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Lectures and Events
Chihuly in Tacoma The Museum of Glass and the William Traver Gallery in Tacoma celebrate their native son in a citywide week of artist demos, lectures, and receptions. Dale Chihuly book signing: 1:30-2 p.m. Aug. 8-11 and 13. Museum Store, MOG, 1801 E. Dock St., Tacoma, 253-284-4750, www.museumofglass.org. For more info, call: 253-383-3685 (William Traver) or the museum.
The Vital 5 Cookbook Release Party Greg Lundgren of the Vital 5 art ensemble hosts the release of his inspiring new book, described as "a collection of instructional art recipes for the contemporary artist, curator, and troublemaker" at this fave hip artists' hangout. The Hideout, 1005 Boren Ave., 206-240-6365, www.vital5productions.com. 7-9 p.m. Wed. Aug. 2. Free.
Rebecca Albiani In "Soup Cans and Pink Refrigerators: Pop Art in the Kitchen," this art historian discusses the popularity of domestic objects in Pop Art by male artists, and how female artists responded. Frye Art Gallery, 704 Terry Ave., 206-622-9250, www.fryemuseum.org. 7 p.m. Thurs. Aug. 3, 11 a.m. Fri. Aug. 4. $4-$10.
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. Aug. 3. www.fremontseattle.com. Free.
First Thursday
Art Patch Gallery Photos by Elysha Rose Diaz in "Lines." Reception: 5-9 p.m. 306 S. Washington St., Suite 102, 206-388-2373, www.sweatshopinc.com. By appointment only, Sun. Ends Aug. 24.
D'Adamo/Woltz Vibrant symbolism imbues the oil canvases of Croatian artist Zivana Gojanovic. 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 Sept. 5.
Davidson Contemporary Dan Gualdoni's "aer Eire Series" are dreamy mixed-media landscapes inspired by a visit to Ireland, while "Works on Paper" offers an imaginative array of drawings, text, and collages by Dawn Cerny, Tim Cross, and others. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 310 S. Washington St., 206-624-7684, www.davidsongalleries.com. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. "Works" ends Aug. 26. "Eire" ends Sept. 2.
Davidson Galleries "New Work by Gallery Artists" includes local and international work, while "The Published State: Part 2" in the Antique Prints Dept. features commissions for French publications, from Chagall, Kandinsky, and others. 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 Sept. 2.
Foster/White A Dale Chihuly solo show in F/W's big new space, featuring, of course, glass (including new work, Black Cylinders) and paintings. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 220 Third Ave. S., 206-622-2833, www.fosterwhite.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Sept. 2.
Gallery 110 Liz Trans' whimsical mixed media paintings of boats in "High Seas" and Lois Pierris' color pix of local burlesque performances in "Colorized" make for a colorful combination at the gallery this month. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 110 S. Washington St., 206-624-9336, www. gallery110.com. Ends Aug. 26.
Gallery4Culture Household ornamentation takes on a menacing life of its own in Tory Franklin's moving paper drawings in "Facade." Reception: 6-8 p.m. 101 Prefontaine Place S., 206-296-7580, www.4culture.org. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Ends Sept. 1.
Grover/Thurston Gallery The gallery presents a group show of its own artists. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 309 Occidental Ave. S., 206-223-0816, www.groverthurston.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Aug. 26.
James Harris "Junctions" juxtaposes drawings by both contemporary artists (such as Roy McMakin and Claire Cowie) and masters (Paul Klee, Pierre Bonnard, and others). Reception: 6-8 p.m. 309A Third Ave. S., 206-903-6220, www.jamesharrisgallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Ends July 29.
Linda Hodges Gallery Inoffensive oil paintings by Brad Rude. 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 Sept. 2.
Lisa Harris Dramatic heavily inked figurative monotypes by John Lysak in "Myths and Melodramas." 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 Sept. 2.
Punch Gallery Joanna Thomas amusingly embellishes 19th-century French engravings by the likes of Delacroix, Poussin, and Watteau in "Lion Devouring a Rabbit & Other Collages." Reception: 5-8 p.m. 119 Prefontaine Place S., 206-621-1945, www.punchgallery.org. Noon-5 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Ends Sept. 3.
Soil "Exploded View" features sculpture, drawing, and painting by five artists. Also: Chauney Peck explores nonscience in "How Does Grass Grow?" in the gallery's back space. Reception: 6-9 p.m. 112 Third Ave. S., 206-264-8061, www.soilart.org. Noon-5 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. Ends Sept. 3.
Vetri Richly textured graal-painted eggs and bowls by New York artist Bridget Boss in "The Elephant in the Room." Reception: 5-8 p.m. 1404 First Ave., 206-667-9608, www.vetriglasscom. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Ends Aug. 27.
William Traver Sean Albert's rectangular glass forms, Jonathan Mossop's sand-carved glass work, and Ethan Stern's bulbous and patterned blown vessels share the space in Seattle, while Dale Chihuly and his own lead gaffers are featured in Tacoma. 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. Tacoma: 1821 E. Dock. St., #100, Tacoma, 253-383-3685, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Seattle shows end Aug. 28; Tacoma shows end Sept. 10.
