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Welcome to the Arts Bulletin, published quarterly in January, April, June, and October, by the City of Edmonds Arts Commission. If you aren't already receiving this via email, subscribe below. We welcome your comments. | |
Happy Anniversary!
2010 marks the 35th Anniversary of the
Edmonds Arts Commission
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 2010 SUMMER CONCERTS Sundays at 3 pm
Edmonds City Park - 3rd & Pine
THANK YOU SPONSORS
Acura of Lynnwood & Lynnwood Honda
Please support these local businesses that have sponsored the Concerts since 2003!
July 11 The Gothard Sisters, Irish Music & Dance
July 18 Runaway Train, Bluegrass
July 25 Seattle Shakespeare Co/Wooden O,"Much Ado About Nothing" 1¾ hour performance
Aug 1 Tingstad & Rumbel, Contemporary Instrumental
Aug 8 Hot Club Sandwich, Hot Gypsy Jazz
Aug 15 Juba Marimba, African Rhythms
Aug 22 The MoodSwings Jazz Band, Big Band Music
Aug 29 Soul Purpose, Classic Rock & Soul
Concerts are ADA Accessible, presented by EAC on behalf of the Edmonds City Council
425-771-0228 or 425-771-0230. In the event of rain, the concert will be canceled at 2:30. |
EAC Welcomes Lois Rathvon
The Edmonds Arts Commission welcomes its newest member Lois Rathvon, who was confirmed by City Council on June 22. Lois is a performing artist (dancer). She was Chair of the Dance Department at CornishCollege of the Arts in Seattle and the Artistic Director of the Cornish Dance Theater. She also served on the King County Arts Commission. Currently she serves on the boards of the UW World Series at Meany Hall, and the School of Piano Technology for the Blind in VancouverWA. She is also a member of and choreographer for the Star Dust Follies.
Rathvon fills the vacancy left when Greg Banasek completed his term. Banasek's skills with technical presentation and photography have been much appreciated by the Commission. |
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 Write on the Sound
Writers' Conference
October 1-3, 2010
This fall the Edmonds Arts Commission celebrates 25 years of Write on the Sound.
**NEW! Register on line starting Aug 1 - see web address below.
 Our 25th Anniversary conference proudly presents Keynote - Natalie Goldberg, author of eleven books including "Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within" (1986/2006), a ground-breaking book on creativity and the practice of writing. The lecture "The True Secret", is open to the public and will be held at 1:00 on Oct 2, at EdmondsCenter for the Arts (410 4th Ave N). Tickets: $16/Adult, $10 Student w/ID, 425-275-9595.
Conference highlights include: Friday pre-conference ½ day workshops with popular local writer Robert Ray or manuscript critique sessions; Saturday & Sunday workshops with over 30 sessions on craft, marketing, and specialty writing topics designed for every writing level; Saturday evening public reception and book signing; and Sunday 3-hour workshop on memoir with Sheila Bender. Attendees may also sign up for a one-on-one critique appointment and enter the writing contest (theme: "Celebration"). ($116/two days, $72/single). For a brochure send your street address to: wots@ci.edmonds.wa.us More info at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ArtsCommission/wots.stm |
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EXHIBITS
Murphey Collection on Display
 Seven paintings (including this one by Thomas Wells) from the personal collection of David and Nancy Murphey were recently donated to the City by their family. They are on display in the City Hall third floor reception area and may be viewed by the public during building hours (M-F, 9-5). David Murphey served as co-director of the Sculptor's Workshop in
Edmonds from 1967-2008. Six of the paintings are by members of the Puget Sound Group of Northwest Painters (PSGNWP) to which he was admitted as the first sculptor.
PSGNWP was founded in 1928 by Eustace Ziegler and is one of the longest self-sustaining art groups in the US. They have supported art in the community by contributing thousands of dollars each year in scholarship funds, cash awards for juried art shows and art book funds for the public library. The City's Art Collection contains work by a number of PSGNWP members including a sculpture by David Murphey and paintings by Guy Anderson, Arne Jensen, Ken Duffin and Frank Bigford.
Tapestry Exhibit
August 3-September 15
Gloria Mae Campbell (1925-2009) Tapestries are featured in the EAC Display Case during August & September. Gloria Mae served as an Arts Commissioner from 1981-1988. Tapestries by Marielle Snyder will be featured in the EAFF Gallery at the same time. |
October "Arts Crush"
This October, Theatre Puget Sound presents Arts Crush, a month-long festival that connects artists and audiences with invigorating new experiences at hundreds of events across the region. Spotlighting a different discipline each week Arts Crush features opportunities to participate in theatre, music, literature, dance, visual arts and more.
Several Edmonds arts organizations plan to participate, so look for more information in early October. One opportunity is to be part of a Community Public Art Project. During the week of October 9-15, the public is invited to help create a new artwork that will be temporarily displayed on the fence at ArtWorks (201 2nd Ave S). This is a wonderful opportunity for families and others interested in working with an artist to make art for our community.
Artist Marita Dingus will provide the inspiration and guidance. Exhibited internationally, Dingus creates mixed media sculpture out of discarded materials The goal of her art is to show people's ability to prosper under dire circumstances.
· Oct 9 - EdCC's ArtsNow offers a class on Working with Communities to Create Public Art (for artists) taught by Marita Dingus, (Sat 10-1). 425-640-1243 www.edcc.edu/ArtsNow,.
· Oct 10, 12, 15 -Three hands-on opportunities for community (family) participation (Sun 2-5, Tues 3-7, Fri 2-5). Call 771-0228 for updated information.
· Oct 15 - Installation Reception, 6:30-7:30
Dingus is well known for working with recyclable materials, this time her emphasis is on something that is NOT recyclable and YOU CAN HELP: Start saving plastic caps from drink bottles and other products. Drop them off at the Frances Anderson Center (700 Main St) by Oct 8. For more information call 425-771-0228 or 425-774-6049. |
Art Classes at Edmonds P&R
Edmonds Parks & Rec. offers a variety of art classes including: Calligraphy, Oil Painting, Drawing, Watercolor, Writing, Basketry, Gourd Art, Glass Fusing, Precious Metal Clay and Photography. New fall classes include Ukrainian Egg Decorating, Making Button Rings and Card Weaving. For more information visit www.reczone.org or call 425.771.0230. Classes held at the Frances Anderson Center 700 Main Street.
ARTSplash
July 15-18, ArtWorks, 201 2nd Ave S
Artists Connect presents a 4 day Art Show with original work by more than 35 artists. Thur/Fri 4, Sat/Sun 10-5. For more information call 425-774-6049 or see
www.ARTSplash-edmonds.com
Edmonds Art Studio Tour
Sept 18 & 19, 10 am - 5 pm
The Edmonds Arts Festival presents the 5th Annual Art Studio Tour - a FREE self-guided tour of 20 art studios with work by 40 local professional artists. Visit www.EdmondsArtStudioTour.com for maps and information.
Baroque Music Concert
Sept 19, 4:30 PM, $40 per person Pacific Musicworks presents an intimate Summer Garden Concert in Edmonds of 17th & 18th century music played by world-renowned artists. The musicians are Stephen Stubbs (Artist Director, Pacific Musicworks) playing guitar and lute, Maxine Eilander, Baroque harp, and Janet See, Baroque flute. Wine, hors d'oeuvres and a light gourmet supper will be served. Make reservations at 425-743-7481. More information at www.pacificmusicworks.org
Seattle Opera Preview
7:00 PM, 650 Main St
Join Seattle Opera's Education Department for a one hour discussion of up coming Operas at the Edmonds Library:
Sept 29 - Lucia di Lammemoor
OBT Beaux Arts Celebration
Oct 2, 6:00 PM, Nile Country Club Celebrate Olympic Ballet's 30th Anniversary at this annual dinner and auction. The evening includes silent and live auctions, an alumni reunion and a preview of Coppelia. For tickets and information see www.olympicballet.com or call 425-774-7570.
NAMM Foundation Report
In May, the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation Survey revealed the "Best Communities for Music Education in the US" and 3 of the 174 districts named are in Washington: EdmondsSchool District, PascoSchool District #1, and SpokanePublic Schools. "According to the NAMMF this designation represents not only a distinction worthy of pride, but a call to action for local music education advocates to help preserve/ save their current programs". This survey has been conducted for the past 11 years. www.namm.org
Congrats Mural Artists! Five pieces of artwork have been selected by the Edmonds Mural Society for the next murals in downtown Edmonds. The artists are Andy Eccleshall, Greg Hartman, Cheryl Waale, Pat Brier and Tracy Kay Fraker. Visit www.edmondsmuralsociety.org to see the artwork and where they will be located. |
CALENDAR
JULY
ALL EAC: Viki Horat, Paintings, Edmonds Library, 650 Main St, Mon-Thur 10-9, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. 425-771-0228.
ALL-EAC Display Case: Audineh Asaf, Prints on paper & fabric, 700 Main St, Mon-Fri 8-9, Sat 9-4, 425-771-0228.
ALL-EAF Museum Gallery: Sculptor's Workshop, Sculpture, 700 Main St, Mon-Fri 9-9, Sat 10-3.
ALL-GALLERY NORTH presents Alice Owen, Watercolor/Mixed Media Paintings, 508 Main St, Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5, 425-774-0946.
ALL-SUMMER MARKET Saturdays, 9-3, 5th & Bell. 425-776-7201, www.historicedmonds.com
Till 10/31-EDMONDS HISTORICAL MUSEUM presents "Tribute to Indian Art & Other Influences", 118 5th Ave N, Wed-Sun 1-4 pm, 425-774-0900, www.historicedmonds.org
Till 9/18-AUTUMN'S FRAMING, Autumn Kegley oil & watercolor paintings, 537 Main St, M-F 10-6, Th 10-8, Sat 10-5. 425-778-5150.
11-EAC Concerts in the Park, The Gothard Sisters, Irish Music & Dance, 3 pm, 3rd & Pine, 425-771-0228.
15-THIRD THURSDAY ARTWALK, hosted by Downtown Edmonds Merchants, 5-8 pm, 425-776-3778.
15-MANYA VEE SELECTS presents Pam Wells, Wearable Art, 409 Main St, 425-776-3778, www.manyaveeselects.com
15-18-ARTSplash, 4-day art show and sale at Artworks, 201 2nd Ave S, 425-774-6049. Th 4-8, Fr 4-6, Sat/Sun 10-5.
17, 18, 19-DRIFTWOOD PLAYERS Auditions for Doubt - A Parable 3 & 6 PM Sat, and The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 2 PM Sun & 7 PM Mon, 306 Main St. See www.driftwoodplayers.com for details and to make an appointment, or call 425-774-9600.
17-COLE GALLERY opening (6-8:30) for Deborah Deonigi with David Marty & Michele Usebelli, 107 5th Ave S, Tu-Sa 10-6, Sun & Mon 12-4, 425-697-2787, www.colegallery.net
18-EAC Concerts in the Park, Runaway Train, Bluegrass, 3 pm, 3rd & Pine, 425-771-0228 or 425-771-0230.
23-25-DRIFTWOOD PLAYERS: "RENT" Summer Teen Musical, Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm, 950 Main St, 425-774-9600, www.driftwoodplayers.org
24-ARTISTS CONNECT meets at ArtWorks, 201 2nd Ave S, 10-12, 425-774-6049 for more info.
25-EAC Concerts in the Park 3 pm, Seattle Shakespeare/Wooden O "Much Ado About Nothing"*
26-PUGET SOUND CAMERA CLUB meets, Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave W, 7 pm, 425-776-2442 or 485-3247.
30, 31-DRIFTWOOD PLAYERS: "Beauty Lou & the Country Beast." Missoula Children's Theatre, Fri 7 pm, Sat 2 pm, 950 Main St, 425-774-9600, www.driftwoodplayers.org 31-ECASeattleGambia Assoc presents Jaliba Kuyateh & the Kumaeh Band, 8:00 pm, 410 4th Ave N, www.ec4arts.org 425-275-9595.
AUGUST 1-EAC Concerts in the Park 3 pm, Tingstad & Rumbel *
1-9/15-EAC: Randena Walsh, Birds/habitat paintings, Edmonds Library.*
3-9/13-EAC: Gloria Mae Campbell, Tapestry Weaving, FAC Display Case.*
3-9/13-EAFF: Marielle Snyder, Tapestry Weaving, Museum Gallery.*
ALL-GALLERY NORTH: Plein Air Paintings.*
ALL-SUMMER MARKET, 5th & Bell*
4-ECA: Edmonds in Bloom Awards, 7:00*
8-EAC Concerts in the Park 3 pm, Hot Club Sandwich, Hot Gypsy Jazz*
9 & 23-PUGET SOUND CAMERA CLUB meets.*
14-COLE GALLERY: opening for Michael Maczuga with Jennifer Phillips.*
15-EAC Concerts in the Park 3 pm, Juba Marimba, African Rhythms*
19-THIRD THURSDAY ARTWALK, Downtown Edmonds5-8 pm.*
19-MANYA VEE SELECTS Emily Hickman, Forged Silver & Gemstone Jewelry, 5-8 pm.*
21-EDMONDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION presents "An Evening of Jazz" with Cyndi Moring, 5-9 PM, the Bush Residence in Woodway, $50 per person, contact Debbie 206-406-1517, ddbodal@comcast.net.
21-EAFF Previously Loved Art Garage Sale, 9:30-4, ArtWorks, 201 2nd Ave S.
22-EAC Concerts in the Park 3 pm, The MoodSwings Jazz Band*
28-ARTISTS CONNECT meets at ArtWorks.*
29-EAC Concerts in the Park 3 pm, Soul Purpose, Classic Rock & Soul*
SEPTEMBER
15-10/30 EAC: Paulette Johnson, Pastels, Edmonds Library.*
15-10/30-EAC Display Case: Write on Calligraphers, Group Exhibit.*
16-10/30-EAF Museum Gallery: Iyoko Okano, Japanese Calligraphy.*
ALL-GALLERY NORTH: JR Hawse, Acrylic paintings*
ALL-SUMMER MARKET, Saturdays 9-3*
10-26-DRIFTWOOD PLAYERS: "Musical Comedy Murders of 1940", main stage *
13 & 27-PUGET SOUND CAMERA CLUB meets.*
16-COLE GALLERY: Opening for Susan Diehl & Jennifer Diehl, with Teresa Vatter.*
16-THIRD THURSDAY ARTWALK, Downtown Edmonds5-8 pm.*
16-MANYA VEE SELECTS: Crystalyn Kae, Unique Handbags, 5-8 pm.*
19-Pacific Musicworks presents Baroque Garden Concert in Edmonds, 4:30 PM, $40, for reservations call 425-743-4481, www.pacificmusicworks.org
30-10/3-DRIFTWOOD PLAYERS: "Doubt", alternative stage *
OCTOBER
1-3-EAC Presents Write on the Sound Writers' Conference, see articles for details.
2-EAC Presents WOTS Keynote NATALIE GOLDBERG, 1 pmECA, 410 4th Ave N, see articles for details
2- OBT Beaux Arts Auction & Dinner, Nile Country Club, 6 pm. Call 425-774-7570 for tickets & information or www.olympicballet.com
ALL-GALLERY NORTH: Christine Meshew, Watercolor Paintings*
3-SUMMER MARKET, 9-3, 5th & Bell, Last Day!
9-15-ARTS CRUSH Community Public Art Project 425-771-0228
10/9 Marita Dingus artist workshop through ArtsNow, 10 am-1 pm
Community Art sessions at ArtWorks: 10/10, 2-5 pm; 10/12, 3-7 pm, 10/15, 2-5 pm
10/15-Installation Reception, 6:30-7:30 pm. 21-THIRD THURSDAY ARTWALK, Downtown Edmonds5-8 pm.*
*NOTE: See July or August listing for contact / ticket info |
Opportunities
For a complete listing of local and national artist opportunities & resources, visit www.artisttrust.org
Lynnwood Arts Commission seeks entries to "It's Not Easy Being Green" annual juried themed art exhibit Sept 27-Nov 18. 2D or 3D work that explores color green, eco theme, etc. Applications at www.LynnwoodArts.org or call 425-640-5518. By 7/31.
Kenmore Art Show seeks entries (for Aug 21-29 show, 2:30-8:30) of paintings, drawings, & other 2-d work, sculpture, artisan works, and photography. $3500 in prizes. Info: www.artsofkenmore.org or 425-486-6050 or 425-486-6977. By 8/13.
Cascade Symphony Orchestra seeks a young accomplished musician (on the viola, cello, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone or euphonium) to perform with CSO as soloist at the Children's Concert on Feb 26, 2011. 15 yrs old or younger, $10 application fee. For an application or information email hollysullivan@comcast.net, call 425-743-7968, or see www.cascadesymphony.org . By 11/1.
ArtWorks 201 2nd Ave S, Edmonds, has ongoing art related classes. See www.artworks-edmonds.org for details. Regular office hours: M, W, F, 11-2.
Edmonds Third Thursday Art Walk seeks artist applicants. Applications & maps: www.edmondsa.com/events/artwalk/index.html
Mukilteo ARTS Guild seeks writers, musicians, performing artists for OPEN MIC, 425-423-0450.
Artist Trust workshops "How to Build a Strong Grant Application"; "Moving Forward: Resources for Artists"; "I Am An Artist" available in various locations around the state. For dates and locations see www.artisttrust.org/events/view or contact Miguel Guillen at Miguel@artisttrust.org 206-467-88734 x 11 or 866-218-7878.
Edmonds Arts Commission seeks artists for 2011 exhibits in the Edmonds Library. Send up to 10 digital images or link to a website, and a professional resume to EAC Exhibits, 700 Main St, Edmonds98020 or chapin@ci.edmonds.wa.us applications reviewed quarterly.
Artist Resources Art Jobs www.artjob.org is the source for professional opportunities and career info in all areas of the arts, nonprofit, commercial, fellowships, conferences, commissions & more.
Artist Trust Artists' Assets complete resource guide for artists of WashingtonState. Visit: www.artisttrust.org/pro_resources/AA
Arts Information Linea service of Seattle Public Library to answer questions about the arts. Call 206-615-1324 during business hours.
ArtsEd Washington an organization dedicated to promoting statewide arts education in partnership with artists, educators, organizations, schools and agencies. www.artsedwashington.org
ArtsNow Nurturing the arts from creation to commerce with classes for the novice to advanced techniques for the experienced. Also workshops on the business of being an artist. www.edcc.edu/ArtsNow
Americans for the Arts a national organization for groups and individuals dedicated to advancing arts and culture. http://www.artsusa.org
Cole Gallery & Artists' Supplies 107 5th Ave S, Edmonds , 425-697-2787, Tue-Sat 10-6, SunMon 12-4, www.colegallery.net
Regional Arts & Culture Council (Portland OR) offers GrantSearch, an online database of organizations that fund NW artists. www.racc.org
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The Edmonds Arts Commission exists to ensure that the arts are integral to our community's quality of life, economic vitality, and central identity.
Commissioners Staff
Rick Bader Frances White Chapin
Pam Harold Cultural Services Manager
Joanne Otness Kris Gillespie
Mary Monfort, Chair Cultural Services Assistant
Lois Rathvon
Samantha Saether
Todd Timmcke
EAC Meets at 6 pm the first Monday of each month, 650 Main Street
City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department |
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