Visual Arts Calendar

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Lectures and Events

Barbara Kinney Bill Clinton's personal photographer presents "All the President's Moments" as the third event of the Photographers in Focus lecture series. 7 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 26. Youth In Focus, 2100 24th Ave. S., 206-723-1479, www.youthinfocus.org.

ART IN SCHOOLS The Seattle Arts Commission, the Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, and Seattle Public Schools present a public forum on arts education in Seattle's schools. 7 p.m. Wed. Oct. 25. Nathan Hale High School, 10750 30th Ave. N.E.

Ken Parker The director of Ireland's West Cork Art School speaks on his sculpture and prints. 6:30 p.m. Mon. Oct. 30. Pratt Fine Arts Center Studios, 1902 S. Main St., 206-328-2200, pratt.org. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sun.

Slideluck Potshow This show promises—what else?—tasty appetizers and appetizing images, with "Collaboration" the theme for 20 local artists' slideshows, multimedia performances, and "visual trickery." Potluck at 6 p.m., slide show at 8 p.m. Wed. Oct. 25. Pravda Studios, 1406 10th Ave., Suite 200, 206-728-1177, www.pravdastudios.com.

Town Hall Professor Donald W. Parry presents "Using Technology to Reveal and Safeguard the Dead Sea Scrolls." 7:30 p.m. Wed. Oct. 25. 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-652-4255, www.townhallseattle.org.

Youngstown Cultural Arts Center The theme of tonight's ongoing Creative Conversations is "Shared-Use Facilities and New Models of Collaboration in the Arts." 6 p.m. Mon. Oct. 30. 4408 Delridge Way S.W., 206-935-2917, youngstownarts.org.

Wing Luke Explore the architectural history of Seattle's International District on this walking tour, held in conjuction with the exhibition "These Walls Can Speak: Untold Stories from Three Historic Buildings." 1 p.m. Sat. Oct. 28. Also 3:30 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 2 and 1 p.m. Sun. Nov. 5. 407 Seventh Ave. S., 206-623-5124 ext. 114.

Openings

Bootyland A reception for visual artist Jake Vee and fabric artist Meeches Pieces (think quizzical cats and one-eyed plush monsters). Reception 6 p.m. Fri. Oct. 27. 1317 E. Pine St., 206-328-0636, www.bootylandkids.com.

Museum of History and Industry"Norman Rockwell's Home for the Holidays" features dozens of original holiday covers of The Saturday Evening Post. Opens 10 a.m. Sat. Oct. 28.Also:"Picturing the Century" features 100 years of photos of both historical and cultural fascination from the National Archives in Washington, D.C. 24th Ave. E., 206-324-1126, www.seattlehistory.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $5-$7. 2700 24th Ave. E., 206-324-1126, www.seattlehistory.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $5-$7. "Century" ends Dec. 17; Rockwell ends Jan. 15.

Pratt Fine Arts Center Ken Parker, the director of Ireland's West Cork Art School, exhibits his sculpture and prints. Opens Wed. Oct. 25. Pratt Main Gallery, 1902 S. Main St., 206-328-2200, www.pratt.org. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Ends Nov. 13.

Last Chance

Art Patch Gallery "Populai," Jite Agbro's current works on paper, are inspired by illuminated manuscripts and old-style graphics. 306 S. Washington St., Suite 102, 206-388-2373, www.sweatshopinc.com. By appointment only, Sun. Ends Oct. 27.

ArtXchange "Textures of Contemporary Vietnam" features handsomely rendered lacquer work by Khanh Bui & Phong. 512 First Ave. S., 206-839-0377, www.artxchange.org. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Oct. 31.

Baas"New Paintings" by Rachel Maxi present a vaguely Hopper-esque glowing realism in oil. 2703 E. Madison St., 206-324-4742, www.baasartgallery.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Ends Oct. 28.

BluebottleThe petty criminals of "San Francisco 1940-1942" are the subject of local artist Chris Crites' latest collection of deft mug-shot portraiture on humble brown paper bags. 415 E. Pine St., 206-325-1592, www.bluebottleart.com. 1-7 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Ends Oct. 29.

City Hall"Five Blocks to Green Lake" are 32 sharp black-and-white portraits by local photographer and psychoanalyst Gary Grenell, an homage of sorts to his neighborhood: some rather wry, like "Green Lake Gothic" featuring a frumpy fishing couple. (Grenell repays his subjects with framed copies of their portraits.) City Hall lobby, 600 Fourth Ave. 206-684-7171. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Ends Oct. 30.

D'Adamo/Woltz Quirky mixed-media work by local artist Jim Stoccardo in "Florafaunaphobia." 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." 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 to 1830. 313 Occidental Ave. S., 206-624-1324, www.davidsongalleries.com. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Oct. 28.

Form/space atelier This new gallery, curated by Paul Pauper, debuts with "Micro/Macro," photography by Signe Drake and Jonelle Lind. 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. 220 Third Ave. S., 206-622-2833, www.fosterwhite.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Ends Oct. 28.

Fountainhead Oil paintings and figurative drawings by Jennifer Frohwerk in "Still Life" share the space with Andrew Hare's bright acrylic realism depicting urban architecture. 625 W. McGraw St., 206-285-4467, www.fountainheadgallery.com. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., noon-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends Oct. 29.