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“Printmakers: the art of the hand-pulled print” is showing at Childhood’s End Gallery, 222 4th. Avenue W. in Olympia. Featured are monotypes by Susan Aurand, silkscreens by Sherry Buckner, woodblocks by Kristen Etmund, aquatints by Stephen McMillan, etchings by Lisa Sweet, linoleum blocks by Mimi Williams and Yoshiko Yamamoto’s linoleum blocks. Live music by the Gypsy Jazz Trio  will be provided during the Friday night art walk on April 26 from 6-9pm.

November 23-25

NonStop Clay’s 2012 Winter Holiday Ceramic Art Sale, Columbia Winery, 14030 NE 145th. Street in Woodinville. Opening reception November 23 from 4-7pm. Juried exhibit of ceramic work of 35 regional clay artists for sale Thanksgiving weekend at Woodinville’s Columbia Winery. The show features a range of styles and technique including functional and sculptural work. A superb chance to meet and talk with ceramic artists and find unique one of kind ceramics.

November 24

Waterworks Gallery, 315 Argyle, opens the holiday show, “Twelve Artists in the 12th Month ,” on Saturday, November 24 and runs until December 31. This show features recent work in painting, glass, ceramic and stone by gallery artists including Abi Spring, Amanda Richardson, Cathy Schoenberg, Dana Roberts, Elizabeth Bruno, Jaime Ellsworth, Joan Stuart Ross,Kathryn Trigg, Leslie Cain, Michael Dickter, Melinda Hannigan, R & J Gumaelius, Randall Tipton, Tom Rierden & Tom Small and introducing Danielle Dean Palmer. Shown at the left by Jamie Ellsworth.

November 25

Childhood’s End Gallery, 222 4th. Avenue W. in Olympia, is holding a special Thanksgiving weekend celebration to introduce their group holiday show. On view through December 31, the show’s reception is on November 25 from 12 – 5pm.  Sown at the right by Don Tiller.

Allied Arts of Whatcom County, 1418 Cornwall in Bellingham, opens from 6-90pm with “Allied Arts Juried Artist Series: Our World in Four Cameras.”

Bainbridge Arts and Crafts , 151 Winslow Way E., introduces a new show  called “Picnic,” showcasing the work of  artists who recall details of memorable picnics. The show opens from 6-8pm. Showing concurrently is “Morgan Brig: The Whole Conundrum,” where Morgan tackles the profound questions of life with a sense of humor. Shown at the left: Sally Robison, Island Picnic.

Childhood’s End Gallery, 222 4th. Avenue W. in Olympia, showcases the mixed media paintings of Christopher Mathie and Chuck Gumpert  through August 27.

Honey Salon, 310 W. Holly in Bellingham, is showing the abstract expressionist series of work of Kathryn Hackney through August 1. The opening reception is 6-9pm.

Ornamental Arts Gallery, 13805 Smokey Point Blvd. in Marysville, opens from 4-7pm with live Celtic music provided by Campbell Road as they introduce a show featuring Dianna Shyne, Acrylic Painter, and Elijah Burnett, Blacksmith. Dianna Shyne shows nationally and internationally, teaches, and works actively as an art show juror. Travels through Southwest China inspired her series of paintings depicting the countryside and people of that region.  Elijah Burnett creates ornamental ironwork using traditional blacksmith methods.

Roby King Galleries, 176 Winslow Way E. on Bainbridge Island, features Neal Philpott in a solo exhibition opening in an artist reception from 6-8pm.

The Island Gallery, 400 Winslow Way E. on Bainbridge Island, showcases  “A Fashion Artwalk” in a reception from 5:30-8pm which features Bainbridge Island’s Julie Duke Band. Artists include David, Sandra Holzman, and Chrzaszcz;  also on view is the work of Janet Essa, Carol Lee Shanks and Odd Numbers. Shown from left to right in the image at the left: Petit Cocoon, Sandra Holzman; Kurta with Selandang, David; Flower Brooch, Janet Essa; Crinkle Silk – Three Pieces, Carol Lee Shanks; Linen Gauze Vest, Chrzaszcz.

Christopher Mathie and Susan Aurand open in a new show on view from June 1 – 30 at  Childhood’s End Gallery, 222 4th. Avenue W. in Olympia. The opening reception is on June 1 from 5-8pm. Piece shown at the left by Susan Aurand and on the right by Christopher Mathie.

Continuing to celebrate their 40th year in business, Childhood’s End Gallery, 222 4th. Avenue W. in Olympia, is featuring a trunk show with Olympia jewelers Gina Vitale Syrja of Fair Portia and Jenny Deinlein of A Cause for Jewels from 4-7pm on December 8. On December 9 from 4-7pm local artist Dave Schweitzer will demonstrate wood turning. Painting demonstrations by Dan Daniels and Barbara Noonan will take place on December 10 from 2-5pm, and on December 11 from 1-3pm, Glass Eye Studio owner Dale Lieman will be signing Mt. St. Helen’s ash glass ornaments.

Allied Arts of Whatcom County, 1418 Cornwall Avenue in Bellingham, continues the 2011 juried artist series, “On the Inside, featuring the work of Rachel Potter and Tim Alexander. There will be an exhibit walk-thru with the artists from 6:30-7pm. In conjunction with this show, is the work of jewelry artist Nanz Aalund. Former University of Washington professor, Aalund served as a fine jewelry designer for Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Tiffany & Co.,and was the associate editor for Art Jewelry magazine.

Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, 151 Winslow Way, opens from 6-8pm during the Bainbridge art walk with an exhibition featuring the works of Elizabeth Moga, Gerry Newcomb, and John Keppeler. Elizabeth Moga will demonstrate her technique during a gallery demo on November 5 from 12:30-3:30pm. Shown at the right: Elizabeth Moga, Pond Reflections III.

Art Garden Gallery, 4569 Lynwood Center Drive on Bainbridge Island, celebrates their grand opening from 10am – 9pm.

Childhood’s End Gallery , 222 4th. Avenue W. in Olympia, continues to celebrate 40 years in business with a show opening from 5-8pm during the Olympia art walk. The group show includes American crafts and fine art.

Fourth Corner Frames and Gallery, 311 W. Holly Street in Bellingham, opens “Earth, Sea, Sky,” an exhibit featuring works of Laurie Potter, Sharon Kingston and Rob Vetter, during the Bellingham art walk from 6-9pm. The show runs through December.

Francine Seders Gallery, 6701 Greenwood Avenue North, showcases the work of Robert C. Jones in a reception for the artist on November 6 from 2-4pm. His work has been included in a two-person show with Fay Jones at Gallery One Visual Arts Center in Ellensburg, Washington (2011); Seattle as Collector, Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs Turns 40 at the Seattle Art Museum  (2011); The 9th Northwest Biennial at the Tacoma Art Museum  (2009); and two group exhibitions at the Seders Gallery–Happy Birthday, Francine! (2010/11) and Prints and Monoprints (2010). Shown at the left: Robert C. Jones, Torso, 2011, oil on canvas, 20 x 16 inches, photo: Eduardo Calderón.

Gallery 704, 704 North 34th. Street in Fremont,  opens from 6-9pm during the Fremont art walk with “Then and Now,” paintings from 2001 – 2011 by Tina Anderson. The show features landscapes, and portraits  that encourage reflection on environmental issues, sexual orientation and women’s rights while referencing historical art works.

“Petals of Hope,” new work by Anne Schreivogl, opens at Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial in La Conner, in a reception from 5-9pm.  Schreivogl has committed to delivering 40 paintings to Japanese citizens who continue to be displaced by the March 11th, 2011 tsunami. She will hand deliver the work exactly one year after the disaster. The show runs through December 24, and the proceeds will support her trip to Japan in March to deliver the paintings.

Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery, 800 Bellevue Way NE, celebrates an evening of a "Finissage" or exhibit ending reception with special values for the exiting artist, light beverages and networking. also featured is "Happy Hour with Vinosus" where designers, Martin Kneeland and Brit-Simone Sutter showcase their newest jewelry designs with only 2 Vinosus Fridays left before Christmas. Shown at the left: A Sculptured Landscape by Don Tiller.

Local artist Katherine Schneider will be showing her abstract works at Honey Salon, 310 W. Holly in Bellingham,  from November 4th through the 30th. A reception for the artist is from 6-9pm.

Matter Gallery, 113 Fifth. Avenue SW in Olympia, opens during the Olympia art walk with a wine and cheese reception from 5-8pm with Boucante World Traveler who unveils his latest body of work, “Good Voodoo,”  calling attention to the spirit world. One of his pieces is shown at the right:

Roby King Galleries, 176 Winslow Way E. on Bainbridge Island,  opens from 6-8pm during the Bainbridge art walk with a solo exhibition of the work of Helen Wilder titled “The Portrait.” The show runs through November 26.

The Island Gallery, 400 Winslow Way on Bainbridge Island, is featuring “Terremoto,” a performance installation combining visual, spoken and sonic constructs. The show is the result of a collaboration by the husband and wife team of visual artist Virginia Paquette and electric musician Bill Smith. Winner of numerous public art commissions, Paquette completed an environmental installation celebrating the Millennium and Education for a Washington State “Art in Public Places” project on the campus of Bellevue Community College, and has created work in glass for the new Redmond campus of Lake Washington Technical College. Smith, a former professor at the University of Washington,  was a member of Dave Brubeck’s experimental Octet and continues to record and perform with Brubeck, most recently at New York’s Lincoln Center.The performance is from 6-8pm.

Allied Arts of Whatcom County’s First Annual Door Art Throwdown will take place on Friday, October 7 from 6 – 9pm in the Federal Building Parking Lot in the 1400 block of Cornwall Avenue in downtown Bellingham. Ten teams of artists will have one hour to create a masterpiece on a repurposed door. Art walk participants will be able to watch the artists in action and vote on which team they liked best by “tipping” their team of choice. The doors will then be sold that evening through a silent auction.

Anchor Art Space, 216 Commercial Avenue in Anacortes, opens from 6-9pm for the Anacortes Art walk with a one-person show called “The Way Things Are,” new paintings, prints and a series of  objects by Fairhaven College Art Professor John Feodorov.  Professor Feodorov will give a talk about his work on Saturday, November 5 at 4:30pm. Shown at the right: My God.

Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, 151 Winslow Way E., opens for the Bainbridge First Friday Art Walk from 6-8pm with exhibitions featuring  Jeffrey Brown, Amy Roberts and Cathy Woo. Brown, who will  give a gallery talk on October 8 at 12:30pm,  has  made a group of playful side tables of aluminum and steel, finding inspiration in sources as diverse as Incan art and Detroit design. Roberts has taken her sculpture in a new direction by emphasizing many forms and textures of glass.  Woo uses repeated patterns in her abstract paintings modulating from  one color  to  another. Shown at the left: Cathy Woo, Love Yourself No. 4.

Childhood’s End Gallery, 222 4th. Avenue W. in Olympia, opens for the Olympia Arts Walk from 5-10pm with a group show called “Place. Featured artists are: Susan Aurand, Beth Brooks, Shelley Carr, Alfred Currier, Mary Denning, Lucia Harrison, Keith Lazelle, Ross Matteson, Barbara Noonan, and Marianne Partlow. The show is on view through November 13. A piece by one of the artists in the show is at the right.

Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery says, “Join us for a Vernissage and happy hour from 6-8pm featuring the work of Dan Larsen.” The gallery, located at 800 Bellevue Way NE, is having a special celebration with door prizes for attending and lots more. Piece at the left by Dan Larsen.

Roby King Galleries, 176 Winslow Way E. on Bainbridge Island, participates in the Bainbridge Art Walk by opening from 6-8pm with a “2011 Printmaking Exhibition” featuring the work of Lynn Brofsky, Brian Fisher, Kristina Hagman, Irene Klar, Stephen MacFarlane, Wendy Orville, William Schlegel.

The Island Gallery, 400 Winslow Way E., opens for the Bainbridge Art Walk from 6-8pm with a special reception for “Take a Seat: Benches and Boxes,” by Bainbridge Island and northwest wood artists. Entertainment for the reception features the Bainbridge Island Jazz Trio. Table shown at the right by Jeffrey Hummel. The show runs through October 30.

Matter Gallery, 113 Fifth Avenue SW in Olympia, celebrates their second anniversary this year. Matter is a contemporary fine art gallery featuring original artworks from over 100 artists using recycled and reclaimed materials. The gallery features sculpture, garden art, furniture, lighting, jewelry, paintings and other wall art. Gallery owner Jo Gallaugher recently launched a new web site and has been amazed by the inquiries from artists throughout the United States who are also working in recycled and reclaimed materials, but she continues to concentrate on Pacific Northwest artists.

Paintings by Susan Christian and sculpture by Ron Hinton  are on view at the Childhood’s End Gallery, 222 4th. Avenue W.  in Olympia, through July 24. Refreshments and music will be provided at a reception for the artists July 1 from 5-7pm. Shown: by Susan Christian

Childhood’s End Gallery, 222 4th. Avenue West in Olympia, is featuring Forrest Sargent’s photography, “Northwest Perspectives,” through February 10. Sargent is a 19-year old nature photographer from Seattle who is autistic and uses his photography and a letter board to communicate. A reception for the artist will take take place January 22 from 2-4pm.

Olympia’s Childhood’s End Gallery,, 222 4th Avenue W., is featuring John & Robin Gumaelius ‘ earthenware & steel sculptures through November 14. The award-winning artists won the 2006 First Place and Honorable mention in, among many other awards, and invitationals, the Art of Surprise in Portland, Best of Show in Lincoln, California and have participated in juried exhibitions from Texas to Alaska. Shown: Goat Dance with Accessories.

Van Tuinen Art has moved to 1801 West Bay Drive NW in Olympia. Debra Van Tuinen’s new work will be featured at a wine and hors d’oeuvre reception on August 26 from 5-8pm. On hand will be the live music of Scott Cossu and Jessica Blynn. Shown: Wave Energy.