“Art by Design”
at the Seattle Design Center
Feb 3-4, 2023
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jewelry by Falicia Bauer
painting by Lisa Eul
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Join us for this exciting new event from Northwest Art Alliance, producers of Best of the Northwest, Seattle’s premier art show. We are partnering with the Seattle Design Center in conjunction with their annual Designer Showroom "Sample Sale”. The Art by Design show will be held in the beautiful atrium of the Design Center with 47 handmade art booths, surrounded by showrooms.
The art show will take place during the Designer's Showroom Sample Sale. This will be a juried event with a focus on design elements of the artwork. Come see beautiful art and browse the showrooms.
See more about the Seattle Design Center in Georgetown HERE
Free to the Public
Friday, February 3rd, 9am-5pm
Saturday, February 4th, 9am-3pm
Located at the Seattle Design Center
5701 6th Avenue S, Seattle, WA, 98108
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Clockwise from top left- photography by Fretta Cravens, fiber by Michelle Johnson, jewelry by Kathleen Baker, painting by Nina Alderete, sculpture by Melissa Metzer and fiber art by Angela Dallas |
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Clockwise from top left- glass by Vicki Green, metal by Graham Schodda, wood by Barry Roitblat, leather by Hans Iverson, painting by Julie Simpson, jewelry by Sarah Marenda |
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While at the art show, enjoy a delicious coffee drink and snack from the Village Perk. Located inside the Design Center lobby. Or have a meal of comfort food from Alaska N Dumplings, located outside the front entrance. Click images for websites. |
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More artists of Union, WA |
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The quaint town of Union sits at the southern bend of the Hood Canal located on the western side of the Puget Sound. Union faces west with its southern Olympic Mountain views and calm waters. Its location offers consistent colorful shows of dramatic mountain sunsets. This alone is a draw for artists and photographers as well as the many seasonal vacationers who come to visit. Take a virtual visit on the NWAA website to see the newest small community to be featured by clicking HERE.
Here are more of the extraordinary artists that call Union home.
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Painter & Multi-Media Artist |
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OUTSIDE THE LINES
Northwest Art Alliance (NWAA) is a vibrant organization with active goals that provide a direct connection to artists, and art enthusiasts throughout the community. We had an incredible year and as we look back the results are amazing. As we try to bring visibility to pieces of the five goals, it makes a great story with understandable content.
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Last year we were able to obtain four grants, which allowed NWAA to jump start several projects and start 2023 as a healthy non-profit organization. The music provided at the Fall Show “Art Gala” was grant funded. This year we started off with two more grant awards in January.
Pamelagrace Beatty was one of the musicians (and an artist at previous exhibits, see her painting to right) who wrote “… and all who had anything to do with inviting me to sing at the gala affair. It was SO MUCH fun to be there and be part of the ambiance and the first (or what we hope will be many) galas for NWAA. I was in 7th heaven combining my love for art with my love for music!”
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Our partners in the Art Gala included Martedi Winery and Metropolitan Market, both noted for high quality products. We felt that these were both good matches to the event where “Best of the Northwest” is more than a title, it is a belief in how we approach these showcase events.
A question often asked was, “why is NWAA introducing an Art Gala”? The answer requires the use of binoculars to “look to the future” and how do we add excitement, bring new energy to the fall show… we intend to build on the success of 2022 and look down the road to better highlight the fabulous artist and their creative artwork.
We look forward to the next Art Gala on November 10, 2023!
NWAA Board of Directors
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If you are interested in the NW art community and have a little time to spend,
we can use your help!
Are you a good fit for the
Northwest Art Alliance Board of Directors?
NWAA is recruiting for the leadership team. The Board is looking for a few new members that can lend their skills and energy contributing to this vital art organization. Be a part of something larger than yourself and help our Northwest artists. We welcome diversity and applicants from all walks of life.
Learn more by clicking HERE
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Visit our website at: nwartalliance.org
Phone: (360) 579-4903
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ARTISTS- Apply now to the 33rd annual |
Applications end Feb 6th
Show Dates- April 15 & 16
You are invited to apply for the 33rd Annual Best of the Northwest Spring Show, Seattle’s Premier Art & Fine Craft Show. This long running event is highly reviewed by both artists and patrons.
jewelry by Vincent LaRochelle
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Held in-person at the historic Hangar 30 in Warren G Magnuson Park in Seattle. See the show's many artist amenities on Zapplication. Don't miss your chance to be part of this well established and exciting event.
Applications on Zapp
through Feb 6th
wearable-art by Dorothy Skea
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The Best of the Northwest Spring show is offering an opportunity for new artists in the
Emerging Artist Program
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Are you an Emerging Artist?
An emerging artist is an artist that has mastered the basic techniques in their art form and who is attempting to launch a professional career in the arts or an artist taking their established career in a new direction.
This program is open to all media (except jewelry) and to artists that have not exhibited at the Best of the Northwest shows in the past.
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One or two winners are selected, given a booth at the Best of the Northwest Spring show and paired with a NWAA legacy artist mentor. The mentor will be an experienced BNW artist who can share their expertise and help the emerging artist prepare for the event by being available to answer questions and “showing them the ropes” of participating in this premier art and fine craft show in Seattle. |
Applications close Feb 16, 2023
Past EAP winner-
Metal Artist - Jessica da Costa
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ANNOUNCING- The 35th annual Best of the Northwest Fall show will be held-
November 10th - 12th, 2023
Artist applications will open on Zapplication in the spring.
metalwork by Mary Ellen OConnor
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We are thrilled to introduce the newest member of our NWAA team. Alex Strazzanti is coming on as the organizational coordinator. Look for him at Art by Design this week. In the meanwhile, read more about him below-
Alex is thrilled to join the NW Art Alliance team and contribute all he has learned as an active leader in the Seattle art community for 20 years. As a fervent advocate for promoting art and building community, he strongly believes in NWAA’s mission.
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After working in social services with people with disabilities for 10 years, Alex decided to pursue his life-long passion for photography and started his own business, Strazzanti Photography & Art in 2003. He began by selling his landscape and travel photographs at the Fremont and Edmonds Markets, local cafes and small shows. He was impressed by the number of talented artists showing in these venues, but quickly saw there were few opportunities for artists to sell their work between the high-end galleries and the farmer’s markets. In 2005, he and his wife decided to create Oasis Art Gallery in Wallingford; a welcoming gallery environment featuring over 100 different local artists. As a business owner in Wallingford he also joined the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce and was on the team of co-founders that started the Wallingford Art Walk in 2007. |
While running all aspects of the gallery, Alex’s photography business grew to include photographing real estate, artwork, headshots, and advertising imagery for small businesses. It would lead him to work with amazing people and see wonderful places around the US and the globe.
Alex was asked to join as a Coordinator for the Magnolia Arts Festival and soon thereafter became the Co-Director for the Wedgwood Arts Festival in 2010. Working with his friend Nancy Reed, they grew the festival from 12 participants to 70 in just four years, requiring a move to a larger venue. Alex continues as Co-Director with Marissa Motto and they thoroughly enjoy working together to produce one of the largest art festivals in Seattle.
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During the covid years, Alex assisted NWAA with the pivot to virtual shows by creating on-line stores for Best of the Northwest so artists could continue selling their work. During quarantine he also decided to try a ‘bucket-list’ activity and gave painting a try. Inspired by waterfalls, natural landscapes, and his travels, he is now a prolific painter and sells his abstract impressionism paintings on his website.
Paintings by Alex Strazzanti. See more of Alex's abstracts HERE
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Patron Membership is Now Available!
Northwest Art Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting artists with those who value art and fine craft. We now offer several levels of membership, welcoming patron involvement and allowing NWAA to continue its many years of connecting art to the community. This is especially important during these times. You can be part of this mission!
Click here to see the different levels of NWAA memberships. Pick up an apron or tote bag with artwork by either Best of the Northwest artists, Brett Varney or Sarah Goodnough with our higher membership level (see images below). Tickets to the Best of the Northwest shows are also part of the gold or higher-level membership benefits. You can also easily buy an apron or tote for yourself or as a gift by clicking here.
Thank you for your support!
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DONATIONS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Northwest Art Alliance's mission and goals include expanding general and targeted outreach to all communities and artists to better serve artists' needs and help sustain support for their vocation. NWAA connects artists to the broader community through its shows. Artists would not have this critical exposure without this connection.
Northwest Art Alliance normally produces 3 or more in-person shows each year with a total of 996 artists represented during the last 3 years (unduplicated count). NWAA has pivoted to virtual shows and other features to help artists sell their work during the pandemic. NWAA needs community support and donations to continue its mission. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to this non-profit organization and click here. Thank you for your continued support of the Best of the Northwest shows!
NWAA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
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Applications are open for- |
Wedgwood Art Festival-
July 8 & 9, 2023
Apply now through March 31st for this fun-filled weekend event. Held at Our Lady of the Lake schoolyard in NE Seattle.
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Anacortes Art Festival-
Aug 4-6, 2023
For more info, click HERE
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2 grants available from the Artist Trust-
The Twining Humber and SOLA Awards
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These two grant opportunities for Washington State female-identified visual artists ages 60 or over! Click HERE to see guidelines.
The Twining Humber Award is an unrestricted award of $10,000 given annually to a Washington State female-identified visual artist, age 60 or over, who has dedicated 25 years or more to creating art. The Twining Humber Award opens on February 27.
The award is made possible by a generous gift from the painter Yvonne Twining Humber (1907-2004), who established the Irving Foundation and Yvonne Twining Humber Fund for Artistic Excellence to support the grant through Artist Trust.
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The SOLA (Support Old Lady Artists) Awards are four unrestricted awards of $5,000 given annually to Washington State female-identified visual artists, age 60 or over, who have dedicated 25 years or more to creating art. The SOLA Awards opens on February 27.
Founded in 2016 by Seattle artist Ginny Ruffner, the SOLA Awards seeks to encourage and celebrate womens’ achievements in the arts.
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NWAA Artist Apron and Tote Bag |
Brett Varney and Sarah Goodnough Apron
and Tote Bag
Apron: $35.00
15"x15" Tote: $25.00
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Support NWAA and bring more color to your day.
Buy a Brett Varney or Sarah Goodnough painting in full color on an apron or tote bag!
Add some spice to next summer's BBQ or show off your cooking skills in this cotton/poly blend, pocketed apron. Look smart and stylish at the market with a 15"x15" sturdy tote bag.
Apron- $35
Tote Bag- $25
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Choose from "Splendor Woodlands" by Brett Varney, on a black apron and tote. Or "Reaching Joy" by Sarah Goodnough, on a maroon apron and black tote. These legacy artists have generously donated their images for a limited run to help support the NWAA. And you can help by picking them up online or at the Best of the Northwest show for yourself or a gift. All proceeds go toward helping fund the NWAA programs and events. Washable.
Buy them at Art by Design and
the Best of the Northwest shows!
See more of Brett's work here
See more of Sarah' s work here
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A BIG thank you to our sponsors! Please visit our webpage here for more information
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4culture provides funding and support for the cultural work that makes King County vibrant. |
Seattle Parks and Recreation will work with all citizens to be good stewards of our environment, and to provide safe and welcoming opportunities to play, learn, contemplate, and build community.
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"We thank the Artists and Northwest Art Alliance for almost 20 years of support of Seattle Children's Hospital. Through your generous donations, together we have raised $1.5 million for unfunded care for children and families in the Pacific Northwest. Our guild's annual fundraiser, a large luncheon and auction event titled 'Art a la Carte', has been paused for 2020 to 2022. We look forward to future events when we will again work to support Seattle Children's Hospital."
Thank you
The Preston Kuppe Guild
Another BIG thank you to all of our sponsors for their support of the Best of the Northwest Spring Show! We appreciate the businesses whose generosity made this event possible.
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Writing Opportunity-
Consider becoming a contributing writer for the newsletter. Interview local artists and write reviews on art shows and books. Contact us if you are interested. Spectrum is sent to NWAA's 7500+ mailing list each month. As a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, the time at NWAA can be used as community service or possible course credits.
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We hope you are enjoying Spectrum and we welcome your feedback.
NWAA Artists:
Help us to promote your events, exhibitions, classes and interviews. Please send your materials to [email protected] by the last business day of the month, for inclusion in the next issue of Spectrum.
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The NWAA Team
Board Members:
Kathy Whitman, President
Laura Colman
Cheryl Brown, Secretary
Barbara DeCaro, Treasurer
Matthew McClosky
Marissa Motto, Event Director
NWAA Office
(360) 579-4903
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