Lectures and Events
LECTURE: FIBER ARTS Local artists Su Job,
Marita Dingus, and
Jean Hicks discuss the applications of fiber in mixed-media art.
6:30-9 p.m. Wed. Oct. 29. Pratt Fine Arts Center Annex 3, 1924 S. Jackson St., free, 206-328-2200.
BAUHAUS LEGACY German writer and historian Ulf Meyer deflates the myth of Mies van der Rohe and the Bauhaus in this lecture sponsored by the U.W. College of Architecture and Urban Planning. 6:30 p.m., Wed. Oct. 29. U.W. Architecture Hall, Room 147, free, 206-543-4180.
COLLECTING CONTEMPORARY ART A bunch of art collectors talk about what they look for when stocking up on West Coast art.7 p.m. Thurs. Oct 30. Seattle Art Museum, 100 University St., free with admission, 206-654-3100.
LECTURE: JANET KOPLOS The art critic and senior editor at Art in America magazine discusses contemporary sculpture, ceramics, and art. 7 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 30. U.W. Kane Hall, Room 220, free, 206-543-0970.
VEIL This evening of "fashion, politics, art, and sister power," on the Philippine Women's Day of Protest is sponsored by Gabriella Network, an organization dedicated to highlighting issues facing Filipina-Americans. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Thurs. Oct. 30. Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave., 206-762-5093.
HIMALAYAN VISIONS AND TIBETAN VOICES Canadian photographer Brian Harris' multimedia slideshow of images from Tibet and the Himalayas benefits Seva Canada, an NGO that provides ophthalmic surgery to developing countries. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 30. Cinerama, 2100 4th Ave., $10, 206-441-3080.
UNION ART CO-OP ANNIVERSARY This Cap Hill warehouse-turned-artist-studio center celebrates its tenth anniversary by opening its doors to the public. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Fri. Oct. 31. Union Art Co-op, 1100 E. Union St. 206-860-7023.
HALLOWEEN NIGHT BLOW Learn to blow glass during these special Halloween-night festivities. Prizes will be awarded for best costume (no word if scariest Chihuly costumes get special preference). 7-11 p.m. Fri. Oct. 31. Museum of Glass, 1801 E. Dock St., Tacoma, $25-$30, 253-396-1768.
SAM'S HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE BALL It's the biggest, frou-frou formal event of the season, including: a costume contest; luxury raffle of masks created by local artists; and music spun by various DJs. Proceeds support SAM and Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. 9 p.m.-midnight, Fri. Oct. 31. Seattle Art Museum, 100 University St., $75-$350, 206-654-3100.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Here's your chance to remember the dearly departed, at La Casa de Artes' Day of the Dead celebration. Elaborate altars, traditional tapete sand paintings, and more are featured. Noon-8 p.m. Sat. Nov. 1. Center House and Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center, free, 206-684-7200.
MUMMIES Mummy expert Paul LeRoy, professor emeritus at C.W.U., gives a talk and slideshow. 2 p.m. Sat. Nov. 1. Seattle Art Museum, 100 University St., free with admission, 206-654-3100.
LECTURE: FRAMES Hey, if you don't like the art on the walls, you can always check out the frames. In conjunction with the Frye's odd but intriguing-sounding exhibit on frames, master framer Richard Boerth talks about this overlooked craft. 3 p.m. Sat. Nov. 1. Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave., free, 206-622-9250.
BUDDHIST MASTERPIECES OF JAPAN Keith Takechi, museum educator at SAM, discusses the "Discovering Buddhist Art" exhibit. 3 p.m. Sun. Nov. 2. Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect St., free with admission, 206-625-8900.
Openings
ARTEMIS A debut solo show for artist
John Schuh, whose photo collages are so intricate, the artist has been known to take several years to complete a piece.
Reception: 6-9 p.m. Sat. Nov. 1. 3107 S. Day St., 206-323-0562. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.
BLUEBOTTLE Ted Riederer watched way too much TV as a kid. Ample evidence is found in the "SacredProfane" series of faux religious icons by this bike messenger and artist. Replacing St. Sebastian and St. Francis are the true saints: Don Knotts, Captain Kirk, and that holiest of holies, the Fonz. Reception: 7-11 p.m. Sat. Nov. 1. 415 E. Pine St., 206-325-1592. 1-7 p.m. Tue.-Fri., noon-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun.
EL CENTRO DE LA RAZA In honor of Dia de los Muertos, this exhibit curated by Chicago's Arturo Avendaño features ofrendas (altars to dead relatives) and other variations on the Day of the Dead theme by artists Cecilia Alvarez, Alfredo Arreguín, Mauricio Robalino, and others. Reception: 2-7 p.m. Sun. Nov. 2. 2524 16th Ave. S., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wed., 206-329-9442.
FRYE ART MUSEUM "Watermarks" features depictions of the world's waters by naturalist, traveler, and painter Tony Foster. Reception: 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 30; Artist Lecture: 1 p.m. Sat. Nov. 1. 704 Terry Ave., 206-622-9250. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; noon-5 p.m. Sun.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs.
Last Chance
ACE STUDIOS Seattle artist Su Job's "Soft Porn" transforms ubiquitous Internet porn images into carefully stitched, almost abstract wool needlepoint, drawing attention to issues of sex work and disposable images.
619 Western Ave., 206-623-1288, 1-5 p.m. Sat., or by appointment. Ends Fri. Oct. 31.
ARTEMIS Two dual shows by Kevin Wildermuth: "Scientific Method" features mixed-media prints that incorporate found images into what look like scientific diagrams; "Artifacts" contains juxtaposed photographs of unnoticed everyday objects. 3107 S. Day St., 206-323-0562. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Thurs. Oct. 30.
