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Lectures and Events
Stephen Shore (and Opening Gala)The influential photographer discusses his work and his medium as fine art with the Henry's Chief Curator Elizabeth Brown. Talk: 7 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 5. Opening party: 8-10 p.m. Fri. Oct. 6. Henry Art Gallery (UW Campus), 15th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 41st Street, 206-543-2280, www.henryart.org. $8-$10 for each event.
Rebecca AlbianiThe vividly odd characters of Francisco Goya's intensely populated paintings are the subject of her lecture "The Dark World of Goya's Caprichos." 11 a.m. Fri. Oct. 6. Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave., 206-622-9250, www.fryemuseum.org. $4-$10.
Fremont First FridayOver 16 local galleries and shops participate in this monthly art walk. Guide maps are available at various locations. 6-9 p.m. Fri. Oct. 6. www.fremontseattle.com. Free.
Monotype DemonstrationCalifornia print artist Kevin Fletcher demonstrates and discusses his technique. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sat. Oct. 7. Sev Shoon Print Center, 2862 N.W. Market St. 206-624-1324 for more info. Free.
Mary Ellen Mark The accomplished photographer discusses her work. 6:30 p.m. Sat. Oct. 7. Seattle Academy, 1100 12th Ave., 206-720-7222, www.pcnw.org. $8.
First Thursday
Art Patch Gallery "Populai," Jite Agbro's current works on paper, are inspired by illuminated manuscripts and old-style graphics. Reception: 5-9 p.m. 306 S. Washington St., Suite 102, 206-388-2373, www.sweatshopinc.com. By appointment only, Sun. Ends Oct. 27.
Benham GalleryAn attempt to understand their 21-year-old brother's mysterious drowning in Gray's Harbor this past January is the sorrowful subject of "Estuarine Project," a photographic installation by Reymont Cantil and Brendan Basham. Opens Wed. Oct 4. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 5. 1216 First Ave., 206-622-2480, www.benhamgallery.com. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Ends Nov. 11.
Catherine Person Gallery Painter Colleen Hayward and young sculptor Kensuke Yamada, 26, share the space in "Dwell." Reception: 6-8 p.m. 319 Third Ave. S., 206-763-5565, www.catherinepersongallery.com, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Nov. 11.
D'Adamo/Woltz Quirky mixed media work by local artist Jim Stoccardo in "Florafaunaphobia." Reception: 5-8 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 Oct. 31.
Davidson ContemporaryAbstract landscapes in oil by painter Dion Zwirner in "Elsewhere." Reception: 6-8 p.m. 310 S. Washington St., 206-624-7684, www.davidsongalleries.com. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Oct. 28.
Davidson GalleriesSharp lines and light variations distinguish the crisp monotypes of California print artist Kevin Fletcher in "Light Orchestration," while in the Antique Print Dept. "The Age of Satire" encapsulates British caricatures from 1790-1830. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 313 Occidental Ave. S., 206-624-1324, www.davidsongalleries.com. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Oct. 28.
Form/space atelierThis new gallery, curated by Paul Pauper, opens with "Micro/Macro," photography by Signe Drake and Jonelle Lind. Reception: 6-10 p.m. 1907 Second Ave., 206-448-2302, www.formspaceatelier.com. Noon-6 p.m. Wed., Thurs., & Sat., Noon-7 p.m. Fri., Noon-5 p.m. Sun. Through Oct.
Foster/WhiteIn "Arboreum," Canadian artist Robert Marchessault explores trees with a romantic realism in oil on panel. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 220 Third Ave. S., 206-622-2833, www.fosterwhite.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Oct. 28.
Friesen GalleryPaintings and sculpture by Jane Rosen in "Tracking." 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 Nov. 26.
G. Gibson Gallery New finely rendered oil paintings by Michael Brophy in "The Wilderness Act," and mixed-media paintings by new gallery artist Faryn Davis. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 300 S. Washington St., 206-587-4033, www.gibsongallery.com. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. Ends Nov. 11.
Gallery 110Composite photography by Dave Kennedy in "Photographic Translations" and Gary Oliviera's evocative black-and-white images of seemingly ordinary moments in "Every Day." Reception: 6-8 p.m. 110 S. Washington St., 206-624-9336, www.gallery110.com. Ends Oct. 28.
Gallery IMA"All Too Human" features bright geometric paintings by James Wille Faust and such delights as the "Erector Set Schnauzer" by Harold Hoy. Reception: 6-8 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 Nov. 1.
Gallery4CultureSaya Moriyasu's "Floating Worlds" chandelier sculptures are informed by 17th-century Japanese Ukiyo-e art. 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 Oct. 27.
Greg Kucera Seattle artist Whiting Tennis debuts at the gallery with collage paintings and scavenged source sculpture, including a beast of an installation named "Bovine." Also: prints by L.A. artists Raymond Pettibon and Mark Bennett. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Artist talk: Noon, Sat. Oct. 7. 212 Third Ave. S., 206-624-0770, www.gregkucera.com. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Both end Nov. 11.
Grover/Thurston Gallery"Second Thoughts" presents paintings and wood, tin, and mixed-media sculptures by Terry Turrell. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 309 Occidental Ave. S., 206-223-0816, www.groverthurston.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Oct. 28.
James Harris Geoffrey Chadsey deftly creates provocative moments and entanglements in watercolor pencil on Mylar in his "New Work on Paper." Reception: 6-8 p.m. 309A Third Ave. S., 206-903-6220, www.jamesharrisgallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Ends Nov. 11.
