Openings & Events

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Acclimatized: Heaven and Earth The Center on Contemporary Art mounts its fifth exhibition of temporary artwork in Carkeek Park. Artists will install their work in the park created to withstand the elements, intense public scrutiny, and potential vandalism—as was the case last year, when several pieces were burned or destroyed. Go early, before any mishaps can occur. Carkeek Park, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, cocaseattle.org. Opens July 13. On view during park hours through Oct. 20.

Arty Hour Sip wine and snack on nibbles during this art-making social. 21 years and up. Advance registration required. Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave. (Everett), 425-257-8380, schack.org, $45-$50, Wed., July 10, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Tue., July 23, 6-9 p.m.; Wed., Aug. 7, 6-9 p.m.; Thu., Aug. 29, 6-9 p.m.

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Belltown Art Walk Neighborhood galleries (including Northwest Woodworkers Gallery, Form/Space Atelier, A/NT Terminal Gallery, and others) and non-galleries (Cyclops, Black Bottle, Bedlam Coffee, etc.) extend their hours so you can check out work by local artists. See belltownartwalk.com for details. Second Friday of every month, 6 p.m.

Best Dressed/Undressed This group show explores the notion of adornment in a range of media. With Jessica Craig-Martin, Jules Frazier, Carmen Lozar, Stephen O’Donnell, Mielle Riggie, and Margeaux Walker. Opening celebration 6-8 p.m. Weds., July 10. Winston Wachter Fine Art, 203 Dexter Ave. N., 652-5855, winstonwachter.com, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Sept. 4.

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Blitz! Capitol Hill Art Walk Check out the participating galleries and stores on Pike and Pine Streets, including Vermillion, Ltd. Gallery, True Love Art Gallery, and Photo Center NW, Fetherston Gallery, and Rosebud, which will extend their hours to feature art, music, and more. See blitzcapitolhill.com. Second Thursday of every month, 5-8 p.m.

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Central District Art Walk Local artists with studios along E. Cherry St. (between 23rd and 24th Aves.) invite you to come in and see what’s brewing. Venues include Autumn Thing, Doubt Us Artwork, Miss Cline Press, Outside In Studio, and Coyote Central. See centraldistrictartwalk.com. Second Saturday of every month, 1-5 p.m.

DepARTure Mandy Blouin, Jay Mason, Darren Orange, John Osgood, and Angelina Villalobos show their painting, photography, and graphic design in a benefit show for Art With Heart. Featuring food from Local 360, a rooftop party, and more. No cover, donations encouraged. Lawrence Lofts, 1818 E. Madison St., 860-6818, lawrence-lofts.com, Sat., July 13, 5-10 p.m.

Warren Dykeman Text, texture, color, and jangled, abstract forms create balance and disarray in I might exaggerate.., his collection of mixed-media and collage paintings. Reception 6-8 p.m. Thurs., July 11. Davidson Galleries, 313 Occidental Ave. S., 624-1324, davidsongalleries.com, Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Through July 27.

Jeni Falldine From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. this week, she will build and hang her site-specific string installation Ties in Occidental Park. The construction is inspired by concepts that tie people together and what “weaves our community into what it is.” The piece remains on view through Aug. 19, with an opening reception Aug. 1. Occidental Park, Occidental Ave. S. & S. Main St.

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Georgetown Art Attack This month, the Georgetown Art Walk collides with the Sub Pop Silver Jubilee, so expect a bigger—and rowdier—crowd than usual. On the theme of music in Seattle are multiple exhibits including Charles Peterson’s black and white concert photography at All City Coffee and Justin Hampton’s rock show posters at Calamity Jane’s. Elsewhere, there’s sculpture at Krab Jab, Sub Pop arts and artifacts at Fantagraphics, a Georgetown Trailer Park Mall vending all kinds of goods, and more. Stick around until 11 p.m. for all the great music and the label’s to-be-announced “special guest.” See georgetownartattack.com. Second Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m.

Karen Hackenberg In Watershed, her recent photo-realistic paintings are also bound and published as a book. Opening reception 5-7 p.m., Thurs., July 11. Paper Hammer, 1400 Second Ave., 682-3820, paper-hammer.com, Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Through July 29.

Hot Rods and Honeys Various artists present work featuring hot cars and hotter gals. Encore celebration 6-10 p.m. Weds., July 10. Tasty, 7513 Greenwood Ave. N., 706-3020, shoptastyart.com, Weds.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 12-5 p.m. Through Aug. 4.

David C. Kane He shows geometric and abstract figurative portraits. Reception 5-8 p.m. Thurs., July 11. Room 104, 306 S. Washington St. (Tashiro Kaplan Building), 953-8104, room104gallery.com, Weds.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Through July 27.

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Kirkland Art Walk Howard/Mandville, the Kirkland Arts Center, and other downtown galleries are represented at this free monthly event. Second Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m.

Rana Rochat Her abstract work explores order, chaos, and movement through organic shapes and natural forms. Opening celebration 6-8 p.m. Weds., July 10. Winston Wachter Fine Art. Through Sept. 4.

Rock On Fourteen artists show jewelry and work in precious metals incorporating rocks and gemstones. Opening lecture 4-5 p.m. Weds., July 10 (RSVP required), followed by reception. Facere Jewelry Art Gallery, 1420 Fifth Ave., 624-6768, facerejewelryart.com, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 12-5 p.m. Through July 31.

Stretchable Moment David Beckley’s ghostly digital portraits, Nancy Coleman’s nature-inspired, prepared images, and Cass Walker’s stuffed-animal domestic series come together in this group photo show. Reception 6-8 p.m. Thurs., July 11. Artist reception 5-8 p.m. Sat., July 13. Gallery 110, 110 Third Ave. S. (Tashiro Kaplan Building), 624-9336, gallery110.com, Weds.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. Through July 27.

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Olympic Sculpture Park Summer Kick-Off Art, environment, and community come together in this festive celebration at the OSP. Watch bands Tubaluba and Comfort Food perform, enjoy art activities, sample local wines, and check out Heather Hart’s temporary roof-like installation The Western Oracle: We Will Tear the Roof Off the Mother (which remains on view through October). Olympic Sculpture Park, 2901 Western Ave., 654-3100, seattleartmuseum.org, Free. Thu., July 11, 6 p.m.

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Three Way Ben Beres, Zac Culler, and John Sutton show bronze sculpture that reimagine the usefulness and intrinsic artfulness of everyday objects like switch-plates and security cameras. Opening reception 6-8 p.m. Thurs., July 11. Artist talk at noon, Sat., July 13. Greg Kucera Gallery, 212 Third Ave. S., 624-0770, gregkucera.com, Tues.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Through Aug. 17.

Luke Tornatzky

Beneath Summer Skies collects his recent oil works and landscapes. Reception 6-8 p.m. Thurs., July 11. Patricia Rovzar Gallery, 1225 Second Ave., 223-0273, rovzargallery.com, Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Through July 29.

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West Seattle Art Walk Several venues showcase local art, including Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, ArtsWest, Alki Arts, and more. Details: westseattleartwalk.blogspot.com. Second Thursday of every month, 6-9 p.m.

White Center Art Walk Al Brewing, Company Bar, Full Tilt Ice Cream, Luso Food and Wine and other merchants open their doors for this walking tour featuring art, special events, music, and more. Downtown White Center, Second Thursday of every month, 6-9 p.m.