October 2024 Gallery Show: “Invocation”

Unraveling the Narrative

October 4– October 26

 

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 4pm

Opening Reception: October 4, 6pm-9pm

1213 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

 

 

Explore Allied Art’s October exhibition, “Invocation,” a playful realm of creativity! Each artist in this showcase adds a unique and whimsical flair to their work, exploring imaginative depictions of nature with an eco-conscious touch. Join us in celebrating the joy of expression within this diverse tapestry of artistry. 

 

Rachel Potter’s mixed media art offers a whimsical perspective on creatures living within their natural habitat. Her artistic journey revolves around symbolism and spiritual exploration, utilizing vibrant colors and intricate patterns. 
 

Rachel Simpson draws inspiration from nature, winged animals, and outer space for her paintings and mixed-media creations on canvas, wood, and archival paper. Her artwork boasts a radiant presence in daylight and transforms into a sparkling spectacle under UV-lighting. 

 
Eelin Lee, a self-taught acrylic painter with visual impairment, specializes in abstract landscape painting and imaginative illustrations featuring children and pets. 

 

Christian Anne Smith narrates human stories through art, expressing a fondness for vibrant and fantastical characters. Whether in 2D or 3D, their work delves into the magical realm, exploring the entire spectrum of human experience. 

 

Alene Johnson brings her art to life through vibrant sculptures, skillfully using mixed media and assemblage techniques. Her creations, often portraying animals, feature a creative use of recycled materials, adding a unique and eco-conscious touch to her imaginative work. 

 
 

 

Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, all proceeds from sales go towards supporting the arts in our community. 

 

For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact Xandra Blackburn at 360-676-8548 x102 or gallery@alliedarts.org. 

By |2024-11-15T13:23:44-08:00October 5th, 2024|Categories: AAWC Blog, Art News 360, Past Exhibits|

WLA’s Legal Advice Week! Sept. 16 – 20

WLA‘s Legal Advice Week in September starts on the 16th.  Sign up today for 30 minutes of free advice related to specific legal issues.

 

WLA LAW is open to artists and arts organizations throughout Washington State. LAW Clinics address and support Legal issues* related to an artistic discipline and can cover a wide range of areas, such as:

  • Copyright
  • Trademark
  • Publicity Rights
  • Licensing
  • Fair Use
  • Business Formation
  • Contract Review

ARTISTS and ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE

ATTORNEYS VOLUNTEERING, CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE
 

Intakes will be accepted until the evening of Thursday, September 12th. 

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Teaching Artists Professional Development

from ArtsWA –

ArtsWA partners with OSPI and the Pacific Northwest Ballet to build a community of practice for teaching artists working across the state. We encourage arts educators in your communities to join us for this year’s Washington State Teaching Artist Training Lab (TAT Lab) cohort!

 

Learn more about TAT Lab: https://www.arts.wa.gov/tat-lab/

 

Teaching artists can apply:

Deadline to apply: Monday, September 16, 2024

Apply to the program and register for an Info Session: https://www.arts.wa.gov/tat-lab/

 

Organizations can sponsor an arts educator:

Deadline to sponsor: Monday, September 16, 2024

Sponsor a teaching artist here: TAT Lab Core Program Organizational Sponsorship Form

(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco885NMR_ckusDIsPWFDMkJdbavd2XOF_3UY76Z6VJNq2Ojg/viewform)

 

Nominate a teaching artist (or yourself) for a R.I.S.E Award:

Deadline to nominate: Monday, September 16, 2024

Nominate a teaching artist here:

Other: The R.I.S.E. Award Nomination Form

(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH1HYeS54fvWr6Mh46H2YMks1AxxVslMyvyiMg5IvXilwnnA/viewform)

Self: TAT Lab Core Program Application 2024-2025: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TAT2025

 

TAT Lab is a statewide community working at the intersections of arts, PreK-12 education, and teaching artistry. We provide workshops and resources to teaching artists and arts educators across Washington State. TAT Lab welcomes arts educators with all identities who teach in many different contexts and work in any arts discipline.

 

There are 2 remaining info sessions about the TAT Lab Core Program. Learn more about this professional development program for teaching artists and arts educators. Join us for virtual Q&A sessions led by TAT Lab staff and faculty.

 

 Wed. Sept. 11, 6pm | Info Session #5: Learn more about the Teaching Artist R.I.S.E. Award

 Thurs. Sept. 12, 1pm| Info Session #6

 

Questions? Contact TATLab@PNB.org

 

Call for Artists: Stay Inside The Lines

Submit your artwork below for consideration/inclusion in our free community coloring page library.
Submissions will also be considered for the second edition physical Coloring Book ‘Stay Inside The Lines Washington’ releasing 2024 in partnership with ArtsEd Washington (501C3).

 

By submitting your artwork, you consent to Stay Inside The Lines (SITL) and ArtsEd Washington providing your art for free download and use for any marketing in relation to Stay Inside The Lines Seattle and our partners with appropriate artists attribution where applicable. You reserve the right to contact SITL at any point for removal from the site should you desire.

 

ART SPECS:

Black and White

8.5×11″

300dpi and/or vectorized (.ai/.eps/.png/.pdf)

 

When saving from Illustrator, Save As PDF, be sure to check the [Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilities] box to ensure vectorization is preserved and transparent background.

 

Attach or add download link (WeTransfer, Dropbox, Box, etc.) to message box.

 

**Artists must be Washington State based.

Apply Now by Clicking here!

By |2024-09-06T17:15:28-07:00September 6th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360, Arts Education|Tags: , , , |

Intergenerational Crown-Making w/ Alicia Mullikin workshop

When: Sunday September 8th,   

Ages: all (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $38 (total for two participants)
In-person class in MoNA’s Art Studio

Where: Museum of Northwest Art
121 1st Street
La Conner, WA, 98257
United States

You are invited to join us in celebrating National Grandparents Day! This workshop will encourage meaningful dialogue between youth and their elders (all family configurations are welcome) and offer a unique opportunity to create a visual representation of our individual heritage that is passed through generations. All materials will be provided and all family & friend configurations are welcome!

 

Find out more & sign up!

By |2024-09-06T17:08:07-07:00September 6th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360, Arts Education|Tags: , , , |

EL GRITO 2024

EL GRITO 2024

 

VIERNES | SEP 13
De 5PM a 8:30PM
2405 E College Way, Mount Vernon
En Tollefson Plaza

 

SVC promueve un entorno libre de drogas y discrimanción por motivos de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, identidad de género, orientación sexual, discapacidad, estado civil o edad en sus programas educativos y oportunidades de empleo.

By |2024-09-06T16:54:53-07:00September 6th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360, Arts Education|Tags: |

Sustainable Floral Arranging Workshop

from Sustainable Connections – 

Date: Sunday, September 8th
Time: 3-5pm
Cost: $225
Location: Evergreen Gardens –
698 W Pole Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248

 

Sign up here!

 

Join Laura (Owner, Gardener and Florist of Humble Bouquet) to create with beautiful, seasonal flowers. You will learn design basics and practical mechanics for making your very own seasonal garden arrangements.

 

You will create your own floral arrangement out of a variety of locally-grown flowers and foliage, which you can take home afterward. Vessel, local flowers, flower snips, and some yummy local refreshments are included. Please include any food allergies/preferences in order notes and I will do my best to accommodate. These workshops are designed for a beginning to intermediate level, but all levels of floral design experience are welcome to join.

 

 

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Since Time Immemorial Curriculum and Art Connections (K-5)

Michelle DeAsis, Teaching students Cedar Bracelet making

Michelle DeAsis, Teaching students Cedar Bracelet making

Jason LaClair teaching students Coast Salish Art forms,

Jason LaClair teaching students Coast Salish Art forms

Allied Arts is partnering with Northwest Educational Services District 189 through the Clime-Time Program, to provide professional learning and indigenous art experiences to participating K-5 teachers in Whatcom County. Classroom Teachers will learn more about art as an “other way of knowing and communicating” that they will be able to expand upon in future years. Additional information will be available on the AAWC website when available!

By |2024-09-06T15:15:19-07:00September 6th, 2024|Categories: AAWC Blog, Art News 360, Arts Education|Tags: , , , , |
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