Teenie Weenie Gallerini at ARTspot Free little art galleries have been sprouting up across the country. This recent trend showcases small art galleries, all under 5 inches. ARTspot is presenting a free little art gallery inspired by @free_little_art_gallery. Visitors are invited to take a piece of miniature art, leave a piece or both! All are…
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Edmonds Art Beat: International Women’s Day includes arts focus, Cascadia seeks teens for museum advisory group
Third annual Edmonds International Women’s Day speakers The upcoming Third Annual Edmonds International Women’s Day event has a plethora of inspirational and engaging speakers. As this is an arts-focused column, I will highlight two speakers who represent the arts in unique ways. Please look at the full lineup of speakers and consider supporting this important…
Edmonds Art Beat: Enjoy an artistic Valentine’s weekend full of treats for your eyes and ears
Cole Gallery presents three new shows this month Cole Gallery presents three artists’ works this month. Until the end of the month stop by and see the impressive works by JM Brodrick, Robin Weiss and Kimberly Adams. Coming this March, the monthly Art Walk will become a month-long event called Art View. Businesses are encouraged…
Edmonds Art Beat: February brings us music, film, art and trivia
Cascade Symphony Orchestra to present annual Children’s Concert – online – Saturday, Feb. 6 The annual Children’s Concert by Cascade Symphony Orchestra will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6. This year’s event, Discover Your Passion, will be presented virtually. The event, which is great for kids from ages 5 to 12, will be…
Edmonds Art Beat: MLK Jr. Tribute, Jeff Daniels livestream, Cole Gallery featured show
Becoming Brave – Third annual tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Reverend Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil, author, professor and reconciliation thought leader, will be the featured speaker at the third annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute on Monday, Jan. 18. McNeil is an associate professor at Seattle Pacific University and recently…
Edmonds Art Beat: Gallery North welcomes 2021 with art exhibit, Engels LIVE streams music, Cascade Symphony concert Jan. 11
Gallery North’s opens In With the New exhibit for January 2021 Every January, Gallery North welcomes their newest members in the annual show, In With the New. The year 2021 will feature new members Linnea Mattson, Theresa Williams and Krystal Munday. Krystal Munday is a jeweler who focuses on the contrasting beauty between sterling silver and elements that…
Edmonds Art Beat: Last weekend for holiday gifts at local markets, plus virtual performances
Edmonds Holiday Market last chance One last opportunity to find the perfect specialty gift item, support local artists and vendors and enjoy a walk through the Holiday market. Saturday December 19th is the last chance to shop the Edmonds Holiday Market. Learn more here. Perrinville Holiday Market final weekend Sunday from 10-3 will be the…
Edmonds Art Beat: The 12 Days of Christmas Cards Auction, plus opportunities downtown this weekend
12 Days of Christmas Cards Beginning Sunday, Dec. 13 and running through Thursday, Dec. 24, the 12 Days of Christmas Cards auction features 12 holiday cards made by Northwest artists. You can own a rare piece of Northwest art history. All original art works for the auction have been donated to Cascadia Art Museum and…
Edmonds Art Beat: Edmonds Heights Drama Department presents virtual performances for the season
A special interview with Dorothy Rosenthal Pierce, actor, director, teacher and all-around superstar This year is a little different for everyone, but imagine what it is like for those whose passion is musical theater and have a performance to do? As they say, the show must go on! I checked in with Edmonds’ own Dorothy…
Edmonds Art Beat: A FanJazztic fundraiser, Artist Sunday and a new art exhibit
DeMiero Jazz Fest Fundraiser happening NOW! The DeMiero Jazz Fest, an annual non-competitive vocal jazz festival, kicked off its One FanJazztic fundraiser Friday. There will be a week of virtual auctions and live performances to raise funds for the DeMiero Jazz Festival, which has a mission to provide world-class jazz experiences through education, clinics and…
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Edmonds Art Beat: Enjoy holiday pops from the coziness of home and shop to support the arts
Cascade Symphony Orchestra to present Virtual Holiday Pops Concert Dec. 6 The Cascade Symphony Orchestra will still perform its annual Holiday Pops concert on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. The event will be virtual this year and will be the Edmonds-based orchestra’s second concert of the season performed online. The event will be offered free…
Edmonds Art Beat: Catching up with John Pinetree and the Yellin’ Degenerates, plus Wreath Walk and vintage Christmas cards
An interview with John “Pinetree” Paynich I had the fantastic opportunity to catch up with Edmonds’ own John “Pinetree” Paynich recently and am excited to share what I learned with our readers. I have been following John Pinetree and the Yellin’ Degenerates for a while now. Before COVID, they were playing quite a bit —…
Edmonds Art Beat: November brings new gallery exhibits, diversity series film screening — and more
Cole Gallery features a new exhibit, Contemporary Women Until Nov. 29, Cole Gallery will be featuring the art of Kathy Gale, C.A. Pierce, Jenna von Benedikt, Kimberly Adams, Cheryl Waale, Heather Pasqualino, Jonlee Nunn and Layne Cook. Each of these acclaimed contemporary women artists offer a unique perspective in their work with themes ranging from the…
Edmonds Art Beat: Vote for your favorite scarecrow, plus Youth Poetry Slam, National Novel Writing month and live-streamed jazz
8th Annual Edmonds Museum Scarecrow Competition Time is running out to vote for your favorite entries in the 8th annual Scarecrow Competition, sponsored by the Edmonds Historic Museum. Voting can be done on the Edmonds Historic Museum website until Nov. 1. Only one vote per category per person is allowed. The categories are Residential, Retail Business, Service…
Edmonds Art Beat: Olympic Ballet premieres video of dancers in Edmonds, author releases latest in ‘Opera Mystery’ series
Olympic Ballet Theatre needs your help to return to the stage Olympic Ballet Theatre (OBT) is a non-profit performing company located right here in Edmonds. In a typical year, OBT would perform in front of up to 15,000 individuals, including 4,000 schoolchildren. But this isn’t a typical year. Olympic Ballet Theatre has had to…
Edmonds Art Beat: Virtual events that support local music and artists — plus launch of 2020 Diversity Commission film series
Save live music during Save Tim’s Fest Oct. 17 Just a little south of us is a small tavern that, before COVID-19, hosted seven nights a week of live music. Highlighting everything from big-name bands to independent songwriters just getting started, Tim’s Tavern has provided a venue for musicians and those who enjoy live music…
Edmonds Art Beat: Time to buy a movie ticket and some popcorn — plus other arts activities
Edmonds Theater open for popcorn and classics! Edmonds Theater, a local favorite, has been offering its sought-after classic movie theater popcorn on weekends from 1 to 6 p.m. and is now adding a short run of older Disney films. Coco – this Monday, Oct. 12 at 3:30 p.m. Nightmare Before Christmas – Saturday and Sunday,…
Edmonds Art Beat: Edmonds greeting card fundraiser — and more ways to create art at home
‘Dear Edmonds’ Greeting Card Campaign meets goal — now it’s time to buy! Last summer, Create Next Steps reached out to the community with a goal of gathering 1,000 handmade greeting cards. A total of 89 artists of all ages submitted 1,047 cards, which came in a variety of mediums including acrylic, watercolor, pen and…
Edmonds Art Beat: Search for a Rising Star, discussions on aging, and live — but virtual – music and dancing
Cascade Symphony Orchestra seeking its next ‘Rising Star’ Cascade Symphony Orchestra is looking for young musicians to enter its “Rising Star” competition for the 2020-2021 season. The competition is open to many instruments: piano, violin, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, euphonium, percussion and harp. The winning musician, selected by…
Edmonds Art Beat: As smoke clears, enjoy a gallery double feature, a virtual concert and a Brouhaha
Cole Gallery announces new double feature Layne Cook and Mike Wise are the two featured artists for the newest show at Cole Gallery. It’s a perfect time to stop in and see some inspiring pieces. Layne Cook is known for her delightful sculptures and is also an accomplished painter. Her style is contemporary and colorful….
Edmonds Art Beat: Cascadia Art Museum reopens next week, last chance for greeting card campaign — and a discussion with author J.A. Jance
Cascadia Art Museum reopening to public with new exhibits After months of closure due to COVID-19, Cascadia Art Museum is opening its doors next week with three new exhibits — Dreaming Forms: The Art of Leo Kenney, Stolen Moments: The Photography of Shedrich Williames, and Gifts and Promised Gifts — in addition to the museum’s permanent collections….
Edmonds Art Beat: Edmonds Art Studio Tour, ECA Gala and Bird Fest all coming up soon
Edmonds Art Studio Tour is still on Sept. 19 and 20 — in new remote format The annual Edmonds Art Studio Tour is coming up soon, with a brand-new format. The 2020 studio tour will take place the weekend of Sept. 19 — fully online. The new format gives accessibility to all interested individuals from…
Edmonds Art Beat: A young artist with a big vision, new exhibits at Cole Gallery — and ways to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day
An interview with artist Lily Kamila As an art enthusiast, I am always looking for new and inspiring work. I came across the art of @kamilaartz on Instagram and was immediately impressed with the skill, passion, and depth of the artwork. Come to find out these impressive pieces were coming from a local youth —…
Edmonds Art Beat: Fill your calendar with a virtual auction, an art studio tour, online dance lessons and a bike art contest
Cascadia Art Museum Gala & Auction is going online Starting Friday, Aug. 21, Cascadia Art Museum is hosting an online fundraising auction, with many premium experiences available to bid on. A few examples of unique two-night getaways include an art insider experience in Portland with private tours and fine accommodations, a Vancouver art scene experience…
Edmonds Art Beat: New murals will honor Edmonds’ indigenous people
Mural Projects Edmonds, a committee of Art Walk Edmonds, has announced new murals focused on honoring Edmonds’ indigenous people, giving passersby a glance into Edmonds’ roots. Art Walk Edmonds has put significant time and effort into this new project and its historical data. The pair of murals are meant to give viewers a glimpse of what…