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Lectures and Events
First Saturday Family Program"This Native Land" is focused on exploration and settlement in early Seattle, using the museum's current "Essential Seattle" exhibit as reference. 11 a.m. Sat. Jan. 6.Also: Holiday-themed covers of the Saturday Evening Post from Norman Rockwell. Museum of History and Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., 324-1126. Ends Jan. 15.
Independent CuratorsA lecture on what they do, and how they do it, with Carrie E.A. Scott, Steven Michael Vroom, and Seattle Weekly's own Suzanne Beal. 6 p.m. Tues. Jan. 9. Francine Seders Gallery, 6701 Greenwood Ave. N., 782-0355.
Modern Art History CourseTAM offers this six-week course, covering Matisse, German Expressionism, de Stijl, Russian Constructivism, and more. Classes begin Mon. Jan. 8. For information, call 253-272-4258. $40 series/$8 single class. Also: a retrospective of beloved children's illustrator/author Eric Carle's work (see review 11/01). Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253-272-4258. Ends Jan. 21.
Twilight Birthday BashThe Twilight Artist Collective, which has a gallery in Pike Place Market, hosts a second birthday party full of art and music from the Mob Law. 8 p.m. Thurs. Jan. 4. Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave., 388-0569. Free.
First Thursday
ArtPatch"Seattle Correspondence School," featuring Darla Barry Benson, Joanna Lepore, Flatchestedmama, Nate West, Amanda Mae, and more. Reception: 5-9 p.m. Tashiro-Kaplan Building, 306 S. Washington St., Suite 102, 852-JERK. Ends Jan. 28.
Catherine Person Gallery Abstract paintings inspired by Berlin from the late, great Drake Deknatel. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 319 Third Ave. S., 763-5565. Ends Feb. 3.
CorridorNew, sometimes eerie, mixed-media assemblages by Brian White. Reception: 5-9 p.m. Corridor Gallery, Tashiro-Kaplan Building, 306 S. Washington St., 856-7037. Ends Jan. 28.
Davidson GalleriesMezzotints and recent paintings from Holly Downing. In the Antique Print department, German Expressionist prints. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 313 Occidental Ave. S., 624-6700. Ends Jan. 27.
Experience Music ProjectThe EMP and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame begin their participation in First Thursday with free admission tonight (and on all future first Thursdays). 5-8 p.m. EMP, 325 Fifth Ave. N. (Seattle Center), 770-2702.
Form/Space AtelierAbstract Expressionist painters Barry Connolly, Jeff Jacobsen, Steven Schrock, Shai Steiner, and Kenneth Susynski. Schrock will paint live using a paintball gun and a suit of paint-soaked sponges at the reception, 6-10 p.m. 1907 Second Ave., 448-2302, www.formspaceatelier.com. Ends Jan. 31.
Foster/White Gallery New, surrealistic gouache paintings from James Martin. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 220 Third Ave. S. #100, 622-2833. Ends Jan. 27. SEE THE WIRE, THURSDAY
G. Gibson Gallery New paintings and drawings from Mark Thompson. 300 S. Washington St., 587-4033. Ends Feb. 10.
Gallery 110Cornish alum Jason Matsune shows his moody "Modern Cave Paintings." Reception: 6-8 p.m. 110 S. Washington St., 624-9336. Ends Jan. 27.
Glasshouse StudioAn annual Holiday Display of over 40 Northwest glass artists. 311 Occidental Ave. S., 682-9939. Ends Jan. 31.
John McKinney StudioLarge-scale black and white photographs by John McKinney. Reception: 5-9 p.m. Tashiro-Kaplan Building, 306 S. Washington St., 856-7037. Ends Jan. 27.
La Familia GalleryPainter Michelle Anderst's first solo show. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Tashiro-Kaplan Building, 117 Prefontaine Pl., 291-4608. Ends Jan. 27.
Linda Hodges Local artists David Allison, Maya Chachava, and Brenna Helm investigate the "psychological and symbolic aspect of iconic structures." Reception: 6-8 p.m. 316 First Ave. S., 624-3034. Ends Jan. 27.
Lisa HarrisNew paintings from Emily Wood. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 1922 Pike Pl., 443-3315. Ends Jan. 27.
Platform Gallery Multimedia artist Carlee Fernandez juxtaposes her image—through photographs, video, and sculpture—as a "dark reconciliation with her envy of 'man.'" 114 Third Ave. S., 323-2808. Ends Feb. 10.
Pioneer Square Saloon Photography by Thomas Krueger. 73 Yesler Way, 349-3348. Ends Jan. 31.
Last Chance
Art/Not TerminalSurreal paintings from Rob Clarke. 2045 Westlake Ave., 233-0680. Ends Jan. 4.
ArtsWestWinter themes in mixed media by Jacqui Beck and Regina Rubin Cody, encaustics by Carol Chellino, and monotypes by Lisa Snow Lady. 4711 California Ave. S.W., 938-0963. Ends Jan. 6.
Bellevue Arts Museum 120 works of wood art, from the collection of Jane and Arthur Mason; a juried exhibit of contemporary weavers; the work of Northwest jewelry artist Ron Ho; and Mohamed Zakariya's elegant script work. 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue, 425-519-0770. Weavers ends Jan. 6. Ron Ho and Zakariya end Feb. 18. Wood ends April 2007.
Fine Art Vision GalleryThe vibrant oils of Russian artist Igor Kashinsky, inspired by "the psychology of the music world." 3833 156th Ave. S.E., Bellevue, 425-681-9772. Ends Jan. 4.
20TwentyNew work from No Space gallery co-founder Gabriel Stromberg. 5208 Ballard Ave. N.W., 706-0969. Ends Jan. 10.
Winston Wächter Bo Bartlett's paintings show Northwest scenes through an appropriately misty oil palette. 203 Dexter Ave. N., 652-5855. Ends Jan. 4.
Openings
The ArtspaceA multimedia show of paintings and textile art celebrating the artistry & accomplishments of the women of rural Weya in Eastern Zimbabwe. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1245 10th Ave. E., 323-0300. Ends Jan. 31.
Bluebottle "Fire Season," new paintings from Paul Chatem. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Sat. Jan. 6. 415 E. Pine St., 325-1592. Ends Jan. 31.
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery"The New Guard": An exhibition of original artwork from MOME, the essential anthology of emerging comics talent curated by Gary Groth and Eric Reynolds. Reception: 5-8 p.m. Sat. Jan. 6. 1201 S. Vale St., 658-0110. Ends Jan. 31.
Fountainhead Oils and watercolors from William Hewson, and new paintings from Lou Wall. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Sat. Jan. 6. 625 McGraw St., 285-4467. Both end 28.
