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Pia Messina received a Stu-Art Award from the Montana Watercolor Society and an Award of Merit at the Arizona Watercolor Association Spring Show. Last year she won the NWWS Award of Merit at the EAFA Members’ Show at Trilogy. Congratulations, Pia!
And congratulations also to Julie Creighton who will have a solo exhibition at Kaewyn Gallery, 10101 Main Street, Bothell. The show opens August 1 and runs for the entire month. Julie also received her signature membership in the Northwest Watercolor Society’s 2008 Open Exhibition which closed at the end of April. Again, very well done!
Local Award Winners - NW Watercolor Society - 68th Open
Mary Carlton - NWWS Past Presidents Award
Kathy Collins - Winsor Newton Award
Kate Barber - Canson Talens Award
Kan Riley - Cheap Joe's Award
Donna Watson - Jack Richeson Award
Mareth Warren - MIVAL Award
Dan Riley and Joe MacKechnie will be teaching their widely acclaimed Creative Portrait Drawing and Painting workshop again on May 16, 17, 18 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The workshop will be conducted at the Arts Umbrella Studios located at Country Village in Bothell. For registration or information contact Dan Riley at rileydk@comcast.net or (425) 746-2555. Cost of the 3-day workshop is $240 per person. The class includes basic instruction on proportions and drawing, creative approaches to portraits that sell, and many other aspects including anatomy and the range of facial expressions. Because of the current waiting list this workshop will probably fill up soon, so place your reservation early.
Fall City Fine Art Studio offers an Amazing Demonstration, Painting the Portrait by Dan Thompson on June 7th 10:00-1:00 and 2:00–4:00 for $100. Don't miss this opportunity to observe this internationally known artist at 34110 SE 56th Place, Fall City. Contact Cary Jurriaans/Director, www.fallcityfineart.org.
Join Instructor Michele Cooper, NWWS, for a Dumas Bay Watercolor Workshop & Retreat on June 13, 14 & 15. Cost of $395 includes 2 nights accommodation, all meals for 3 days, and tuition. Workshop is open to all levels. Registration deadline May 25. Michele@michelecooper.com, 360-770-5977, Workshop Coordinator, Lillian Yeh, Lyehhome@hotmail.com, 425-373-9109
Arts Umbrella is offering reasonably-priced space for teachers interested in hosting classes or workshops at its spacious facility in Country Village, Bothell. This popular location is ideally suited for Eastsiders. Flexible hours can be negotiated. Contact Liana Bennett at www.liana@arts-umbrella.com.
You are invited to view Parklane Gallery’s Sixteenth Annual Juried International Miniature Art Show until June 1st, comprised of 2-dimensional works in a variety of media, juried by Cissy Gray. www.parklanegallery.com/mainpages/mini-show.
Kathy Collins will teach her rapid-process technique for high contrast watercolors at a workshop at Cole Gallery in Edmonds, Saturday May 17, 10AM-4PM, $90. Call 425-697-ARTS to register. See www.kathycollinswatercolors.com
The Arts Council of Snohomish County presents Generations: The Art and Culture of the Tulalip Tribes at the Historic Monte Cristo until June 26. This is our annual Art Education in Action exhibit, at 1507 Wall Street, Everett, Monday through Friday from 10-5pm, and Saturday 11-4pm. 425-257-8380, www.artscouncilofsnoco.org.
Call for EAFA Artists to paint in the annual The Gardens show to benefit Bellevue Philharmonic, Sunday, June 29th. Organizer Lucia McCredie has five wonderful gardens to paint and asks EAFA members, "Will you be able to lend your distinguished presence this year?" Contact luciamccredie@aol.com 425-882-8834
The 10th Annual Kenmore Art Show will be held August 23-31 with entries due August 15. Awards Ceremony, August 22. Show is open to the public 2:30-8:30 PM August 23-31 at Northlake Lutheran Church, 6620 NE 185th St, Kenmore. Contact Roland 425-486-6050, rflindstrom@comcast.net.
The City of Woodinville had a Community Art Show in which Ken Sharp was awarded his division's 1st Place. Georgianne Arnot was awarded 2nd for her oil, Girl on White Wicker. The first place winners in each age division had their art showcased at City Hall March 29 and 30.
Enjoy the 5th Annual Kirkland Artists Studio Tour, Mother’s Day Weekend, May 10-11th. Check out this very popular tour at www.klirklandstudiotour.com. More than 53 artists and artisans, including many EAFA members, will be featured at 25 locations near Kirkland’s central business district. Because of its past successes, the Tour was featured in a former issue of Artists Magazine. For details, contact: www.kirklandstudiotour.com. The event is underwritten by the Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland Cultural Council, 4-Culture, and local businesses.
The Northwest Arts Center of Duvall is offering Summer 2008 Art Camps, Classes, and Workshops for all ages at its facility, 15515 Main Street, Duvall and is inviting interested artists to “Create Something Amazing with Us.” For a schedule, contact: info@ northwestartcenter.com or (425) 788-5900.
The Arts Council of Snohomish County is presenting its 14th Annual Artists’ Garage Sale at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Avenue, Mukilteo, Saturday, June 7. Both indoor and outdoor booth spaces are available at very modest costs. Contact Carie Collver at 425 257-8380.
For Sale: excellent matt cutter, like new! Beseler Rota-Trim (Model 24) for only $95. Contact Lucille Berkowitz (425) 881-2744.
Call for artists to create artwork inspired by a natural landscape, garden, plant, or flower that represents female creative energy for THRIVE! Garden Art Show to be displayed Saturday, June 7th at the Washington Park Arboretum Graham Visitor Center in Seattle. All profits will be donated to the Arboretum. www.arboretumfoundation.org. (206) 726-9555. Registrations will be accepted until May 19th.
Call to Artists: Waterworks Gallery is coordinating, Paint the Town of Friday Harbor in celebration of Friday Harbor’s 100th anniversary in 2009. We’re inviting artists to Friday Harbor to paint the town using plein air, studio works, or from historical photos with a juried show of paintings completed in 2008 to be held at the gallery in May 2009. 360.378.3060 or carla@waterworksgallery.com