City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

700 Main Street | Edmonds WA 98020 | 425-771-0228 www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ArtsCommission  

Edmonds Arts 30+ Years

Founded in 1890, Edmonds has recently seen a number of its key sites and buildings turn 100 - e.g. the Beeson Building and the Edmonds Center for the Arts former Edmonds High School site in 2010, and the Carnegie Library building, now the Edmonds Historical Museum, celebrates 100 on February 17 during the Third Thursday Art Walk from 5-8 pm (118 5^th Ave N). www.historicedmonds.org

Edmonds also has a number of arts organizations with impressive history:

Gallery North's 50^th year was celebrated during the Third Thursday Art Walk on January 20. Gallery North, an Artist Cooperative, opened in 1961 and features monthly exhibits including sculpture, pottery, woodwork, glass work, baskets and jewelry created by artist members. Enter the Annual Miniature & Small Painting Show - details at www.gallery-north.com . They are open 7 days a week at 508 Main St.

Olympic Ballet Theatre's 30^th season will be celebrated with the premiere of a new full-length production of the comedic ballet "Coppelia", choreographed and staged by Mara Vinson and Oleg Gorboulev. Performances: April 16 at 2:00 and 7:00 and April 17 at 3:00 at EdmondsCenter for the arts. For information and tickets call 425-774-7570 or visit www.olympicballet.com.

Edmonds Arts Commission's 35^th anniversary was celebrated last summer with a gathering at the home of former Commissioner Edwina Baxter. About 30 past and present Commissioners were in attendance including Joan Swift and Dick Floyd, members of the original Arts Commission in 1975!

Other arts organizations over 30 include:

Driftwood Players - 53 years

Edmonds Arts Festival - 54 years

Cascade Symphony Orchestra - 49 years.

Congratulations to all these cultural organizations which contribute to making Edmonds such a special arts community!

Thank You! Rick Bader

Scholarships

New Flower Basket Poles

Several years ago the Arts Commission identified the need for new flower poles as an opportunity to create unique artist-made sculptural elements in our downtown. The placement of commissioned artwork on the new poles will eventually create an outdoor exhibit stretching along parts of

The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation provides funding for many arts projects in our community, including: Public Art projects and maintenance; Visual Arts Idea Grants to K-12 school projects; Scholarships to university level students in visual arts; Grants in support of Community Arts Projects and Community Arts Organizations; and support of the Edmonds School District Artist-In-Residence program. EAF Foundation and EAF Association created and support ArtWorks, providing workshops, classes and open space options for artists as well as exhibit/sales opportunities; assistance to ArtistsConnect-a networking group for south county; and support for EAFMuseum which provides quality exhibits throughout the year. For more information visit www.eaffoundation.org  

Feb 2-Arts Day in Olympia

Arts Advocates from all over WashingtonState will make their annual visit to Legislators in Olympia to share stories about the importance of the arts in their communities, to thank Legislators for their support, and to advocate for arts-related legislation. For more information on Arts Day or about the Governor's budget with regard to the arts visit www.wsartsalliance.com

Art Classes at Edmonds P&R

Edmonds Parks & Rec. offers a variety of art classes including: Calligraphy, Oil Painting, Drawing, Watercolor, Photography, Gourd Art, and more. Winter quarter one-time classes include Mixed Media Techniques, Basketry, Altered Books, Ukrainian Egg Decorating, Felted Beads 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.

BizArt Conference

March 25 & 26, EdCC

Explore the business of being an artist at the 6^th Annual BizArt Conference: "The Alchemy of Adaptability", at EdmondsCommunity College. Cost is $99 for both days before 3/18 ($129 after) or at the door. Single day $59/$49 student. Info at www.bizartinfo.com.

Seattle Opera Previews

7:00 PM, 650 Main Street

Join Seattle Opera's Education Department for a one hour free discussion of up coming Operas in the Edmonds Library Plaza Room, 2^nd floor:

--Feb 16 - "Don Quixote"

--April 27 - "Magic Flute"

Presented by Edmonds Sno-Isle Library & EAC.

WOTS Keynote/Contest Theme

Award-winning Oregon writer John Daniel will be the 2011 Write on the Sound Keynote speaker on October 1. Daniel is a nonfiction writer and poet. His most recent book is "The Far Corner: Northwestern Views on Land, Life, and Literature".

Sharpen your pencils! Remnants is the theme for this year's writing contest. Plan now to enter your 1500 word (max) piece of fiction, nonfiction or poetry. Contest open to WOTS attendees. Rules and guidelines available at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ArtsCommission/wots.stm 

Stories about 4^th Avenue?

Did you ever visit the doctor's office where Semantics Gallery is now located? Did you tap dance at the ECA when you were a child? Do you know people who stayed at the old motel or lived there when it became apartments?

The Cultural Heritage Tour project, recently funded with a federal matching grant from Preserve America, will create artist made interpretive signage/markers with historical information about sites along 4^th Avenue as well as a website page and a walking tour map with additional information. The project includes collecting stories and photographs from the past about people, business and events associated with the section of 4^th Avenue from the old High School south to Dayton St. If you have stories or photographs or know someone who does, please contact the Arts Office, 425-771-0228 or chapin@ci.edmonds.wa.us

Edmonds International Film Festival

The Second Annual Edmonds International Film Festival will be held October 19-23, 2011 in downtown Edmonds.  EIFF is interested in cross-promoting associated arts events or possibly integrating arts events with the festival. If you have ideas or want to be a volunteer contact trevorgreenfield@edmondsfilmfestival.com

Save the Date

"Mothers and Daughters: Breathe In, Breathe Out"

May 11, 7 pm, 650 Main Street

CALENDAR

JANUARY
 ALL-EAC: Gary Haakenson, Photographs , Edmonds Library, 650 Main St, Mon-Thur 10-9, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. 425-771-0228.
Till 2/4-EAC Display Case: d'Elaine Johnson, Paintings, 700 Main St, Mon-Fri 8-9, Sat 9-4, 425-771-0228.

Till 2/4-EAF Museum Gallery: EAFF Collection Highlights, 700 Main St, Mon-Fri 9-9, Sat 10-3, www.eaffoundation.org  .

ALL-GALLERY NORTH: New Year, New Work by Gallery North Resident Artists, 508 Main St, Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5, 425-774-0946. 1/20 (5-8 PM) 50^th Anniversary Celebration.
12-4/31-EDMONDS HISTORICAL MUSEUM:  "Nothing but Stumps & Mud" Pioneer Diaries of Martha Reynolds, 118 5th Ave N, Wed-Sun 1-4 pm, 425-774-0900, www.historicedmonds.org   

OPPORTUNITIES

Shoreline Arts Festival seeks performers for June 25/26 event. Storytelling, drama, poetry, dance, music and other disciplines encouraged. Applications at www.shorelinearts.net. Send press kit to Shoreline Arts Festival Perfor-mers, 18560 1^st Ave NE, ShorelineWA98155. 206-417-4645. By 2/15.

Artist Trust seeks applicants for Fellowships. Artists practicing in Emerging Fields & Cross Disciplinary, Performing, Visual and Traditional, and Folk Arts in WA State are eligible. $7,500. Apply & info online at www.artisttrust.org , must be 18+, a generative artist, and resident of WA. By 2/25.

Gallery North seeks entries to Annual Miniature & Small Painting Show, March 1-31. 2-D work (except photography) is eligible. Miniatures are 5x7" max framed, Small paintings are 11x14" max framed. All work must be for sale. $15 entry fee, prizes. Prospectus at www.gallery-north.com or 425-774-0946. By 2/27.

Bellingham Parks & Rec seeks art for Big Rock Garden Park 2011 Sculpture Exhibition May 8-Sept 30. Up to 4 artists will be selected, all work must be for sale. Prospectus: www.cob.org/services/recreation/parks-trails/bigrock.aspx  or 360-778-7100. By 2/18/11.

Shoreline-LFP Arts Council seeks original artwork and graphic design for the 21^st annual Shoreline Arts Festival poster (event June 25, 26). Theme: "Artitude: Art with an Attitude of Gratitude". Details at 206-417-4645 or www.shorelinearts.net . By 3/1.

Edmonds Arts Festival seeks entries to Juried Gallery for June 17-19 event. For application and information visit www.edmondsartsfestival.com .

By 4/15.

Lynnwood Arts Commission seeks artists to exhibit at LynnwoodSeniorCenter (3-4 mo. long). Applications at www.LynnwoodArts.org  email LynnwoodArts@gmail.com or call 4250-670-5518.

New at ArtWorks 201 2^nd Ave S, Art Spa on most Mondays and Fridays (see website for details). Plus ongoing art related classes. See www.artworks-edmonds.org. Regular office hours: M, W, F, 11-2, 425-774-6049.

Edmonds Third Thursday Art Walk seeks artist applicants. Applications & maps: www.manyaveeselects.com/artwalk/artwalk.htm  

 

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.

Art Jobswww.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 Line a service of Seattle Public Library to answer questions about the arts. Call 206-615-1324 during business hours.

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

ArtsEd Washington an organization dedicated to promoting statewide arts education in partnership with artists, educators, organizations, schools and agencies. www.artsedwashington.org

Americans for the Arts a national organization for groups and individuals dedicated to advancing arts and culture. www.artsusa.org

Cole Gallery & Artists' Supplies 107 5^th Ave S, Edmonds, 425-697-2787, Tue-Sat 10-6, Sun/Mon 12-4, www.colegallery.net

Regional Arts & Culture Council (PortlandOR) offers GrantSearch, an online database of organizations that fund NW artists. www.racc.org

SnohomishCounty Arts Commission's website covers the visual, performing and literary arts with lists of resources, exhibits, events, opportunities and news. www.snohomishcountyarts.org

Washington State Arts Alliance a statewide arts advocacy organization, info@wsartsalliance.com, www.wsartsarlliance.com