Artline Market Artists
Applications are Open
Upcoming Small Community Focus
Best of the Northwest Spring show review
Outside the Lines
In Memoriam
and more....
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NWAA's New Online Art Market
Didn't get a chance to visit the Best of the Northwest show, or missed seeing your favorite artists? Now you can conveniently shop for art, fine craft, housewares - with one easy checkout - any time, any place.
All artwork presented is handmade and created by the participating artists. It's a great way to purchase a one-of-a-kind piece for yourself or as a gift for someone special. Many mediums are represented, and proceeds help to support artists and NWAA. Check it out!
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Preview some of the Artline Market artists- |
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ARTISTS- Applications are now open for the Best of the Northwest Fall Show, Nov 10-12 |
We are excited to announce this 3-day event with a grand Preview Gala on Friday, November 10, doors opening to the public starting at 3pm. Building on the success of last year's Gala, special event tickets can be purchased to be the first to see and buy from the artists. With their ticket, patrons receive a glass of Martedi Cellars wine, free appetizers from Metro Market, a ticket for a prize drawing of gift certificates for artwork and can enjoy live music while they shop. Food is provided by Sand Point Metropolitan Market for the Gala's appetizers. Artists are served a free Pagliacci pizza and salad dinner before the Gala opens.
The following 2 days, the show will open at 10am until 6pm on Sat and 5pm on Sun. In response to artist requests, the admission prices are reduced, and more free passes will be distributed. Seattle food trucks are onsite during these days. Children's art activity and a special exhibit will also be featured. Please join us in the light-filled, historic airplane hangar with a great community of your fellow artists.
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Don't miss this event!
Applications open until June 20th on Zapplication.
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Booth purchases are open for
The 3rd annual
ARTIST ATTIC SALE
Sat, September 9th
at Fairview Church, Seattle
Calling all artists -
clear your studio and make way for new work!
This is a chance to gather your seconds, discontinued and older artwork, extra supplies and anything art related to sell at this great artist garage sale. Indoor and outdoor space is limited on first come basis, so reserve yours now!
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Coming in June, the next small community featured on the NWAA website- Pomeroy, WA |
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Here is a preview of featured artists- |
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Painter, Nancy Stinchcomb
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Photographer, Eric Argyle
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This is just a sample of the online exhibit coming in June. See the current virtual gallery now by clicking HERE
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Best of the Northwest Show Review |
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The 34th annual Best of the Northwest Spring show was held April 15 & 16. |
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Thank you to everyone who helped make the Best of the Northwest Spring Show a huge success. With 115 artists and thousands of patrons, Hangar 30 was bustling with creativity and new art purchases.
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We enjoyed seeing many returning artists and welcoming new artists from Oregon to Southern California. Several artists told us it was their best Spring Show.
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CraftLab joined us for the first time, offering engaging craft making activities for children. Everyone enjoyed the wide selection of food from the food trucks and we were thrilled to have Mexicuban at the event for the first time.
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2 Emerging Artist Program winners were exhibiting for the first time. This program is so important to nurture new artists in their creative journey.
Thank you to our artists, vendors, volunteers, and staff for creating this spectacular event. We look forward to seeing you all again in the Fall!
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OUTSIDE THE LINES
(May 2023)
Volunteers!
There is so much to celebrate about 2022, how is it possible that we are already well into 2023. Our accomplishment stories rolled out in the past three issues of Spectrum. Before we miss some of the exciting milestones, we wanted to stop and thank volunteers who help make many of the activities, programs and events happen. Let’s bring visibility to several of our volunteers.
John – A longtime volunteer who coordinates volunteers for NWAA shows and so much more. Almost invisible but extremely valuable, John gathers a team to bring shows to reality. Our shows could not happen without the volunteers who help with set-up, greeting, booth sitting, take-down and everything in between.
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Mandy – A longtime volunteer who built the NWAA website and helps to maintain the content. She is a photography artist with an eye for detail and dramatic landscapes.
Edge of the Earth by Amanda Paul
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“Small Community” Teams – While NWAA brings visibility to the art within the region, it is the behind the scenes work of volunteers that gather information from each small community, recruit artists, and work with us prior to the rollout in our newsletter and website. |
Board of Directors – a group composed of people who value art and community service. This is our group, and we would unanimously agree that volunteer efforts are making a difference. What a great mix to find opportunities for these “pieces of the puzzle” to come together. We are focused on adding two additional members in 2023 and hope you will consider filling in the gaps to our puzzle design.
We always need volunteers who can contribute articles to SPECTRUM newsletter or help us move in new directions. Are you interested in being part of this amazing team? Send us an email to “[email protected]” and we can add you to the event volunteer sign-up list (get to know John) or find a volunteer match with one of our projects or provide information on membership on the Board of Directors or something else.
Thank you to all who volunteered in the past and thanks in advance for the future.
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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Laurie with husband, David Lefebvre |
We lost one of the Best of the Northwest show founders and shareholder, Laurie Mortinsen. Laurie was an amazing soul and a kind-hearted person who sadly lost her battle with cancer in March. She was an artist who was also an art collector and had a strong presence in the PNW art community.
Laurie was a native Seattleite. She and Dave Lefebvre were married April fool’s day, which I believe was the anniversary of their first date.
Laurie was a jeweler and her first show was at the Oregon Country Fair. She learned how to make glass enameled beads from some artist friends and eventually started to sell her work at the Pike Place Market. Later, she joined Best of the Northwest shows, and continued to exhibit. Then she continued to exhibit at the Best of the Northwest, Oregon County Fair and the Ballard and Redmond farmer’s markets until the Covid pandemic.
Laurie loved art and her art friends. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh. She enjoyed her life with friends and family and loved her and Dave's four grandchildren.
She fought hard against her cancer, and continued to spend time with her friends, including on Vashon Island, where they had bought property and were planning to develop. She was dearly loved and will be missed!
A memorial service will be held at:
Om Culture Wallingford
2210 N Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98103
Saturday October 28th from 1 to 5 pm
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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 more 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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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
Slight shipping charge applies 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!
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 [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
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 |
Northwest Art Alliance
PO Box 665, Clinton WA 98236
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