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The Arts of Kenmore – Supporting Local School Art Programs

by Joe on January 2, 2013

Part of our mission here at SeattleArtists.com is to use digital technology to promote local artists and their work, as well as distribute art related information that we feel the community would benefit from.

arts-of-kenmore-logoIn the spirit of that goal, we’d like to give a quick shout-out to The Arts of Kenmore organization. This non-profit organization gives out several grants to local schools to support their arts programs.

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Do You Buy Local Art? Why?

by Joe on December 14, 2012

The Stranger recently published an article written by Jen Graves, titled: "Buy Art! If You Have Never Bought a Piece of Original Art, You Are Doing Life Wrong". The basic premise is that most Seattleites don’t buy art… but they should start.

Here at SeattleArtists.com, quite obviously, we’ve been a long time advocate of buying local art. This website launched in 1999 before there was anything else online for local independent artists. Our mission was always to use the available digital tools to faithfully promote artists and their work.

I think Jen at the Stranger has written a well thought out article and I agree that buying art can be intimidating. We’re always seeking out ways to tear down those barriers and make any art lover, new or experienced, feel comfortable buying art. You don’t have to be a master curator to buy art – you just have to see it, fall in love with it, and buy it.

So, what has your experience been shopping for or buying local Seattle art, whether in a gallery, art walk, or street fair? Comment below and let me know your thoughts! Do you buy local art? No? Yes? Why?

Here is the link to the original article at the Stranger:
http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/buy-art/Content?oid=15446392

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Seattle Art Museum’s Teen Night Out

by Joe on December 2, 2012

TEENS INVITED TO EXPERIENCE ELLES AT SAM’S TEEN NIGHT OUT
FREE for TEENS
December 7, 2012  – 7 – 10 p.m.

Seattle Art Museum Downtown

The Seattle Art Museum invites teenagers to delve into the ground breaking world of Elles: Women Artists from the Centre Pompidou, Paris and Elles:SAM; Singular Works by Seminal Women Artists at Teen Night Out. Teen Night Out will be held at SAM Downtown on December 7, 2012 from 7-10 pm.

This free event features DJs, teen art tours, an open mic and neo drop-in art activities inspired by artists from the exhibits to get the creative juices flowing. Teens pay no entrance fee and have access to Elles: Women Artists from the Centre Pompidou, Paris, Elles: SAM – Singular Works by Seminal Women Artists and other SAM Collection Galleries throughout the evening.

Event Details:

  • DJ Sharlese spins pop, hip-hop, soul and local favorites all night long.
    Learn and experience an American Tribal Style Belly Dance from Skin Deep Dance joined by Deep SEEDs
  • All night art making activities include: button making, silk screening and henna tattoos.
  • Test your geeky metal with the ladies from GeekGirlCon at their “Ten Things I Know About You” trivia game.
  • Rock the night away with live performances from Rain City Rock Camp for Girls.
  • Embellish your own image a la Frida Cahlo and Cindy Sherman with artist Elizabeth Humphrey.

Registration is not required for Teen Night Out.  For more information visit the SAM Calendar.

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