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Lectures and Events
Eduardo Calderon The photographer discusses his work as part of the "My Life in Art" lecture series, a fund-raiser for the alternative arts magnet school Summit K-12. 11051 34th Ave. N.E., 206-252-4506, www.seattleschools.org/schools/summitk-12. $7. 7-8:30 p.m. Thurs. Jan. 12.
Jay Ryan The Chicago-based musician and artist displays works from his new graphic collection, 100 Posters, 134 Squirrels, a Decade of Hot Dogs, Large Mammals, and Independent Rock: The Handcrafted Art of Jay Ryan. OlivoDoce Art Space, 1203 E. Olive St., 206-372-5861. 7 p.m. Fri. Jan. 13.
Last Chance
Arthead Gallery "Arthead Alumni" showcases a wide range of small-scale work by over 20 established and up-and-coming regional artists who've been a part of this gallery's 30-year history. 5411 Meridian Ave. N., 206-633-5544, www.bromwikstrom.com/arthead.html. Noon-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Jan. 14.
Baas Art Gallery "Shared Vision, A Celebration of the Spiritual in Life and Art" features paintings by Robert Drucker, Nobuhiro Kagami, and Fulgencio Lazo. 2703 E. Madison St., 206-324-4742, www.baasartgallery.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Ends Jan. 14.
Floating Leaves Tea Seattle photographer Rachael Jackson captures images with a naturalist's eye. 2213 N.W. Market St. (#100), 206-529-4268, www.floatingleavestea.com. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon-8 p.m. Sun. (closed Tues.). Ends Jan. 13.
Francine Seders Marita Dingus fashions elaborate sculptures and wall hangings from fabric, leather, glass, odd hardware, and other recycled curiosities in "We Don't Come Back Brand New." 6701 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-782-0355, www.sedersgallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Ends Jan. 15.
G. Gibson Gallery "Ink + Paper" highlights a rich array of work by 13 contemporary printmakers. 300 S. Washington St., 206-587-4033, www.ggibsongallery.com. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wed.-Fri.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. Ends Jan. 14.
Patricia Cameron With pen, ink, and charcoal, New York artist Bo Culpepper captures strange angst and angles in his adept drawings of New York rooftops and whimsical interpretations of toy cars in "Murmurings." 234 Dexter Ave. N., 206-343-9647, www.pcameronfineart.com. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; noon-5 p.m. Sat. Ends Jan. 14.
Photographic Center Northwest The center's annual Members' Exhibition presents a juried selection of photographs from nearly 40 artists. Benham Gallery owner Marita Holdaway is this year's juror. 900 12th Ave., 206-720-7222, www.pcnw.org. Noon-9:30 p.m. Mon.; 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; noon-5 p.m. Sun. Ends Jan. 15.
Tacoma Art Museum "Margaret Bourke-White: The Photography of Design" displays the 20th-century photojournalist's early work, focusing on formalist studies, industrial sites, and machinery. Also: In "Contemporary Photography and the Garden—Deceits and Fantasies," 15 American and European photographers interpret the symbolism and structure of gardens. ("Deceits" opens Jan. 14.) 1701 Pacific Ave. (Tacoma), 253-272-4258, www.tacomaartmuseum.org. Every third Thursday free and open until 8 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; noon-5 p.m. Sun. Bourke-White ends Jan. 15; "Deceits" ends April 30.
Openings
Ballard/Fetherston Port Townsend artist Kim Kopp takes on the challenge of creating a painting for each day of the year in "The Calendar Project." Opens Thurs. Jan. 12. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Fri. Jan. 13. 818 E. Pike St., 206-322-9440, www.ballardfetherstongallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Feb. 18.
Seattle Asian Art Museum SAAM reopens after a reroofing hiatus with four new shows. "Discovering Buddhist Art—Seeking the Sublime" delves into the museum's permanent collection of Asian Buddhist art; nearly 100 works will represent the influence of Buddhism on the art and culture of China, Korea, India, Japan, Thailand, and Tibet. Also: Tooba, an allegorical video by Iranian-born artist Shirin Neshat about a woman who turns into a tree, "The Orchid Pavilion Gathering: Chinese Painting from the University of Michigan Museum of Art," and "Fragrance of the Past: Chinese Calligraphy and Painting by Ch'ung-ho Chang Frankel and Friends." Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect St., 206-625-8900, www.seattleartmuseum.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs. "Orchid" and "Fragrance" end April 2; Tooba ends Sept. 30; "Buddha" is ongoing.
Suyama Space In his site-specific installation, "Dis-place in Time," Los Angeles artist John O'Brien uses cast fiberglass and aluminum beams to depict how memory is evoked. Artist lecture: noon, Sat. Jan. 14. Opens Jan. 16. 2324 Second Ave., 206-256-0809. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Ends April 7.
Museum of Glass "Czech Glass, 1945–1980: Design in an Age of Adversity" presents glasswork from a difficult era in Czech postwar history. (Opens Jan. 18.) Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St. (Tacoma), 253-284-4750, www.museumofglass.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sat. (until 8 p.m. every third Thurs. of the month). Noon-5 p.m. Sun. Ends June 18.
Galleries
Art Institute of Seattle The 23rd annual Faculty Show features design, media art, fashion, photography, installations, and other work. 2323 Elliott Ave., 206-233-0680, www.ais.edu. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Ends Jan. 31.
Art/Not Terminal Northwest photographer Bill Butler digitally captures the Pacific madrona tree, peeling bark, and other objects in nature; David Gorospe seeks to understand "The Power of Women" in fashion imagery. Also: Mixed-media abstract figures inhabit paintings by Venezuelan "New Age" artist Leopolld J. Cardozo in "Heretic: Retrospective of a Choice." 2045 Westlake Ave., 206-233-0680, www.antgallery.org. "Women": 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 1-6 p.m. Sat.; 1:30-5 p.m. Sun. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon-5 p.m. Sun. Ends Feb. 2.
