Art

“Landing Zone” by artist Peter Reiquam has been recognized by Americans for the Arts as one of the best public art projects in the nation. The artwork at Paine Field Community Park was Snohomish County’s first project since the inception of the Snohomish County Arts Commission in 2006, and the county’s percent for the arts program. This recognition validates the value of art in creating a cultural landscape in Snohomish County by integrating artworks into neighborhoods, plazas and public places. The functional art piece provides a unique shelter on the plaza at the park in the form of a 16-foot diameter flying saucer with seating provided by natural boulders suggesting an alien landscape. A cast concrete “X” marks the fictional landing zone. “Landing Zone” puts a humorous spin on the theme of flight that is appropriate for the park near Paine Field. The 2010 Public Art Year in Review recognizes 40 projects from 29 cities in 15 states selected from more than 300 entries from across the country. Art walk in Olde East Stanwood

“Native Species” by William Morris features 38 glass vessels from the collection of George Stroemple showing at the Maryhill Art Museum through the summer, along with its outdoor sculpture garden that includes large-scale works by noted sculptors from throughout the Pacific Northwest. Merchants in the east end of downtown Stanwood have announced a series of Friday evening art walks. Passport to Art in “Olde East Stanwood” includes 15 shops and restaurants: Snow Goose Bookstore, Candie’s Kids, Stanwood Grill, Gallery by the Bay, A Portrait by Indy, Pinch- Knitter, Let’s Frame It and the English Market, Tru-View Glass, Starlight Vintage Emporium, Laurie’s, The Station, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Madison’s Jewelry and Chen Can Cook. Each host business welcomes its featured artist with a reception 5 – 8 p.m. on the last Friday each month, in July, August and September. The first art walk is this Friday, July 30, and the art will remain on display at each location during regular business hours throughout the month. Design Stanwood joins these businesses and artists as a sponsor of this new art walk series and the coordinator is Gretchen Leaf from the English Market.

Artists Yard Sale

The fourth annual Artists Yard Sale, sponsored by the artists of Seagrass Gallery, is 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. July 30 – Aug. 1 at Camano Plaza, Building C-102. This sale is open to all who have art to sell, recycle, or who just want to clean out the closet. Table fee is $25 for three days (or one). Fees will be contributed to a scholarship fund for aspiring young artists. For information contact Doris at 360-387-8300.

Quilts on the Beach

A one-day showing of quilts made by the Cama Beach Quilters for the cabins at Cama Beach State Park, “Quilts on the Beach” runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 31. More than 50 colorful quilts will be hanging on the buildings. Activities include coloring, making fabric quilt blocks, arranging quilt blocks on a design wall, and flower pounding. A raffle quilt will be on display and the Center for Wooden Boats will also join in the fun with toy boat building. Souvenir items made by the quilters will be for sale along with other items by the Cama Beach Foundation in the newly reopened store, with the proceeds supporting the park’s educational programming. Cama Beach Quilters received an “Outstanding Contribution” award from Washington State Parks in 2008.

Anacortes Art Festival

The 49th annual Anacortes Arts Festival is Aug. 6-8, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free from 10th Street north to the water in historic downtown Anacortes, except for evening concerts,.

The festival offers 250 juried street artists, three stages with music and other entertainment.

At the Port Fine Art Exhibition, a Biennial Invitational presents “Nest” with the works of 32 Northwest artists. The John L. Scott Focus Gallery offers ceramic work by Larry Richmond of Bellingham and fiber art by Sally Sellers, of Vancouver, Wash.

An Art Dash, with 5K, 10K and half-marathon runs along the Anacortes waterfront is on Saturday, July 31. A demonstration area and youth activities run through the weekend, as well as evening concerts on the pier with Jr Cadillac, Chance McKinney & Crosswire, Brandon Vance & Friends, Maria Muldaur & Her Red Hot Bluesianan Band and Crumac and Rouge. For information see www. anacortesartsfestival.com.

Fresh Paint in Everett

Get some art fresh off the easel at Everett’s waterfront art festival, Fresh Paint, Aug. 21 and 22. Painting, pottery, glass, jewelry, mixed media, fiber arts, photography and much more, with every artist in action, plus glassblowing demonstrations and a Float Find on Jetty Island. Free admission and parking, or park at Everett Station and ride Everett Transit Route 5 to the waterfront. For information see freshpaintfestival.com or call 425-257-8380.

Art at Island County Fair

The Island County Fair in Langley is Aug. 19-22 and the entry date for fine arts is Saturday, Aug. 7. Island County residents 15 years and older are welcome to enter up to three pieces of art. Everyone must enter on-line at www.islandcountyfair. com. Those who need it, can get help on the computer on entry day between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rules and information are in the 2010 Premium Book, printed both on-line or in book form available at the fair office and at post offices.

Glass, stone at Matzke Fine Art Gallery

Glass from Pilchuck Glass School and stone sculptures by members of the Northwest Stone Sculptors Symposium are at the Matzke Fine Art Gallery & Sculpture Park at 2345 Blanche Way, on Camano Island through Aug. 29. Maps are available at www.matzkefineart.com. Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekends and other times by appointments, 387-2759.

Call for art

The 12th annual Kenmore Art Show is Aug. 21-29 at Northlake Lutheran Church, 6620 NE 185th St. in Kenmore. Prizes amount to $3,500 including a $500 purchase award matched by the city of Kenmore. Art will be accepted in four categories: painting, drawing, other 2-D work, sculpture, fine crafts and photography.

Entries will be accepted 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 13, and an artist preview party starts 6 p.m. Aug. 20 with the awards ceremony to follow at 7 p.m. The prospectus is available on line at www.artsofkenmore.org, e-mail rflindstrom@ comcast.net or call Roland at 425-486-6050 or Jeanie at 425-486-6977.