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Mary Lee Hu - Bracelet #62

The Jewelry of Mary Lee Hu – Seattle Things to Do #474

by on March 24, 2012

Seattle is home to a number of renowned metal and jewelry artists, including Mary Lee Hu who taught metalworking at UW for over 25 years. Her incredible works are on display this spring at the Bellevue Arts Museum in an exhibit called Knitted, Knotted, Twisted & Twined: The Jewelry of Mary Lee Hu. [click to continue…]

national ceramics conference

National Ceramics Conference – Seattle Things to Do #470

by on March 21, 2012

Unless you are a ceramics nut, you likely had no idea that the National Ceramics Conference (hosted by the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts) is being hosted in Seattle this March 28-31, 2012. [click to continue…]

Asian American Arcade at the Wing Luke

Asian American Arcade – Seattle Things to Do #432

by on February 13, 2012

On display now through June 17 at the Wing Luke Museum is Asian American Arcade – an exhibit that follows video games out of the arcades and into the art gallery. The collection features the art of several Asian American video game artists and designers from the Pacific Northwest. The colors and details are amazing! Check out the truly beautiful artwork that bring these games to life and discover the creative power of this addictive, interactive medium. [click to continue…]

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Gauguin Polynesia at SAM – Seattle Things to Do #425

Never one to disappoint (did you see the Picasso exhibit in October 2010?) the Seattle Art Museum now presents a comprehensive study of Paul Gauguin’s work from French Polynesia. Gauguin’s fascination with exotic locations brings us a Post-Impressionist-meets-Polynesian-arts study with paintings, sculpture and works on paper.

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BAMignite: Mad Men & Martini Party – Seattle Things to Do #410

Don your finest Don & Betty Draper attire this Friday for Bellevue Arts Museum’s Mad Men & Martini Party – to celebrate the art & style of American designer George Nelson. Mr. Nelson designed many swank objects in the mid-20th century including furniture (Marshmallow Sofa, Coconut Chair), lighting (Bubble Lamps), and tons of cool clocks. [...]

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Sign of Hope Project Charity Photography Show – Seattle Things to Do #406

It is easy to pass by a homeless person and their cardboard sign without a glance. A couple of photographers have taken a closer look into the stories behind these signs, documenting the lives and history of Seattle’s homeless population. Their work will be auctioned off at the Sign of Hope Project Charity Photography Show [...]

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Dead Center, Photos of The Grateful Dead – Seattle Things to Do #385

Local photographer Steve Schneider had a 20-year history of photographing The Grateful Dead. His current exhibition at the Jeffrey Moose Gallery, entitled Dead Center, Photographs of The Grateful Dead, features his intimate shots of the band from the mid 70′s to their last show in Seattle in 1995.

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SVC Letterpress Wayzgoose – Seattle Things to Do #289

This event has a little something for everyone … see live letterpress demos, shop for gorgeous letterpress cards & books, try-it-yourself at a hands-on station, and a STEAMROLLER SMACKDOWN. That’s right! Center stage event will feature top artists and design firms printing oversized posters with the help of a two-ton steamroller (vs. the traditional press). The [...]

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Wedgwood Arts Festival – Seattle Things to Do #248

Even more great stuff to do in Seattle this weekend, with the annual Wedgewood Art Festival. The festival is a juried art show with a wide variety of artists, many artists from northeast Seattle. Whether you are looking for a new painting or photo, some jewelry or a ceramic bowl, the show’s artists are sure [...]

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