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What I Wish I'd Known About Art Fairs 20 Years ...

This summer will be the 20th year I've done outdoor art fairs! I am so grateful for the support and knowledge that other artists have given me over those years,...

What I Wish I'd Known About Art Fairs 20 Years ...

This summer will be the 20th year I've done outdoor art fairs! I am so grateful for the support and knowledge that other artists have given me over those years,...

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Making Time for Creativity Despite It All

Finding the balance within our art practices in the face of everything going on in the world around is a near-universal struggle right now for creative folk. I thought I'd...

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Making Time for Creativity Despite It All

Finding the balance within our art practices in the face of everything going on in the world around is a near-universal struggle right now for creative folk. I thought I'd...

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Beautiful Geometry

Beautiful Geometry

Spring experiments exploring the beauty of geometric stitches.

Beautiful Geometry

Spring experiments exploring the beauty of geometric stitches.

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Meet the artists! West Seattle Art Tour Sept. 2...

Art is lovely to look at, but it becomes more powerful in the context of community and knowing whose hands the work comes from! Come meet MY community on the...

Meet the artists! West Seattle Art Tour Sept. 2...

Art is lovely to look at, but it becomes more powerful in the context of community and knowing whose hands the work comes from! Come meet MY community on the...

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Bright Spots for Your Calendar

We're kicking off our 2025 show season on April 12-13 with The Best of the Northwest, and as summer show application results roll in, we're looking forward to some great...

Bright Spots for Your Calendar

We're kicking off our 2025 show season on April 12-13 with The Best of the Northwest, and as summer show application results roll in, we're looking forward to some great...

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Feather in the Wind Pop-up for Valentine's Week

Need an escape for art and community? Join us for a 3 day-Valentine-weekend- pop-up art show in West Seattle on Feb. 13-15! Five women artists from West Seattle will create...

Feather in the Wind Pop-up for Valentine's Week

Need an escape for art and community? Join us for a 3 day-Valentine-weekend- pop-up art show in West Seattle on Feb. 13-15! Five women artists from West Seattle will create...