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Lectures and Events
Fremont First Friday Over 16 local galleries and shops participate in this monthly art walk. Guide maps are available at various locations. 6-9 p.m. Fri. July 7. www.fremontseattle.com. Free.
Rebecca Albiani The architectural transformation of Rome during the era of Emperor Augustus is the latest subject of art historian Albiani in "A City of Marble." Frye Art Gallery, 704 Terry Ave., 206-622-9250, www.fryemuseum.org. $4-10. 11 a.m. Fri. July 7.
Mary Lee & Louisiana Bendolph Two Alabama quilt artists present the gallery's "Saturday After" talk about their work. 212 Third Ave. S., 206-624-0770, www.gregkucera.com. Free. Noon, Sat. July 8.
Eugenie Tsai The New York guest curator behind the Henry's Byron Kim overview exhibit discusses how the artist's provocative work challenges concepts of abstraction and representation. Henry Art Gallery, 15th Ave. N.E. and N.E. 41st St., 206-543-2280, www.henryart.org. Free. 2 p.m. Sat. July 8.
First Thursday
Artists' Gallery of Seattle "The Second Annual NW African-American Fine Art Exhibit" features sculpture and painting by over a dozen artists. Reception: 6-10 p.m. 902 First Ave. S., 206-340-0830, www.agofs.com. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tues.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Ends July 31.
Catherine Person Gallery The gallery presents all its artists in its second annual group show, "At Once." Reception: 6-8 p.m. 319 Third Ave. S., www.catherinepersongallery.com, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Aug. 25.
Corridor Gallery Ironic color photography by Mark Sullo. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Tashiro-Kaplan building, 306 S. Washington St., 206-856-7037, www.schirmerstudio.com/corridor. Noon-5 p.m. Sat. Through July.
D'Adamo/Woltz Abstract acrylic on stainless steel paintings by Simona Foggitt. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 307 Occidental Ave. S., 206-652-4414, www.dadamowoltzgallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Ends July 31.
Davidson Galleries In the Antique Prints Dept., "Contemporary Prints from Eastern Europe and Russia" and "The Published State, Part 1." Reception: 6-8 p.m. 313 Occidental Ave. S., 206-624-1324, www.davidsongalleries.com. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Both end July 29.
foster/white Granite and steel sculpture by Will Robinson in "Spaces Within," and impressionistic oil paintings by Sheri Bakes in "Vacancy." Reception: 6-8 p.m. 220 Third Ave. S., 206-622-2833, www.fosterwhite.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Both end July 26.
Friesen Gallery "About Glass" presents optical cut crystal, sculpture, and blown glass by the gallery's roster of established and emerging artists, including William Morris, Kreg Kallenberger, Flo Perkins, and the debut of New Zealand artist Philip Aitken. Reception: 5-8 p.m. 1200 Second Ave., 206-628-9501, www.friesengallery.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sat. Ends July 29.
Gallery IMA The gallery presents a group show of its artists. Reception: 6-8:30 p.m. 123 S. Jackson St., 206-625-0055, www.galleryima.com. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Ends Aug. 1.
Gallery 110 Painter Mike Lewis is inspired by master artists and cartoons, while glass artist Patricia Weyer is inspired by dolphins. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 110 S. Washington St., 206-624-9336, www.gallery110.com. Ends July 29.
Grover/Thurston Gallery Mixed-media hand-carved work by California sculptor Joe Brubaker. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 309 Occidental Ave. S., 206-223-0816, www.groverthurston.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends July 29.
Howard House The "New Sculpture Survey" promises an intriguing show of provocative work by eight artists using varied materials. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 604 Second Ave., 206-256-6399, www.howardhouse.net. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Aug. 26.
Linda Hodges Gallery Botanical oil paintings by Karen Yurkovich. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 316 First Ave. S., 206-624-3034, www.lindahodgesgallery.com. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends July 29.
Lisa Harris The "Summer Group Show" presents recent work by the gallery's 27 artists. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 1922 Pike Place, 206-443-3315, www.lisaharrisgallery.com. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Ends July 30.
Greg Kucera The jazzy patterns and fine stitch work of rural Alabama's acclaimed "Gee's Bend Quilt Makers" inaugurate the gallery's first quilt exhibit. Also: "Patchwork: Affinities & Influences in Contemporary Art" follows the thread of the main exhibit through the multi-media work of various other artists. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 212 Third Ave. S., 206-624-0770, www.gregkucera.com. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Sept. 2.
Punch Gallery Photo-based media and video by L.A. transplant Justin Colt Beckman in "Eastern Philosophies: Part One." Reception: 6-8 p.m. 509-964-2443, www.punchgallery.org. Noon-5 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Ends July 30.
Soil Eccentric local artists Dawn Cerny and Alice Tippit collaborate in "an installation of drawings and ephemera" about obsession and desire in "Artful Scheme of Happiness." Also: Ink-wash, watercolor, and video selections from Buddy Bunting's "Scabland Project," inspired by visits to prisons in remote corners of the American West. Reception: 6-9 p.m. 112 Third Ave. S., 206-264-8061, www.soilart.org. Noon-5 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. Ends July 30.
William Traver New glass work by Massimo Micheluzzi, and acrylic, oil and found-object canvases by Alan Fulle in "Quest." Reception: 5-8 p.m. 110 Union St. #200, 206-587-6501, www.travergallery.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Both end July 30.
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