October 2023

In This Edition-

Getting excited for Best of the Northwest Fall Show

Art by Design Call to Artist Opens

Artline Market Artists

New NWAA Videos

New Outside the Lines

and more...

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Thank you for attending the 3rd annual Artist Attic Sale

Hope you had fun and

found great deals!

Coming in Nov

Help us celebrate for the 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

Tickets are on sale 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!

Painting by Ross Collado

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 Cellar, scrumptious appetizers from Metropolitan Market, live music, and fabulous prize drawings for gift certificates for artwork! A portion of the proceeds goes to Childrens' 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.

Jewelry by Tyler Haas

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.

Dolls by Marsha Peterson

Buy Gen Admission Tickets

Advance discounted tickets are on sale now!

Find more details by clicking HERE

See all the show artists HERE

Painting by Diego Fidelis Guimaraes

Volunteer Opportunities

Alice MacDonald/Chrysalis Jewelry

Consider helping the show and the artists by 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.

Artist 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 Sandy Bridgewater

Booth A1

Painting by Swati Choudhury

Booth J6

Jewelry by Chrystal Munday

Booth P3

2D Multi-Media by Catalina Mercado

Booth K4

Fiber Art by Kim Tepe

Booth K5

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

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 of the design center with over 40 handmade art booths, surrounded by designer showrooms.

Glass by Alyssa M Miller

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 Oct 10th through Nov 28th

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-

Paintings by Jodie Sarah Masiwchuk

Jewelry by Lyle Ang

Scarfs by Kitty Kincaid

Illuminations by Bella Luz Studio

New Feature!

It's Here! We are excited to announce the new NWAA YouTube channel is up and running! And we have 3 new artist videos.

Check out a 2-part video from 3rd generation weaver Francisco Bautista and his wife, Laura, as they tell the story of family's tradition and their process.

Rachel Morris offers insight into her creative process and inspirations. Watch as her intricate jeweler takes form.

Joachim Mcmillan takes you on a journey as you experience his painting coming to life while his story unwinds.

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

(Oct 2023)

The value of Volunteering

When we invite you to volunteer, there is a value to the arts community! Lily Tomlinson said “ I always wondered why somebody doesn’t do something about that. Then I realized I am somebody”.

When we invite you to volunteer it is your chance to BE SOMEBODY by greeting, booth sitting, take down or other jobs. Each small action contributes to a stronger organization in support of artists.

The NWAA board of directors' thanks you in advance for helping build that strong base of community support. See you at the Preview Gala and Art show in November!

Ann Hymas Clothing

Thank you for considering volunteering at the shows. See available volunteer tasks and shifts for the Best of the Northwest Fall show HERE

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.

Other Events

North Seattle Glass and Deco Studio Tour

Studio Tours are a different form of art show: October 14-15 visit 20 artists across 6 sites in north Seattle on our 7th annual

GlassAndDecor.com studio tour and sale.

We'd love to see you, talk about our work, and show you where the magic happens. Many of the artists have demos. You might find a new piece of art for your home or even a new hobby to explore (many of us teach).

This event is part of RefractSeattle.org, the big city-wide glass celebration October 12-15. We're just one event of nearly 50. Find our tour map and all our artist info at GlassAndDecor.com.

Applications for the 34th annual Best of the Northwest Spring show, April 15 & 16, 2024 will open Nov 6th, 2023. Watch for it on Zapplication or on NWAA website HERE

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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