WALLINGFORD ART WALK IN FEBRUARY

CMA Gallery and Performance Space: Music by Creative Music Adventures Student Jazz Combos.  Seattle jazz students of all ages from various schools will be performing at the gallery during Artwalk.

Artwork by Carole D’Inverno.

KeyBank Wallingford’s February artist is Rob Vincent who focuses on painting, inspired by world travel and the little things at home. Being an avid gardener besides an artist, much of his work comes directly from images of his garden and others that he’s visited throughout the West Coast and Europe. As always, KeyBank will be serving refreshments.

Assistance League of Seattle Bargain Fair: Mike Sweeney’s paintings

Irwin’s: Lauren Davies

Kerf International: is open again in the Wallingford Center – south end, main floor -and will show large abstract paintings from Colin Day of Brighton England. He has shown professionally in Europe and the States. The large colorful canvasses are grey day antidotes, please drop in and say hello.

Julia’s of Wallingford: Annele Asikainen: acrylics on canvas

Annele is originally from Finland and has lived in So. America prior to settling on the Canadian West Coast. Her passion for painting is seen in the colorful art work of the beautiful scenery where she resides.  She gets her inspiration for her artwork from the natural beauty of the West Coast and in landscapes from her native Finland. She is also known for her soulful portraits of indigenous peoples; More recently, her interests lie in more abstract form.

Grizzled Wizard: Boxes And Cages “The Art of Richard Lemmert”

Wine World: End your Art Walk evening with a free tasting at Wine World!

Come check it out!

for the inaugural 2012

WALLINGFORD ART WALK!

For 2012, we’ll be doing the Art Walk every other month; you’ll find local artists & musicians showing and performing in Wallingford businesses on the first Wednesday of the following months this year:

• February
• April
• June
• August
• October

Each month, we’ll have a “theme” for the Art Walk.

February’s theme is “Love” (of course!) and we invite our Wallingford neighbors to create ART HEARTS with us to show your love for Wallingford, the Arts and any other person, place or activity you want to send love to this year!

Two ART WALK EVENTS this coming Sunday, January 29th:

Join us at the Wallingford QFC on Sunday from 4-6PM, January 29th to make your own ART HEART!

We’ll provide the supplies, you supply your creativity! Art Hearts are messages of love for the Art Walk and the Wallingford community. The Art Hearts will be displayed at the Wallingford QFC throughout the month of February.

Art Walk Social Sunday Evening 6-8PM:

Also on Sunday 1/29 we will have an Art Walk Social from 6-8pm at CMA Gallery and Performance Space (4501 Interlake Ave N #9) www.cmagallery.com . We will have Carole d’Inverno’s Art on display and music by Fascination Nation. Snacks and beverages will be available for guests. All ages welcome!

The Wallingford Art Walk Committee thanks you for your continued support of the Wallingford Art Walk!

KeyBank’s featured artist for October is Drew Nicklas.

DREW NICKLAS holds an MFA from Montana State University in ceramics. He specializes in large wood and soda fired vessels and utilitarian pottery.   He has been a resident artist at Pottery Northwest for the last two years and has just opened a ceramic gallery and studio in Fremont.  Along with a national ceramic show record, he has taught ceramics at the college level as well as led community classes and workshops throughout the Northwest.  www.drewnicklas.com.  KeyBank will provide refreshments.

Oasis Art Gallery- ‘Beneath the Surface’ Exhibition – August 3-October15

Featuring: Abstract textured photographs on canvas by Josh Martin, found object art and mixed-media by Wallingford resident Nancy Merrill, hand painted silk by Miranda Roberts, photographs by Forrest Sargent who is a young man with autism, and fun-loving mixed media art by Gwendolyn Worthy.

Images and more info at www.oasisinseattle.com/exhibitionsevents.html

Seattle Assistance League Thrift Shop- Tamara Nelson

56^th Street Market:  Andrew Young

Zoka: (Photography) Graham Clark

Fainting Goat: (Painter) Lynn Armede DeBeal

Julia’s In Wallingford:  Artist: Sultana A. Kaba
“An enchanted life has many moments when the heart is overwhelmed with beauty and the imagination is electrified by some haunting quality in the world or by a spirit or voice speaking from deep within a thing, a place, or a person. Enchantment may be”
– Henry Louis Mencken

Sultana A. Kaba graduated from Loyola University of Chicago with a degree in Fine Arts. She resides with her family in Bothell, Washington. Her passion is painting with her heart and she hopes that her paintings will evoke emotion in all who see it.

Wine World: Jeff Hengst.   Our display of Jeff’s work will include some of his lush landscape/abstract paintings inspired by the verdant colors and pearlescent skies of Autumn in the Northwest.  These works are lush and now grace many beautiful homes and businesses in the Seattle area including the Board Room for the Space Needle. We will also feature some of Jeff’s unique depictions of the fall harvest.  Ever since Van Gogh’s sunflowers became famous, it has become a challenge for artists to invent their own particular vision of how to paint flowers, fruits and vegetables.  Come see what Jeff has come up with.  And come see how much the atmosphere of art can enhance the quality and experience of enjoying good wine.

Cutz Meridian- Kathy Liao was born in Taiwan.  She received a BFA from University of Washington and an MFA in Painting from Boston University.”

“My creativity is fueled by direct observation.  My work is driven by the fascination with perceptual and visual experience of light and space.  I am constantly seeking new ways to create an illusionistic space through an exploration of of lines, shapes, color and through the visceral act of painting, scraping and collaging materials.  I draw upon images of the people, objects, and places that I observe and identify with on a personal level.  Specifically, I am drawn to experiences that tap into my cultural identity.  These images and ideas are given substance and transformed through my painting and printmaking practices.

Fuel Coffee - Chris Thompson. We will also be holding a crafts sale at Fuel during the art walk.

Irwin’s - Andrew Detloff

Grizzled Wizard- David Gordon Williams

Dandelion Salon- Vanessa Steinhilb:

“My paintings can best be described as a collision of Pop Surrealism, Modernism and Illustration. Each painting contains multiple layers, each layer tells a story. I primarily work with oil paint. I never work with a model or photograph, preferring to work from distorted memories and precognitions. My process is intuitive. I do not pre-plan my paintings.”

KERF International - Kerf is back on the walk, will be in new SW crner of main floor, please drop in and see the show. Species on the Verge and Other Works Exhibit

Oasis Art Gallery- ‘Beneath the Surface’ Exhibition – August 3-October15

Featuring: Abstract textured photographs on canvas by Josh Martin, found object art and mixed-media by Wallingford resident Nancy Merrill, hand painted silk by Miranda Roberts, photographs by Forrest Sargent who is a young man with autism, and fun-loving mixed media art by Gwendolyn Worthy.

Images and more info at www.oasisinseattle.com/exhibitionsevents.html

Thrive- Sydney Palmer: These watercolor paintings emerged from my love of the glorious colors and quirky shapes of vegetables. Their unending variety never fails to bring cheer.

I am a local (Phinney Ridge) artist, and these images are all giclée prints of my original watercolor paintings. The word giclée comes from French and means”squirt, spray.” Giclée printing uses a high-resolution digital image and archival inks to produce excellent, highly nuanced art prints without having to make multiple color screens It is one of the newest forms of print-making.

Blue Star is featuring Cariña Booyens

Wine World – At Wine World, Warren Knapp’s giant Wine Bottle Paintings has been added to the revolving art on display in the store.  Each painting is a 84″ high panel.  He will have 5 bottles from his series adorning the walls of the largest wine store in the Northwest.  Stop by 6 – 8pm and enjoy our complementary wine tasting while enjoying the art.

Seattle Mosaic Arts (www.seattlemosaicarts.com) continues with a very successful showing of Gretchen Fuller’s mosaics. Traditional art form meets pop-culture iconography in Gretchen’s intricate and whimsical mosaics. Gretchen creates functional and decorative pieces that are both playful and challenging. If you didn’t get a chance to see the show in August, it has been extended for the month of August.

Seattle Assistance League Thrift Shop- Tamara Nelson

RAIN Sushi – Nate Sander

Septembers Beat Walk

Wallingford Center ~ Down North 6:15-7:30pm

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May Thai Lounge ~ Jamison Johnson 6:30-7:30pm

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Harold’s Lighting – Photographer Phil Ljunghammar

Seattle Mosaic Arts- Will feature photographs of community mosaic projects facilitated by mosaic artist Laurel True. Laurel has travelled around the world working in underserved communities in Africa, Haiti and the US to promote creativity and community through mosaics. On Friday, July 22, Laurel will give a slideshow and talk “The Power of Art: Building Creative Capital Through Community Mosaics” on her work in these communities. This event is a fundraiser for Partners in Health/Mosaic Artwork Fund for the state-of-the-art teaching hospital being built in Mirebalais, Haiti. Laurel is also teaching a weekend workshop “Facilitating Community Mosaic Projects” on July 23 and July 24. For tickets or more info, please contact Seattle Mosaic Arts at info@seattlemosaicarts.com or 206-402-6642.

Thrive Natural Family Medicine- Sydney Palmer
These watercolor paintings emerged from my love of the glorious colors and quirky shapes of vegetables. Their unending variety never fails to bring cheer. I am a local (Phinney Ridge) artist, and these images are all giclée prints of my original watercolor paintings. The word giclée comes from French and means”squirt, spray.” Giclée printing uses a high-resolution digital image and archival inks to produce excellent, highly nuanced art prints without having to make multiple color screens It is one of the newest forms of print-making.

Oasis Art Gallery- “Beyond Limitations” Recycled metal sculptures and yard art by Chris Lemmen, mosaics by local artist Debbie McLaughlin, paper and acrylic montages by Kim Weers, black and white Holga photography by Mark Olwick, and photographs on canvas accompanied by haiku by Alex Strazzanti.

Irwin’s- Photographer Wyvern Aldinger

Dandelion Salon- Megan Key
“These paintings give you a look into my universe. In them I explore visions that spark when I practice yoga, meditate or am outside running. I use oil and acrylic to create a mix of colorful magical landscapes and sometimes creatures. My intention is that my paintings share this world with you, and I invite you to come see them and be inspired.”

Assistant League of Seattle Thrift Store- TV Tommy Vision
This “Outsider Artist” creates mixed media mosaic with images evoked from his fantasies, daydreams and nightmares.

RAIN Sushi- Matt Ballard
“Recent changes in my life and awareness have brought me to my current work with perception. My curiosity, appreciation and respect of animals has inspired me to create a series of paintings (virtually endless) of animal silhouettes surrounded by a plane of swirling colors representing one plane of perception, being emotion and growth. The words in several languages are a metaphor for how well we understand each other as a whole as well as the definitions of these words as we know them.”

Wally Pets – Photos by Peter Dudley. He is one of the owners and his black and white photos are of cats and birds that were taken on a recent trip to Istanbul, Turkey.

Not A Number- Regularly features local artists, especially in various types of locally-made greeting cards (local photography, poets, painters, graphic artists, even from Wallingford!).

Fresh Fitness and Dance- Artist Patti Peterson. We will also have a free Zumba party from 6:00- 7:00p.m!!

KeyBank – Jeanne Horsey
“Jeanne Horsey is a self-taught artist who developed her skills mostly by reading, observing, experimenting, and attending workshops. The raised line drawings that she did for blind students in her career as a special education materials specialist inspired her to try using heavy tin foil for Repousse drawing with acrylic. The raised dots you’ll see in her work are actually Braille dots done with a stylus.
Jeanne’s work includes large watercolors, repousse, note cards and repousse light switch covers. She continues to grow and expand in her use of both media.
She is a resident of University House and the mother of local renowned cartoonist Dave Horsey. Her works are exhibited at the University House Art Galas, and at the East Side and University Unitarian Church Galleries.
KeyBank will be serving refreshments and we will be open to display Ms. Horsey’s art from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.”

Blue Star is featuring Miguel Martinez pre hispanic artist.

KERF International Haili Chai Memorial Exhibition will occupy Kerf International Exhibits for the month of July and open for the July Art Walk. Haili Chai, who recently exhibited his collection One Hundred Horses, for which he received the 2010 Cultural Exchange award, passed away June 2011. We all would like to commemorate his passion and commitment to the arts and culture. All are welcome.

JULY MUSICAL LINEUP
Wallingford Center 6:15 pm – 7:15
Bucket of Honey with Fonkay to Death
Bahar Belly Dance will perform at 7:30!
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Bahar Belly Dance! www.facebook.com/baharbellydance
Bahar Belly Dance will perform at 7:30!
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May Seattle 6:30-7:30
Flip & Fly (old swing jazz)
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Rain Sushi 8pm- until
Ka’ Dunk
Music to soothe the savaged soul… so they say…Ka’ dunk is a Seattle based band that just started itself one day, spontaneously and organically, and then later pulled in its various, eclectic musicians to fulfill its visions. Collectively this group of musicians play in so many groups that it would silly to try to list here, and chances are are if you check out live music in Seattle, you have seen one or more of these musicians playing…some good music!
Think Zero 7 meets Radiohead meets SADE meets The Meters and Jackie Mittoo and Oh so relaxing… ]]> http://wallingfordartwalk.org/2011/07/july-art-walk-summer-time-seattle/feed/ 0 http://wallingfordartwalk.org/2011/05/june-art-walk/ http://wallingfordartwalk.org/2011/05/june-art-walk/#comments Mon, 30 May 2011 21:25:49 +0000 admin http://wallingfordartwalk.org/?p=171 **Wallingford Center: 6p-7p   MUSIC Polyrhythmics!!!!! check out www.wallingfordartwalk.org for information on their new album!
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SeaMonster Lounge 6p-9p Cuba Libre: A PHOTO exploration of modern Cuba by Anothony Warner.”Come check out free photo socialism as Anthony Warner shares his photos of a monumental journey through Cuba. All the strangeness of cold war communism & propaganda, Havana nightlife, urban gardening, beautiful people, and tropical goodness. Mojitos will be served!

MUSIC Also listen to rare Cuban funk 45′s that AW collected.

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MUSIC Role One (HipHop/Reggae) EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY! 10-2am
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Boulangerie: Aaron Winnenberg
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winnenbergaaron@yahoo.com

Stu Stu Studio: I’ll have food n’ drinks, bad ass jewelry and 99% sure that I will be doing the “Note Show” (working title It will be a show of framed, hand-written notes. Anything goes, they can be love notes, hate notes, post its, whatever!

Key Bank: Siolo Thompson
‘Artist Siolo Thompson will be showcasing a selection of oil and
watercolor portraits and figurative paintings. Her work features
mysterious landscapes, totemic animals, robots and objects. She will
be doing a live painting demonstration from 6 to 9.”

Dandelion Salon: Megan Key
“These paintings give you a look into my universe. In them I explore visions that spark when I practice yoga, meditate or am outside running. I use oil and acrylic to create a mix of colorful magical landscapes and sometimes creatures. My intention is that my paintings share this world with you, and I invite you to come see them and be inspired.

Irwin’s Bakery: Molly Donovan

Wallingford Dental Arts: Kristin Frost

KERF International: Local artist Warren A Pope and his son the next generation; who in his own words is an artist of illustrated “ambiguity.” The cool modern sophisticated sculptural forms of Warren A are a nice juxtapose to the playful imagery of Warren W. This works on many levels. Visit as you won’t be disappointed.

Fuel: Lonjina Verdugo

Seattle Mosaic Arts: is excited to hold its 2nd Annual Members Show, featuring work created by members of the Seattle Mosaic Arts community. Works range from small decorative items to larger architectural installations and garden art. As we approach our 2nd anniversary of being open, we encourage people to come and see some of the mosaics that have grown out of this studio in just two short years.

Bargain Fair Thrift Store: Photographer Graham Clark

Not A Number: Not A Number features a lot of local artists right now i can count at least 12 local artisans who have stuff in here (t-shirts, stickers, buttons, cards, books). This month we’re featuring a Tarot/Astrology Reader who makes astrology greeting cards as well as Elinor who makes unusual and colorful duct tape wallets.
Teahouse Kuan Yin will also be participating in the Art Walk this month (and all the months after that!).
Our walls are presently proudly displaying the art of Mary Magenta, a painter and artist for more than three decades. Mary has produced a vast body of beautiful work and for the month of June, she has compiled for us a new collection of oil paintings entitled “Serene Scenes”.
“My subjects are moon-, sky-, sea-, and landscapes. I attempt to show our earth in all her magic. I hope my works will give your soul a place to rest and the space to dream…” says Mary of her work.

More information on what else is happening during June’s Art Walk is coming soon!

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Polyrhythmics Debut Album: “Labrador” to be released June 1^st 2011

Polyrhythmics will release their long anticipated, fan funded, debut full length album on June 1^st2011.  A virtual rhythmic journey to all corners of the earth, “Labrador” incorporates all of the dynamic interplay, deep, percolating grooves, and melodic wizardry that audiences across the Northwest have latched onto during the band’s first year of live performances.  Polyrhythmics’ early acclaim found them turning down some very well known, nationally acclaimed artists who contacted the band about guesting on their first album.  “ We wanted to present the sound of the “Polyrhythmics” in a pure and honest format to our loyal fans and supporters who have packed the clubs and funded this recording through our kickstarter campaign”, says Ben Bloom guitarist, and manager for Polyrhthmics.

Polyrhythmics came together to record their now sold out EP in Jan of 2010.  After just three rehearsals, the band entered the studio to record “live” in one room together.  The result was a magical alchemy of dance grooves, jazz hooks and spontaneous improvisation that was dripping with originality, while paying homage to the great funk and soul dance bands of the late 60’s and early 70’s.   Receiving radio play across the Great Northwest, the band soon found themselves performing to packed clubs and festival audiences.  After a year of further developing their distinct yet tangible sound, the band launched a “kickstarter” campaign to fund the recording of their first full-length album.  The resulting “Labrador” is a 9-song powerhouse full of brooding dance grooves, and catchy layered horn melodies. Recorded at Sleng Teng Studios in Bellingham, specifically for it’s vintage sound, the recording process was very similar to their approach on the EP: “live” in one room, just like the greats of yester-year.  Drawing from modern influences such as the Budos Band and The Whitefield Brothers as well as their original influences like Fela Kuti, and James Brown, “Labrador” is a shining example of the chemistry between these 8 talented performers and why in a seemingly endless sea of new funk bands, Polyrhythmics is the band everyone is talking about.

After releasing “Labrador” with a free hometown show in Seattle, WA at Wallingford Center on June 1^st, additional CD release shows are planned for: Olympia, WA on June 2^nd @ The Eastside Club,Seattle, WA on June 25^th @ The Hard Rock Café, Portland, OR on June 30^th @ The Goodfoot, and inBellingham, WA on July 8^th @ The Boundary Bay Brewery.

Polyrhythmics will continue to tour regionally throughout the summer in support of the new album, and plan to head back into the studio in late fall.

For tour dates, photos and more information, please visit www.polyrhythmics.com . For promotional requests, or to set up an interview, please contact Ben Bloom: emancipatormusic@gmail.com or206.713.3941 and please check out www.polyrhythmics.com for sound, video and pictures.

The last few months we’ve been busy creating new signage for our businesses.  Today we will be delivering hot new sandwich boards to all businesses participating in Art Walk.  These sandwich boards will make it easier for patron to recognize participating businesses along the Art Walk route.   Tara and SeaMonster bartender Johnnie Klug worked hard to construct the boards, the participants of the Wallingford House painted the signs in chalk board paint and bright orange, to give the signs visablibity. Big thanks to the Wallingford Hose for their help! Www.wallingfordhouse.org Page Eaton (Art Walks Graphic Designer) et al., completed  their construction and used stencils to tag them as Wallingford Art Walk signs.

Nice Work!

In other news…  Painters Maggie Schneider and Siolo Thompson have been working hard on our new neighborhood friend, The Wallingford Art Walk Robot!  Coming to you complete by next weeks May 4th Art Walk!   Margaret wrote on the Wallyhood Blog, “The mural, which is located on the side of the building that houses Bottleworks and City Cellars, features a 20′ tall robot, in mid-stride, amid a soon-to-be colorful backdrop. He’ll be leaving a wake of flowers in his path when the mural’s done, just in time for the May 4 Art Walk.”

Art Walk Mascot

We couldn’t be happier with the direction that the Wallingford Art Walk has taken.   Beautiful visual art, stellar live music, and new fans of the neighborhood.  We plan on making this summer the best summer of Wallingford Art Walk yet!