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Lectures and Events
Alex Schweder Local artist/architect Alex Schweder shows a bungalow-sized vinyl bubble alluding to "architectonic" references like windows and doors, which expands and deflates in a choreographed sequence three times a day. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Fri. Jan. 12. Artist Talk: noon, Sat. Jan. 13. Suyama Space, 2324 Second Ave., 256-0809. Ends April 13.
David WhitehouseThe Executive Director and Curator of Ancient and Islamic Glass at Corning Museum of Glass conducts presents the first talk in the "History of Glass" lecture series. 2 p.m. Sun. Jan. 14. Also: "Transparently Built" explores the diverse architectural properties of glass though site-specific works. Also: "Contrasts: A Glass Primer" is designed as a compelling introduction to the medium of glass. Museum of Glass, 1801 E. Dock St., Tacoma, 253-284-4750. Through 2007 and 2009.
Lezlie Jane"From Starving Artist to Place of Comfort—My Way of Making it as an Artist," presented by custom jeweler Jane and the Seattle Metals Guild. 7 p.m. Thurs. Jan. 11. $5. Seattle Pacific University, Otto Miller Hall, Room 127, 3307 Third Ave. W.
Nearby HistoryAn evening program and reception honoring this year's writing seminar participants, featuring 14 samples of new historical research. 7-9 p.m. Wed. Jan. 10. Free.Also: Holiday-themed covers of the Saturday Evening Post from Norman Rockwell. Ends Jan. 15. Museum of History and Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., 324-1126.
Seattle Print FairThe seventh annual fair features original woodcuts, etchings, and lithographs from five centuries, all for sale. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. Jan. 13. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Jan. 14. Seattle Center Pavilion, 305 Harrison St., 684-7221.
Last Chance
BaasFive gallery artists exhibit new paintings and small format prints. Sat. Dec. 2. 2703 E. Madison St., 324-4742. Ends Jan. 13.
Columbia City"Adornments and Small Works" are new by Columbia City artists; In the guest gallery, "From the Furnace"shows glass art from Viscosity Glass Studio. 4864 Rainier Ave. S., 760-9843. Ends Jan. 14.
Howard HouseDan Webb's carved wood sculpture and photography in "Never Always." 604 Second Ave., 256-6399. Ends Jan. 13.
Nordic Heritage Museum"Tapestry on the Edge." 3014 N.W. 67th St., 789-5707. Ends Jan. 14.
Patricia Cameron Paintings from Oregon artist Lisa Pounders and ceramic sculpture from Seattleite Charlotte Renata Simpson. 234 Dexter Ave. N., 343-9647. Ends Jan. 13.
Photographic Center NorthwestThe PCNW Juried Members' Exhibition features selections chosen by Whatcom Museum's Scott Wallin. 900 12th Ave., 720-7222. Ends Jan. 15.
Seattle Asian Art Museum Vik Muniz shows the Mona Lisa as finger-painted in chocolate syrup. Dracula depicted in caviar. Marlene Dietrich laid out in diamonds. And portraits of kids made of sugar in this 20-year survey of the Brazilian-born photographer's work (See review 11/08). Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect St., 654-3100. Ends Jan. 15.
Tacoma Art Museum Trimpin's five-octave, room-sized metal and wood instrument, "Colorinpurple." Ends Sun. Jan. 14, with a performance (SEE CLASSICAL) Also: Great art is subversively hiding in grade school libraries everywhere. This fact is illustrated beautifully in this retrospective of beloved children's illustrator/author Eric Carle's work (see review 11/01). 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253-272-4258. Ends Jan. 21.
20TwentyNew work from No Space gallery co-founder Gabriel Stromberg. 5208 Ballard Ave. N.W., 706-0969. Ends Jan. 10.
Wall SpaceAline Smithson's multifaceted photographs (SEE SEE FALL ARTS GUIDE). 600 First Ave. #322, 749-9133. Ends Jan. 13.
Openings
Alibi RoomAdria Garcia's self-portraits drawn on mirrors, in her first solo show, "Ancestors and Ghosts." 6- 10 p.m. Wed. Jan. 10. Ends Feb. 28.
Ballard Fetherston New work from mixed-media artist and painter Mary Molyneaux. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Fri. Jan. 12. 818 E. Pike St., 322-9440.
Benham GalleryThe once-endangered Benham building will remain, and the gallery celebrates with photographs from unrepresented artists in "Give Us Your Best Shot." Wed. Jan. 10. 1216 First Ave., 622-2480. Ends Feb. 10.
Bellevue Arts Museum Chicago artist Barbara Cooper glues layers of wood veneer scraps to return the material to an organic form, creating life-size sculptural forests. Twelve of her pieces will be on display Tues. Jan. 16.Also: 20 works of wood art, from the collection of Jane and Arthur Mason. Also: the work of Northwest jewelry artist Ron Ho, and Mohamed Zakariya's elegant script work. 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue, 425-519-0770. Ron Ho and Zakariya end Feb. 18. Wood ends April. Cooper ends April 22.
Francine Seders GalleryNew and old work from mixed-media artist Dina Barzel, who uses silver thread, wire, clay, and wood in "A Delicate Balance." Reception: 2-4 p.m. Sun. Jan. 14. 6701 Greenwood Ave. N., 782-0355. Ends Feb. 18.
OKOK Gallery New work from Dave Pauls. Sat. Jan. 13.Closing: Grant Barnhart (Tra Sehltrow)'s brilliant paintings full of fascinating creatures from this young artist with intensity to spare ( See review 11/15). 5107 Ballard Ave. N.W., 789-6242. Ends Jan. 12.SUE PETERS
Parklane Gallery An "All Artists Salon-Style Show" kicks off Kirkland's Art Walk evening. Reception: 6-9 p.m. Thurs. Jan. 11. 130 Park Lane, Kirkland, 425-827-1462. Ends Feb. 4.
PurrJames Purpura's abstract acrylics are "Music Interpretations on Canvas." Reception: 6 p.m. Wed. Jan. 10. Ends Jan. 31.
SAM Gallery: Art Sales and RentalCurrent work from Elizabeth Jameson, Kristen Ramirez, Junko Yamamoto, and four more fascinating local artists. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Thurs. Jan. 11. Seattle Tower, 1220 Third Ave., 343-1101.
Western Bridge SEE THE WIRE, SATURDAY 3412 Fourth Ave. S., 838-7444.
Galleries
ArtPatch"Seattle Correspondence School," featuring Darla Barry Benson, Joanna Lepore, Flatchestedmama, Nate West, Amanda Mae, and more. Tashiro-Kaplan Building, 306 S. Washington St., Suite 102, 852-JERK. Ends Jan. 28.
