June Opening Reception for 'City Life'
We will have just hung the show the day prior so this really is a 'first look' at the new show, as well as an opportunity to mix & mingle with the artists and discuss their artwork! Artist featured are Robin Weiss, Brooke Borcherding, Layne Cook, & Arlon Rosenoff. As always at our Opening Reception, there will be bubbly wine & light snacks! Join us!
June Artwalk
Who doesn't love an early summertime Art stroll...or rather Artwalk! Always on the 2nd Thursday in the month, the W.S. Artwalk is a self-guided tour of local businesses to view the work of their featured artist. This month's talent is extraordinary and includes Layne Cook, Robin Weiss, Arlon Rosenoff, & Brooke Borcherding.
Light refreshments served, see you on the Artwalk!
July Opening Reception for 'Juxtapose'
Join us not only for the fabulous art we've installed, but also to welcome our old friend, ceramic artist Loren Lukens (formerly of Brace Point Pottery) back to town with his fabulous much-loved pottery! This will be a real 'Old Home Week' of art friends & fans coming to see Loren & Beth while they are in town. The gallery will be full of pottery by six different ceramic artists, plus kinetic sculpture and paintings by for you to enjoy!
Our artists being showcased in July are:
Loren Lukens, Damian Grava, Garrison Coverdale, Larry Halvorsen, Mimi Miles, Rebecca Stansbury, Gary Gunderson, C.A. Pierce, Cheryl Zahniser, Kate Flückinger Kline, Steffanie Lorig, and RobRoy Chalmers!
Refreshments will be served! Art will be shown! Fun will be had. Join the party!
July Artwalk
Artwalk is a fun time to stroll the neighborhood and see fresh art in different business venues. The W.S. Artwalk held on the 2nd Thursday of each month is a great way to see great art & meet your neighbors!
Stop in and see our July exhibit 'Juxtaposed' which pairs local potters with painters!
See you at the Artwalk!
August Opening Reception for 'The Language of Water'
Come welcome artist Patri O'Connor & her husband Oscar Morel back to Seattle for this special exhibition & visit!
Not only will we be showcasing an entire wall of water and beachscapes by Patri, but we will also have fresh new art in the gallery by artists Leon Lowman, Reeve Washburn, and new to the gallery artist Veronica Sauer!
August Artwalk
Join us for the W.S. Artwalk! Always the 2nd Thursday of each month. A great way to see new art, and visit neighborhood businesses!
May Artwalk
It's time for another Artwalk! Always the 2nd Thursday in the month, the West Seattle Artwalk is a self guided tour of local businesses to view the work of their featured artist. This month's talent is extraordinary and includes Steve Jensen, Warren Pope, Phil Jones & Joanne Shellan!
Light refreshments served, see you 'Art-walkers' then!
May Opening Reception for 'Voyages'
Our Opening Reception is a great chance to get a first look at the month's artwork and to meet the fabulous artists who created it!
This month's talented lineup includes: Steve Jensen, Warren Pope, Joanne Shellan, & Vanessa Lanza-all artists with a distinct relationship with the sea. This is an impressive group with some very meaningful artwork. This is an exhibit that is benefitted by talking to the artists who created the work. Come to the opening and let them explain their take on the theme 'Voyages'
Ambient music by Randy Neal & Stuart Zobel
April Artwalk
Take in our April exhibit 'Outside In' during the West Seattle Artwalk.
Always the 2nd Thursday in the month, the W.S. Artwalk is a self guided tour of local businesses to view the work of their featured artist.
Light refreshments served, see you 'Art-walkers' then!
April Opening Reception for 'Outside In'
Mix & mingle with artists Vanessa Lanza, Andy McConnell, Lisa Sweo Eul, Kassie Hennessey, Ricardo Duque, Debbie Bianchi & David Harrison. Talk with the artists about their artwork, inspiration, & their process. Light nibbles & sparkling wine will be served-This event is a great first look at the new exhibit for April!
March Artwalk
In connection with the West Seattle Artwalk, we are open from 5-8pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month for Artwalk!
This month's exhibit entitled 'Abstract Thoughts' is a showcase for artists: Jason Sinclair Astorquia (pictured) as well as Leon Lowman, Arlon Rosenoff, RobRoy Chalmers, Laura Van Horne, C.A. Pierce & Reeve Washburn!
See you 'Artwalkers' there!
March Opening Reception for “Abstract Thoughts”
Abstract Art ignites the imagination ~It's worth is often times found in how it makes the viewer feel.
We are the first to acknowledge that abstract art is not for everyone...but to those who truly love it, it is everything! Whether you are normally a lover of abstract art or not, this show is a must see. We have gathered our favorite artists in the genre and can't wait to share the exhibit with you!
Featured artists: Leon Lowman, Jason Sinclair Astorquia, RobRoy Chalmers, Laura Van Horne, C.A. Pierce, Arlon Rosenoff, & Reeve Washburn.
(art pictured by Leon Lowman)
February Artwalk
Take in our February exhibit 'Reunion' during the West Seattle Artwalk.
Always the 2nd Thursday in the month, the W.S. Artwalk is a self guided tour of local businesses to view the work of their featured artist.
Stop in & meet some of our artists while you are out 'Artwalking'!
February Opening Reception for “Reunion”
Our exhibit for Feb is a group show of many of the very first artists who started with Alki Arts back on the beach in 2010!
Aptly entitled 'Reunion', this show will be a curated trip down memory lane, while visiting where each of these artists currently are in their careers!
Come see the amazing work of many of our faves: Cheryl Zahniser, Robin Weiss, Phil Jones, Linda Hulce, Joanne Shellan, C.A. Pierce, Brooke Borcherding, Jim Lopresti, Karen Dedrickson, Lezlie Jane, Larry Halvorsen & Garrison Coverdale!
Ambient music provided by Timothy Michaels. 'Old Home Week' never looked (or sounded) so good!
January Artwalk
Join us as we participate in the West Seattle Artwalk! There are lots of participating venues in the Morgan Junction to Artwalk to!
January Opening Reception for “Bliss”
Join us Sat January 6th from 5-7pm for the opening reception of an exhibit entitled "Bliss".
The artwork this month is both powerful yet serene at the same time. Our featured artists C.A. Pierce, Lisa Lamoreaux, Kate Fluckinger Kline and Mimi Miles will be in attendance to meet you!
Four strong artistic voices that create delicate beauty in their artwork.
See you at the Opening Reception!
December Artwalk
Stop in during Artwalk to see our group exhibit 'Confluence' if you haven't, and as a special Artwalk treat we are hosting legendary local photographer Patrick Robinson for the evening. Patrick will be showcasing and selling some of his most popular photographs. Come chat with this local treasure.
Grand Re-Opening Open House
Join us as we re-open Alki Arts in our newest location! View amazing local art*, have a glass of bubbly, and listen to the beautiful sounds of guitarist Milo Petersen! It's great to have a new home base in West Seattle - Can't wait to see our friends & art lovers again!
*December Exhibit 'Confluence' - a group show featuring Cheryl Zahniser, Robin Weiss, Leigh Knowles, Brooke Borcherding, Reeve Washburn, Ricardo Duque, Andy McConnell & Garrison Coverdale!