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September 2024 Gallery Show: “Unraveling the Narrative”
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September 2024 Gallery Show: “Unraveling the Narrative”

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September 2024 Gallery Show: “Unraveling the Narrative”

Unraveling the Narrative September 6 – September 28

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 4pm
Opening Reception: September 6, 6pm-9pm
at our downtown gallery, 1213 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

Step into the Allied Art’s “Unraveling the Narrative,” where each artist delves into themes of personal growth, vulnerability, surprise, self-discovery, and consciousness. The varied techniques and materials employed showcase a collective dedication to individual expression and artistic exploration. The opening reception for this show will include a stunning performance by singer Sheila Grady.

Nico Lund explores disruptions in personal growth using painting, print/book arts, typewritten text, altered objects, music/video. Nico’s creations embody personal vulnerability and aim to resonate on a universally personal level.

Susan Kramer-Pope paints with the intention of being surprised by the outcome of her work. Each painting evolves moment by moment as she listens and follows the creative nudges of color, brush, and stroke.

Chris Romine is an experimental mixed media artist who employs cement, various resists, cold wax, metal, gold leaf, and collage. Images in texture and bold colors depict her free and fun style.

Frank Frazee creates paintings, drawings, and sculptures primarily using recycled materials. His repertoire includes portraits, still life compositions, and nature scenes.

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 or Liz at 360-676-8548 or gallery@alliedarts.org.

By AAWC|2024-10-05T10:48:20-07:00August 14th, 2024|Categories: AAWC Blog, Art News 360|Tags: art, art show, Bellingham, Event, gallery show|

Ground Keeper Bike Fender Art Show

The Ground Keeper Fender Art Show will take place on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at Fairhaven Bicycles.

Artists register for FREE on this webpage. After registering, artists can pick up their FREE blank Ground Keeper fender(s) at Fairhaven Bicycles along with their coupon to Dakota Art Store Bellingham.

We have a capped amount of fender display space so register promptly to guarantee yourself a spot!

SUBMISSION RULES:

ALL ART MUST BE DROPPED OFF BETWEEN THURSDAY JULY 25th & THURSDAY AUGUST 1st. Early submissions and late submissions will not be accepted. Please keep in mind that we are closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Art must be original and made by you! Any medium is welcome!
All art must be done on Ground Keeper brand fenders.
Artists may auction, sell or keep their art. Artists keep 100% of their sales.
Payment for art pieces is handled by each artist individually. Fairhaven Bicycles will not be processing any payments on behalf of artists.
ALL ART MUST go home with the artist or buyer at the end of the event!

Register here!

By AAWC|2024-07-03T16:50:30-07:00July 3rd, 2024|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art show, Bellingham, call to artists, Event|

Ink, Paper, Scissors: nature speaks in three voices

“Ink, Paper, Scissors: nature speaks in three voices,” will open at Dakota Art Gallery as part of the Downtown Bellingham First Friday Art Walk, on June 7, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sheila Sondik, Anita Boyle, and J.I. Kleinberg are poets as well as visual artists, and will present a poetry reading on the last day of the exhibit, Saturday, June 29, at 2:00 p.m. in the Gallery at Dakota Art, 1322 Cornwall Avenue in Bellingham, WA. Dakota Art is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The three creatives are longtime friends and share a reverence for the Pacific Northwest landscape, as well as innovative approaches to visual art and writing.

By AAWC|2024-06-02T21:16:15-07:00June 2nd, 2024|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art show, Event, gallery, poetry|

La Madera Vive! Mascaras de America Latina y pocos otros lugares

La Madera Vive! Mascaras de America Latina y pocos otros lugares (The Wood Lives! Masks from Latin America and a few other places) is an art exhibition featuring a collection of 20 wooden masks from around the world. The gallery will be open during art walk and available after that by appointment (360-383-0109). Beyond simply an opportunity to show these masks to the public, the exhibit marks the beginning of an effort to donate 2 collections containing 600 masks to a museum or cultural center.

A message from the collector:

600 Masks Seek a Home

I have two collections of masks to donate to an institution where they might be seen and enjoyed by the public. I would especially like to find a place that serves a Latino community since the majority of masks are from Latin America*. One collection was built over 30+ years by Pat Alzobaie and the other by me over 25+ years.

The mask traditions of Mexico and other Latin American countries keep alive the roots and history of people and countries, of course. But mask making is also an artistic endeavor worthy of respect in its own right as a medium equal to sculpting, painting and graphic arts. The two collections together constitute both an artistic treasure as well as a cultural one.

Alzobaie and I have hoped that our collections could offer immigrants in the U.S. a sense of pride in their history and themselves especially when they may be facing discrimination and bigotry. We have hoped also that non-immigrant citizens of the U.S. will recognize the artistic achievement of Latin American mask making and take an interest in masks as objects that convey more meaning than simply how they have been used traditionally in dances and ceremonies.

Finally, we have hoped that the combined collection will support mask makers as they explore new meanings and uses of masks… in addition to traditional ones. Our 2 collections contain masks that either expand on traditional designs or introduce completely new ones. A mask that bears a likeness to ex-President Felipe Calderon (Mexico) and another that purports to show a chupacabra are examples of contemporary mask making.

If you know of a home for these two collections, please contact me, Tom Yost, at (360)383-0109 (talk and text) or at tomyost@hotmail.com. My collection can be seen at www.tomyostontheweb.com.

In advance, thanks!

*The 2 collections have a few masks from Southeast Asia, Africa and Canada in addition to Central and South America and Mexico.

By AAWC|2024-06-02T21:15:57-07:00June 2nd, 2024|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art show, Event, gallery, Latin American art, masks, wood carving|

The Wave En Blanc & Art Festival 2024: Call For Artists!

Unleash Your Creativity at the 2024 Wave En Blanc & Art Festival!

Time is running out! Register by April 30th to secure your spot at the summer’s biggest art festival. The twenty (20) artists with the highest jury scores will receive one complimentary ticket to the En Blanc evening fundraiser where your jury selected art will be exhibited.

Artists and art aficionados, prepare to immerse yourselves in a sea of creativity and color at the most anticipated event of the summer – the Blaine Arts Council’s “2024 Wave En Blanc & Art Festival,” happening this July 27th and 28th! This isn’t just an art festival; it’s a celebration of artistic innovation, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the US/Canada border in Blaine.

This is more than an event; it’s a movement. A chance to connect with fellow artists, celebrate diversity in art, and reach an audience looking to purchase art! Don’t wait, join the art revolution today! Register now to become a part of a thriving artistic community and let your creativity soar.

Guest Jurors – Nancy Grigsby, of Women Painters of Washington, a society of professional women artists based in Seattle; and Phyllis Howard, founding member of the Whatcom Art Market.

Participation Details: $25 Jury Fee
Art Festival/Studio booths, BAC members: $150
Art Festival/Studio booths, non-members: $200

Submission deadline: April 30

APPLY NOW!

By AAWC|2024-04-11T14:45:13-07:00April 11th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360, community news|Tags: art show, BAC, Blaine, Blaine Arts Council, call to artists, juried|

Exhibition by Bellingham Artist Jyoti Duwadi

Born into a family of Nepali poets and writers, Jyoti moved to the U.S. to study political science. After receiving a Ph.D., he began creating art in a wide array of media as well as public art installations addressing social and environmental issues. Learn more about the artist at http://akash-himal.com/JyotiDuwadi/

“The Port Angeles Fine Art Center will present the exhibition, Reimagining the Intersection of Art & Environment – Exploring Natural & Repurposed Materials, from April 5 through May 29. This display of over 40 works highlights Jyoti Duwadi’s multifaceted art that often calls attention to nature’s beauty and the precarious relationship between humans and the environment.”

More about the exhibit can be found at: https://pafac.org/gallery-exhibits/reimaginingtheintersectionofartandenvironment/

By AAWC|2024-04-08T18:03:57-07:00April 8th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360, community news|Tags: art show, Port Angeles|

Paper Whale presents: Noisy Waters Mural Festival – applications open!

Seeking world-renowned muralists to gather in Bellingham, WA for a weekend of mural painting, demos, music, parties, education, and inspiration.

More than 3,000+ attendees join the festival for a friendly art battle, in which muralists will have three days to paint 8’x’8’ portable walls on public display for the community to enjoy. Attendees will vote for their favorites and the top three winners will receive cash contracts to paint large murals in Bellingham. It’s a thing of beauty!

Applications open February 22 – April 15, 2025

Did you miss the 2023 festival? Enjoy the Soulcraft Allstars video recap here

Where: Bellingham’s Waterfront

When: August 16-18, 2024
More information: www.noisywatersmuralfest.com

Apply Now

By AAWC|2024-03-06T15:21:36-08:00March 6th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360, community news|Tags: art show, Bellingham, call to artists, Event, festival|

Call to Artists: Lady’s Night Art Show at Boardworks

Boardworks is hosting another art show! Mark your calendars for March 9th, 2024.

This one aims to support the ladies in our community by giving them an exclusive platform to display and sell their art in a gallery style night at their shop in Bellingham. All visual mediums are welcome, it just needs to be a physical object. You can read more and register at their website HERE.

DEADLINE FOR ART: March 7th

Submission Rules

Art must be displayable. Yes, that’s vague; we encourage you to come by the shop to see what environment you’ll be working with.
Art must be original and made by you!

Click Here For All The Details

By AAWC|2024-02-20T13:09:51-08:00February 20th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360, community news|Tags: art show, Bellingham, call to artists, Event|

Fibonacci Footprint Exhibition, Opening February 9th

“The Memory of Water” by Lucia Enriquez

Bellevue College Gallery Space

February 9th – April 11th

Artwork by Kite Arner, Holly Ballard Martz, Mary Coss, Nichol Devoy, Lucia Enriquez, Melinda Hurst Frye, Cara Jaye, Amanda Manitach, Beverly Naidus, Debbie Tuepah

“Individually, we make isolated choices that may have only a tiny impact on CO2 levels, but that impact will echo almost forever.” Dale Durran – Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington

BELLEVUVE, WASHINGTON, January 17, 2024 Ten Northwest artists explore Global Warming through paintings, sculpture, installation and video, each focusing on varying topics of climate concern: rising water, food systems, colonization, environmental pollution, and microplastics. The exhibition Fibonacci Footprint runs from February 9 through April 11 at Bellevue College Gallery Space this winter. The exhibit provides insight into the causes of global warming and what we can do to help heal the planet.

“for whom the bell tolls (silence is golden)” by Holly Ballard Martz

The Fibonacci sequence is a mathematical phenomenon found in nature that has captivated the human eye and imagination for millennia. Its structure underlies patterns in everything from plant growth to musical compositions, it’s even woven throughout the human body. Its spiral form can also be used to describe the trajectory of an exponentially-expanding climate problem spiraling out of control. As the intertwined engines of capitalism and colonialism have wrought unchecked havoc on earth in recent centuries, we now find ourselves awash in the palpable effects of global warming.

Fibonacci Footprint approaches this new reality through the lens of art. Artists can say what scientists can’t. They bring feeling to the facts, translating data into knowledge, which in turn empowers change. This exhibit unpacks the difficult data, each work the result of thoughtful research aligned with passionate feeling. Some works were built through ongoing dialogue between artists and biologists, geologists and psychologists, some done in active collaboration with these scientists.

Rather than leave a sense of helplessness in their wake, the works ultimately offer a re-centering of agency. Corporations are not the only agents of action; the impact of individual actions are exponential as well. Healing also spirals outward. As the impacts of climate change infiltrate all aspects of society and everyday life, may our efforts equally expand in answer, and ripple ever outward, toward change.

“Dress Rehearsal for the Future” by Amanda Manitach

The exhibit location is the Bellevue College Gallery Space (D271) located next to the library on the second floor of Building D. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, February 15th from 4-7 pm, and a closing reception on Thursday, April 11th from 4-7 pm. Gallery Hours: Monday 9:30-7, Wednesday 1-7, Thursday 12-2:15, Friday 9-1:30 and by appointment. Parking is available in Visitors Lot 12. A campus map can be found here.

For high resolution images and additional info, please contact: fibonaccifootprint@gmail.com

ARTIST CONTACT Kite Arner:www.kitearner.com @kitelikethebird, Holly Ballard Martz: www.hollyballardmartz.com @hballardmartz, Mary Coss: www.marycoss.com @marycoss_studio, Nichol Devoy: nicholdevoy.com/ @icholino, Lucia Enriquez: www.lucidartstudio.com, Melinda Hurst Frye: www.mhurstfrye.com @mhurstfrye.photo, Cara Jaye: www.carajaye.com @cara_jaye, Amanda Manitach: www.amandamanitach.com @amandamanitach, Beverly Naidus: www.beverlynaidus.net @utopias4all, Debbie Tuepah: debbietuepah.com @debbie_tuepah

By AAWC|2024-01-17T18:52:01-08:00January 17th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360, community news|Tags: art show, Bellevue|

CASCADIA presents: “Women Rising: Expanding Visions/Diverse Perspectives”
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CASCADIA presents: “Women Rising: Expanding Visions/Diverse Perspectives”

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CASCADIA presents: “Women Rising: Expanding Visions/Diverse Perspectives”

CASCADIA Now Accepting Submissions For Women’s Visual Art Exhibition

Applications opened Monday, January 15, and will close Friday, February 16, at 4 p.m.

BELLINGHAM, WASH.—CASCADIA is expanding its programming this year to include women in the visual arts in an exhibition entitled: Women Rising: Expanding Visions/Diverse Perspectives. The exhibit, in collaboration with Allied Arts, will highlight the multiplicity of women’s voices, styles, and interpretive approaches of artists living in the Pacific Northwest. We invite women artists to submit artworks addressing a broad range of themes, issues, and ideas.

Barbara Matilsky, curator/art historian, will select artworks for the exhibition.

Selected art will be on exhibit in the Dakota Art Store gallery from April 5 until May 31, to coincide with the in-person film festival April 25-28. Deadline for submissions is February 16th.

Artists can submit up to 6 pieces for consideration. Submissions in all media will be considered with work that goes on the wall, no more than 36” wide, and work on pedestal up to 24” wide. Artwork will be accepted in three categories: 3-Dimensional, 2-Dimensional, and Photography. There is no fee to apply. Artwork both for sale and in reserve are eligible.

Applications are open now close Friday, February 16, 2024 at 4 p.m. Selected artists will be notified by February 23, 2024.

To apply: Send submissions by email to CASCADIA Board Member and Secretary Barbara Bitner at: bkbitner@hotmail.com. Please include:

Resume with contact information including: Phone, e-mail and business address.
Website (if you have one).
A brief artist statement.
JPEG photos of your submission..
Title of the piece(s), size, price,medium.

For more information contact Barbara Bitnerat bkbitner@hotmail.com.

ABOUT CASCADIA
CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and showcasing the work of women filmmakers, was formed in Bellingham, Washington, in 2015. The organization also works year-round to provide film production, exhibition, and distribution education. More information about CASCADIA may be found on their website at www.cascadiafilmfest.org.

By AAWC|2024-01-17T17:27:52-08:00January 17th, 2024|Categories: AAWC Blog, Art News 360, community news|Tags: art show, Bellingham, call to artists, juried|