MAY ARTWALK HIGHLIGHTS

As high school graduation time approaches, it's the annual Ballard High School Student Show at ArtWalk. Stop in at the library and make this night special for over 50 Ballard High students.

Seattle Public Library, Ballard Branch
5614 22nd Avenue NW
This yearly exhibit by up-and-coming student artists includes pieces in ceramics, photography and fine art. Plus, video work by students in the high school's award-winning Video Productions Department and live music from the BHS Jazz Combo Ensemble.

Artists include: Kirsten Aakervik, Susanna Bowers, Emily Brown, Soloman Bui, Arden Carmody, Michelle Christensen, Olivia Cope, Mallory Cummins, Quy Dinh, Katie Edgerton, Esther Graves, Liam Halverson, Rikke Heinecke, David Hoffman, Onjolie Khan, Benjamin Koblenz, Martina Kozber, Szilvia Kulcsar, April Langley, Amy MacDonald, Emerald McAmis, Scott Mills, Bjorn Miner, Anthony Montes, Ariel Noltimier-Strauss, Sarah Oliason, Momoko Osuga, Joanne Peterson, Beni Ransom, Diana Shyue, Louise Strandoo, Nigel Sullivan, Jack Taylor, Jamie Thelen, Maddie Thomas, Maria Tsagalakis. Yin Chung Tse, Antonio Varchetta, and Willem Weertman.

Short film producers include: Amelia Elizalde, Levi Friedman, Sean Hendricks, Sheridan Koehler, Misko Crkon, Sydney Jarol, Alex Johnston-Thomas, Matt Law-Phipps, Tony Meyer, Dylan Miller, David Moore, Kenji Takada-Dill, Blair Scott, William Westgaard, Ryan Zemke.

PAST ARTWALKS

FEBRUARY ARTWALK HIGHLIGHTS

Be sure to check out the two new ArtWalk participants joining us this month.

Damsalfly                                   
5338 Ballard Avenue NW    
Stop in and check out their new home, along with new spring fashions, adorable handbags and belts. This month’s featured artist is owner Jenny Monroe, with her “debut” art series. Bright, eclectic and colorful, her mixed media pieces incorporate acrylics, fabric and paper on canvas, creating a little bit of sunshine.

5 Corner Market Bar & Kitchen       
2200 NW Market Street
It’s a Studio Raid. To the delight of artist Lina Raymond, the clever and talented folks at the 5 Corner raided her studio in search of existing works for display in their wonderful new restaurant. An eclectic collection of 26 paintings were assembled and hung—19 paintings upstairs and 7 down. The latter includes three on loan from collectors and two large constructs that Raymond has been working on, on and off, for ten years.

NOVEMBER ARTWALK HIGHLIGHTS

Ponytail Jewelry Studio
2603 NW Market Street
This new pop-up shop on Market Street features the work of twelve local jewelry artists. Stop in and admire their beautiul collections,  designed and handcrafted using sterling silver, gold, semi-precious stones, glass and vintage beads. All perfect for gift-giving or as a special personal treat.

New York Fashion Academy
5201 Ballard Avenue NW
'Tis the season and what better way to launch it than this Sixth Annual Holiday Party and Silent Auction Fundraiser. A Ballard favorite, you'll be treated to complimentary sips and bites as you peruse a host of auction items that include paintings, pictures, art objects, clothing, adventures, gift certificates and much, much more. One-hundred percent of the proceeds support the upcoming runway fashion show that features work by their talented students. Be sure to stop in and do some power shopping. 

Kiss Café
2817 NW Market Street
For the second year, Lina Raymond is gathering up her unsold paintings and hanging a “clearance” show at Kiss. Unfortunately for you, because 2010 was a great year for the artist, there were fewer unsold pieces. So, Raymond cleared out her studio, lurked the hallways of her building and made art out of anything she could get her hands on. She had a great deal of fun creating items for this event and hopes you'll have fun seeing them and of course, purchasing your favorite.
 

SEPTEMBER ARTWALK HIGHLIGHTS

In addition to all kinds of great art, this month's event
features another great performance by Ballard's own
Market Street Singers.

"Light Up the Stage"

Ballard First Lutheran Church
NW 65th & 20th Avenue NW
7:30 PM

Join them for an evening of familiar standards from the opera chorus tradition and choral barnstormers from Broadway hits
such as Sweet Charity, Rent, Wicked and Hairspray.
Featured guest soloists include Natalie Lerch, Michael Delos, Christine Bell and Brandon Higa.

Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.
www.marketstreetsingers.org
 

JUNE ARTWALK HIGHLIGHTS

June 12   NIGERIA MONTH at Sev Shoon & BallardWorks

In May 2009, Sev Shoon owner Dionne Haroutunian traveled to Nigeria as a U.S. State Department Cultural Envoy. Her mission was to teach printmaking at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN); give lectures at universities in Nsukka, Enugu and Lagos; teach a workshop to children on issues of AIDS and child abuse in Africa; and meet many dignitaries.

NIGERIA MONTH showcases over 150 prints created during the four-day UNN workshop; pictures of her trip; artwork produced by Haroutunian in response to her experience; beautiful Nigerian textiles.

For the event, Ballard welcomes Professor Uka and his wife Ola, and Ngozi Omeje. Ngozi, the current Sev Shoon artist in residence (from mid May to mid June), will share the work she produces during her residency at the opening reception.

Highlights at ArtWalk:         
- A traditional tie dye demonstration by Professor Uka and his wife Ola.
- Artwork by Sev Shoon artist in residence Ngozi Omeje.

Feature article in the Ballard News Tribune

Ngozi Omeje working at Pottery Northwest to create the 2,500 pieces that will be the basis for her installation.

Ngozi Omeje, Imagine Jona, recycled material & clay installation, 16' x 8', 2009

Group shot in front of the printmaking studio (NNOO means "Welcome!")