Blog Posts - University District Art Walk

February 2020 Art Walk

3/19/2020

Painting by Joe Estey at Gargoyles Statuary

---> 6-9 pm
Gargoyles Statuary, 4550 University Way NE
Our Annual Celebration of Mad Love! A beautiful and arcane collection of works by local artists
Jo Estey, Lis Wright Ivec, Eyona Bella, Braden Duncan, Ryan Allred, Dani Wilson, Alec Marsh, and Morbid Heart Designs. New Valentine cards by Jo Estey and Eyona Bella are now available too!!! Artist Reception Friday, February 21st 6:00‑9:00pm
Please join us for an extraordinary evening of art. Wine, cheese and other goodies provided. We are excited to offer baked delicacies from Bulldog News Baking!!!
Show runs thru March 18th, 2020.

---> 6-8 pm, open until 1 am
Cafe Racer, 5828 Roosevelt Way NE
The Gonads Collection. Featuring 6 local, male identifying, artists including Dan McKay who says,
“The pieces I've been working on start with my palette. I don't clean my palettes, so the layers build. I sculpt and organize the paintings, from the palettes. I also recycle all scraps and sandings, old art, and paint into the art or other pieces.” Please join us for the artist reception on Friday 2/7/20 from 6-8pm.

---> open until 9 pm
Cafe Allegro, 4214 University Way NE - entrance in alley
Art by friends and family of Café Allegro including -
Mauricio Berho (photographs), Diego Berho (photographs), Marcos Munoz (drawings), Leobardo Munoz (paintings), Daniel Chesney (paintings), Danielle Mapes (paintings), Sasha Parks (photographs), Stanford Wilson(paintings), Nick Shiflet (photographs), Katanya Warwick (photographs), Colleen McCormack.

---> open until 8 pm
Seven Market & Cafe, 2007 NE Ravenna Blvd

---> open until 8 pm
Cafe Solstice, 4116 University Way NE
See art by Mike Klay

---> open til 10 pm
University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE
Stop by to see a number art exhibits by local artists on display on the first and second floor of this historic building. The exhibits are the work of the U Heights Artists collective.

January 2020 Art Walk

3/19/2020

Painting by Joe Estey at Gargoyles Statuary

---> 6-9 pm
Gargoyles Statuary, 4550 University Way NE
Dead of Winter show. Dark skies, hungry beasts, haunting winter woods provided inspiration for this event. Please join us for a small group show with artists Jo Estey, Lis Wright Ivec, Braden Duncan, Karine Sandsmark, Dani Wilson, Jo Wellington and Ryan Allred all showing original art.

---> 6-8 pm, open until 1 am
Cafe Racer, 5828 Roosevelt Way NE
Drawings by John Mills. These drawings are connected and have a woman as the central character. John’s drawings are intricate, moody and introspective. John’s use of juxtaposition, architecture, technique, form and perspective are trademarks of his style.

---> open until 9 pm
Cafe Allegro, 4214 University Way NE - entrance in alley
Art by friends and family of Café Allegro including -
Mauricio Berho (photographs), Diego Berho (photographs), Marcos Munoz (drawings), Leobardo Munoz (paintings), Daniel Chesney (paintings), Danielle Mapes (paintings), Sasha Parks (photographs), Stanford Wilson(paintings), Nick Shiflet (photographs), Katanya Warwick (photographs), Colleen McCormack.

---> open until 8 pm
Seven Market & Cafe, 2007 NE Ravenna Blvd

---> open until 8 pm
Cafe Solstice, 4116 University Way NE
See art by Mike Klay

---> open til 10 pm
University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE
Stop by to see a number art exhibits by local artists on display on the first and second floor of this historic building. The exhibits are the work of the U Heights Artists collective.

December 2019 Art Walk

1/30/2020

Join us at our U District Art Walk and visit these venues:

---> open until 9 pm
Cafe Allegro, 4214 University Way NE - entrance in alley
New exhibit!
Art by friends and family of Café Allegro including -
Mauricio Berho (photographs), Diego Berho (photographs), Marcos Munoz (drawings), Leobardo Munoz (paintings), Daniel Chesney (paintings), Danielle Mapes (paintings), Sasha Parks (photographs), Stanford Wilson(paintings), Nick Shiflet (photographs), Katanya Warwick (photographs), Colleen McCormack.

---> 6-9 pm
Gargoyles Statuary, 4550 University Way NE
Dark Winters Night ~ the annual Yule show!
A group show highlighting the beauty and austerity of the dark time of year. Artists include Lis Wright Ivec, Heidi Estey, Braden Duncan, and more!

---> 6-8 pm, open until 1 am
Cafe Racer, 5828 Roosevelt Way NE
Art by Sh'kala - Color, Kissed
Here in the PNW, light kisses color rather than washing it out. Artist Shkala takes a look back at the vibrant hues of summer days. It's not about the season, and it's not the scenes. It's about the vibe. This is a collection of bold, affordable pieces curated just for Cafe Racer. Soak up the color while it's here!

---> open until 8 pm
Seven Market & Cafe, 2007 NE Ravenna Blvd
Paintings by artist Kari Westphal

---> open until 8 pm
Cafe Solstice, 4116 University Way NE
See art by Mike Klay in December and January.

---> open til 9 pm
University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE
Stop by to see a number art exhibits by local artists on display on the first and second floor of this historic building. The exhibits are the work of the U Heights Artists collective. Read more here: https://www.uheightscenter.org/uheights-artist-collective

November 2019 Art Walk

12/12/2019

Join us at our U District Art Walk and visit these venues:

---> 6-9 pm Visit Gargoyles Statuary tonight as part of the U District Art Walk! While you are there, congratulate owner Gayle Nowicki on the 27th anniversary of opening her store in the U District!
Gargoyles Statuary, 4550 University Way NE

---> 5-9 pm
University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE
Visit the art exhibits by local artists on display inside! Read about the U Heights Artists collective here: https://www.uheightscenter.org/uheights-artist-collective

---> 6-8 pm, open until 1 am
Cafe Racer, 5828 Roosevelt Way NE.

---> open until 9 pm
Cafe Allegro, 4214 University Way NE - entrance in alley

---> open until 8 pm
Seven Market & Cafe, 2007 NE Ravenna Blvd

---> open until 8 pm
Cafe Solstice, 4116 University Way NE

October 2019 Art Walk

12/12/2019

Join us at our U District Art Walk and visit these venues:

---> 6-9 pm
Ghost Stories, Group Exhibit
Gargoyles Statuary, 4550 University Way NE
As we welcome the sublime darkness of the season, what’s better to kick it off than a good old fashioned Ghost Story! We are spooked to present ghostly images that are sure to tell a tale by some of Seattle’s scariest artists!

Craig Luckenbach, Braden Duncan, Josephine Heidi Estey, Lis Wright Ivec, Lily Munn, Xavier Lopez, Dani Wilson, and more…are ready to prepare us to go beyond the veil this month!

---> 6-8 pm Stanline Gallery, 6025 Roosevelt Way NE
Artist Mary Gross: When I Sing

---> 5-9 pm
University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE
Visit the art exhibits by local artists on display inside! Read about the U Heights Artists collective here: https://www.uheightscenter.org/uheights-artist-collective

---> 6-8 pm, open until 1 am
Cafe Racer, 5828 Roosevelt Way NE
art of @bbphotogirl and @emily_wamsley Show runs through Sunday, October 27th.

---> open until 9 pm
Cafe Allegro, 4214 University Way NE - entrance in alley
Art by Leo & Marcos

---> open until 8 pm
Seven Market & Cafe, 2007 NE Ravenna Blvd

---> open until 8 pm
Cafe Solstice, 4116 University Way NE

August and September 2019 Art Walks

10/22/2019

September 2019 Art Walk
---> 6-9 pm
Gargoyles Statuary, 4550 University Way NE
Braden Duncan's "Cats & the Macabre"
https://www.facebook.com/events/374615669896092/

---> 6-8 pm Stanline Gallery, 6025 Roosevelt Way NE
The Burning Forest is a new installation by artist explorer Helen Lessick of life-sized, diaphanous tree trunks suspended amid a circle of bituminous coal.

---> 5-9 pm
University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE
Visit the art exhibits by local artists on display inside! Read about the U Heights Artists collective here: https://www.uheightscenter.org/uheights-artist-collective

---> 6-8 pm, open until 1 am
Cafe Racer, 5828 Roosevelt Way NE
Paintings by Ryan Henry Ward

---> open until 8 pm
Seven Market & Cafe, 2007 NE Ravenna Blvd
Photographs by Alexander Angelscu

---> open until 8 pm
Cafe Solstice, 4116 University Way NE

---> open until 9 pm
Cafe Allegro, 4214 University Way NE - entrance in alley
Concuss: A local music, design, clothing and vinyl guild, founded by Rob Castro in 2003.

August 2019 Art Walk
---> 5-9 pm
University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE
Visit the art exhibits by local artists on display inside!

---> 6-9 pm
Gargoyles Statuary, 4550 University Way NE, An exhibition titled Menagerie, a show of works by artist Valerie Herron in her ongoing 'Familiar's" series that reflects her love for animals and our relation and connection to them.

---> 6-8 pm, open until 1 am
Cafe Racer, 5828 Roosevelt Way NE, paintings by Ryan Henry Ward

---> open until 8 pm
Seven Market & Cafe, 2007 NE Ravenna Blvd
mixed media on paper works by Parker Couch

---> open until 8 pm
Cafe Solstice, 4116 University Way NE, paintings by Sean Kinney

---> open until 9 pm
Cafe Allegro, 4214 University Way NE - entrance in alley, photography by Nick Shifler (pictured as the cover photo of this event)

October 22nd, 2019

10/22/2019

July 2019 Art Walk

8/15/2019

Gargoyles Statuary
4550 University Way NE
New works by Liv Rainey-Smith

At left, The Gathering, detail, by Liv Rainey-Smith

Liv specializes in original fine art woodcut prints blending historic technique with modern refinements. Her unique, hand-pulled prints explore an eclectic range of subject matter, drawing inspiration from early European imagery, folklore, and esotericism.

Artist Reception Friday, July 19th 6:00‑9:00pm
Please join us for an extraordinary evening of art.
Wine, cheese and other goodies provided.

Show runs thru August 14th, 2019

--> 6-8 pm
University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE
Art Hub - a place to meet artists, learn about their work and buy directly from them.

---> 6-8:30 pm
Danaca Design, 5619 University Way NE
Bolo Show Closing Party, Bolo ties created by 20 artists, refreshments and a catwalk toward the end of the evening

---> open until 8 pm
Seven Market & Cafe, 2007 NE Ravenna Blvd
Ink drawings and paintings by artist by Will Power

---> open until 8 pm
Cafe Solstice, 4116 University Way NE
Artist Joseph Barton

---> opening 6-8 pm, venue open until 1 am
Cafe Racer, 5828 Roosevelt Way NE
Abandonment Issues," a group show of random artists from past years whose art was left behind. Half of proceeds go to Path with Art. Art reception same night as art walk 6-8 pm. Nibbles to share.

---> open until 9 pm
Cafe Allegro, 4214 University Way NE - entrance in alley

June 2019 Art Walk

7/15/2019

Gargoyles Statuary, 4550 University Way NE
Group show titled "Goddess," celebrating the Sacred Feminine with art by Heidi Estey, Lis Wright-Ivec, Dani Wilson, Braden Duncan, Valerie Herron, Diana Denslow, Lisa Noble, Cassandra Gibbs, Ryan Allred, Laura Tempest Zakroff, Jan Ayanardi, Char Hall, Terie Woods, and Lily Munn honoring the Divine Feminine in us all! Participate in a Summer Solstice Magick circle around 7:00 pm with Lonness Valenna. Celebrate the Goddess in her myriad forms from around the world ∼ she knows no bounds!

At left, Kamadhenu by Heidi Estey

University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE
Art Hub - a place to meet artists, learn about their work and buy directly from them. University Heights Center also hosts Sip n Draw with Adrienne Bell-Koch: 6-7:30 pm, with drawing exercises to teach you the rules and tricks to portrait drawing from a live model. Register here:
https://www.uheightscenter.org/events/sip-n-draw-with-adrienne-bell-koch?fbclid=IwAR0_OrV5mwvug6Y5weG2nGlmIjg4SvMysTthf7ABpJgPC18EVnaoTMrunkU

Stanline Gallery, 6025 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle artist Doug March
https://www.facebook.com/Stanline-Gallery-219320678159967/

Cafe Solstice, 4116 University Way NE
Artist Joseph Barton

Cafe Racer, 5828 Roosevelt Way NE
Exhibit by artist and illustrator Stephen J. Walker who has been a Resident Artist for the City of Seattle with exhibitions at the Seattle Art Museum.

May 2019 Art Walk

6/17/2019

Gargoyles Statuary, 4550 University Way NE
Exhibit titled "Enchantments," new works by Lis Wright-Ivec, a collection of otherworldly paintings and ceramics inspired by Arthurian legend.

University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE
Art Hub - a place to meet artists, learn about their work and buy directly from them. University Heights Center also hosts Sip n Draw with Adrienne Bell-Koch: 6-7:30 pm, with drawing exercises to teach you the rules and tricks to portrait drawing from a live model. Register here:
https://www.uheightscenter.org/events/sip-n-draw-with-adrienne-bell-koch?fbclid=IwAR0_OrV5mwvug6Y5weG2nGlmIjg4SvMysTthf7ABpJgPC18EVnaoTMrunkU

Stanline Gallery, 6025 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle artist Doug March
https://www.facebook.com/Stanline-Gallery-219320678159967/

Gargoyles Statuary, 4550 University Way NE
Exhibit titled "Enchantments," new works by Lis Wright-Ivec, a collection of otherworldly paintings and ceramics inspired by Arthurian legend.

Jack Straw Cultural Center, 4261 Roosevelt Way NE
New Media Gallery, multimedia exhibition titled "To Take the Shape of the Container" by Erin Elyse Burns.

Cafe Solstice, 4116 University Way NE
Artist Brooke Fotheringham
https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-Solstice-127965500586156/

Cafe Racer, 5828 Roosevelt Way NE
Exhibit by artist and illustrator Stephen J. Walker who has been a Resident Artist for the City of Seattle with exhibitions at the Seattle Art Museum.