“They are the Hosts, We are the Guests” is the title of the third annual Exhibition of Native American Art opening from 4 to 8 p.m. today with traditional drumming and singing at Stanwood House Gallery, 9915 270th St. NW, Stanwood.
The exhibition, to continue through the end of the year, features paintings, prints, baskets, sculpture, ceramics, feather work and bead work by artists from various tribes including the Cowlitz, Nooksack, Abenaki, Iroquois, Ojibwe, Sioux and Cherokee tribes and also non-Indian artists immersed in American Indian styles and themes.
One of the highlighted artists will be Kevin Kling, a feather worker who provides bustles for many of the pow-wows, and Beverly René, who has documented the Nooksack tribe for many years.
Shiny stuff: For the third year, Lowell Art Works’ Holiday Art Glass show offers lots of shiny objects to treat your translucent-loving friends and relatives this season.
The show opens at 1 p.m. Saturday with an artists reception from 6 to 8 p.m. It continues from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Lowell Art Works, 5205 S. Second Ave., Everett.
The glass show is both an art show and a chance to celebrate some of Everett’s finest artists working in glass and painting. They have created a wide variety of sparkling glass bowls, vases, goblets, painted fused glass, ornaments, paintings, prints and cards. Lowell Art Works is a warm and beautiful place to view such stunning work with an equally spectacular view of the Snohomish River valley.
Featured artists are Bob Mitchell, Callahan McVay, Jesse Nelson, Rich Langley, Bob Hoverter, Cheri O’Brien, Tina Furman and Janet Foley.
Another holiday show: This year’s theme for Mukilteo’s holiday gift show is “Made in Western Washington,” so the featured artists had to produce works of professional quality and of a style unique to the Puget Sound area.
Mukilteo Arts Guild is putting on the show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo.
The Holiday Art Mart will be filled with artists, artisans and craftsmen from Western Washington for one day only. The show offers a selection of fine art, accessories, fused glass, quilts, pottery, jewelry, children’s books and home décor. Proceeds from the vendor space fees will go to the Mukilteo School District High School Senior Scholarship Fund for seniors who will be pursuing the arts in college.
In Everett: Sue Ellen Longwell is the featured artist for November at WiseDesignz, 2908 Wetmore Ave., Everett, where her new show, “Looking to Heaven and Earth, There I Stand,” is on display.
This is Longwell’s first major show in three years. Visitors can meet the artist during a reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 15 during the Everett Artwalk.
Small art: Arts of Snohomish Gallery displays art for its annual fundraiser called “The BIG Small Show,” where artists offer small works for a silent auction.
The works have a maximum dimension of 12 inches by 12 inches and represent all types of genres, with a maximum retail price of $300.
The art will be on display through Dec. 6 and available for silent auction-style bidding. The show will end with a closing reception featuring music, wine and food at Arts of Snohomish Gallery, 105 Cedar Ave., Snohomish. Money raised during the auction goes to support community outreach and community shows.
“Arts Alive!”: It’s a celebration of, you guessed it, art of all kinds, including visual, literary, musical and culinary. This art party features demonstrations, exhibits, musical programs, a literary retreat, food tasting and much more.
Participating in Arts Alive! is the La Conner Quilt &Textile Museum, which will host local artists demonstrating their craftsmanship.
Visitors can meet these artists from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday at the museum, 703 S. Second St., La Conner.
Flower power: As part of the “Arts Alive” celebration, Christianson’s Nursery and Greenhouse will host an open house from 9 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon.
During the open house there will be two ongoing workshops. The first will be on “flower pounding,” a must-see for quilters, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the nursery’s historic schoolhouse. The second workshop is a demonstration on the art of handmade paper, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the propagation house.
A cider-pressing demonstration will be between noon and 3 Sunday accompanied by old-fashioned molasses cookies.
In Anacortes: Diane Ainsworth will show her new works of oils on canvas with lovely landscapes and florals on display. The show kicks off with a reception from 6 to 9 tonight at Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. The show runs through Dec. 2.
Also showing will be pastels by Sandy Byers, oils and acrylics by Don de Llamas, color photographs by Randy Dana and watercolors by Joanne Shellan.
The Petite Pieces Show is the place where small yet significant works of art are on display through the end of the year at Insights Gallery, 516 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. The opening reception is during the Anacortes First Friday Gallery Walk from 6 to 9 tonight.
A new beginning: Raven Rocks Studio hosts a grand re-opening at its new location at Greenbank Farm on Whidbey Island. The re-opening celebration is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at 765 E. Wonn Road, Whidbey Island.
Artists Mary Jo Oxrieder and Windwalker Taibi offer acrylic and watercolor paintings, hand-woven tapestries, unique necklaces and pendants, mixed media pieces and more. A centerpiece of their offerings is the latest from Oxrieder’s internationally collected Fantasy House series. Most of their works will be available as originals, but there also will be fine art prints, giclee prints and note cards.
“It is our intention to create a space of peace and beauty that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike,” Taibi said in a prepared statement. “You’ll find everything from museum quality art to hand made artisan crafts within a child’s budget.”
Raven Rocks will showcase the work of other artists and artisans from Whidbey Island and around the Northwest as well. Throughout the year, the studio will offer themed shows, daily demonstrations and scheduled classes available to the public. For a sneak peek, visit the Web site at www.ravenrocksstudio.com.
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