Seattle's Premier Art & Fine Craft Show
Join us for the 34th annual Best of the Northwest Spring show, Seattle's Premier Art & Fine Craft show. This 2-day show is held in the historic Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park. This is a great family-friendly event where you can meet the artists and find unique gifts for someone special or the perfect piece for you and your home. See interesting artist in action demos. Explore your inner child while making a free all-ages art activity, hosted by CraftLab, Seattle. Enjoy a coffee drink, meal or snack from 6 onsite Seattle food trucks. Free parking available.
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Saturday, April 15th, 10am-6pm - Sunday, April 16th, 10am-5pm
Hangar 30, Magnuson Park
All Ages Art Activities - Seattle Food Trucks - Free Parking
Advance Tickets-$3, Day of Event-$5. Children 12 and Under, Free Admission.
Tickets are on sale NOW!
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Preview of Best of the Northwest Spring show artists- |
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See all the talented Spring show artists on the NWAA website HERE
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photography by Shelly Corbett
We can use your help!
Have some fun and help support artists, be a volunteer at the Best of the Northwest Spring show. We need booth sitters, greeters, check in and break down helpers. Click below to see all available times and shifts. It’s easy to sign up!
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Don't Miss These Exceptional Gallery Artists! |
Woven Hats by Sheila Saxon
Felted Fantasies
"Felted Fantasies alpaca hats are knitted, felted and then highlighted by needle felt art of birds, animals, or flowers".
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Jewelry by Krystal Munday
Silver Borders
"I create high-quality sterling silver jewelry with intention, kindness, and beauty. To inspire moments of happiness and to enlighten lives thru embellishments".
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Scarfs by Kitty Kincaid
K.A.T.'s Silk Scarves
K.A.T.'s Silk Scarves are hand dyed and produced in limited quantities for that one-of-a-kind, unique individual.
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Candles by Rachael Gallagher
Rain City Rae's
"I handmake and pour my candles in small batches. I ensure my fragrances are nontoxic and use an all natural vegan coconut wax, 100% pure essential oils, recyclable packaging, and handcraft dust covers".
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Multi-Media by Ilse Coffman
ilsecoffmanart
"Subjects are figurative and still life and often incorporate ancient and ethnic patterns used in a modern way".
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Clothing by June Blout
JEBE Designs
"These award-winning kimono-jackets and vests are handcrafted and influenced by the strong horizontal and verticals of the kimono as well as the lush colors and textures of nature. Materials are lux natural fabrics of silk, rayon and cotton with vivid colors, bold pattern plays and fun geometrics".
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Ceramics by Kandice Caldwell
Shoalwater Pottery
All pieces are thrown on the potter's wheel or hand formed. We incorporate the patterns of Nature native plants from the Willapa Hills region in our pottery. Our use of leaves keeps us closely in touch with the seasonal succession of plants in the forest.
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Jewelry by Ashley Heitzman
Ashley May Jewelry
"I utilize a multitude of precious metals to create my jewelry designs. This mix of metals allows me to incorporate texture and a quiet sense of color into my work".
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While you are at the Best of the Northwest Spring show, try some coffee drinks and tasty food |
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With 6 Seattle food trucks, the meal selection has never been better! |
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The Village Perk - Coffee
Providing outstanding customer service paired with an extensive menu featuring scrumptious custom drinks including coffee, espresso and smoothies. You can also customize our coffee bar and catering services with a variety of fun add-on pastries. See more HERE
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Finn - Anthony's Food Truck
Anthony’s Restaurants is a family of unique restaurants located throughout the Pacific Northwest. Anthony’s first food truck, Finn, is ready to bring you some of our award-winning seafood! See more HERE
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Road Dawg Hot Dogs
Grilled gourmet hots dogs loaded up with all the fixings. Vegetarian options available
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Cascadia Pizza Co
Cascadia has restaurant locations in Maple Valley, Bellevue, and Enumclaw along with food trucks that serve wood fired pizza around the PNW. See more HERE
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MexiCuban
With Mexican and Cuban heritage, we created a unique fusion of flavors that best represent both cultures. From our signature creation Fluffy Tacos to our own take on the famous Cuban sandwich, MexiCuban was born to bring an explosion of flavors for your taste buds. See more HERE
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And for dessert, try a delicious ice cream sandwich from
Sweet Wheels!
We use the highest quality ingredients and delicious scratch-made cookies to deliver the best
combinations of ice cream and cookies around! See more HERE
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Northwest Art Alliance presents - The NEW Artline Market!
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NOW OPEN! - an exciting new year-round, online marketplace where you can shop for art from Best of the Northwest and NWAA artists. Each artist will have their own distinctive page where you can find beautiful artwork for yourself or for gifts.
Jewelry by Kathleen Baker
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This is a great way to easily view unique artwork and gifts from some of your favorite artists, anytime and anywhere. The art will be shipped within the continental US. Watch for it in April!
Multi-Media by Joline El-Hai,
Bella Luz Studio
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Coming Soon - The NWAA YouTube Channel |
Coming to the Northwest Art Alliance website, a new YouTube channel featuring NWAA produced how-to videos for artists and behind the scenes in artists' studios. Learn about the artistic creative process and inspiration. Throughout the year, more videos will be added. Stayed tuned!
Special thanks to 4Culture for helping to fund
this feature and other NWAA special projects.
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Glass artist, Dan Friday, one of the featured artists in a NWAA video |
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OUTSIDE THE LINES
(April 2023)
Our accomplishment stories rolled out in the past two issues of Spectrum. We appreciate the reviews and feedback from readers… so we are back with another chapter.
The excitement is building for the Best of the Northwest Spring show, and we are very anxious to share that event with you! Best of the Northwest is more than a name, it is a showcase of regional talent with artists who take colors, textures, design, materials, and techniques as inspiration for creativity.
While NWAA stretches to reach, connect, or inspire on many fronts, our primary focus continues to be the amazing art shows with an event in every season. The Spring Best of the Northwest show is a celebration of success and resiliency with a fabulous group of artists! We applaud the creativity and focus of each artist who continued to create despite world challenges of the past few years. We welcome the patrons, collectors and art lovers who return (or join us for the first time) to support these creative artists.
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“Rock, Paper, Scissors” artist Cheryl Brown offers her perspective on the shows. “I look forward to each show where I can share my latest bird collage creations. The value of these shows was a primary reason that I became a member of the NWAA Board of Directors where I knew that my efforts could benefit other artists.”
Mixed Media by Cheryl Brown
Each type of media, from painters to sculptors or jewelry artists are present at each of these shows. While familiar faces may be present, you can always expect new creative art expressions to be on display. Board member, Laura Colman, has a gallery-like feel in her Seattle home. Laura says “My house needs more walls to display the lovely art I have acquired over a lifetime of thoughtful collecting. I attend every show to seek out one more treasurer to add to my inventory of color, design, artists, and inspiration.” Of course, Laura will be at the Best of the Northwest Show on April 15 and 16 wearing a NWAA apron and a colorful name tag. If you see her there, she will tell you (or show you) about a new treasure she found at the show.
Thank you for your interest and support.
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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The Best of the Northwest Spring Show
Show Dates- April 15 & 16
Join us for the 34th Annual Best of the Northwest Spring Show, Seattle’s Premier Art & Fine Craft Show. Held in-person at the historic Hangar 30 in Warren G Magnuson Park in Seattle. Click HERE
Multi-Media by Nina Alderete
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The 3rd annual
ARTIST ATTIC SALE
Sat, September 9th
at Fairview Church
Come for the fun and the deals!
Booth purchases opening later this Spring
For more info, Click HERE
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The 35th annual Best of the Northwest Fall show will be held-
Nov 10th - 12th, 2023
Painting by Jay Gordan
Artist applications are now open on Zapplication.
To see details and apply, click 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, Elizabeth Neuman 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 than 1000 artists represented during the last 3 years (unduplicated count). NWAA pivoted to virtual shows and other features to help artists sell their work during the pandemic. And now is using those skills to bring the organization into the future. 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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9th Annual Garden Art Studio Tour & Sale
April 29-30, 2023, 10am to 5pm
Perk up your yard with unique locally made art and support artists in making more. See the map and artist info HERE
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Applications are open for- |
Fresh Paint 2023
August 19 + 20
Hoyt Ave and Wall St in Downtown Everett
For more info, click HERE
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KNKX SEATTLE STATION MURALS PROJECT |
KNKX, Seattle's public radio station, is seeking two mural artists to create original works for its new office and station in the Pike Place Market neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. This opportunity includes two locations for artwork: an exterior wall adjacent to the entryway (8’x10’) and an interior wall flanking the station lounge area (approximately 22’x 8’). |
This opportunity is open to established and early career artists with the skill and interest to create large-scale paintings in Seattle, Washington, during June-July 2023. KNKX’s roots in the Pacific Northwest run deep, with a history of bringing jazz, blues, news, and regional storytelling to our region for over 50 years. The new location, in the heart of downtown reflects our commitment to continuing this legacy, and the on-site artwork should also reflect one or more elements of this commitment. Artists should also be able to convey a strong connection to Seattle and/or the Puget Sound region during the application process.
This opportunity is open to established and early career artists with the skill and interest to create large-scale paintings in Seattle, Washington, during June-July 2023. KNKX’s roots in the Pacific Northwest run deep, with a history of bringing jazz, blues, news, and regional storytelling to our region for over 50 years. The new location, in the heart of downtown reflects our commitment to continuing this legacy, and the on-site artwork should also reflect one or more elements of this commitment. Artists should also be able to convey a strong connection to Seattle and/or the Puget Sound region during the application process.
Each of these murals is meant to stand alone as their own unique works that convey the vibrancy and diversity of the place we live, embracing authentic creative expression by artists from a variety of different identities, backgrounds and experiences. Not only do we believe that art is critical to the quality of life; we believe that it’s an essential part of the service we provide to our community. We seek works that will reflect these values as central to the experience of visiting and working in the KNKX space. This is a unique paid opportunely for 2+ artists.
April 17: Application submission deadline
Learn more about this project HERE
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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
Slightly shipping charge if purchased online
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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.
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Check out the newest design by Elizabeth Newman, 3 owl tree!
Buy them at the Best of the Northwest shows. And find them online in the new Artline Market!
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See more of Brett's work here
See more of Sarah' s work here
See more of Elizabeth'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 info@nwartalliance.org 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
Staff:
Alex Strazzanti, Organizational Coordinator
John Miller- Volunteer Coordinator
Kim Groff-Harrington- Show Staff
Kathleen Neely-Graphic Designer
NWAA Office
(360) 579-4903
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The Northwest Art Alliance is dedicated to connecting the power of art, fine craft and community |
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