The Local Seattle Artist Community & Art Scene

I was recently contacted by Josh Burt, the father of Max, asking for donations and support for a fundraiser they are having. Max will turn 2 years old this month and was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Neuroblastoma and a neurological disorder called Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome. Even with having good insurance they are having a difficult time keeping up with all of the medical bills. Their friends have joined together to have a fundraiser for their son Max on Saturday May 21st.

The event will consist of a spaghetti dinner and silent auction. If anyone is interested in donating artwork or other items for the auction or would like to make a monetary donation to help, please contact Max’s father, Josh Burt at 206-409-4576 or by email at jc_burt@yahoo.com. They have setup a family blog where you can learn more at http://burtfamily5.blogspot.com.

Max will turn 2 this month and every little bit helps.

Thank you.

LONG SHOT is a 24 hour photo marathon that celebrates photography, creativity, and our greater community, while raising funds for education and outreach programs at Photo Center NW. The event is open to everyone, using any camera, anywhere. At lease one image from each participant will be featured in the LONG SHOT exhibition at Photo Center NW on July 23,2011.

Sign up for LONG SHOT and follow our lead to the marathon on June 17-18! We have over 100 people already signed on to participate, but we want to know how YOU will spend 24 hours with your camera. Will you be up all night? Take a few pictures and hit the hay? Are you up for some late night diner meals or watching the sun rise (from wherever you may be on June 18)? How about a road trip? Find out more about LONG SHOT here and learn how your participation contributes to Photo Center NW, a non-profit art center that serves YOU

All participants will have a chance to show their best work in the Photo Center gallery during the LONG SHOT exhibition and celebration on July 23. Round up some friends and sign up for a photographic adventure culminating in an epic party in celebration of photography and creativity!

Here’s how it works:

1) Sign Up
2) Seek Pledges & Support
3) Shoot During the 24 hour Marathon June 17-18, and then
4) Submit Your Best Work!

We’re officially in the 12 days of Christmas countdown but there’s still time to shop and pickup some great holiday gifts for family and friends. If you’re looking for a special gift that is personal, unique and lasts forever, consider buying local art. There are so many artists and galleries in the Northwest Seattle area who create and sell wonderful and quality artwork, that finding something isn’t hard to do.

Don’t be shy, not all artwork is for the big-budget collector; many artists sell their art pieces for a very reasonable and affordable price. Get out there and talk to local artists, visit galleries and walk the neighborhood art-walks. When you buy local art, you support both the artists in our community and the local economy and you get the joy of giving something that is one of a kind. Sometimes giving or receiving that first piece of original art is all it takes to ignite the passion of collecting art in someone. It really is a special gift and there is always something for everyone.

I’ve started a quick list of places to help you get started. To add your gallery or studio to this list, just comment below or submit our contact form.

Browse through our list of SeattleArtists.com Gallery Members

Do a neighborhood Art Walk – click here for our full list

Visit local galleries & studios – here are a few:

Ghost Gallery – Capitol Hill
Photo Center NW – Seattle
www.AgostaSculpture.com – Bainbridge Island, open Sun 11-4pm
Bherd Studios – Greenwood
Dixon Hamby iPhoneography books
Twilight Artist Collective – West Seattle
Tasty – Shop Tasty Art in Phinney Ridge
Steven Fey Photography – Seattle

Museum Memberships:

Seattle Art Museum
History Museum – WA State Historical Society
Bellevue Arts Museum
Frye Art Museum
The Burke Museum
Northwest African American Museum

To add your gallery, studio or favorite idea to our list, just comment below or submit our contact form.

This Information provided by the Center for Nonprofit Success.

If you are looking for creative new ways to raise more money for your organization, this conference is not to be missed. Sign up for the entire conference, or take advantage of our unique a la carte registration system. But don’t miss this valuable opportunity to learn from the experts in your community. Register today at:
http://www.cfnps.org/Seattle_10.aspx

Please see below for information on how to:
A. Attend the Seattle Fundraising Summit
B. Speak at the Seattle Fundraising Summit
C. Volunteer at the Seattle Fundraising Summit
D. Order handouts for any sessions that you cannot attend
E. Visit our Facebook page

Center for Nonprofit Success
Web: www.cfnps.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CFNPS

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A. Attend the Seattle Fundraising Summit
Date: July 27-28, 2010
Location: Seattle University, Student Center Building
901 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
Cost:  There are two registration options:
i. Full two day Pass – $495. This includes
two free 30 minute mentoring sessions valued at
$60 each.
ii. A la Carte registration – $60 per seminar and $60 for each mentoring session.
http://www.cfnps.org/Seattle_10.aspx
In addition to the Fundraising Summit, the Center for Nonprofit Success conducts the monthly Seattle Nonprofit Leadership Series. For a list of upcoming sessions, please go to:
http://www.cfnps.org/SeattleLS10.aspx
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B. Speak at the Seattle Fundraising Summit
There are still a few speaking slots available for the upcoming Seattle Summit taking place on July 27-28:
- Capital Campaigns
- Annual Giving Campaigns
- Winning Corporate Partnerships
- Winning Proposals (Proposal Writing)
If you have expertise in any of these areas, please let us know by completing our interested speaker form at:
http://cfnps.org/spinv_interested.aspx?S=88
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C. Volunteer at the Seattle Fundraising Summit
The Center for Nonprofit Success is looking for volunteers to help make the Seattle Summit a success. Volunteers can volunteer for one day, both days, or sit in on sessions on one day in exchange for volunteering on the other day. Since volunteer spots get taken very quickly, we suggest that interested volunteers complete the volunteer registration form as soon as
possible:
http://www.cfnps.org/VolunteerRegistrationNew.aspx?S=88
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D. Order handouts for any sessions that you cannot attend It is now possible to order handouts for any session that you cannot attend (past or future). To order a handout:
1. Visit our calendar page at
http://www.cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
2. Click on "View Past Events" to get to the Past Events Calendar and select an event by city
3. If you want to order handouts for an upcoming event, select an event by city in the Upcoming Events calendar.
4. Select the session you are interested in, and in the Register Now box for that session, click on the link "Order handouts without attending."
5. Please note that if the speakers have not yet uploaded all the handouts for an upcoming session, you will need to return to your handout order on or after the session date to upload the handouts.
6. Handouts cost only $10 per session no matter how many handouts are posted for that session.
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E. Visit our Facebook page
The Center for Nonprofit Success has created a Facebook page for our supporters to meet and network with each other. You can visit us at:
http://www.facebook.com/CFNPS
Please support us by becoming a fan.
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The Center for Nonprofit Success is a nonprofit organization whose mission to provide the training, knowledge and resources to help nonprofit leaders succeed

WHAT: This spring, Photo Center NW invites you to take part in the Second Annual Long Shot, a 24-hour community-wide photo marathon on Mayday (6pm Friday, April 30-6pm Saturday, May 1 to be precise!) where individuals and teams hit the streets to photograph a theme, cause, community, or non-profit of their choice.  Open to ALL levels and anyone who wants to participate.

Long Shot participants will dedicate one full 24-hour period, or a part of it, to exploring the city of Seattle (or their current location) and documenting their journey during that 24-hour period. You can shoot on your own, join a team, or keep in touch with other participating photographers at meet-up points throughout the 24 hours.

WHY: The basic premise of Long Shot is to celebrate photography and community and to seek pledges for your participation in the event.  Long Shot is a way to support making connections for you, build community, raise awareness for a cause (if you choose), express your inner artist, and to raise money for the Photo Center to continue to offer educational and outreach programs.

HOW: Register and then seek out family, friends, coworkers, and anyone else to pledge any amount that they can for your participation in the Long Shot event.

Long Shot event raises funds for the Photo Center NW in two ways: through pledges and sponsorships during the Long Shot shoot and through the Long Shot Exhibition where photographs from the Long Shot shoot will be up for sale!

You can ask for an hourly pledge (i.e. $1.00 for every hour you shoot) or you can ask for a flat rate (i.e. $24.00 no matter how many hours you participate). Then, invite everyone you know to the Longshot Exhibition to purchase photographs from the shoot! All proceeds benefit Photo Center NW.

Whether you shoot alone, or as part of a group, just a few dollars per hour can help us bring new tools to the Photo Center, keep our doors open to artists and students 7 days a week, and put on faculty, student, and alumni exhibitions.

Participants can begin the event with a team from here on Capitol Hill in Seattle, or start shooting from wherever they might be in the world. No matter where you start, at the end of the day you’ll have contributed images and energy to an important center for photographic art, education, and community.

Long Shot will culminate with the Long Shot Exhibition and Celebration on Friday, June 4.  All participants will be asked to submit a framed print which will be displayed at the Photo Center and sold as a fundraiser “ISO” (in support of) the Photo Center!

All Art Licensing offers FREE live event: LICENSE YOUR ART-OPEN DOORS AND CLOSE DEALS on Wed, February 24th

This comprehensive presentation with live audio and downloadable presentation helps artists understand the art licensing business and identifies the points of entry.

Ever wondered how creators get their art on all those beautiful products in small boutiques and huge retail stores? Artists, Painters, Illustrators, Cartoonists, Animators & Graphic Designers — this is a fast-paced introduction to art licensing that will show you how to begin to expand your creative and income potential.

If you want to increase your income and learn more about art licensing, then this FREE live event with downloadable presentation is a great starting point.

Topics include: What exactly is licensing and how does it work – Types of licensing – What you MUST know about the retail marketplace BEFORE you start – Protecting your rights – Royalty rates – Artist requirements – Agent services – and much more!

This class will run just under 1-1/2 hours with a live Q&A at the end.

Register online below. Submit your questions for the live Q&A during the checkout process in the designated box at the bottom of the checkout page. J’net will answer as many questions as possible during this class.

Upon registration for this event, you will be sent an e-mail confirmation of your reservation. The day before the event, February 23rd, you will receive an email with the call-in number, access code and presentation handout.

Register at: www.allartlicensing.com/schedule.cfm

Gasworks Gallery, one of our premier gallery members, has announced that they have 32 awesome art studios for rent in the 10k sq. ft. Jones Building. Experience the ease of month-to-month agreements with no last or deposit! Work among painters, sculptors, photographers, printers and more. Exceptional location and energy. Lots of free parking available on the street and in the large free private parking lot.

“We are in a fabulous neighborhood, half a block from lake Union, in Wallingford. We have over two dozen fun creative artists in the building. Please visit our website for details.”

http://GasworksGallery.com/studios.htm

The Seattle’s Art Community Joins Forces with Lucid Live Jazz Lounge in L’ Union Fait La Force…Strength Through Unity Silent Art Auction. Gala Bent, Adriana Grant, Allison Manch, Emily Pothast, Studio Narvaez, Laura Wright, Specsone, and more…

A time to heal, a time to pray, a time to celebrate and remember lives lost from the recent tragedy in Haiti.  Lucid Live Jazz Lounge is pleased to present L’ Union Fait La Force…Strength Through Unity Silent Art Auction, February 10, 2010 from 5:30-8:00, bidding 7:00-8:00 at Lucid Live Jazz Lounge.  This auction is a fundraiser to support the rebuilding of several hard hit communities in Haiti, but it’s also a celebration of resilience and unity. The event will feature a diverse lineup of Seattle based artists, and live jazz throughout the evening. No Cover or Ticket.

The story of David Pierre-Louis, Lucid Owner was recently reported by Katie Couric on CBS news. They followed David as he left Seattle in search of his Mother in Haiti only 3 days after the quake hit.  He has since held several fundraisers to support his goals to bring water filtration, and medical supplies back to those who need it most.

Following the auction, guests are invited to enjoy the vintage sounds of 1920s jazz with Miss Rose & Her Rhythm Percolators. The Seattle-based quartet will play from 8-11pm and will continue with the evening’s fundraising efforts by donating all of their tips to Union Fait La Force…Strength Through Unity.

Lucid Live Jazz Lounge
5241 University Way Northeast
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 402-3042          

Here’s an email from Linda, who runs guided art classes & tours in Hawaii. The deadline is November 1st, which is next Monday, so you gotta get a jump on things!

Aloha All,

I am at Kealakekua Bay now, and today will be painting orchids, snorkeling, eating tropical fruits…life could be worse. If this sounds as nice to you as it is to me, peek at my website page:

http://vorobikbotanicalart.com/HiPaintOrchids.htm

and make sure to follow all links to see a variety of pictures, the syllabus, etc.

Deadline is 1 November (soon!) for the Feb 2010 workshop.

Flights are cheap now, so it is a good time to travel. And an OK time to leave the dreary northwest winter!
One of my participants said:

"Linda is a focused, flexible, funny and masterful teacher- The students had a broad range of skills. The venue was sublime- birds singing, gentle breezes blowing, incredible food & snorkeling a five minute walk."  -Mary Frank

Mahalo! lav