Category Archives: Member Event

Dorothy McGuinness is a Summer Art Walk Awards Finalist!

by surfacedesignwa
Mcginness Award

“Satellite”
Hand painted watercolor paper
12″ x 15″ x 12”

Dorothy McGuinness has been chosen as a Summer Art Walk Awards Finalist by the City Arts Staff in Seattle. Her piece “Satellite,” was nominated by Pamela Jaynes the Arts Coordinator at the Phinney Center Gallery from her solo show there last month.

Three cash prizes will be awarded the night of the show by popular vote.  So fellow SDA members, stop by this free event and support a fellow SDA artist!

Date: Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 7 to 10 pm.
Venue: 1927 Events
Cost: Free – This event is free courtesy of Blue Moon Brewing Company. Beer is courtesy of City Arts and Blue Moon- cash bar also available.

RSVP Required.  Just follow this link to learn more about the event and to register.
http://cityartsonline.com/summer-art-walk-awards-finalists

A Studio Sale You Won’t Want To Miss……

by surfacedesignwa

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Hi SDA Pals – I’m moving to Portland at the end of August (to be closer to family).

On Saturday August 17th from 10-5 pm I’ll be having a studio sale

LOTS of great (and some weird) stuff. Furniture: tables, cabinets, chairs, stools/Supplies: paper, pens, paint, inks, fabric, craft supplies, books, odds and ends.

Pricing will be EXTREMELY reasonable. I have rented a new studio in Portland, but it’s not as large and I don’t want to move lots of stuff.

Feel free to email me with any questions about what’s available.

Hope to see you Saturday the 17th!

Best – Maude

Oh – my studio is at BallardWorks -2852 NW Market – corner of 30th and Market, across the street from the Taco Time – parking in front – last French door on the left as you face the building – Spark Studio

Maude May
Spark Art & Design
maude@maudemay.com
www.maudemakesart.com

Coming to the Dancing Surfaces Reception on Friday?

by surfacedesignwa

Here’s some traffic information that will make it easier!

SDA Dancing Surfaces
Friday, August 9th reception 7-9PM
Phinney Art Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103

Traffic Revision

Travelling to the Phinney Center and parking will be a challenge for the reception on Friday. Friday is the Summer Streets event in the Phinney neighborhood. At 6:00, Greenwood/Phinney Street will be closed at 67th street up to 87th street. So, guests will want to arrive at the lower parking lot by approaching the Phinney Neighborhood Center from the east, on 67th street or from the south. There will be plenty of signage and people help directing guests. Also the Farmers Market will be running from 3-7PM in the upper lot, which will impact parking. Here is more information about Summer Streets: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/summer_green.htm.

“Twelve Voices from One” – An online exhibit of The Art Cloth Mastery Program 2011

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SDA WA member Jeannie McMacken from Port Townsend along with other SDA members just finished Jane Dunnewold’s Art Cloth Mastery Program. She and her colleagues just released a blog of their work. To view their work and learn more about the program, visit:

http://twelvevoicesfromone2013.blogspot.com

In other news – Jeannie will be holding a solo show at Pippa’s Real Tea and Gallery, 636 Water St, Port Townsend August 3 thorough September 29. Make the drive to view art, enjoy a brew of Pippa’s hand-blended teas, and experience the awesomeness of PT. 

“Talking Heads: a Contemporary Look at Headdresses” Opens July 25th

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Time for a road trip?

Talking Heads: a Contemporary Look at Headdresses 

When: July 26 – Sept 7, 2013
Where: Cityscape Gallery in North Vancouver, BC
More Info: Website: http://nvartscouncil.ca/exhibitions/cityscape-community-art-space

Opening Reception: Thursday, July 25 from 7-9pm
An SDA Award of Excellence will be presented at the opening reception to Ellen Hamilton for her piece, Warrior Goddess.

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Dancing Surfaces Show and Juror’s Award is Announced!

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Trisha Hassler has reviewed the submissions and selected pieces for the SDA Dancing Surfaces Show. Speaking for the committee, I was happy to have her make the selection because there were so many wonderful submissions. The show promises to be one filled with variety and will showcase the talent in Washington State.

"Tree Bones" by Meegan McKiernan

“Tree Bones” by Meegan McKiernan

She has also selected her choice for the Juror’s award. Her choice is “Tree Bones” by Meegan McKiernan! Congratulations Meegan! About the piece Trisha said “This piece has a quiet resonance that really appeals to me. I find the soft voice compelling and the sophisticated sense of design makes it an interesting contrast of subject and materials.” Meegan will receive a $200 award. We are looking forward to seeing the piece in person!

About the submissions in general, Trisha had this to say—

“Spending time with these works of art was a real treat for me. The balance of new techniques with traditional materials as well as the attention to craftsmanship presented a wide variety of work to choose from. The expansive definition of surface design allows for many expressions and interpretations of the mediums and I was excited to see so many different creative ideas.”

Persons with artwork accepted will be receiving instructions in the coming weeks. The following are important dates to remember:

  • August 5, 9 am-­‐9 pm, August 6, 9 am-­‐5 pm. delivery of artwork to Phinney Art Center Mailed art must be received by August 5th.

  • August 9, 7-­‐9 PM reception for Dancing Surfaces

  • August 7-­‐September 27, 2013 exhibition runs

Congratulations to all of the artists who had work selected for the show. If your piece(s) was not selected, know that the competitive field and limited space was the reason.

If you have not heard whether your piece was accepted please email event.surfacedesignwa@gmail.com.

SDA Dancing Surfaces Exhibition Committee

“Baskets: More Than Function” Opens June 19th

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Dorothy McGuinness will have a solo show, “Baskets: More Than Function” at the Phinney Center Gallery in Seattle from June 19th – August 2nd, 2013.

Satellite - watercolor paper, acrylic paint - 12 x 15 x 12”

Satellite / watercolor paper, acrylic paint / 12 x 15 x 12”

Opening reception will be Friday June 21st from 7-9pm.
Phinney Neighborhood Association
6532 Phinney Ave. N,
Monday – Friday, 9 am – 9 pm
Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm
(206) 783-2244,
http://www.phinneycenter.org/arts

 

This is a show of sculptural baskets woven with watercolor paper woven in diagonal twills using 3mm strips cut with a pasta maker. The paper is painted before-hand with a variety of acrylic paints.

Learn More at http://dorothymcguinnessbasket.com/

San Antonio Bound?

by surfacedesignwa

If you’ll be in San Antonio next week for the SDA conference, let us know!  Ann Maki has been compiling a list of local SDA members attending so we can connect during the conference.  Email her at ann@annmaki.com by this Thursday, 5/30 with your email and cell phone and she’ll send you the full list.

While you in town, check out Sharon Rowley’s exhibit “On This Path” which will hang at Jane clip_image001Dunnewold’s new Art Cloth Studios during the conference.  Ten prayer flags will be hung Tuesday to Sunday.  She has arranged a tour of the exhibit and Jane’s studios for SDA-WA members and will send more info to everyone on Ann’s list or you can email her at sharon@rowleyart.com for more information.