Washington Arts News (United States)

George A. Santino’s debut album “Come Fly With Me,” a work of Sinatra covers in his own unique crooner style, is available today on iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby, with physical albums available on GeorgeASantino.com.

"Randy Parsons: American Luthier," a documentary short film directed and produced by David Aldrich, was chosen as a finalist in the American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase, Cannes 2012, and will screen at the Cannes Festival Short Film Corner.

Author Michelle Davidson Argyle has always been fascinated with suspenseful stories about Stockholm Syndrome, and her latest young adult novel, The Breakaway, explores that very subject.

Author Michelle Davidson Argyle's newest novel, The Breakaway, launches today amid much anticipation

Author Paul Dorset has published the 2nd edition of his debut novel, Xannu – The Prophecy, a 400 page book that is the 1st in a thrilling teens' epic fantasy series. The book is available for $0.99 at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple and Smashwords

Explores the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Japen through live performances, cultural displays, hands-on activities, foods, children’s activities.

Kick off your week with some support and inspiration for your writing. Free weekly writing group starts Monday morning (April 2 ,2012) from 10:00-11:00AM at the Edmonds Library.

Hit Seattle Pair Take Their Surprisingly Coupled Shows on Road

Decadence marks the completion of Jessi Li’s residency at Pottery Northwest. In this exhibition, she explores the fine line between glamour and decadence.

New poetry and art book by Jennifer-Crystal Johnson free giveaway of 5 signed copies on Goodreads. Giveaway end date is nearing! Last chance to sign up to win a free copy of the book signed by the author.

Jane Marshall brings imaginary character to life as featured artist at Google.

Pilchuck Glass School will receive $20,000 from The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to fund artist residencies for emerging and established artists on its rural Washington State campus in 2012.

Pottery Northwest will host its Annual Holiday Show & Sale from December 3-23, 2011. This show features uniquely gift-able as well as exhibition work by PNW’s Resident Artists. An Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, December 3rd at 6 pm.

The first in what is projected to be a series of superhero comic books inspired by Charles Schulz's classic comic strip Peanuts and published by Konokopia.

The sonnets of the great English poet John Keats inspired the artist Maciek Jozefowicz to create a series of abstract pen drawings that interpret the two sonnet forms into art.

Pottery Northwest will host UN-WEDGED 2011 from November 5 through 26. UN-WEDGED is a juried show with artists applying from all over the United States as well as Canada and Mexico. An Opening Reception will be held on November 5, at 6 pm.

Indianola Glass Creations offers a unique selection of beautiful glass art and jewelry like necklaces, pendants, earrings and even clocks and picture frames.

Strike the Rock Entertainment, Inc Garners 5 nominations in the EnSound Music Awards. Best Urban Song, Best Traditional Gospel Performance Best Traditional Gospel Performance, Best Urban Artist, Male Best Christian Dance Song

George A. Santino’s debut album “Come Fly With Me,” a work of Sinatra covers in his own unique crooner style, is available today on iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby, with physical albums available on GeorgeASantino.com.

"Randy Parsons: American Luthier," a documentary short film directed and produced by David Aldrich, was chosen as a finalist in the American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase, Cannes 2012, and will screen at the Cannes Festival Short Film Corner.

Featuring local Lana'i, Hawaii artists. Find custom Hawaiian wood handcrafted products available at Hawaiian-Woodcrafts.net.

Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist is a must-see theater production performed by The Bear Creek School students May 18 and 19.

Author Michelle Davidson Argyle has always been fascinated with suspenseful stories about Stockholm Syndrome, and her latest young adult novel, The Breakaway, explores that very subject.

Author Michelle Davidson Argyle's newest novel, The Breakaway, launches today amid much anticipation

Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, Downtown Seattle’s Leading Luxury Real Estate Firm will host Sotheby’s Vice-Chairman of Asian Art, Henry Howard-Sneyd, for a private valuation of Chinese Works of Art at an event on May 3.

Hands-on, Outdoor Summer Art Camp Coming to Seattle, Summer 2012

Author Paul Dorset has published the 2nd edition of his debut novel, Xannu – The Prophecy, a 400 page book that is the 1st in a thrilling teens' epic fantasy series. The book is available for $0.99 at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple and Smashwords

“End of the Trail,” solo show by George Rodriguez. Reception & Artist Talk Saturday, May 5, from 6-8 pm. Join us for this celebration of friends, years passed and new horizons. Come dressed in your favorite floral attire – 5 flower minimum!

Father-Son duo filmmakers bring avant garde black and white film to Seattle's Langston Hughes African American Film Festival

Explores the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Japen through live performances, cultural displays, hands-on activities, foods, children’s activities.

Plastic Bead Gifts.com sells some of the finest beads as well as arts and crafts kits that make fantastic gifts. For top of the line glass, stone and plastic beads, pay a visit to their online store and find out what your collection is missing today.

Kick off your week with some support and inspiration for your writing. Free weekly writing group starts Monday morning (April 2 ,2012) from 10:00-11:00AM at the Edmonds Library.

This exhibit of ceramic cups fired exclusively in wood kilns promises an intriguing opportunity to recognize the potter in each cup. Created by a wide array of makers--academics to studio potters--rare finds sit comfortably next to the affordable.

Five arts groups in Edmonds, Washington are collaborating on a new interactive series for writers and readers.

'So you think KENT has talent!' is an exciting 2nd Annual event to celebrate the talent in the Kent Community. Last year's event was a great success with impressive talent and over $3,000 raised for Kent Youth and Family Services.

Hit Seattle Pair Take Their Surprisingly Coupled Shows on Road

Pilchuck Glass School, in collaboration with the Palm Springs Art Museum, will present a panel discussion “50 Years of Studio Glass: Past, Present and Future” at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 3rd, at 101 North Museum Drive, Palm Springs.

CORE Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of new works by David Carriere and Sara Everett, running 2/29/2012 through 3/31/2012, with an opening reception at the March 1st Pioneer Square Arts Walk {6-9 pm}

by Shahzad Pirzada. Shahzad Pirzada is a young photography student from Duvall Washington and writes Photojournalism is the reportage of a news story or event primarily through pictures rather than words.

Matthew Modine Screening & Conversation at Spokane International Film Festival on 27 January 7pm at Bing Crosby Theatre

The Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award program has officially opened, with a call for entries until May 15th, 2012. The awards program honors the best in family-friendly children's books published the previous calendar year.

Riverie Solo Show by Linnea Hoover January 12 - 31, 2012 Saaski Gallery 17161 Beaton Rd SE Monroe, Washington Reception Friday January 13, 2012 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm linnea.hoover@yahoo.com facebook: Linnea Hoover Artist

Featuring a wide variety of paintings, portraits, posters and Giclee prints on canvas, Giclee Beauty.com offers shoppers some of the most beautiful and unique artwork available online.

Decadence marks the completion of Jessi Li’s residency at Pottery Northwest. In this exhibition, she explores the fine line between glamour and decadence.

10,000 Watts launches it series of interviews with artists on landscape art in todays art world. The first in the series of these interviews is with New York based artist Shane McAdams.

New poetry and art book by Jennifer-Crystal Johnson free giveaway of 5 signed copies on Goodreads. Giveaway end date is nearing! Last chance to sign up to win a free copy of the book signed by the author.

Featuring incredible art prints of the classics as well as exciting portraying subjects ranging from landscapes to architecture, CollectorsPrint.com offers a beautiful print for art enthusiasts from all kinds of areas.

The Roving Gallery is hosting their grand opening celebration January 7, 2011, 3-7pm feature live entertainment, libations and wood-fired pizza courtesy of Roving Pizzaioli.

Picture frames framing offers custom metal and wood picture framing moldings for fine art and photos, selling matting picture frames moulding matting supplies.

Jane Marshall brings imaginary character to life as featured artist at Google.

Artist Linnea Hoover will be included in juried group show at the White River Valley Museum in Auburn, WA.

Pilchuck Glass School will receive $20,000 from The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to fund artist residencies for emerging and established artists on its rural Washington State campus in 2012.

Debut Epic Fantasy Life Descending by John Hennessy available November 18

Pottery Northwest will host its Annual Holiday Show & Sale from December 3-23, 2011. This show features uniquely gift-able as well as exhibition work by PNW’s Resident Artists. An Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, December 3rd at 6 pm.

The 33rd Pilchuck Glass School Auction raised more than $1.14 million for the school’s educational programs.

West Sound Academy's Frodel Gallery is hosting an exhibition of the work of Indianola potters Jay and Karrie Stemmler in October and November. The Stemmlers' work includes Raku along with other pieces that reflect the potters' Japanese esthetic.

The first in what is projected to be a series of superhero comic books inspired by Charles Schulz's classic comic strip Peanuts and published by Konokopia.

Meylah releases several new storefront updates and adds a new pricing level for artisans

The sonnets of the great English poet John Keats inspired the artist Maciek Jozefowicz to create a series of abstract pen drawings that interpret the two sonnet forms into art.

Pottery Northwest will host UN-WEDGED 2011 from November 5 through 26. UN-WEDGED is a juried show with artists applying from all over the United States as well as Canada and Mexico. An Opening Reception will be held on November 5, at 6 pm.

On Thursday, October 6, Seattle's flagship Nordstrom will host a tweetup event as part of First Thursday artwalk, (#PNTweetup). The event highlights Art Zone host Nancy Guppy and glass artworks from the 2011 Pilchuck Glass School Annual Auction.

Three handscrolls inspired by music have been published by Konokopia in time to celebrate the Universal Music Day October 8.

Haleh Design, Inc is honored to be a U.S. retailer of the historically luxurious Royal Garden dinnerware by Herend. For more information, please visit HalehBoutique.com/gifts-under-501/tableware-fine-china-herend-royal-garden.html

Voice Over Talent Kate Wirth's facebook business page reach a new milestone -- over 50 "Likes!" This was a great accomplishment for the young page.

The Jean Griffith Fellowship Exhibition will feature the work of the five artists that have been recipients of the Jean Griffith Fellowship award: Beth Cavener Stichter, Josh DeWeese, Richard Notkin, Tip Toland and Andy Nasisse.

Bad economy and no start-up capital cannot stop this artist, writer, creator from founding Konokopia, a publisher of art prints, scrolls, comic books and children's books.