AAWC, Author at Allied Arts of Whatcom County

Veteran’s Art Program February-May 2025

We are excited to announce the upcoming Veteran’s Art Program classes:

Mask Making with Deb McCunn will take place at 4058 Hammer Dr. #102 Bellingham, 98226 on Wednesdays February 12th, 19th, and 26th from 4-7pm. Masks will be picked up on March 5th!

Lori VanEtta will teach abstract painting on Saturdays April 5th, 12th, and 19th from 1-4pm at the Allied Arts location at 1213 Cornwall Ave in Downtown Bellingham.

Jacquie Bresadola will share her knowledge in stone carving on Mondays May 12 & 19 as well as June 2nd & 9th at 3815 Bakerview Spur BLDG #2, Bellingham WA 98226.

Sign-up forms for Deb McCunn’s class can be found here, and more sign-up forms will be added/updated to this post as needed.

By AAWC|2025-02-14T14:46:16-08:00February 1st, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|

March 8th, 2025 Studio Business Tips – Art As Business

Be sure to stop by Louise Magno’s class in Studio Business Tips on Saturday, March 8 at 1:00pm. The class will take place at Allied Art’s gallery at 1213 Cornwall Ave in Bellingham. This Art as Business: Studio Business Tips class is open to ALL!

Class Description:

Hi! My name is Louise Magno and my studio is named Natural Moments Studio, LLC. I 

am a photographer, graphic artist and painter. I am approached at shows by future artists who want to 

know more about what it means to have a studio and put your work out there and what it will take. I 

am also approached by well-meaning friends and family of artists who want their loved ones to take 

the next step and show/sell their work and don’t understand the reluctance by an artist to do so. 

Today I am sharing what I share with aspiring artists! 

I have done shows both in WA and out of state. I have been accepted into galleries and I am a 

published artist. I do compete with my work as well. I have had my studio for 20 years and my 

class/session is on business tips for those who have studio’s, those who want to create their own 

studio and for those who just want to further market their work without creating a studio. 

We will cover basics like business license, business cards, social media marketing, online presence, art 

groups, displaying your work, jurying, and so much more! The handouts will include tips, examples, 

links and URL’s. So, let’s get together and Network with each other! 

By AAWC|2025-02-01T12:09:09-08:00January 31st, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: Art As Business, class, events, Vet Arts|

February 2025 Member’s Show

Allied Arts is thrilled to present our 45th Anniversary, Grand Re-Opening, and 2025 Annual Member’s Show this February in the downtown Bellingham gallery. This show will feature work from nearly 100 Allied Arts members, including professional artists, students, and new or emerging artists. From traditional paintings to photography, to contemporary sculptures and everything in between, the artwork presented in this show will exemplify the vast variety of creativity within our local art community.

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm

Opening Reception: February 7, 6pm-9pm

New Address! 1213 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

By AAWC|2025-04-01T13:29:30-07:00January 25th, 2025|Categories: Past Exhibits|

Fatherhood the Foundation’s The Me/We Black Experience Event

Join Fatherhood the Foundation in celebrating 2025 Black History Month through The Me/We Black Experience on February 1st from 11:00 a.m. – 3 :00 p.m. at the Leopold Hotel on 1224 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA. Attendance is free, and includes keynote speakers, poetry, live performances and vendors. The event will be followed by a meet and greet dinner from 4:00-6:30 p.m. at 1211 Cornwall Ave catered by Negril Jamaican Catering.

By AAWC|2025-01-25T13:44:56-08:00January 25th, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: community, events|

Call to Artists: Umpqua Valley Arts’ Artworks Northwest Biennial Juried Exhibition

The Artworks Northwest Biennial invites Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, British Columbia, Western Montana, and Western Wyoming contemporary artists to apply to their juried exhibition by March 28th. The exhibit will take place from June 6th-August 15th, 2025. All mediums are accepted, except video. For more information, visit their website here.

By AAWC|2025-01-25T12:55:21-08:00January 25th, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art show, call to artists, stay informed|

Upcoming Jansen Art Classes: Access Creativity with First Impulse Painting

Susan Kramer-Pope is excited to announce two three-section painting classes as described in her own words:

Schedule: Fridays, February 21, March 14, and March 28, 2025 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

OR Saturdays, February 8, March 1, and March 22, 2025 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Description: No art experience needed! Dare to meet your colorful creative within. Learn to trust your hunches. Allow them to guide you with color and brush to open your intuitive channel! This is an opportunity to give yourself permission to paint without having to meet others’ approval or your own expectations. Maybe even discover your ‘wild child’! Welcome to the journey to free your raw, creative self. Let your curiosity roam freely. Allow your imagination to explode with vibrant colors, unburdened by the comments and feedback of others. This is a safe expressive container in which we honor each other’s creativity without peer commentary on our paintings.

Signup and more information for Friday classes can be found here.

By AAWC|2025-01-25T12:29:50-08:00January 25th, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art class, art classes|

Artist Trust Professional Development Opportunities

The Washington-based nonprofit Artist Trust is offering the following professional development opportunities for artists priced on a sliding scale:

Thursday, February 6th 5:30-7:30 p.m. Taxes for Artists Workshop will be led by CPA Valerie Moseley. During the session, Valerie will cover essential federal and state tax basics and wrap up with a Q&A session to address your specific questions. The cost of attendance is based on a sliding scale.

Wednesday, February 26th 5:30-6:30 p.m. Krista Mirhoseini will cover copyright and trademark in the first in a three part workshop series on Creative Business Basics.

Wednesday, March 12th 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Arts Consultant NaKeesa Frazier-Jennings and artist George Jennings will be leading a workshop on Monetizing your Creative Practice.

By AAWC|2025-01-25T12:15:07-08:00January 25th, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art, art classes, non-proft, stay informed|

Jansen Art Center Painter’s Open Studio

As of January 21st, 2025, Jansen’s Art Center in Lynden, WA has started hosting a painter’s open studio weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Each session costs $15 to attend, and a link to February registration can be found here.

By AAWC|2025-01-25T12:10:25-08:00January 25th, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: stay informed|

Support Mount Baker High School Band’s Jazz Dessert and Auction

The Mount Baker High School Mountaineer Band was chosen to perform at Disneyland this April! They are hosting a Jazz Dessert and Silent Auction on Saturday, February 22nd at 7:00pm in the high school cafeteria to raise money for the trip. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance from a student or at the door. The fundraising committee is working hard to secure items for the silent auction and would welcome any donations the art community might be able to provide. You can find more information on their Facebook page. Mount Baker High School Mountaineer Band hopes to see you at Jazz Dessert on February 22nd!

By AAWC|2025-01-25T12:05:01-08:00January 25th, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art, community, community event, local music, music, youth art|

CALL TO ARTISTS: Kinco Glove Art Show at Boardworks

Free entry for artists! On Saturday, February 1st, 2025 6-9pm, Boardworks Tech Shop will host their Kinco Art Show for the LAST TIME. There is no entry fee for artists to submit their artwork made on Kinco brand gloves/mitts, and artists will keep 100% of their sales! Participating artists will also be given $10 off Kinco products bought at Boardworks, as well as a coupon to Downtown Bellingham’s Dakota Art Store.

Click here for more info and/or to register on Boardwork’s website to have your Kinco artwork in the upcoming show!

Art is due between January 28-31st.

Check out last year’s recap of the 2024 Kinco Art Show here.

Clicking on the Kinco Art Show poster photo will allow you to view the enlarged photo.

By AAWC|2025-01-24T16:47:32-08:00January 24th, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: call to artists, community, Event|

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