November 2023

In This Edition-

It's here- The Best of the Northwest Fall Show

Two Calls to Artist are Now Open

Artline Market Artists

New Small Community Focus

New Outside the Lines

and more...

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This Week-

Join us in celebrating 35 years of Best!

Painting by Brett Varney, Fall show poster artist

The 35th annual

Best of the Northwest Fall show

Nov 10-12, 2023

Hangar 30 in Warren G. Magnuson Park, Seattle

Don't miss your chance to buy

discount advance tickets now!!

Seattle's Premier Art & Fine Craft Show

Dive into the World of Art! Mark your calendar for November 10 - 12 as we celebrate the 35th Best of the Northwest Fall Show!

Be enchanted by the works of over 118 brilliant artists in a wide variety of mediums. Held at Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park. Buy advance discounted tickets now!

Paintings by Elana Musko

Kickstart the celebration at our Preview Gala on Friday, 3pm-7:30pm. You must be 21 or older. Your ticket unlocks a whirlwind of fun, including a glass of wine from Martedi Winery, scrumptious appetizers including "The Cookie" from Metropolitan Market, live music, and fabulous prize drawings for gift certificates for artwork! A portion of the proceeds goes to Children's Hospital.

Gala tickets are limited, so be sure to get yours as soon as possible. Gala tickets give you access to the show the whole weekend.

Wines by Martedi Winery of Woodinville

Preview Gala Tickets

Saturday and Sunday- The following 2 days are open to all ages from 10am until 6pm on Sat and 5pm on Sun. The general admission prices are reduced, with ages 12 and under entering for free.

A variety of Seattle food trucks are onsite during these days. All-ages art activities and a special exhibit by

Seattle Weavers' Guild will also be featured. Parking is free! Enjoy seeing over 118 talented NW artists in all mediums. Find exciting treasures for yourself or a gift for someone special. Tickets good for Sat. & Sun.

Photography by Rosalind Philips

Buy Gen Admission Tickets

Advance discounted tickets are on sale now until Nov 9th!

Find more details by clicking HERE

See all the show artists HERE

Glass by Cheryl Chapman

Volunteer Opportunities

Nicole Flood/Flood Clothing

We can still use your help, consider volunteering!

There are a variety of tasks and shifts over 4 days available to volunteer. We can use cashiers, booth sitters, door greeters, set-up and break-down helpers. Shifts are approx. 4 hours, and you can visit the event for free. Have fun and help Seattle’s premier art & fine craft show and its artists.

Click HERE to see all shifts and to sign up.

Visit the Artists in Action

When you visit the show, make sure to see artists in action demonstrations. These are just some of the artists you can watch working on their creations in their booths during the event.

Painting by Kirk Ericson

Booth P2

Jewelry by Rachel Morris

Booth B2

Leather by Dwiggins Illuminations

Booth F1

Painting by Timothy Haslet

Booth B3

2D Multi-Media by Melody Maleitzke

Booth J4

Multiple Mediums by Martha Collins

Booth K1

Visit the Seattle Weavers' Guild special exhibit in the Gallery. See guild members demonstrating on their looms through the weekend. Bring your child or bring out your inner child and enjoy the free all-ages weaving art activity on Sat and Sun.

"Through education, instruction, research and service, Seattle Weavers’ Guild furthers interest and knowledge of handweaving in our membership and the public."

See more about SWG HERE

Weaving by Chuck Ehardt

Sat & Sun - Check out the yummy Seattle Food trucks

Road Dawg- Fully loaded hot dogs with tons of toppings. Veggie options available.

Express Deli- Cambodian Street Food with Rice bowl and lots of toppings. Drinks and desserts.

HP Smokehouse BBQ- Delicious BBQ with down-home sides

Tamale my life- A variety of handmade tamales with veggie options.

The Village Perk- Coffee, teas, blended drinks, pastries and more.

Visit our Website

Call to Artists

Applications are now open for

“Art by Design”

Feb 9-10, 2024

at the Seattle Design Center

Building in its 2nd year, “Art by Design” is the partnership between Northwest Art Alliance, the producers of the Best of the Northwest shows and the Seattle Design Center. The art show will be located in the beautiful atrium and a large showroom in the design center with 40 booths of handmade art, surrounded by designer showrooms. Great booth pricing, free parking and easy load-in.

Ceramics by Becca Otis

This will be a juried event that will be held along with the annual Designer Showroom Sample Sale on Fri. On Sat, the show will be part of the Georgetown “Art Attack”. This event is free to the public.

Apply now Oct 10th through Nov 28th

See more Info & Apply

Coming April 13 & 14, 2024, the 34th annual Best of the Northwest Spring show, Seattle's Premier Art & Fine Craft show. This juried 2-day show is held in the historic Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park. This is a great family-friendly event with over 100 artists in a variety of mediums. Great perks for artists. Open on Zapplication, now through Jan 5th.

Photography by Fretta Cravens

See more Info & Apply

Shop Online

NWAA's Online Art Market

Did you miss coming to the Best of the Northwest show? Or didn't find some of your favorite artists? Looking for an easy way to find handmade artwork from local artists online? Now you can conveniently shop for art, fine craft, housewares with one easy checkout - any time, any place. Click to see their market pages, connect to their websites, find ready to ship items or possibly consign a one-of-a-kind commission.

There are so many items to choose from! Visit over 50 artist pages where thousands of items are available for sale by the artists that created them. It's a great way to purchase unique pieces for yourself or as a gift for someone special. Many mediums are represented, and proceeds help to support Best of the Norhtwest artists and Northwest Art Alliance. Check it out!

Go to ARTLINE MARKET

Here are more of the Artline Market artists-

Wearable Art by Albrea

Jewelry by Chrysalis

Ceramics by Sarah Bak

2D Multi-Media by

NZALAMBA ARTWORKS

New Feature!

Coming in December, a new Small Community Focus feature - Manzanita, OR

Coming in December, another artistic small community will be featured on the NWAA website. Artists from the picturesque coastal town of Manzanita, Oregan will join our online exhibit. Watch for them, coming soon.

See the current SCF features by clicking HERE

Painting by Deborah DeWit

Make sure you check out the new NWAA YouTube channels!

See these Northwest Art Alliance produced and other artist videos by clicking HERE

Please subscribe to our NWAA YouTube channel to see new ones as they are added.

These artist videos are made possible by a grant from 4Culture and produced by Kuria Jorissen with Call of the Wild Photography.

A Note from the Board

OUTSIDE THE LINES

(Nov 2023)

Welcome to the show!

…

And the show must go on! The Best of the Northwest Fall show and Preview Gala are quickly approaching. The many hours of planning, preparing, creating, and now implementing have brought us to this moment. The “Best” amazing art with hundreds of original creations will be on display. It takes a cast of MANY to make it happen with the end focus on the art and artists. The behind the scenes work to coordinate and promote this annual event is handled by a team of volunteers with one paid NWAA employee leading the effort.

Jewelry by Courtney Lipson

The Preview Gala opens at 3:00 and is the kickoff for three days of art enjoyment along with Friday music, fine wine, and flavorful foods. This is your chance to meet the artists and enjoy each creation before anyone else!

… And the show goes on… and on….

Even when the doors close on this event, your computer allows you to enjoy many of the show artist's creations at ArtLine Market. Check it out at HERE. The doors are always open, so log on to reconnect to some of your favorites and finish your holiday shopping. Did you consider a special purchase, but you did not act? With Artline, the show goes on… And you can search out treasurers you might have seen at the show, but now have time to consider. Is there a right place to display it in your home? Is the right gift for a special person, or for any purpose?

Fiber Art by Michelle Johnson

Outside the Lines is presented by the NWAA Board of Directors, providing a focused perspective on a NWAA program or accomplishment. The support of artists is in our mission statement “… connecting the power of fine arts, crafts and community.” The Best of the Northwest show is a primary focus and now ArtLine extends that visibility and the opportunity for you to support a favorite artist. Thank you in advance for being part of a show!

NWAA Board of Directors

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

Visit our website at: nwartalliance.org

Phone: (360) 579-4903

Support NWAA

Coming to NWAA - New Patron Memberships

Watch for a new special patron membership program being launched in the near future. This will be a great way to show your support for the Northwest Art Alliance programs and receive exciting benefits.

CONSIDER SUPPORTING NWAA

Northwest Art Alliance is building a team of people who value art!

Be one of the fabulous volunteers who enjoy events and activities throughout the year. Send us an email and we will add you to the volunteer list for event notifications. We welcome new volunteers at each event!
Do you have a special interest, skill or expertise that might strengthen the organization. Please tell us more and let's see how you might fit into the operation. We are in search of folks with writing skills, fund raising energy and technical expertise. We welcome discussions with specialized new volunteers every day!
Come to the events and support artists! Put the fall Gala on your calendar for Friday, November 10, to be the first to see the newest art and meet the artists. Enjoy some wine, snacks and live background music.
Click HERE for information about our focus and accomplishments.
If the Board of Directors is of interest, click HERE to download a board member application. We review new member applications four times a year.

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.

Artist Opportunities

In celebration of the Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival's 60th anniversary next year, we are inviting artists to submit a proposal for next year's poster art.

Request for Design Proposals

60^th Anniversary Poster Art

Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival

Coupeville Festival Association

www.coupevillefestival.com

Coupeville, Whidbey Island, WA

Application Deadline: Sunday, December 3, 2023 (Note: we are not requesting finished designs, only sketched out ideas; see application HERE

NWAA Artist Apron and Tote Bag

Brett Varney and Sarah Goodnough Apron

and Tote Bag

Apron: $35.00

15"x15" Tote: $25.00

Buy them at the Best of the Northwest Fall Show!

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

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.

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!

HERE

See more of Brett's work here

See more of Sarah' s work here

See more of Elizabeth's work here

Community Partners

A BIG thank you to our sponsors! Please visit our webpage here for more information

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.

"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.

Spectrum Spotlight:

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.

Please visit our website to see the scope of our features at www.nwartalliance.org and view previous Spectrum issues at https://nwartalliance.org/spectrum.

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