and tension by Michael Martinez. Artist present.

Sasquatch Studios: 6108 Phinney Ave N
Fused glass by Susanna Prince. Artist present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Della Chen. Artists present.

Sugarcomb Salon: 780 N 73rd
Mixed media collage by Marty Gordon & Jessica Lowber, and stencil art by Derek Gress.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
“South of the Border” featuring works inspired bytrips to Southern Mexico by artist Nico Inzerella. Artist Present

Terra Bella Flowers: 8417 Greenwood Ave N
Baroque Portraits by Angie Lazaar. Artists present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Malice In Wonderland” group show of urban artists.Plus live music by Decateur Buff at 8pm & 9pm Artists present.

Volunteers of America: 9041 Greenwood Ave N
Photography b Andy Aupperlee & Michael Walsh, landscapes of PNW and beyond. Artist present

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists. Live music from 8-10pm. Artists present.

Write To Move at Phinney Center: 6532 Phinney Ave N
7pm Life Drawing for Writers, $5 drop-in fee. Artist Present

* Venues offering art walk specials.

Tasty is Giving Away Their Sci-Fi Window Display!

2010-06-30T18:38:00.000-07:00

UPDATE: The window display has been claimed!

If you didn't get to check out the Sci-Fi show at Tasty, you still have time to check it out! The show is full of custom made space ships by artists in and around the Seattle area. Included in their show, a themed window display was created by the co-owner and talented artist, Sean Wilky. They have decided to give away the display for free to anyone willing to come pick it up and take it home with them. This would be a kids dream-come-true! If you're interested, please contact Sheri directly at: sheri@shoptastyart.com

To see the display in person they are located: 7513 Greenwood Ave N. Seattle WA 98103

The display will be available for pick-up the evening of Wednesday, July 7th after 7pm. Interested parties must be able to pick-up that evening.

(the alien is staying with Tasty)

The shelf with toys stays with Tasty. This photo is to show the size of the window display....

Greenwood-Phinney Artwalk Videos

2010-06-13T11:53:00.000-07:00

Below are a few videos of artwalk activities from the May Art Walk. Each month on 2nd Friday's, venues all around our neighborhood creatively provide all kinds of entertainment, from music, art and poetry readings, to impromptu fashion shows and performing arts.

This video is compliments of Phinneywood and is filmed at Makeda Coffee:

The next two are filmed at The Greenwood Collective:

The Titanium Sporkestra rocked The GC - you may have seen them at other venues that evening. What a fun addition to an artwalk!

If anyone else has any videos to share from any of the recent artwalks, we'd love to post them as well. Just email the link to: artup@greenwood-phinney.com

Art Up Greenwood-Phinney Artwalk: Fri, June 11 from 6-9pm

2010-06-04T21:22:00.000-07:00

*A Muse: 7107 Greenwood Ave N
Stop by between 6:30-8:30pm and make a free crafty project!

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Various artists with featured artist, Michael Laquinta. Live music by Jennifer Young. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
“Greenery, Explosions, Water & Blood” featuring local fine artist Joey Bates with a new series of cut-paper drawings. Artist present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
“30/30” 30 artists showing 30 pieces of work in various mediums, each piece is no more than 4” x 4”. Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Linoleum prints by Dan Cautrell and author of “The Last of the Short MP’s” Wayne Lennon. Author present.

*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
“Urban Portraiture” featuring the works of Daniel Lumbini, Jose Rodriguez, Mat Savage, Tim Kapler & David Hoang. Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings that portray nature, peace and Buddhism by Pearl Haika. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings, Photography & Sculpture by Julian Hawkins, Shelli Young, Jan Caps, Connie Nelson, TV-TommyVision, Jess Angelo & Shawn Johnson. Artist present.

*85th Street Cafe: 8420 Greenwood Ave N
Olive oil tastings & art walk specials.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

KillahB Studio (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban art work by Kate Barnett. Artist present.

Francine Seders Gallery: 6701 Greenwood Ave N
“Works from Collections” a group exhibition including works by Guy Anderson, Morris Graves, Norman Lundin, Boyer Gonzales and many more PNW artists.

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

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 all nite special for art walk.

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Staff art show: acrylics on canvas and photography. Artist present.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Jeanette Bath & George Ciardi. Artists present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Metropolis: 7321 Greenwood Ave N
Jeanne Keckler, mixed media. Artist present

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Watercolor artwork by Alec Duncan. Artist Present.

Palermo & Gini Studios: (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban contemporary figurative nudes by Yvonne Palermo and contemporary paintings by Jenny Gini. Artists present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Rotating local artists.

Phinney Neighborhood Assoc: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Photography and drawings representing the beauty of the PNW by Peter Bentley, Deb Casso & Hitomi Dames. Artists present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Local artists from the Seattle League of Arts will show original works in oil, acrylic, watercolor and collage. Landscapes, flowers, still life and abstract work included. Artists present.

Sasquatch Studios: 6108 Phinney Ave N
Nature-inspired photographs by Sacha Maxwell. Artists present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists. Artists present.

Sugarcomb Salon: 780 N 73rd
Brandon Baker, Cartoon Artist and Erin Wheeler, pastel artist.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring a fleet of hand painted Flying Saucers by artists including: Augie Pagan, David VonDerLinn, Don DeLeva, John Osgood, Justin Hillgrove, Lisa Petrucci & more. Artists Present

Terra Bella Flowers: 8417 Greenwood Ave N
Monster Sweets plush creatures by Coco Howard and the Creature Class. Artists present.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring Planet Janet Art Work: whimsical encaustic paintings. Artist Present

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Free Life Center: traveling group exhibition out of Portland for 1 night only. Temporary gallery constructed on-site.

Vitality Pilates: 7216 Greenwood Ave N
Photography b Andy Aupperlee of Exploration 5000 and Volunteers of America clients. Also stop by for live pilates demonstrations. Artist present

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists. Live music from 8-10pm. Artists present.

Write To Move at Phinney Center: 6532 Phinney Ave N
7pm Life Drawing for Writers, $5 drop-in fee. Artist Present

*Venues offering special discounts

Marty Gordon, Greenwood-Phinney Artist, Published in "Masters: Collage" book!

2010-05-24T12:00:00.001-07:00

I think we all feel that Greenwood-Phinney has a plethora of talented artists right in our own backyard. But the proof is in the pudding. Marty Gordon, who is a renowned collage artist and lives in our neighborhood was recently published in a book called "Masters: Collage".

The book showcases 40 of the leading collage artists working today and Marty is one of them. Each artist has an 8 page profile including text and images of some of their work. Marty Gordon's work is one of my images on the cover. The book is available now through Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Masters-Collage-Major-Leading-Artists/dp/1600591086) or Barnes and Noble (http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Masters/Lark-Books/e/9781600591082).

His work was also recently featured on the cover of The Stranger: http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/CoverArt?oid=3660394&year=2010

To see more of his work and where he is currently showing, please visit his blog at: http://www.whatwouldjesusglue.com/

Greenwood/Phinney ArtWalk celebrates local art and community

2010-05-16T17:12:00.000-07:00

By Lora Shinn
May 14, 2010
Special to NWsource

Photo by Lora Shinn
Tasty, owned by Sheri Hauser, is new to the Greenwood/Phinney neighborhood.

Just six months ago, an arsonist plagued Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood in a string of fires which completely destroyed several businesses.

Today, like the phoenix painted on a new North 85th Street mural, Greenwood-Phinney is rising from the ashes. New businesses have opened all along Greenwood Avenue North, including Tasty, Assemble Gallery & Studio, Art on the Ridge (opening May 14), The Chocolate ShoeBox, Couth Buzzard Books (which relocated from its former location several blocks south, next to Ken's Market), Sasquatch Studios, Hazel Salon & Organics, Body + Brain Holistic Wellness Center and 8 Limbs Yoga Center -- just to name a few.

Read the rest of the article.

15th Annual Greenwood-Phinney Art Walk: May 14 & 15

2010-05-11T19:44:00.000-07:00

Over 60 venues hosting art on Friday, May 14th from 6-9pm and Saturday, May 15th from noon - 5pm, up and down the Greenwood-Phinney neighborhood!

Annual Artwalk Map

We hope to see everyone out and about enjoying the art and neighborhood.

Art Up Greenwood-Phinney Monthly Artwalk: Fri, April 9 from 6-9pm

2010-04-06T13:58:00.000-07:00

*A Muse: 7107 Greenwood Ave N
Stop by between 6:30-8:30pm and make a free crafty project!

Art on the Ridge at SPACE a DesignCollective:
7601 Greenwood Ave N (enter off 76th)
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
“Women in Stitches” by Cindy Steiler. Past and Present merge with a modern take on an old craft passed down through generations. This show is a collection of portraits of women stitched on antique homespun linen and embellished with bisque doll arms. The arms were dug from the grounds of abandoned doll factories in Thuringia, Germany which operated between 1880-1920 and were destroyed in the war. These antique materials add to the story of the pieces and add a touch of history to the simple imagery. Artist present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Sandy Novak; Paintings by Emmalee Bozak, Wendy Keen, Debbie Hanks, Karla Johnson & Sam Trout; Glass Works by Nancy Fiala & Functional Art by Leo Schmidt & Pat Gallagher. Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Abstract & Portraiture by Jeanette Jones. People are complex, defined not by the result of a single experience, but from the vast assortment of many. Jones' paintings attempt to explore the complexities of the individual, but in a manner which invites the viewer to investigate further.
Plus “El Don’s Blue Bistro” author Don Fridley in store! Artists present.

*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
“Cereal Killers”: presenting the urban contemporary art of Seattle artists Solace, Sensei23, Justin Hillgrove, Wilkey and Phil Petrocelli. Each artists work reminisces about the underoo wearing days of eating Captain Crunch, playing with action figures and watching Saturday morning cartoons. Childhood invokes a litany of whimsical visual pleasures: from ethereal memories of PeeWee Herman depicted in Solace's work, and Justin Hillgrove's cartoonish villians "party crashing" to Petrocelli's haunting photos of days lost, you won’t be disappointed with the work that these artists offer. Artists present.

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

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings, Photography & Sculpture by Julian Hawkins, Sequoia O’Connell, Jan Caps, Connie Nelson and Paula Anderson. Artist present.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

Joy Guild Studio (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1Art Camp for Big Kids Open House. Artist present.

KillahB Studio (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban art work by Kate Barnett. Artist present.

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

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 all nite special for art walk.

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Acrylic artwork by Caryn Badgett. Artist present.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Urban contemporary art by PaperMarbleS & John Osgood.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating urban contemporary artwork by Seattle artists.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Abstract oil and acrylic paintings by Tara Flores. Artist present.

Phinney Neighborhood Assoc: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Presenting Biocenosis by Alice Dubiel from April 7-April 27. Alice Dubiel works with acrylic, encaustic, mixed media and printmaking approaches. Her art explores different landscape representations to express her personal experiences and cultural interactions with geography. The artist reception will be held on Friday, April 9th from 7:00-9:00 pm. Artist present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings & Drawings by Michael Lyons. Abstract Expressionism meets Minimalism. This series of work focuses on routine pattern and structure. Artist present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists. Artists present.

Sugarcomb Salon: 780 N 73rd
Artwork Dave Ryan and Laurie Hemingway (stencils and paintings).

*Tap Root Theatre: 204 N 85th Street
Receive discounted tickets the night of the artwalk for “Brooklyn Boy”. Experience this witty and touching regional premiere by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies at Taproot Theatre (art walk discount: $5 off the April 9 show). Brooklyn Boy asks, can we ever go home… and do we want to? Eric Weiss has finally made it big with a best seller and a shot at a Hollywood film. An inconvenient phone call brings him back to the Brooklyn neighborhood he grew up in and happily left behind. Witty and deeply touching, this story of growing up, coming home and making sense of it all is sure to warm your heart. Show starts at 8pm. Buy your tickets now at 206-781-9707 (just ask for your Art Walk discount); we’ll hold them at will call for you! More information: http://www.taproottheatre.org/.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the urban art of Mike Cressey.After many years of creating art for Advertising Agencies, Design Studios, Magazines and Books, Mike started working for Game companies like Electronic Arts, Sierra On-Line, Pop Cap, Microsoft Game Studios, Xbox Prime Time, and others. In his spare time he’s created many Pop Art paintings, Abstract digital paintings and for the last two years worked on a graphic novel that should be finished by the end of this year. In that same time frame he’s published two Art Books on his own: Monito Hermoso V1 of paintings and The Book of Doodles. A collection of his Abstracts will be published next. Artist Present.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Through his collages, Marty Gordon is asking questions, inviting debate and telling stories. Looking at one of his works is akin to peeking through a window into another world, a world where art, humor, faith, tension and candidness live together in vignettes of surreal commentary. Artist Present

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Contemporary artwork monthly rotation.

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists. Live music from 8-10pm. Artists present.

Write To Move at Phinney Center: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Life Drawing for Writers presented by Untitled [Intersection]
2nd Fridays @ The Phinney Center
7-8PM: Writing from Movement
8-9PM: Optional Sharing
Fee: $5 drop-in

Untitled [Intersection] has moved to 2nd Fridays to coincide with TheGreenwood Art Walk. We’re still at The Phinney Center and now a partof art walk. There’s more reason than ever to come out on a 2ndFriday--a gallery opening, a live event and an opportunity to make(and share) art! Join us every 2nd Fridays at 7pm @ The Phinney Center for Write toMove, a living, breathing version of Untitled [Intersection]. The models move and the audience breathes and responds. It’s life drawingfor writers. Anyone interested in witnessing and responding tomovement is welcome—teachers, poets, writers, performers, improv,visual artists, general audiences too! All levels. $5 to join.Donations support performers & The Phinney Center.. Artist Present

*Venue's Offering Special Art Walk Discounts

New Art Gallery "Tasty" is Featuring Mike Cressy for April 9th ART UP

2010-03-30T21:04:00.000-07:00

"Rumple Fest" by Mike Cressey

Having just opened March 12th, Tasty is Phinney/Greenwood’s latest art gallery that celebrates independent designers and painters from around the Northwest. You will find unique products, made by hand that range from jewelry, stained glass, hats and purses to paintings, sculptures (both ceramic & metal) and mosaics.

New owners Sheri & Sean invite you to join them at Tasty April 9th when they’ll be featuring paintings by local visual artist, Mike Cressy.

"Party Time" by Mike Cressey

About the Artist:
After many years of creating art for Advertising Agencies, Design Studios, Magazines and Books, Mike started working for Game companies like Electronic Arts, Sierra On-Line, Pop Cap, Microsoft Game Studios, Xbox Prime Time, and others. In his spare time he’s created many Pop Art paintings, Abstract digital paintings and for the last two years worked on a graphic novel that should be finished by the end of this year. In that same time frame he’s published two Art Books on his own: Monito Hermoso V1 of paintings and The Book of Doodles. A collection of his Abstracts will be published next.

You can find many of his Children’s Picture Books online at Amazon.com and other sellers along with his current Art Books.

"Cucumber Clown" by Mike Cressey

To see more Tasty art, stop by in person:
7513 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
Tues - Sat: 11am - 7pm and Sun: 12pm - 5pm

Or visit their facebook page

"Awake to a New Aurora" Mural Unveiled on Tuesday

2010-03-25T14:12:00.000-07:00

The mural unveiling was on Tuesday, March 23rd and if you missed it, don't worry, it is installed in the windows of a space (7615 Aurora Avenue) located next to DaVinci Pizza on Aurora and you can drive/walk by and check it out.

If you're not familiar with the project, here is a little background:

Sustainable Green Lake, Greenwood Aurora Involved Neighbors (GAIN) and the City of Seattle envision Aurora as a street full of thriving businesses and shoppers – one with a vibrant business center that attracts local residents to walk and bike to stores and restaurants for their weekly shopping and entertainment. To encourage this, a temporary installation of artwork is being placed in the windows of an empty storefront. Sustainable Green Lake received funding to do this mural from a grant through the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. GAIN provided some additional funding. The project is modeled after a similar and successful one done in the Columbia City neighborhood in the 1990s.

Pictured above from left to right: Artists Kevin Sullivan & John Osgood and Dawn Schellenberg, City of Seattle
(Not pictured, Artist Zach Bohnenkamp)

The artists commissioned for the project were Zach Bohnenkamp, John Osgood and Kevin Sullivan from Seattle Mural art, a local muralist team whose most recent work was installed next to Taproot Theatre after the arsons. Seattle Mural Art is an affiliate of Bherd Studios, an urban contemporary art gallery that features PNW artists and is located in Greenwood.

After the unveiling, friends and neighbors stayed around for pizza, refreshments and to take some photos of the new mural.

A second location on Aurora is currently being sought for Part II of this project.

Sustainable Green Lake is a group of like-minded individuals living in and around Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood who all share the common desire to constantly live more sustainably.

Greenwood Aurora Involved Neighbors (GAIN) is a group of neighbors working to enhance community and decrease crime in the Aurora corridor.

Intimate Concert Setting at Empty Sea Studios: March Line-up

2010-03-17T12:08:00.001-07:00

Empty Sea Studios is a little hidden gem in our neighborhood that I just discovered. It is right there in plain sight, but it's still easy to miss and not know what it's all about. The studio is located in a renovated Craftsman house on Phinney Ave and they present acoustic music "as it's meant to be heard". There is limited seating and the audience gets a feel that they are getting their own private concert. Empty Sea Studios books concerts in traditional music from all parts of the world, acoustic forms of jazz, folk, and blues, string band music, and non-Western classical music. It's an alcohol-free, family-friendly setting.

Here's the line-up for March from their website:

Saturday, March 20th at 8pm ($13 advanced / $15 at door)
Andrew Oliver Kora Band combines elements of jazz and traditional West African music to create a unique soul-stirring sound.

Sunday, March 21st at 11am ($9.99 / infants that are not yet walking are free)
Dance Tunes, Birdsong, and a Krummhorn with Charles Coldwell
Some kinds of music are inherently age-inclusive. KidsAcoustic presents real music that parents can enjoy for its own sake, while the lively tunes and wonderful instruments draw kids in naturally.

Sunday, March 21st at 7:30pm ($20 advanced/door)
Rachel Harrington - Rachel’s critically acclaimed 2007 debut, The Bootlegger’s Daughter, (featuring guest musicians John Reischman and Danny Barnes) went to #1 on the Euro-Americana Chart and landed the Seattle siren smack in the center of the UK Americana scene.

Rita Hosking - Kitchen tables, springs, loss, miners, mountains, culture clash, trailers, stray dogs, loggers, hope, forest fires—Rita Hosking’s country-folk music is this and more, and always fierce and lovely.

Saturday, March 27th at 8pm ($13 advanced / $15 at door)
Jeremy Facknitz - “Jeremy Facknitz is a one-man acoustic act with the panache needed to become a star, armed with a melodic voice and a truckload of charisma…” - Sydney Hamilton, Colorado Springs Independent

Teresa Storch - She’ll draw you in with her rich, engaging voice, rhythmic, percussive guitar and writing that has roots in folk, jazz and blues–pulling stories from real-life and taking snapshots of what matters most.

Empty Sea Studios
6300 Phinney Ave
Seattle, WA
http://www.emptysea.com/

Art Up Greenwood-Phinney Monthly Artwalk: Fri. Mar 12 from 6-9pm

2010-03-04T17:15:00.000-08:00

Updated 3/8/10

Art on the Ridge at SPACE a DesignCollective:
7601 Greenwood Ave N (enter off 76th)
Featuring the works of Jen Maclean, Patty Makatura, Dave Ryan, Karol Williams, Robert Tomolilio, Shirly Rudolf, Joel Sholten, Nicole SM. Plus live music by Daniel Adams. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
“Welcome Home” modern cross-stitch by Samantha Purdy of the Pin Pals. A glimpse inside the creative and cozy spaces we build around us! Each piece is designed and hand-stitched with the home in mind, along with the individuals who live there. From modern day samplers expressing the love of a dwelling, to small stitched stories representing the quiet and not so quiet everyday activities, this series above all else celebrates the indescribable feeling of creating a surrounding which you can truly call your own. Most pieces are modern cross-stitch. Artist present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Rob Johnston & Ellie Bachaud; Paintings by Emmalee Bozak, Travis Johnson & Debbie Hanks; Glass Works by Nancy Fiala & Live Music by Tyson Lynn. Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Impressionist style paintings by Sarah Ghanooni. Plus “Getting Lost & Globejotting” author Dave Fox in store! Artist present.

Band Vibes Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban art work by Nick Beery. 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 (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Who’s Who” featuring the urban contemporary work of Jeremy Gregory, John Osgood & PaperMarbleS. Artists present.

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

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings, Photography & Jewelry by Julian Hawkins,Edd Kuehn, Jan Caps, King Louis, Connie Nelson and Paula Anderson. Artist present.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

Francine Seders Gallery: 6701 Greenwood Ave N
Robert Mirenzi : three dimensional wall pieces made of rubber sheeting or cement. Plus, James Thompson in the upstairs gallery: Rats from the British aristocracy, intaglio, mixed media prints.

Joy Guild Studio (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Art Camp for Big Kids Open House. Artist present.

KillahB Studio (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban art work by Kate Barnett. Artist present.

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

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 all nite special for art walk.

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Acrylic artwork by Mickey Scothorn. Artist present.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Large format oil & acrylic paintings by Yvonne Palermo. Artists present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Urban contemporary art by Kevin “Sensei23” Sullivan and Zachary Bohnenkamp (2 of 3 artists who created the Taproot Theatre mural on 85th).

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating urban contemporary artwork by Seattle artists.

Phinney Neighborhood Assoc: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Featuring photographic works by John Trela, Maylee Noah and Victoria Bjorklund. Artist present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
“Expressions” by Jenny Gini – paintings featuring women’s faces or figures. Artist present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
“Saints & Sinners” collection of paintings by Kelly Lyles. Artist present.

Sugarcomb Salon: 780 N 73rd
Photography by Laurie Hemingway; etch-a-sketch art.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
GRAND OPENING!! Featuring 25 local artists including urban contemporary paintings, ceramic & metal sculptures, handmade jewelry, handbags & accessories. Artists present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Contemporary paintings by Seattle artist Tessa Hull. Artists present.

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists. Live music from 8-10pm. Artists present.

Assemble for a Cause: Sewing for Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

2010-02-23T15:25:00.000-08:00

Taken from Assemble Gallery's Press Release:

February 17, 2010--Assemble Gallery and Studio invites friends and neighbors to gather for a cancer awareness program, Assemble for a Cause, every Monday night in March from 6pm-8pm. Participants will cut and iron fabric, sew from a simple pattern, and donate the cotton hats to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

Knit hats are often donated in the winter season, but summertime sun requires cancer patients take extra precaution. Kate Burt, local artist and wife of a cancer survivor says, “Chemotherapy drugs make the skin photosensitive, and sun sensitivity after radiation treatments will be life long…Even non-cancer patients should protect their heads with breathable hats or scarves.”

Assemble will provide all materials, instruction and refreshments; donations at the door are welcome. Assemble encourages participants across the country to sew at home and mail hats to the shop (email info@assembleshop.com for patterns). A drop box will be available for fabric donations and completed hats until March 31st.

Assemble Gallery and Studio made its debut in the Phinney-Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle in November 2009, with a focus on traditional craft as modern and relevant art.

Art Up Greenwood-Phinney Monthly Art Walk: Fri, Feb 12th from 6-9pm

2010-02-04T12:09:00.000-08:00

SEATTLE’S AGENT GREEN INVADES GREENWOOD-PHINNEY FOR
A MORE SUSTAINABLE FEBRUARY ART WALK

Shop Local during February 12th Art Walk and Support Six Pilot Businesses Donating 25% of Profits to Sustainability Retrofitting. For more info go to the Greenwood-Phinney Chamber Website.

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Art on the Ridge at SPACE a DesignCollective:
7601 Greenwood Ave N (enter off 76th)
“Beloved” group exhibition plus music by Jeremy Sewer, live portraiture by Kristine Henshaw and Tarot Card Reading by Asradel. Artists present.

"Eagle" by Shawn Creeden

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
"Tepre Pacificum (Life in My Father's Wake)" by Shawn Creeden. Drawings, embroidery & sculpture depicting undersea fauna and flora common in the northern pacific, specifically in the kelp forests common from California up through Canada. "This exhibition is a celebration of and examination into the fascinatingly unique life beneath the waves of the Northern Pacific, the "peaceful sea", as well as a humble homage to my father and mother." Artist present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
Sam Trout – clothing & paintings; Leo Schmidt – functional art; Pat Gallagher - sculpture/lighting; Photography by Rob Johnston, Leela Pastala & Ellie Bachaud; Paintings by Nancy Fiala. Artists present.

Artwork by Katarina Countiss

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Acrylic paintings by Katarina Countiss. Though the sizes of the paintings vary, her theme revolves around animals and lonely settings like snowy wilds and under the sea. Her favorite paintings involve vibrant colors and natural elements, mostly flowers and trees. 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 (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Ladies First” All Female Urban Art Exhibit, featuring Soopajdelux, Ninjagrl, Soule, Coco Howard, Siolo Thompson and Michelle Smith-Lewis. Artists present.

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

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings & Photography by Julian Hawkins, Shelli Young, King Louis, Connie Nelson and Paula Anderson.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

Fit 4 U: 7411 Greenwood Ave. N
Pachari Wireworks: metal smithed and wire crafted jewelry individually created by Ariana Corrado, earrings, necklaces and more.

KillahB Studio (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban art work by Kate Barnett. Artist present.

Kouzina: 8403 Greenwood Ave N
Photography of E. Washington Farms by Alexis Henry.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 all nite special for art walk.

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Mixed media artwork by Stani Meredith. Artist present.

Metropolis: 7321 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Frank Dobrushken. Artist present.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Drawing, painting and portraiture by Laura Maki and James Taylor. Plus V-Day Brewtique with local artisans. Artists present.

"Interview" by John Osgood

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
John Osgood paints idiosyncratic characters with a bold palette in a graffiti art style. His collection of colorful urban art portraitures are inspired by life and the uncomfortable and forlorn circumstances that happen within it. These unique characters are the embodiment of all of the idiosyncrasies recognized as one peers over the walls we surround our true characters with. You may have seen Osgood's work most recently at the Taproot Theatre arson mural. He created the mural along with the Seattle Mural Art Team, Zach Bohnenkamp & Kevin "Sensei23" Sullivan. He also has an art gallery in Greenwood located inside The Greenwood Collective.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings, drawings & mixed media by youth artists including Oliver, Bowie & friends. Artists present.

Phinney Neighborhood Assoc: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Featuring the artwork of Diane Chaudiere, Gay Jensen, and Barbara Zander. Artist present.

"Cafe Break" by Robin Jordon

Rockwell Realty/Seattle Mgt Grp.:
8313/8315 Greenwood Ave N
Colorful & expressive acrylic paintings by Robin Jordan. Artist present.

Sasquatch Studios: 6108 Phinney Ave N
Photography by Sacha Maxwell & Fused Glass by Susanna Prince. Artist present.

Snoose Junction Part Dieu: 10406 Holmon Road N
(Behind Jiffy Lube)
Photography by Tsuki Nonura-Henley. Artist present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings by Nicole Sherey. Artist present.

Candace Vance (front) with Jenny Cross (back).
Photo by Erik Stuhaug.

*Tap Root Theatre: 204 N 85th Street
Taproot Theatre presents the regional premiere of C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce. Adapted by George Drance and New York’s Magis Theatre, this electrifying regional premiere is a supernatural voyage that, in the grand C.S. Lewis tradition, will leave audiences breathless and wanting more. The Great Divorce runs through February 27. For tickets call 206.781.9707. More information is available at www.taproottheatre.org. Taproot Theatre is offering a $5 discount for the performance that takes place the night of the art walk, on a space-available basis. Just ask for your “art walk” discount when purchasing your ticket.

Also featuring the art of Marty Gordon, who will be displaying his work during the run of the play. Here is a blurb about him: Marty Gordon is an artist living and working in the Seattle area. As a boy, he drew monsters and superheroes. As a teenager, he dreamed of a career as a comic book artist. After almost 15 years as a minister dealing with issues of art and faith, Marty has returned to the visual arts through collage.

Terra Bella Flowers: 8417 Greenwood Ave N
Multi-media artwork by Nico Inzerella. Artist present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Thought Processor” Seattle Series, featuring 20 Urban Contemporary Seattle artists. Artists present.

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Henna Art by Magic Magpie Studios, Works by Angie Whitney, Encaustic wax art by Cheri Prestek and Joyce Mitchell. Live music from 8-10pm. Artists present.

*Venues Offering Art Walk Specials & Discounts

46th Street Mural Artist Needed

2010-01-28T19:24:00.000-08:00

CALL TO ARTISTS- 46TH ST. MURAL PROJECT:
A mural to bridge the Fremont and Wallingford communities in Seattle, to bring a positive visual message to pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists traveling under Highway 99 (Aurora Ave.) at N. 46th St. Our goal is to oversee the creation of a mural as a positive expression of our community and to bring people together from the local neighborhoods in the process. The selected artist(s) will coordinate execution of their design with Urban Artworks (http://www.urbanartworks.org/) who will serve as project manager. Urban Artworks will execute the actual painting of the mural. We are looking solely for a design from the artist.

LOCATION:
North side of underpass at N. 46th St. at Aurora Avenue North–Hwy. 99–in Seattle, WA 98103SITE: A long wall divided in to 3 sections that taper on both east and west ends– mural design also to include 9 columns that stand in front of the mural wall. Dimensions–approx. 4500 sq. ft. total (see attached pictures + diagram): West section: approx.1000 sq. ft. Middle section: approx.1300 sq. ft. East section: approx.1200 sq. ft. 9 columns: approx. 100 sq. ft. ea.ARTIST

ELIGIBILITY:
Professional artists with previous experience creating outdoor murals are preferable, but all may apply. Artist will be required to be present at the community meeting (early in the process) and dedication (at the completion of the mural) unless distance is prohibitive. If this occurs, an alternative plan will be discussed with the 46th Street Mural Project Steering Committee. The artist must be available for consultation pertaining to the execution of their design throughout the process.

SUBMISSION MATERIALS:
- work samples
- resume
- references

SELECTION PROCESS-
1) The 46th Street Mural Steering Committee will initially choose three finalists based on submission materials.

2) The three Finalist Artists will then attend a community meeting to discuss their ideas for the space and learn more about how the community feels about this space and the neighborhood. The three artists may be asked to confer with the Steering Committee after the community meeting.

3) Based upon community and Steering Committee input, the three finalist artists will each submit a design for review and vote by the community via website. An award of $300 will go to each finalist upon submission of their proposed design.

4) The Steering Committee will chose the final design, which will then go to Artworks for mockup, then to the city for design approval, and final review by Steering Committee before acceptance. When all of these criteria are met, the artist will be awarded the honorarium of $2000, in addition to the previously awarded $300 for submitting a design as a finalist.

CALENDAR:
February 19, 2010: Artist applications due
March 2, 2010: Community meeting with three Finalist Artists
April 9, 2010: Proposed designs due
April 23, 2010: Vote by community on website closes
May-August, 2010: Workplan and execution, with Artworks

CONTACT: 46thstmural@gmail.com
Facebook:46th Street Mural

2010 - 15th Annual Greenwood-Phinney Art Walk: Call for Artists

2010-01-26T16:08:00.000-08:00

The Event:
The 15th annual Greenwood-Phinney ArtWalk will be held Friday evening, May 14th, from 6 to 9 pm and Saturday, May 15th, from noon to 5 pm. Selected artists are paired with participating businesses between 60th & 87th on Greenwood and Phinney Avenues. A number of artists will be designated Jurors Picks and will be featured in a group show at the Phinney Center Gallery, 6532 Phinney Ave N.

The Annual Art Walk is a festive neighborhood event. Advertised throughout the city, it draws thousands of people. Many businesses host music and other entertainment Friday night.
Participating artists are asked to attend their exhibition Friday night to answer questions and celebrate!

How to Apply:
The ArtWalk is open to all 2D and 3D visual artists: painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers, glass artists, metal artists, fiber artists, ceramicists and those working in mixed media. Crafts are not accepted. Please follow submission instructions.

Deadline:
Submissions must be delivered to or postmarked by March 5th, 2010

Sponsored by the Greenwood Arts Council, with support from the Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of Commerce and Art Up Phinney-Greenwood monthly art walk

Taproot Theatre opens 2010 Season with CS Lewis' The Great Divorce

2010-01-15T17:21:00.000-08:00

David Dorrian

photograph by Erik Stuhaug

Regional premiere opens on January 29

SEATTLE – December 30, 2009 – Three months after the fire that caused severe damage to its Greenwood playhouse, Taproot Theatre is thrilled to reopen the theatre with the regional premiere of The Great Divorce, the first show in its 2010 Season. The theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ fantastical novel opens on January 29, a night full of celebration and new beginnings. The Great Divorce, adapted by George Drance and the Magis Theatre Company (NY) and directed by Scott Nolte, runs through February 27.

“Opening our 34th season would be exciting enough, but this one is extra special,” Nolte said. “After everything that’s happened, everything we’ve been through, these past months, I’m thrilled to be marking this new period in Taproot Theatre’s history with a premiere of C.S. Lewis’ fictional masterpiece.”

In The Great Divorce, one drizzly afternoon our author embarks on a supernatural voyage with a cast of eccentric, humorous characters that bear a remarkable resemblance to us. Theatrical, imaginative and thought provoking, it’s a bus ride through hell to heaven that, in the grand C.S. Lewis tradition, leaves you breathless and wanting more.

“I saw the world premiere of this play Off-Broadway in 2007, and was spellbound at how well the story—so full of imagination and a world beyond our own—translated to the stage,” said Nolte. “We often speak about creating productions that are theatrical and imaginative, and this one will demand the best of our actors and designers to tell this story.”

In this production, ten actors portray 25 characters, including C.S. Lewis himself and author George MacDonald, who is Lewis’ guide through the story.

“When the original co-founders of Taproot Theatre were just getting started, we often staged productions—including Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe—with little more than boxes and chairs—and the audiences' imaginations!” Nolte said. “The artists' ability to capture that imagination is where the magic of theatre is, and I'm excited to be directing such a unique play as The Great Divorce this winter.”

The Great Divorce features David Dorrian as C.S. Lewis and Nolan Palmer as George MacDonald, along with Ryan Childers, Jenny Cross, Nathan Jeffrey, Kim Morris, Pam Nolte, Faith Russell, Candace Vance and Sam Vance. The production team includes scenic and sound designer Mark Lund, costume designer Sarah Burch Gordon and lighting designer Jody Briggs. Anne Hitt serves as stage manager, Kate Forster as dialect coach and Judy Naegeli as dramaturg.

After The Great Divorce, Taproot Theatre’s 2010 Season continues with the regional premiere of Brooklyn Boy by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies (March 17-April 17), Brandon Thomas’s Charley’s Aunt (May 12-June 12), Man of La Mancha (a musical play by Dale Wasserman with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion; original production staged by Albert Marre; originally produced by Albert W. Selden and Hal James; July 7-August 7), and the regional premiere of Wedding Belles by Alan Bailey and Ronnie Claire Edwards (September 22-October 23).

Art Up Greenwood-Phinney: Friday, Jan 8, 2010 from 6-9pm

2010-01-04T15:59:00.000-08:00

Updated 1/08/10

Happy New Year everyone! We're all looking forward to seeing you out and about the neighborhood this Friday.

Print the map out HERE!

Art on the Ridge at SPACE a DesignCollective:
7601 Greenwood Ave N (enter off 76th)
Fine art and local live music. Watch artists at work. Bring a poem to read during open mic at 7:30pm. This month we will also show the work of two very talented students who take art lessons from our featured artist Cameron Kim. You won't believe what this eight and nine year old can do! Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
“ZOO¡ Creatures of Curiosity” an art installation by Karl Addison. Over the years, Karl Addison's work has taken on an imaginative side of the animal kingdom: creating creatures of strange breeds, oddities, and miss matching. will be an exhibit of strange, life-size animals in all of their natural detail and splendor. This collection of creatures has been researched and illustrated over the past three years. It is a peek into life's "what if." Artist present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
Leela Pastala - photographs/fibers;Leo Schmidt – functional art & recycled materials; Pat Gallagher - sculpture/lighting; Emmalee Bozek – multimedia paintings/drawings/lighting; Nancy Fiala - glass/works on paper/paintings; Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by Jethaniel Peterka. Artist present.

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

"Stellar Blue Jay" by Michael McGovern
Bherd Studios Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Screen-Play” featuring artwork from screen-printing artists, Douglas Bick, Mindi Davis, Lance Lobuzzetta, Michael McGovern and Riley Raker. Artists present.

*Carmelita’s: 7314 Greenwood Ave N
Carmelita now has cocktails! Come by and check out our new bar during the artwalk and sample tonight's $5 artisinal cocktail. ($5 Happy Hour Menu 5PM-7PM daily).

Diva Espresso: 7916 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly art rotation

KillahB Studio (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban art work by Kate Barnett. Artist present.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
Three Course Italian Meal for $22.00 all night special for the art walk.

Greenwood Sip & Ship: 8560 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Mixed media artwork by Charlie Olson and Shogo Oto. Artist present.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Drawing, painting and portraiture by Laura Maki and James Taylor. Artists present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Contemporary photography by Valentina Vitols.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the work of Northwest urban contemporary artists. Artist present.

PAWS Cat City: 8503 Greenwood Ave N
Live art in progress: Cats & kittens looking for homes!

Rockwell Realty/Seattle Management Group: 8313/8315 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings on sustainable/reclaimed surfaces & live operatic vocal music performed by Jadd Davis. Artist present.

Steven Cole Salon: 8408 Greenwood Ave N
Acrylic paintings featuring nature and people by Angela Bandurka Hoskins. Artist present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Abstract oil paintings by Carole d’Inverno. Artist present.

Terra Bella Flowers: 8417 Greenwood Ave N
Traveling in the Multiverse- Moments in time captured in watercolor by Ciana King. Artist present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring the Urban Contemporary works of Seattle artist, Chris Olson. Artists present.

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Henna Art by Magic Magpie Studios, Works by Angie Whitney, Encaustic wax art by Cheri Prestek and Joyce Mitchell. Live music from 8-10pm. Artists present.

*Venues offering artwalk specials

Mural at site of Greenwood arson to be unveiled this Thurs, Dec 31st

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Mural celebrates artistry and creativity of neighborhood

SEATTLE – December 29, 2009 – Taproot Theatre Company and Seattle Mural Art will unveil the mural created for the site of the October 23 arson in Greenwood on Thursday, December 31, at 11 a.m. Taproot Theatre Company commissioned Seattle Mural Art an affliate of Bherd Studios to create a mural to cover the safety fence where the Eleanor Roosevelt Building stood until the arson. Concerned about leaving a hole in the core of the Greenwood business district, Taproot Theatre, which owns the property, saw the mural as a way to add beauty to the neighborhood and facilitate more art. The mural celebrates Greenwood’s character and artistry, and demonstrates its resilience in the wake of the fires.

WHAT Unveiling of Greenwood mural

WHEN Thursday, December 31, 11 a.m.

WHERE North 85th Street, just west of Greenwood Avenue. Meet in front of Taproot Theatre Company, 204 North 85th Street, Seattle

Aurora Art Mural Project | Meet the Artists on Mon. Jan 11th

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Aurora Art Mural Project
Join your neighbors to meet the artists who have been hired to create 2 art murals on Aurora.

Aurora mural locations include empty storefront windows and/or sides of buildings. The first project site is 7615 Aurora Avenue N. The artists hired are from Seattle Mural Art, an affiliate of Bherd Studios located in Greenwood. John Osgood, Zachary Bohnenkamp & Kevin "Sensei23" Sullivan are known most recently for their work creating an art mural for the safety wall next to the Greenwood businesses destroyed by arson.

Join Sustainable Green Lake, Greenwood Aurora Involved Neighbors (GAIN) and Seattle Department of Transportation to meet the artists and discuss our visions for Aurora. The basic themes for the artwork will include sustainability, traffic safety and community. Come share your ideas and enthusiasm for a new Aurora!

Monday, January 11 from 7:30-8:30pm
at The Greenwood Collective
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1 (located next to Gary's Games & Hobby)
Light Refreshments will be Served

Funded by the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Greenwood Aurora Involved Neighbors (GAIN) and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.

For more information, contact gaingroup@gmail.com.

Greenwood Concert Band + NW Clarinet Choir Perform Tue. Dec 15

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Tuesday, December 15, 7:30 p.m.
at the Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church
7500 Greenwood Ave. N.

The Greenwood Concert Band and the NW Clarinet Choir, both directed by William Blayney, are hosting a Fire Relief Fund Benefit Concert the Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church 7500 Greenwood Ave. N. Suggested donation $10, but everyone welcome. Open seating.

Holiday favorites from Nutcracker to Leroy Anderson's Christmas Festival, and maybe some musical surprises like "Frozen Bill," will warm your spirits. Share this time together as we thank our firefighters and help our community rise from the ashes.

Phoenix Rising in Greenwood: Taproot Theatre Commissions Mural Artists

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Taproot Theatre has commissioned 3 Seattle artists to create a mural installation on an 8 ft high by 89 foot long temporary wall in honor of the businesses that were lost after the arsons in our neighborhood. Above is an in progress shot of the main focal point of the mural symbolizing the re-birth of the Greenwood neighborhood - the phoenix rising from its ashes. When first contacted by Taproot, the artists got together to brainstorm ideas that would best resonate with the community and Zach Bohnenkamp, one of the 3 artists came up with the idea of the Phoenix. Other features of the mural will include a scene from the annual car show, a fireman rescuing a PAWs cat, and a call to action for the monthly artwalk "Art Up Greenwood-Phinney".

You may recognize the handiwork of these three artists: John Osgood, Kevin "Sensei23" Sullivan and Zach Bohnenkamp from the recently installed mural at ProSki on Aurora. Neighbors who have heard about the mural have been waiting to see the artists working on the wall outdoors, but the artists have been stealthily cloistered in a nearby location and the mural will not be totally revealed until the unveiling ceremony TBA soon. The artists are a part of Seattle Mural Art which is an affliate of Bherd Studios Gallery located in Greenwood.

Art Up Greenwood-Phinney December Artwalk: Fri. Dec 11 from 6-9pm

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Plus: Don't forget about the Snowmen on Parade Auction!!

NEW!! Assemble Gallery : 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Assemble Gallery & Studio is proud to announce that our Grand Opening party is scheduled for the same night as the Phinney/Greenwood Artwalk, on Friday, December 11th! We will be partying from 6pm – 9pm in celebration our opening, the holidays, and all of our old & new friends! Avians Alight (former member of Damien Jurado) will be playing music for us, plus come for treats, coffee and drinks, plus a button-making station, fun coupons and great fun! Also, come to meet our first gallery artist, Katya Usvitsky, who is traveling all the way from New York City to cut the imaginary ribbon.

Art on the Ridge at SPACE a Design Collective:
7601 Greenwood Ave N (enter off 76th)
Art on the Ridge features: Refreshments, Visual Art, Live music, Live painting and Community art! And the 2nd Annual Snowmen on Parade Auction will be hosted at SPACE. Artists present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
Eric Bass – photographs; Debbie Ableson –photographs; Mieko Krell - oil paintings/photography; Karla Johnson - paintings/drawings; Leela Pastala - photographs/fibers;Maery Lanahan - oil paintings; Emmalee Bozek - multimedia paintings/drawings/lighting; Pat Gallagher - sculpture/lighting; Nancy Fiala - glass/works on paper/paintings; Sam Trout - paintings/clothing; Tyson Lynn - performance/musician; Brian Enriquez - slam poet extraordinare! Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Mixed media works by Yvette Endrijautzki Basile and non-fiction books by R.S. Pearson. Artist present.

Band Vibes (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenood Ave N, Suite 1
“Holiday Bizarre” featuring over 30 Seattle urban contemporary artists whose works are under 12” x 12” and priced for the gift giving season. Artists Present

*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
“Urban Presence” featuring artwork from Seattle artists, Cash, Solace, Ego, Ninjagrl, Zachary Bohnenkamp, Kevin “Sensei23” Sullivan and Akimbo from Snug-guns. Artists present.

*Carmelita’s: 7314 Greenwood Ave N
Carmelita now has cocktails! Come by and check out our new bar during the artwalk and sample tonight's $5 artisinal cocktail. ($5 Happy Hour Menu 5PM-7PM daily).

Diva Espresso: 7916 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly art rotation

KillaB Studio (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban art work by Kate Barnett. Artist present.

Kouzina: 8403 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring color photography by Alexis Henry: documentation of a farm in Eastern WA.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
Three Course Italian Meal for $22.00 all night special for the art walk.

Greenwood Sip & Ship: 8560 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

Holiday Art Sale at Phinney Neighborhood Center:
6532 Phinney Ave N / Blue Bldg #1, Room #1
Featuring artists: Patty Makatura, Gale Backer, Kristin McKee, Annie deVuono, Kate Franchimon, Genevieve Roberts, Eileen O'Shea, Irene Bloom, Andrew Makatura, Katrina Beach and Steve Anderson. Paintings, Woodworking, Hats, Jewelry, Gourds, Scarves and Handbags, Metalwork, Glass. Artists Present.

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Henna and acrylic on canvas by Antoinette Hippe.And music by DJ MisSavery and the Swinging Pachyderms Artist present.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly artist rotation.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the work of Northwest urban contemporary artists. Artist present.

PAWS Cat City: 8503 Greenwood Ave N
Live art in progress: Cats & kittens looking for homes!

Rockwell Realty/Seattle Management Group: 8313/8315 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring Jadd Davis whose works include exclusive use of found, recycled and/or otherwise eco-friendly surfaces and walnut-based oils in order to lessen the negative impact on the planet.. Artist present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring local artist work and special Holiday Season Sales!

From left to right: Mark Lund, Candace Vance and Grant Goodeve
photography by Erik Stuhaug
*Taproot Theatre: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Offering a $5 Art Walk discount to its December 11 performance of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, adapted for the stage by Joe Landry. Due to the October 23 fire, the play takes place at the Stage One Theatre at North Seattle Community College. Ask for your “Art Walk” discount when calling the box office in advance at 206-781-9707. Taproot Theatre anticipates a grand reopening in January.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
The year in review: see a sampling of the featured artists from 2009 exhibitions. Artists present.

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Henna Art by Magic Magpie Studios, Works by Angie Whitney, Encaustic wax art by Cheri Prestek and Joyce Mitchell. Live music from 8-10pm. Artists present.

*Venues Offering Special Artwalk Discounts!