ART

A photograph by Mark Conley, “Edge of Paradise” is in the “Early Spring” show at La Conner Seaside Gallery through May 9 along with works by Northwest masters Ned Mueller, Jack Dorsey, Alex Kargopoltsev, Mark Bistranim, and others. Auction for the Artists

Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park presents the Art Auction for the Artist, to help artists create and flourish, starting 6 p.m. April 17. Featuring original works of glass, sculptures and paintings by more than 50 artists, including Jack Gunter, Betty Frost, Karla Matzke, Debbi Rhodes, Liana Bennett, Kevin Pettelle, Alfred Currier, R. Allen Jensen, Merrilee Moore, John Ebner, Edward Schmid, Hiroshi Yamano, Reg Akright, Susan Cohen Thompson, Marc Boutte and more. Preview the art 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. April 10, 11 and 17. A registration fee will be collected at the door, at 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. For information call 387-2759. For directions and a map see www.matzkefineart.com.

Cheri O’Brien’s “Solitude on the Snohomish” is one of many uncommon landscapes in the show, Uncommon Landscapes” at Lowell Art Works in Everett through April 11. Mother-son art show

Jed Dorsey and his mom, Ann Cory, are showing 13 paintings at Islanders restaurant at Terry’s Corner on Camano Island. While they both show together regularly at the Seagrass Gallery, this is their first “two man” show together. They will also be showing their work together with father Jack Dorsey at home during the Mother’s Day Art Tour. For information see the Web sites, anncoryart.com and jeddorsey.com.

Art at the Muse

The 4th annual Eclectic Art Show opens 6 p.m. Friday April 2 with a Native American theme, featuring carver Kevin Paul, and photography by Susana Bonadea.

Jack Gunter’s painting is among the work of more than 50 artistis in the Art Auction for the Artists at the Matzke Fine Arts Galley April 17. Early Spring at La Conner Seaside Gallery

“Early Spring” continues through May 9 with art by well-known Northwest masters, Ned Mueller, Jack Dorsey, Steven R. Hill, Annette Tamm, David Nichols, Catherine Moffat, Mark Conley Nathan Drushinin, Alex Kargopoltsev and Mark Bistranin and guest artists Grant Saylor and William F. Reese, at 112 Morris St., La Conner. Hours are 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday to Sunday. 360- 466-5141.

Quilts at McCool gallery

Anne Martin McCool Gallery will feature Susan Carlisle’s quilts opening at the First Friday Gallery Walk 6- 9 p.m. April 2. The show runs through April during the Anacortes Quilt Walk, along with the work of regular gallery artists at 711 Commercial Ave., open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For information call 360-293-3577 or see www.mccoolart.com.

Shape of Water

Visual art and poetry is presented in “Shape of Water” by the Port Townsend Arts Commission at the Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St. in Port Townsend April 10-June 30. An opening artist reception is planned from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, April 10 and a poetry reading starts at 7 p.m. April 17.

Calls for art

• Organizers of the 12th annual Kenmore Art Show have announced $3,500 in prize money in the show that runs Aug. 21-29 at Northlake Lutheran Church, 6620 NE 185th St. in Kenmore. Prizes include a $500 purchase award matched by the city of Kenmore. Art will be accepted in four categories: 2-D work (painting, drawing, and other) sculpture, fine crafts and photography. The prospectus is available online at www.artsofkenmore. org or call Roland at 425-486-6050 or Jeanie at 425-486-6977. Information at www.artsofkenmore.org.

• The Lake Stevens Arts Commission is seeking proposals for a free-standing sculpture in the center of the new roundabout to be built on Lundeen Parkway. The sculpture should reflect a theme of the lake and its natural inhabitants, especially a pair of bald eagles that nest near the lake. Total budget is $10,000. Deadline for submissions is April 26. For information e-mail Marcia Thumma@ m.thumma@ verizon.net.

UnCommon Landscapes

A group show at Lowell Art Works, 5205 S. Second Ave. in Everett includes artists from Stanwood and Camano region, Shari Osti, Karla Matzke and Susan Cohen Thompson along with Cheri O’Brien, Susie Howell, Ron Stocke, Medhi Fallahian and Keith Pace selected for their diverse approaches to landscape, the show runs through April 11, open 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. For information call 425-308-2061.