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City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
700 Main Street | Edmonds WA 98020 | 425-771-0228 www.edmondsartscommission.org
Spring 2012
Published Quarterly in Jan, Apr, Jun & Oct |
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Welcome Beverly!
The Edmonds Arts Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Beverly Shaw Starkovich to the Commission at City Council on March 20. By City Ordinance, four of the seven Arts Commissioners must have a professional background in the arts and Beverly fills the position for a commissioner with a visual arts professional background. A working artist for over 20 years, Beverly paints in watercolor and has worked in pastels. A signature member of the NW Pastel Society, she is an active member and past board member of Women Painters of Washington and the National Association of Women Artists. She was active with Gallery North for many years before moving to Edmonds 9 years ago, and currently enjoys painting with an informal group of local women painters, 10 Ladies Painting. |
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Strategic Plan Open House
May 3, 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Edmonds Plaza Room, 650 Main St.
The City of Edmonds is working on a Strategic Plan and Your opinions and priorities are important so please join us for this open house. Visit the city web site www.edmondswa.gov, or email Stephen Clifton, clifton@ci.edmonds.wa.us |
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SAVE THE DATE!
 Write on the Sound WRITERS' CONFERENCE
WWW.writeonthesound.com
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EAC and Edmonds Library Present:
Edmonds Prose/Poetry Interactive Community (EPIC) Literary Series,
Edmonds Library, 6:30 pm on second Thursdays - A partnership of Swedish Edmonds Arts Committee, Edmonds Community College - Between the Lines, Edmonds Arts Commission, Friends of the Edmonds Library and Sno-Isle Library has created a new literary series.
-May 10: Craig Romano - outdoor guidebook author and columnist shares slides and information about his hiking experiences
-June 14: A.K. Mimi Allin- Writer and artist whose work invites participation by her audience, joined by Amanda Laughtland in exploring innovative ways to write and collaborate.
Follow EPIC Literary Series on Facebook
EPIC Writing Group - Mondays 10 - 11 AM, thru June 11, Edmonds Library
Open to writers of all levels - bring pen, paper and whatever you are working on - fiction, memoir, short story or essay.
EAC and EAFF Exhibits
EAFM Gallery and EAC Display Case Joint Shows:
May 1 - June 7 -d'Elaine Johnson, "Ancient Timeless Waters".
Join us on May 17 at 7 PM in Rm 206 at the Frances Anderson Center for a talk by d'Elaine Johnson. A long-time resident of Edmonds, d'Elaine played a key role in bringing together artists and arts supporters to further the development of Edmonds as an arts community. Having just celebrated her 80th birthday, d' Elaine continues to create unique work in water base media, mixing her own colors, and painting on rice paper stretched over board. Her artwork reflects her fascination with marine life and her creative interpretations of elements of mythology from world cultures express her belief in the oneness of the world community.
See full exhibits schedule at www.eaffoundation.org
Edmonds Library Exhibit
May 3 - June 10- Ten Ladies Painting 1
June 11 - July 30- Ten Ladies Painting 2
The Library Exhibit will feature two shows by artists from the painting group Ten Ladies Painting. The show starting in May includes work by Pamela B. Harold, Beverly Shaw Starkovich, Marilyn Webberly, and Helen Drummond, and the second show features Sue Gill Rose, Judith Heim, Cheryl Hufnagel, Delorse Lovelady, Victoria Galbraith, Jane Mayer, and Joan Poor.
Art Classes at Edmonds P&R
Edmonds Parks & Rec. offers a variety of art classes including: Calligraphy, Drawing, Watercolor and Write About Your Life Online Class. Current one-time classes include Kumihimo Braiding, Shrink Your Mark, Basketry and Photography classes. Darkroom available. For more information visit www.reczone.org or call 425.771.0230. Classes held at the Frances Anderson Center 700 Main Street.
Paper People go to the Movies at Edmonds Museum
April 4-July 15 - Wed - Sun 1-4 PM
A unique show of paper dolls featuring movie stars from the 1920's - 1980's.
www.historicedmonds.org
Art Businesses - New & Expanding
Semantics Gallery will soon be opening a new gallery space on the corner of 4th & Main. Across the street a new artist supplies business called Art Spot is opening in June. Tracy Felix Fraker & Denise Cole are partnering on this new business which will celebrate the creation of art by offering supplies, classes for all ages, and artwork by local artists. www.artspotedmonds.com
Cascade Symphony/ Sno-King Chorale- Joint Presentation
May 14- Beethoven's Ninth, 7:30 PM, Edmonds Center for the Arts www.cascadesymphony.org
Driftwood Players
May 10th-12th, 8 PM May 13, 2PM- Cyrano de Bergerac
July 13-14, 8 PM - 3rd Annual Festival of Shorts
www.driftwoodplayers.com
Call For Artists
"ON THE FENCE" - TEMPORARY ARTWORK
The City of Edmonds Arts Commission is offering an ongoing opportunity for regional artists to create temporary outdoor art installations on the City owned fence south of ArtWorks at 201 2nd Ave S. Projects will remain on the fence for up to 8 months. Walk by and see the current installation by Mona Smiley Fairbanks. DEADLINE: Ongoing. Select "Public Art" at www.edmondsartscommission.org
Roster of Teaching Artists
The Washington State Arts Comission is accepting applications to be included for teaching public school, K-12 grades for all disciplines. Applications muct be postmarked by June 11, 2012, panel review in July 2012 and a notification of application status by Spetember 2012.
For any questions contact Lisa Jaret at 360-586-2418 or lisa.jaret@arts.wa.gov
Camp Bill
The Edmonds Center for the Arts in partnership with the Seattle Shakespeare Company are hosting a Shakespeare camp for kids age 10-15. Hands on experience, scene study, Elizabethian dance and stage combat are avaliable in seperate sessions.
July 16-27 Shakespeare Performance
August 6-10 Shakespeare Comedy
August 20-24 Shakespeare Tradgedy
For more details call (206)733-8228 or www.seattleshakespeare.org/education/edmondscampbill.asp
Old Milltown Plaza Update
The concrete work has been completed and plantings will go in during early May. The fountain will be installed in May and the artist made railing at the south end will be installed at the end of the project. Look for news about a dedication event in June! Many thanks to the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation and the Hubbard Family Foundation for their donations to assist with the railing.
Puget Sound Camera Club
Lynnwood Library Gallery is featuring an exhibit by the PSCC through May 31st.
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Friendship Tree
 After a winter in "dry dock" Steve Jensen's artwork "Friendship Tree" has returned to the Edmonds Waterfront Walkway where is was originally placed in 2004 to represent the enduring friendship between Edmonds and its Sister City Hekinan. The carved cedar sculpture was removed late last fall for maintenance work. Seattle artist Jensen is also creator of the "Crane" located outside of the Hekinan Japan City Hall. "Friendship Tree" was created in 2004 as a symbol of friendship between Edmonds and it's Sister City, Hekinan, Japan. It was designed by Jensen, incorporating drawings from students who had visited Japan, and carved by Jensen on the 12 ft, naturally fallen cedar. Jensen describes the images as follows: "The tree starts at the base with an abstract image of waves that moves into starfish, then into fish, and then into turtles, which are symbols of longevity. Next comes an iris, the symbol of Hekinan, and the work "friendship" in Japanese. Above are trees which go into the mountains. Next is the bird that flies in the clouds between the two sister cities, and on top is the sun which has been carved all the way through the tree so light can shine through the sculpture."
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 EAC POSTERS $15
Until 2004 EAC produced a limited-edition signed poster biennially to promote Edmonds and regional artists with scenes such as the Car Show, the waterfront, Gracie's gazebo, the log cabin, and boats in the marina. The remaining posters are on sale for $15 each, almost half price. Proceeds from the sale of these posters benefit the Tourism Promotion Fund which supports promotion of events and performances by Edmonds arts organizations that bring visitors to our community. View them at the AndersonCenter, 700 Main St, Mon-Sat or at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ArtsCommission/posters.stm |
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CALENDAR
For a listing of Community Events see the City of Edmonds Event Calendar www.edmondswa.gov or the Snohomish County Arts Commission www.snocoarts.org
Specific events and season programs are listed on organization websites:
Chamber of Commerce - www.edmondswa.com
Third Thursday ArtWalk - Manya Vee Selects www.manyaveeselects.com
Edmonds Historical Museum - www.historicedmonds.org
Gallery North - www.gallery-north.com
Cole Gallery - www.colegallery.net
Semantics Gallery - http://www.semanticsartgallery.com
Aria Studio Gallery - www.ariastudiogallery.com
Autumns Gallery - www.autumnsframing.com
Edmonds Arts Commission - www.edmondsartscommission.org
Edmonds Arts Festival Museum - www.eaffoundation.org
Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) - www.ec4arts.org
Driftwood Players/Wade James Theater - www.driftwoodplayers.org
Olympic Ballet - www.OlympicBallet.com
Cascade Symphony Orchestra - www.cascadesymphony.org
Phoenix Theater - www.phoenixtheatreedmonds.com
Sno-King Chorale - www.sno-kingchorale.org
For a listing of regional and beyond events see the Artist Trust statewide Events Calendar: http://artisttrust.org/index.php/events
Meetings:
PUGET SOUND CAMERA CLUB meets second and fourth Mondays, Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave W, 7 pm, 425-776-2442 or 485-3247.
ARTISTS CONNECT meets 4th Saturday at ArtWorks, 201 2nd Ave S, 10-12, 425-774-6049 for more info.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY meets 4th Thurs at 1:00 pm, 650 Main St, 425-776-6711. |
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ARTIST RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES
For a complete listing of local and national artist opportunities & resources, visit www.artisttrust.org
Issaquah Salmon Days Festival Call for Artists
Deadline June 15. info@salmondays.org
www.salmondays.org
Icicle Creek Ctr for the Arts in Leavenworth WA seeks applicants for rolling 1-6 week partially subsidized residencies in music, theater and literature from individuals or ensembles looking to create new or finish existing work. See www.icicle.org Ongoing.
Swedish/Edmonds Hospital seeks photographs about nature, nurture or community for 2012 "Artist of the Month" exhibits. Amateur & professional artists eligible. More info by contacting committee member J Turner at turner.email@comcast.net Ongoing.
Edmonds Arts Commission seeks artists for "On the Fence" Temporary Artworks for the City chain link fence south of ArtWorks, 201 2nd Ave S, Edmonds. More under Public Art at www.edmondsartscommission.org Ongoing.
Edmonds Arts Commission seeks artists for 2013-14 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, Edmonds 98020 or chapin@ci.edmonds.wa.us applications reviewed quarterly.
Artist Studio / Class space available, 524 Main St, Edmonds. Call Joan Longstaff, 425-773-1274, for details.
Lynnwood Arts Commission seeks artists to exhibit at Lynnwood Senior Center (3-4 mo. long). Applications at www.LynnwoodArts.org email LynnwoodArts@gmail.com or call 425-670-5518.
ArtWorks 201 2nd 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, T, F, 11-2, 425-774-6049.
Edmonds Third Thursday Art Walk seeks artist applicants. Applications & maps: www.manyaveeselects.com/artwalk/artwalk.htm
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' Supplies107 5th 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.wsartsalliance.com
Washington State Arts Commission www.arts.wa.gov in Leavenworth WA seeks applicants for rolling 1-6 week partially subsidized residencies in music, theater and literature from individuals or ensembles looking to create new or finish existing work. See www.icicle.org Ongoing. |
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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.
Joanne Otness, Chair Frances White Chapin, Cultural Services Manager
Suzy Maloney
Mary Monfort
Lois Rathvon
Samantha Saether
Beverly Shaw-Starkovich
Todd Timmcke
EAC Meets at 6 pm the first Monday of each month, 700 Main Street City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department |
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