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In this issue ... - March gallery show, March 3rd
- Allied Arts' Upcoming Deadlines!
- Figure Drawing, March 1 &2
- Sie Arts Solo Show, March 3
- Edmonds Art Commission Poetry submission, March 10
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- Spark Museum annual fundraiser, March 18
- Gallery Syre show until April 15
- Arts Northwest Conference Applications, due April 19
- MAC speaks presenter signup
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What's New At Allied Arts?
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Love For A Better Life Whatcom READS "Cold Millions" by Jess Walter
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March 3-April 1, 2023 Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00am-4:00pm Opening Reception: Friday, March 3, 6pm – 9pm 1418 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Allied Arts of Whatcom County hosts the annual Whatcom READS Art Challenge, a partnership with the Bellingham and Whatcom Libraries’ Whatcom READS program. Local artists were tasked with reading this year’s chosen book, The Cold Millions by Jess Walter. Artists are then invited to create works inspired by their reading of the book. Also featured in the gallery are works by Kiki Cardarelli, Harmony Devauney, Lyz Stamen, Jessica Silver, and Rupert Ayton. Kiki Cardarelli is a photographer, using Black and White film and traditional darkroom techniques to print her images. In addition, she uses translucent oil paints to hand color the images. This technique gives the photographs a soft and realistic feeling that looks "nothing like" color photography, as it leaves the eye room to imagine a new reality. Harmony Devaney is an 18-year-old indigenous youth activist, member of the Whatcom Focused Youth Movement (WFYM), and currently sits on the board for WHRTF. Lyz Stamen’s work in this series "Woman Music" showcases a variety of performers in their element- on stage. The vibrancy of color reflects each musician's style, and strong strokes depict their individual emotions Rupert Ayton displays an oil on canvas series that is inspired by an underlying social commentary, exploring America’s past affair with motorized vehicles, the good and the bad, revisiting their aesthetic and social attraction. Jessica Silver hopes to introduce you to the same sculpture or piece of jewelry she sees when she looks at each unique stone.
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- MARCH 10th: RARE applications are DUE!
- April 24th: HOLIDAY FESTIVAL 2023 applications are DUE!
- Members! If you'd like to share content for our Art News 360 newsletter, email info to gallery@alliedarts.org before: (2nd to last friday)
(keep in mind, it will be edited as needed)
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The Sketchbook Project is a free 2-day workshop for individuals between the ages of 8 and 18, that will focus on figure drawing. This is a great opportunity for aspiring young artists to learn and practice their craft in a supportive and engaging environment.
Session 1 - March 2nd, 2023, 1:30PM - 3:30PM Session 2 - March 3rd, 2023, 1:30Pm - 3:30PM
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Sierra James is having her first solo exhibition during the month of March at Black Fern. At the opening on March 3rd, Bo Gilliand will be playing aucstic guitar so it should be a fun night!
Opening reception is at 6pm at 1211 Granary Ave, Bellingham
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Last chance to see Aireekah Laudert's interactive mixed-media love show "Soup, And Other Things I Like"! Head on over the the FAB building 6-9pm on March 3rd!
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The City of Edmonds Arts Commission seeks submissions of short poems from writers who reside in the Puget Sound region to be displayed in temporary poetry installations in various City locations, April 2023 through March 2024. The program is open to adults 18 years and older who reside in the Puget Sound region. Selected adult writers will receive a $100 honorarium.
The goal is to surprise and delight the public with short pieces of poetry that create a literary link that connects the reader to a sense of place of our Puget Sound region. Poetry topics might reference, but are not restricted to connections to environment, habitat, nature, sustainability, history, or other cultural aspects of life in our Puget Sound community. Content must be deemed appropriate for diverse audiences and for public display.
Poet's Perspective Deadline is March 10, 2023 For complete information and submission instructions
click below!
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Spark Museum's annual
Annual FUNdraiser
is just a few weeks away, on March 18th, 2023! Funds raised at this event provide vital support for STEM Education at the Museum and in our community and Spark wants you to be a part of it!
This year they're celebrating a whole lot and revealing a super exciting new project...this is one event you don't want to miss. Click the link below to register!
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If you haven't been yet, you have until April 15th to visit Syre Gallery's first open call exhibition "All You Need Is Love", and peruse the incredible work of 45 local and national artists on the concept of love and universal understanding.
Gallery Syre hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11AM - 4PM 465 W Stuart Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
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Are you an artist or agency that would be interested in showcasing at ANW and touring in the NW? Good news - Applications to showcase at the ANW Booking Conference are open!
Artists from all genres are encouraged to apply for a showcase at the Arts Northwest Conference in Beaverton, Oregon October 16th - 19th, 2023. Juried Showcases will take place at the Reser Center for the Arts. This is one of the largest gatherings of artists, their management, and presenters of the performing arts in the region. The Showcase panel will review applications in late April. Deadline to apply: April 18, 2023
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MAC Speaks Artist and Presenter Sign Up Form
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McMillen Foundation is working on building out the presentation schedule for 2023, and they'd love to hear from artists who'd be interested in giving a short presentation via Zoom. Topics of special interest are: networking, hands on art making, art process, grant writing, public art process, and a variety of other topics. Click the link below for more information and get in contact!
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Highlights from Last Month
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Many Thanks to our Members & Sponsors!
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ART BENEFACTOR Dorothy & Carey Worthen Julia Lee & Walt Ingram Karen Sloss
ARTS PATRONS Barbara Stackhouse Danielle Jordahl
FRIEND OF THE ARTS Barbara Howard Charles & Diane Robinson Christine Scheid-Zurline
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Deborah Loober & Jane Burns John Hoyte Paul Brower & Carol Berry Scott Ward Art Susan & David Gillespie Eric Hirst Karla Ward Lisa Nakama Marcia Ford Mount Baker Theatre Sue Hilton-Faust & Bill Faust Two Eagles Pottery - Karen & Earl Peck
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Allied Arts of Whatcom County 1418 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham WA 98225 | 360-676-8548
www.alliedarts.org | gallery@alliedarts.org
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