Arts|West Presents "Urban Constructions": Jan 31 - Feb 27

Opening: Wine and Cheese Artist Reception on February 11, 6-7:30pm

[Excerpted from the ArtsWest Website]

The creation of art is a means to explore the barriers that we build around us; viewing art is a way to see beyond these defenses to another perspective. In Urban Constructions, John Osgood and Monika Dalkin provide innovative and inspired representations of the literal and figurative walls that surround us.

Dalkin presents playful constructions in shapes of homes. Working adeptly in many mediums, her strong conceptual pieces in ceramic and mixed media on panel convey a natural creative expression. Her iconic house shapes convey a myriad of ideas from warmth and protection to stability and social standing, all the while creating labels for those that live there. Dalkin’s installation of 100 ceramic 'tags' which make up a house structure, draw upon this idea directly, as well as a metaphor for graffiti. A visual language of shapes and symbols on the surface of her work explores the mysterious facets of all sorts of walls. Dalkin holds an MFA from the University of Arizona, has exhibited her work internationally and has ongoing representation at Gallery 110 in Seattle.

Osgood paints idiosyncratic characters with a bold palette in a graffiti art style. His collection of colorful oddballs are inspired by life and the uncomfortable and forlorn circumstances that happen within it. These unique characters are the embodiment of all of the idiosyncrasies recognized as one peers over the walls we surround our true characters with. Osgood was recently recognized in a feature story in the Seattle Times for his brainchild and work on a transformational memorial mural in Greenwood after the neighborhood was targeted by an arsonist. This is yet another example of his immense creative effort to transform heartbreaking situations into remarkable art. Osgood graduated from Washington State University and is owner and resident artist at Bherd Studios Gallery in Greenwood.


ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery
4711 California Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98116
www.artswest.org

"Screen-Play" Art Opening Fri, Jan 8th from 6-10pm

“Screen-Play”
Showing from Jan 8 – Feb 5
Opening Reception: Fri, Jan 8 from 6-10pm

Bherd Studios Gallery presents the work of screen-printing artists Douglas Bick of Shambolic Prints, Mindi Davis & Riley Raker of Blank Space Studios, Lance Lobuzzetta of Efflux Creations and Michael McGovern, Sev Shoon Art Instructor. These diverse artists take the viewer on a visual adventure featuring surreal scenes exploring everything from their internal dialogue on the meaning of life to the preservation of precious memories through autobiographical images. Screen-Play is not only the medium of their work… it’s their script.

The opening reception is held in conjunction with the 2nd Friday Monthly Artwalk in Greenwood-Phinney.


Here is a sneak peek using our brand new Flip Video camera. Bear with us as we are still learning to use it!

Greenwood-Phinney Contemporary Art Gallery Listings

I bet you didn't know that we had 8 different art galleries in the Greenwood-Phinney neighborhood. It used to be that our neighborhood was known for it's antique shops, but more and more the evolution of our neighborhood is heading towards the arts.

Along with the art galleries listed below there are many more art loving venues in our neighborhood who loyally display and support local artists on a monthly basis including: Neptune Coffee, Chocolati, Strut, Diva Espresso, Herkimer, Naked City Taphouse, Pig & Whistle, Rockwell Realty, Balderdash Books & Art, Greenwood Sip & Ship, Makeda Coffee, Oliver's Twist and Wayward Coffee. Many of these venues participate every month in the 2nd Friday artwalk called "Art Up Greenwood-Phinney".

Avanti Art & Design

7317 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103

(206) 784-8475

Gallery hours:

Tuesdays - Saturdays: 11am - 6pm

+ every 2nd Friday from 6pm - 9pm

Phinney Neighborhood Association Gallery

(Gallery is located upstairs)

6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle WA 98103

(206) 783-2244

Gallery hours:

Monday - Friday from 9am - 9pm

Saturday from 9am - 2pm

Francine Seders Gallery

6701 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

(206) 782-0355

Gallery hours:

Tuesdays - Saturdays: 11am - 5pm

Sundays: 1pm - 5pm & by appointment

The gallery is closed on Mondays.

Assemble Gallery and Studio

7406 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103-5070
(206) 913-2470

Gallery hours:

Monday by appointment only.

Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 6pm

+ every 2nd Friday from 6-9pm

Saturday: 11am - 7pm

Sunday: 12pm - 5pm

SPACE: A Design Build Collective

7601 Greenwood Ave N. Suite 103, Seattle, WA 98103

(206) 706-1054

Gallery hours:
Tuesday - Wednesday: 2:30pm - 7pm
Thursday - Friday: 11am - 7pm
+ every 2nd Friday until 9pm

Saturday: 10am - 4pm

The Greenwood Collective

8537 Greenwood Ave N Suite 1, Seattle, WA 98103

Galleries are located in "The Underground"

(go down the long hallway, past the kitchen, head towards the right and go down the stairs)

Bherd Studios Gallery - Exhibiting urban contemporary paintings by PNW emerging artists, as well as select nationally and internationally recognized artists. Owned and operated by Seattle artist John Osgood.

Urban Light Studios - Dedicated to exhibiting innovative artwork from local and national photographers and artists, the URBAN LIGHT STUDIOS Seattle art gallery is a truly unique venue.

Band Vibes Gallery - exhibiting cutting edge urban contemporary artwork.

Gallery hours:

Wednesday - Friday: 12pm - 6pm

+ every 2nd Friday from 6pm - 10pm

or by appointment