Visual Arts – Openings & Events

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Monday, June 23, 2014

Cait Willis The “glitch” paintings in Catastrophe Museum are based on the writings of JG Ballard, resulting in messy “white noise” paintings. Opening reception June 12, 5-9 p.m. Ghost Gallery, 504 E. Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Monday, June 23, 2014, 5 – 6pm

I Heart Comic Art An art show of local independent comic artists, with art on sale and live music from Lucas Morais of Astral Twins. Opening reception June 12, 5-8 p.m.  Caffe Vita: Capitol Hill, 1005 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Monday, June 23, 2014, 5 – 8pm

Cherri O’Brien

Dog Stories is exactly what it sounds like-a multimedia series featuring reverent renderings of all sorts of canines. Opening reception June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Jeffrey Moose Gallery, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Monday, June 23, 2014, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Portraits of Pride 2014 Self portraits from LGBTQ and allied artists inclduing Amy C. Abadilla, Cody Blomberg, Andrew Caldwell, Dale Davis, McCade Dolan, Scott Dunn, Stephen Eaker, Juan Franco, Elise Koncsek, Nan Leiter, Mario Lemafa, Lector Morales, Grego Rachko, Brian Reindel, Matt Wencl and more. Opening reception June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Monday, June 23, 2014, 6 – 7pm

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Cait Willis The “glitch” paintings in Catastrophe Museum are based on the writings of JG Ballard, resulting in messy “white noise” paintings. Opening reception June 12, 5-9 p.m. Ghost Gallery, 504 E. Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 5 – 6pm

I Heart Comic Art An art show of local independent comic artists, with art on sale and live music from Lucas Morais of Astral Twins. Opening reception June 12, 5-8 p.m.  Caffe Vita: Capitol Hill, 1005 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 5 – 8pm

Cherri O’Brien

Dog Stories is exactly what it sounds like-a multimedia series featuring reverent renderings of all sorts of canines. Opening reception June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Jeffrey Moose Gallery, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Portraits of Pride 2014 Self portraits from LGBTQ and allied artists inclduing Amy C. Abadilla, Cody Blomberg, Andrew Caldwell, Dale Davis, McCade Dolan, Scott Dunn, Stephen Eaker, Juan Franco, Elise Koncsek, Nan Leiter, Mario Lemafa, Lector Morales, Grego Rachko, Brian Reindel, Matt Wencl and more. Opening reception June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 6 – 7pm

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Cait Willis The “glitch” paintings in Catastrophe Museum are based on the writings of JG Ballard, resulting in messy “white noise” paintings. Opening reception June 12, 5-9 p.m. Ghost Gallery, 504 E. Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Wednesday, June 25, 2014, 5 – 6pm

I Heart Comic Art An art show of local independent comic artists, with art on sale and live music from Lucas Morais of Astral Twins. Opening reception June 12, 5-8 p.m.  Caffe Vita: Capitol Hill, 1005 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Wednesday, June 25, 2014, 5 – 8pm

Cherri O’Brien

Dog Stories is exactly what it sounds like-a multimedia series featuring reverent renderings of all sorts of canines. Opening reception June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Jeffrey Moose Gallery, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Wednesday, June 25, 2014, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Alli Curtis

The Decay of an American Dream captures photos of homes and businesses after foreclosure and bankruptcy in wake of the financial crisis. Opening reception June 13, 6-9 p.m.  A/NT Gallery, 2045 Westlake Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 Free Wednesday, June 25, 2014, 6 – 7pm

Marc Dombrosky

Who throws their sister to the wolves under the bus? takes a collection of unrelated items, and attempts to forge momentary, fragmentary narratives by placing them all in the gallery in new, unexpected contexts. Opening reception June 12, 6-8 p.m.  Platform Gallery, 114 Third Avenue South Free Wednesday, June 25, 2014, 6 – 7pm

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Thursday, June 26, 2014

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Fabrice Monteiro You can’t get more summery than this photo exhibit by the Belgium-born, Senegal-based photographer, called Gorean Summer. It’s named for the pleasure island of Goree, located two miles from the bustling city of Dakar. Today a UN World Heritage Site, the tiny island was for 400 years a notorious slave-trading hub. For that reason, in Monteiro’s black-and-white images, there are both somber, history-minded tourists and joyous day-trippers out for sun and fun. The past and the present mingle like lovers on the strand, and you can’t really separate the two. Surf and sand are likewise intermingled, echoing Monteiro’s own background: A former model, he’s from a mixed-race marriage, and he’s explored the legacy of slavery in prior photo series. But this show is nothing but cheerful, with youngsters, dancing, preening, swimming, and surfing on the beach. Maybe it’ll inspire you to visit Alki or Golden Gardens-where the water, unfortunately, won’t be nearly so warm. (Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. Thurs., June 26. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Noon-5 p.m. Sat.) BRIAN MILLER M.I.A. Gallery, 1203 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Thursday, June 26, 2014

Cait Willis The “glitch” paintings in Catastrophe Museum are based on the writings of JG Ballard, resulting in messy “white noise” paintings. Opening reception June 12, 5-9 p.m. Ghost Gallery, 504 E. Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Thursday, June 26, 2014, 5 – 6pm

I Heart Comic Art An art show of local independent comic artists, with art on sale and live music from Lucas Morais of Astral Twins. Opening reception June 12, 5-8 p.m.  Caffe Vita: Capitol Hill, 1005 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Thursday, June 26, 2014, 5 – 8pm

Cherri O’Brien

Dog Stories is exactly what it sounds like-a multimedia series featuring reverent renderings of all sorts of canines. Opening reception June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Jeffrey Moose Gallery, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Thursday, June 26, 2014, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Alli Curtis

The Decay of an American Dream captures photos of homes and businesses after foreclosure and bankruptcy in wake of the financial crisis. Opening reception June 13, 6-9 p.m.  A/NT Gallery, 2045 Westlake Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 Free Thursday, June 26, 2014, 6 – 7pm

Marc Dombrosky

Who throws their sister to the wolves under the bus? takes a collection of unrelated items, and attempts to forge momentary, fragmentary narratives by placing them all in the gallery in new, unexpected contexts. Opening reception June 12, 6-8 p.m.  Platform Gallery, 114 Third Avenue South Free Thursday, June 26, 2014, 6 – 7pm

Portraits of Pride 2014 Self portraits from LGBTQ and allied artists inclduing Amy C. Abadilla, Cody Blomberg, Andrew Caldwell, Dale Davis, McCade Dolan, Scott Dunn, Stephen Eaker, Juan Franco, Elise Koncsek, Nan Leiter, Mario Lemafa, Lector Morales, Grego Rachko, Brian Reindel, Matt Wencl and more. Opening reception June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Thursday, June 26, 2014, 6 – 7pm

Rachid Bouhamidi

Fanfare for the Area Man collects the Los Angeles artist’s colorful paintings, united by their visual business. Opening reception, June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Blindfold Gallery, 1718 E. Olive Way, Suite A, Seattle, WA 98102 Free Thursday, June 26, 2014, 6 – 7pm

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Friday, June 27, 2014

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Fabrice Monteiro You can’t get more summery than this photo exhibit by the Belgium-born, Senegal-based photographer, called Gorean Summer. It’s named for the pleasure island of Goree, located two miles from the bustling city of Dakar. Today a UN World Heritage Site, the tiny island was for 400 years a notorious slave-trading hub. For that reason, in Monteiro’s black-and-white images, there are both somber, history-minded tourists and joyous day-trippers out for sun and fun. The past and the present mingle like lovers on the strand, and you can’t really separate the two. Surf and sand are likewise intermingled, echoing Monteiro’s own background: A former model, he’s from a mixed-race marriage, and he’s explored the legacy of slavery in prior photo series. But this show is nothing but cheerful, with youngsters, dancing, preening, swimming, and surfing on the beach. Maybe it’ll inspire you to visit Alki or Golden Gardens-where the water, unfortunately, won’t be nearly so warm. (Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. Thurs., June 26. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Noon-5 p.m. Sat.) BRIAN MILLER M.I.A. Gallery, 1203 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Friday, June 27, 2014

Cait Willis The “glitch” paintings in Catastrophe Museum are based on the writings of JG Ballard, resulting in messy “white noise” paintings. Opening reception June 12, 5-9 p.m. Ghost Gallery, 504 E. Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Friday, June 27, 2014, 5 – 6pm

I Heart Comic Art An art show of local independent comic artists, with art on sale and live music from Lucas Morais of Astral Twins. Opening reception June 12, 5-8 p.m.  Caffe Vita: Capitol Hill, 1005 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Friday, June 27, 2014, 5 – 8pm

Cherri O’Brien

Dog Stories is exactly what it sounds like-a multimedia series featuring reverent renderings of all sorts of canines. Opening reception June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Jeffrey Moose Gallery, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Friday, June 27, 2014, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Alli Curtis

The Decay of an American Dream captures photos of homes and businesses after foreclosure and bankruptcy in wake of the financial crisis. Opening reception June 13, 6-9 p.m.  A/NT Gallery, 2045 Westlake Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 Free Friday, June 27, 2014, 6 – 7pm

Marc Dombrosky

Who throws their sister to the wolves under the bus? takes a collection of unrelated items, and attempts to forge momentary, fragmentary narratives by placing them all in the gallery in new, unexpected contexts. Opening reception June 12, 6-8 p.m.  Platform Gallery, 114 Third Avenue South Free Friday, June 27, 2014, 6 – 7pm

Portraits of Pride 2014 Self portraits from LGBTQ and allied artists inclduing Amy C. Abadilla, Cody Blomberg, Andrew Caldwell, Dale Davis, McCade Dolan, Scott Dunn, Stephen Eaker, Juan Franco, Elise Koncsek, Nan Leiter, Mario Lemafa, Lector Morales, Grego Rachko, Brian Reindel, Matt Wencl and more. Opening reception June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Friday, June 27, 2014, 6 – 7pm

Rachid Bouhamidi

Fanfare for the Area Man collects the Los Angeles artist’s colorful paintings, united by their visual business. Opening reception, June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Blindfold Gallery, 1718 E. Olive Way, Suite A, Seattle, WA 98102 Free Friday, June 27, 2014, 6 – 7pm

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Saturday, June 28, 2014

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Fabrice Monteiro You can’t get more summery than this photo exhibit by the Belgium-born, Senegal-based photographer, called Gorean Summer. It’s named for the pleasure island of Goree, located two miles from the bustling city of Dakar. Today a UN World Heritage Site, the tiny island was for 400 years a notorious slave-trading hub. For that reason, in Monteiro’s black-and-white images, there are both somber, history-minded tourists and joyous day-trippers out for sun and fun. The past and the present mingle like lovers on the strand, and you can’t really separate the two. Surf and sand are likewise intermingled, echoing Monteiro’s own background: A former model, he’s from a mixed-race marriage, and he’s explored the legacy of slavery in prior photo series. But this show is nothing but cheerful, with youngsters, dancing, preening, swimming, and surfing on the beach. Maybe it’ll inspire you to visit Alki or Golden Gardens-where the water, unfortunately, won’t be nearly so warm. (Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. Thurs., June 26. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Noon-5 p.m. Sat.) BRIAN MILLER M.I.A. Gallery, 1203 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Saturday, June 28, 2014

Cait Willis The “glitch” paintings in Catastrophe Museum are based on the writings of JG Ballard, resulting in messy “white noise” paintings. Opening reception June 12, 5-9 p.m. Ghost Gallery, 504 E. Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Saturday, June 28, 2014, 5 – 6pm

I Heart Comic Art An art show of local independent comic artists, with art on sale and live music from Lucas Morais of Astral Twins. Opening reception June 12, 5-8 p.m.  Caffe Vita: Capitol Hill, 1005 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Saturday, June 28, 2014, 5 – 8pm

Cherri O’Brien

Dog Stories is exactly what it sounds like-a multimedia series featuring reverent renderings of all sorts of canines. Opening reception June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Jeffrey Moose Gallery, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Saturday, June 28, 2014, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Alli Curtis

The Decay of an American Dream captures photos of homes and businesses after foreclosure and bankruptcy in wake of the financial crisis. Opening reception June 13, 6-9 p.m.  A/NT Gallery, 2045 Westlake Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 Free Saturday, June 28, 2014, 6 – 7pm

Marc Dombrosky

Who throws their sister to the wolves under the bus? takes a collection of unrelated items, and attempts to forge momentary, fragmentary narratives by placing them all in the gallery in new, unexpected contexts. Opening reception June 12, 6-8 p.m.  Platform Gallery, 114 Third Avenue South Free Saturday, June 28, 2014, 6 – 7pm

Portraits of Pride 2014 Self portraits from LGBTQ and allied artists inclduing Amy C. Abadilla, Cody Blomberg, Andrew Caldwell, Dale Davis, McCade Dolan, Scott Dunn, Stephen Eaker, Juan Franco, Elise Koncsek, Nan Leiter, Mario Lemafa, Lector Morales, Grego Rachko, Brian Reindel, Matt Wencl and more. Opening reception June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Saturday, June 28, 2014, 6 – 7pm

Rachid Bouhamidi

Fanfare for the Area Man collects the Los Angeles artist’s colorful paintings, united by their visual business. Opening reception, June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Blindfold Gallery, 1718 E. Olive Way, Suite A, Seattle, WA 98102 Free Saturday, June 28, 2014, 6 – 7pm

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Sunday, June 29, 2014

Cait Willis The “glitch” paintings in Catastrophe Museum are based on the writings of JG Ballard, resulting in messy “white noise” paintings. Opening reception June 12, 5-9 p.m. Ghost Gallery, 504 E. Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Sunday, June 29, 2014, 5 – 6pm

I Heart Comic Art An art show of local independent comic artists, with art on sale and live music from Lucas Morais of Astral Twins. Opening reception June 12, 5-8 p.m.  Caffe Vita: Capitol Hill, 1005 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Sunday, June 29, 2014, 5 – 8pm

Alli Curtis

The Decay of an American Dream captures photos of homes and businesses after foreclosure and bankruptcy in wake of the financial crisis. Opening reception June 13, 6-9 p.m.  A/NT Gallery, 2045 Westlake Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 Free Sunday, June 29, 2014, 6 – 7pm

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Monday, June 30, 2014

Cait Willis The “glitch” paintings in Catastrophe Museum are based on the writings of JG Ballard, resulting in messy “white noise” paintings. Opening reception June 12, 5-9 p.m. Ghost Gallery, 504 E. Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Monday, June 30, 2014, 5 – 6pm

I Heart Comic Art An art show of local independent comic artists, with art on sale and live music from Lucas Morais of Astral Twins. Opening reception June 12, 5-8 p.m.  Caffe Vita: Capitol Hill, 1005 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Monday, June 30, 2014, 5 – 8pm

Cherri O’Brien

Dog Stories is exactly what it sounds like-a multimedia series featuring reverent renderings of all sorts of canines. Opening reception June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Jeffrey Moose Gallery, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Monday, June 30, 2014, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Portraits of Pride 2014 Self portraits from LGBTQ and allied artists inclduing Amy C. Abadilla, Cody Blomberg, Andrew Caldwell, Dale Davis, McCade Dolan, Scott Dunn, Stephen Eaker, Juan Franco, Elise Koncsek, Nan Leiter, Mario Lemafa, Lector Morales, Grego Rachko, Brian Reindel, Matt Wencl and more. Opening reception June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Monday, June 30, 2014, 6 – 7pm

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Tuesday, July 1, 2014

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Fabrice Monteiro You can’t get more summery than this photo exhibit by the Belgium-born, Senegal-based photographer, called Gorean Summer. It’s named for the pleasure island of Goree, located two miles from the bustling city of Dakar. Today a UN World Heritage Site, the tiny island was for 400 years a notorious slave-trading hub. For that reason, in Monteiro’s black-and-white images, there are both somber, history-minded tourists and joyous day-trippers out for sun and fun. The past and the present mingle like lovers on the strand, and you can’t really separate the two. Surf and sand are likewise intermingled, echoing Monteiro’s own background: A former model, he’s from a mixed-race marriage, and he’s explored the legacy of slavery in prior photo series. But this show is nothing but cheerful, with youngsters, dancing, preening, swimming, and surfing on the beach. Maybe it’ll inspire you to visit Alki or Golden Gardens-where the water, unfortunately, won’t be nearly so warm. (Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. Thurs., June 26. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Noon-5 p.m. Sat.) BRIAN MILLER M.I.A. Gallery, 1203 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Cait Willis The “glitch” paintings in Catastrophe Museum are based on the writings of JG Ballard, resulting in messy “white noise” paintings. Opening reception June 12, 5-9 p.m. Ghost Gallery, 504 E. Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 5 – 6pm

Cherri O’Brien

Dog Stories is exactly what it sounds like-a multimedia series featuring reverent renderings of all sorts of canines. Opening reception June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Jeffrey Moose Gallery, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Portraits of Pride 2014 Self portraits from LGBTQ and allied artists inclduing Amy C. Abadilla, Cody Blomberg, Andrew Caldwell, Dale Davis, McCade Dolan, Scott Dunn, Stephen Eaker, Juan Franco, Elise Koncsek, Nan Leiter, Mario Lemafa, Lector Morales, Grego Rachko, Brian Reindel, Matt Wencl and more. Opening reception June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 6 – 7pm

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Wednesday, July 2, 2014

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Fabrice Monteiro You can’t get more summery than this photo exhibit by the Belgium-born, Senegal-based photographer, called Gorean Summer. It’s named for the pleasure island of Goree, located two miles from the bustling city of Dakar. Today a UN World Heritage Site, the tiny island was for 400 years a notorious slave-trading hub. For that reason, in Monteiro’s black-and-white images, there are both somber, history-minded tourists and joyous day-trippers out for sun and fun. The past and the present mingle like lovers on the strand, and you can’t really separate the two. Surf and sand are likewise intermingled, echoing Monteiro’s own background: A former model, he’s from a mixed-race marriage, and he’s explored the legacy of slavery in prior photo series. But this show is nothing but cheerful, with youngsters, dancing, preening, swimming, and surfing on the beach. Maybe it’ll inspire you to visit Alki or Golden Gardens-where the water, unfortunately, won’t be nearly so warm. (Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. Thurs., June 26. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Noon-5 p.m. Sat.) BRIAN MILLER M.I.A. Gallery, 1203 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Cait Willis The “glitch” paintings in Catastrophe Museum are based on the writings of JG Ballard, resulting in messy “white noise” paintings. Opening reception June 12, 5-9 p.m. Ghost Gallery, 504 E. Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Wednesday, July 2, 2014, 5 – 6pm

Cherri O’Brien

Dog Stories is exactly what it sounds like-a multimedia series featuring reverent renderings of all sorts of canines. Opening reception June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Jeffrey Moose Gallery, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Wednesday, July 2, 2014, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Marc Dombrosky

Who throws their sister to the wolves under the bus? takes a collection of unrelated items, and attempts to forge momentary, fragmentary narratives by placing them all in the gallery in new, unexpected contexts. Opening reception June 12, 6-8 p.m.  Platform Gallery, 114 Third Avenue South Free Wednesday, July 2, 2014, 6 – 7pm

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Thursday, July 3, 2014

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Fabrice Monteiro You can’t get more summery than this photo exhibit by the Belgium-born, Senegal-based photographer, called Gorean Summer. It’s named for the pleasure island of Goree, located two miles from the bustling city of Dakar. Today a UN World Heritage Site, the tiny island was for 400 years a notorious slave-trading hub. For that reason, in Monteiro’s black-and-white images, there are both somber, history-minded tourists and joyous day-trippers out for sun and fun. The past and the present mingle like lovers on the strand, and you can’t really separate the two. Surf and sand are likewise intermingled, echoing Monteiro’s own background: A former model, he’s from a mixed-race marriage, and he’s explored the legacy of slavery in prior photo series. But this show is nothing but cheerful, with youngsters, dancing, preening, swimming, and surfing on the beach. Maybe it’ll inspire you to visit Alki or Golden Gardens-where the water, unfortunately, won’t be nearly so warm. (Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. Thurs., June 26. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Noon-5 p.m. Sat.) BRIAN MILLER M.I.A. Gallery, 1203 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Thursday, July 3, 2014

Cait Willis The “glitch” paintings in Catastrophe Museum are based on the writings of JG Ballard, resulting in messy “white noise” paintings. Opening reception June 12, 5-9 p.m. Ghost Gallery, 504 E. Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Thursday, July 3, 2014, 5 – 6pm

Cherri O’Brien

Dog Stories is exactly what it sounds like-a multimedia series featuring reverent renderings of all sorts of canines. Opening reception June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Jeffrey Moose Gallery, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Thursday, July 3, 2014, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Marc Dombrosky

Who throws their sister to the wolves under the bus? takes a collection of unrelated items, and attempts to forge momentary, fragmentary narratives by placing them all in the gallery in new, unexpected contexts. Opening reception June 12, 6-8 p.m.  Platform Gallery, 114 Third Avenue South Free Thursday, July 3, 2014, 6 – 7pm

Portraits of Pride 2014 Self portraits from LGBTQ and allied artists inclduing Amy C. Abadilla, Cody Blomberg, Andrew Caldwell, Dale Davis, McCade Dolan, Scott Dunn, Stephen Eaker, Juan Franco, Elise Koncsek, Nan Leiter, Mario Lemafa, Lector Morales, Grego Rachko, Brian Reindel, Matt Wencl and more. Opening reception June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Thursday, July 3, 2014, 6 – 7pm

Rachid Bouhamidi

Fanfare for the Area Man collects the Los Angeles artist’s colorful paintings, united by their visual business. Opening reception, June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Blindfold Gallery, 1718 E. Olive Way, Suite A, Seattle, WA 98102 Free Thursday, July 3, 2014, 6 – 7pm

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Friday, July 4, 2014

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Fabrice Monteiro You can’t get more summery than this photo exhibit by the Belgium-born, Senegal-based photographer, called Gorean Summer. It’s named for the pleasure island of Goree, located two miles from the bustling city of Dakar. Today a UN World Heritage Site, the tiny island was for 400 years a notorious slave-trading hub. For that reason, in Monteiro’s black-and-white images, there are both somber, history-minded tourists and joyous day-trippers out for sun and fun. The past and the present mingle like lovers on the strand, and you can’t really separate the two. Surf and sand are likewise intermingled, echoing Monteiro’s own background: A former model, he’s from a mixed-race marriage, and he’s explored the legacy of slavery in prior photo series. But this show is nothing but cheerful, with youngsters, dancing, preening, swimming, and surfing on the beach. Maybe it’ll inspire you to visit Alki or Golden Gardens-where the water, unfortunately, won’t be nearly so warm. (Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. Thurs., June 26. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Noon-5 p.m. Sat.) BRIAN MILLER M.I.A. Gallery, 1203 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Friday, July 4, 2014

Cait Willis The “glitch” paintings in Catastrophe Museum are based on the writings of JG Ballard, resulting in messy “white noise” paintings. Opening reception June 12, 5-9 p.m. Ghost Gallery, 504 E. Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Friday, July 4, 2014, 5 – 6pm

Cherri O’Brien

Dog Stories is exactly what it sounds like-a multimedia series featuring reverent renderings of all sorts of canines. Opening reception June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Jeffrey Moose Gallery, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Friday, July 4, 2014, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Marc Dombrosky

Who throws their sister to the wolves under the bus? takes a collection of unrelated items, and attempts to forge momentary, fragmentary narratives by placing them all in the gallery in new, unexpected contexts. Opening reception June 12, 6-8 p.m.  Platform Gallery, 114 Third Avenue South Free Friday, July 4, 2014, 6 – 7pm

Portraits of Pride 2014 Self portraits from LGBTQ and allied artists inclduing Amy C. Abadilla, Cody Blomberg, Andrew Caldwell, Dale Davis, McCade Dolan, Scott Dunn, Stephen Eaker, Juan Franco, Elise Koncsek, Nan Leiter, Mario Lemafa, Lector Morales, Grego Rachko, Brian Reindel, Matt Wencl and more. Opening reception June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Friday, July 4, 2014, 6 – 7pm

Rachid Bouhamidi

Fanfare for the Area Man collects the Los Angeles artist’s colorful paintings, united by their visual business. Opening reception, June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Blindfold Gallery, 1718 E. Olive Way, Suite A, Seattle, WA 98102 Free Friday, July 4, 2014, 6 – 7pm

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Saturday, July 5, 2014

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Fabrice Monteiro You can’t get more summery than this photo exhibit by the Belgium-born, Senegal-based photographer, called Gorean Summer. It’s named for the pleasure island of Goree, located two miles from the bustling city of Dakar. Today a UN World Heritage Site, the tiny island was for 400 years a notorious slave-trading hub. For that reason, in Monteiro’s black-and-white images, there are both somber, history-minded tourists and joyous day-trippers out for sun and fun. The past and the present mingle like lovers on the strand, and you can’t really separate the two. Surf and sand are likewise intermingled, echoing Monteiro’s own background: A former model, he’s from a mixed-race marriage, and he’s explored the legacy of slavery in prior photo series. But this show is nothing but cheerful, with youngsters, dancing, preening, swimming, and surfing on the beach. Maybe it’ll inspire you to visit Alki or Golden Gardens-where the water, unfortunately, won’t be nearly so warm. (Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. Thurs., June 26. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Noon-5 p.m. Sat.) BRIAN MILLER M.I.A. Gallery, 1203 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Saturday, July 5, 2014

Cait Willis The “glitch” paintings in Catastrophe Museum are based on the writings of JG Ballard, resulting in messy “white noise” paintings. Opening reception June 12, 5-9 p.m. Ghost Gallery, 504 E. Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Saturday, July 5, 2014, 5 – 6pm

Cherri O’Brien

Dog Stories is exactly what it sounds like-a multimedia series featuring reverent renderings of all sorts of canines. Opening reception June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Jeffrey Moose Gallery, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Saturday, July 5, 2014, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Marc Dombrosky

Who throws their sister to the wolves under the bus? takes a collection of unrelated items, and attempts to forge momentary, fragmentary narratives by placing them all in the gallery in new, unexpected contexts. Opening reception June 12, 6-8 p.m.  Platform Gallery, 114 Third Avenue South Free Saturday, July 5, 2014, 6 – 7pm

Portraits of Pride 2014 Self portraits from LGBTQ and allied artists inclduing Amy C. Abadilla, Cody Blomberg, Andrew Caldwell, Dale Davis, McCade Dolan, Scott Dunn, Stephen Eaker, Juan Franco, Elise Koncsek, Nan Leiter, Mario Lemafa, Lector Morales, Grego Rachko, Brian Reindel, Matt Wencl and more. Opening reception June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Saturday, July 5, 2014, 6 – 7pm

Rachid Bouhamidi

Fanfare for the Area Man collects the Los Angeles artist’s colorful paintings, united by their visual business. Opening reception, June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Blindfold Gallery, 1718 E. Olive Way, Suite A, Seattle, WA 98102 Free Saturday, July 5, 2014, 6 – 7pm

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Sunday, July 6, 2014

Cait Willis The “glitch” paintings in Catastrophe Museum are based on the writings of JG Ballard, resulting in messy “white noise” paintings. Opening reception June 12, 5-9 p.m. Ghost Gallery, 504 E. Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Sunday, July 6, 2014, 5 – 6pm

BIG LOVE PHOTO-SHOOT PROJECT A Photographic Art Installation Illuminating the Beauty, Joy, Love and Humor in Individuals Who May Not Already See It In Themselves. Hotel Hotel, 3515 Fremont Ave. N in Seattle, WA N/A Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 18, 2014

BIG LOVE PHOTO-SHOOT PROJECT A Photographic Art Installation Illuminating the Beauty, Joy, Love and Humor in Individuals Who May Not Already See It In Themselves. The Refinery Salon, 4th Ave & Bell St., Edmonds, WA 98020 N/A Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 18, 2014

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Monday, July 7, 2014

Cait Willis The “glitch” paintings in Catastrophe Museum are based on the writings of JG Ballard, resulting in messy “white noise” paintings. Opening reception June 12, 5-9 p.m. Ghost Gallery, 504 E. Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Monday, July 7, 2014, 5 – 6pm

Cherri O’Brien

Dog Stories is exactly what it sounds like-a multimedia series featuring reverent renderings of all sorts of canines. Opening reception June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Jeffrey Moose Gallery, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Monday, July 7, 2014, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Portraits of Pride 2014 Self portraits from LGBTQ and allied artists inclduing Amy C. Abadilla, Cody Blomberg, Andrew Caldwell, Dale Davis, McCade Dolan, Scott Dunn, Stephen Eaker, Juan Franco, Elise Koncsek, Nan Leiter, Mario Lemafa, Lector Morales, Grego Rachko, Brian Reindel, Matt Wencl and more. Opening reception June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122 Free Monday, July 7, 2014, 6 – 7pm

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Tuesday, July 8, 2014

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Fabrice Monteiro You can’t get more summery than this photo exhibit by the Belgium-born, Senegal-based photographer, called Gorean Summer. It’s named for the pleasure island of Goree, located two miles from the bustling city of Dakar. Today a UN World Heritage Site, the tiny island was for 400 years a notorious slave-trading hub. For that reason, in Monteiro’s black-and-white images, there are both somber, history-minded tourists and joyous day-trippers out for sun and fun. The past and the present mingle like lovers on the strand, and you can’t really separate the two. Surf and sand are likewise intermingled, echoing Monteiro’s own background: A former model, he’s from a mixed-race marriage, and he’s explored the legacy of slavery in prior photo series. But this show is nothing but cheerful, with youngsters, dancing, preening, swimming, and surfing on the beach. Maybe it’ll inspire you to visit Alki or Golden Gardens-where the water, unfortunately, won’t be nearly so warm. (Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. Thurs., June 26. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Noon-5 p.m. Sat.) BRIAN MILLER M.I.A. Gallery, 1203 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Cherri O’Brien

Dog Stories is exactly what it sounds like-a multimedia series featuring reverent renderings of all sorts of canines. Opening reception June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Jeffrey Moose Gallery, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 5:30 – 6:30pm

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Wednesday, July 9, 2014

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Fabrice Monteiro You can’t get more summery than this photo exhibit by the Belgium-born, Senegal-based photographer, called Gorean Summer. It’s named for the pleasure island of Goree, located two miles from the bustling city of Dakar. Today a UN World Heritage Site, the tiny island was for 400 years a notorious slave-trading hub. For that reason, in Monteiro’s black-and-white images, there are both somber, history-minded tourists and joyous day-trippers out for sun and fun. The past and the present mingle like lovers on the strand, and you can’t really separate the two. Surf and sand are likewise intermingled, echoing Monteiro’s own background: A former model, he’s from a mixed-race marriage, and he’s explored the legacy of slavery in prior photo series. But this show is nothing but cheerful, with youngsters, dancing, preening, swimming, and surfing on the beach. Maybe it’ll inspire you to visit Alki or Golden Gardens-where the water, unfortunately, won’t be nearly so warm. (Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. Thurs., June 26. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Noon-5 p.m. Sat.) BRIAN MILLER M.I.A. Gallery, 1203 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Cherri O’Brien

Dog Stories is exactly what it sounds like-a multimedia series featuring reverent renderings of all sorts of canines. Opening reception June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Jeffrey Moose Gallery, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Marc Dombrosky

Who throws their sister to the wolves under the bus? takes a collection of unrelated items, and attempts to forge momentary, fragmentary narratives by placing them all in the gallery in new, unexpected contexts. Opening reception June 12, 6-8 p.m.  Platform Gallery, 114 Third Avenue South Free Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 6 – 7pm

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Deep Pulls In Seattle, we often take for granted how many amazing posters there are around us. Light and telephone poles throughout the city serve as far more than convenient perches for birds to poop on you. Rather, they act as miniature galleries for the everyman walking by. The group show Deep Pulls celebrates seven top local screen printers, who make rich and varied street art-with no clip art allowed! On view are works incorporating obscure pop references that define the millennial generation, with cheeky reimaginings of Thomas the Tank or nods to the almighty Atari 2600. This isn’t highbrow conceptual art, but the careful attention to the craft of screen printing is impressive. Frida Clements’ fine, almost scientific detail, Trevor Basset’s wide-ranging styles, and Mike Klay’s clever use of space elevate what might seem like cultural detritus to gallery-quality collectables. In addition, those looking to dive into screen printing can watch an artist demo at tonight’s reception. (Opening reception: 7-11 p.m. Fri., June 20.) KELTON SEARS Ltd. Art Gallery, 307 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free Thursday, July 10, 2014

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Fabrice Monteiro You can’t get more summery than this photo exhibit by the Belgium-born, Senegal-based photographer, called Gorean Summer. It’s named for the pleasure island of Goree, located two miles from the bustling city of Dakar. Today a UN World Heritage Site, the tiny island was for 400 years a notorious slave-trading hub. For that reason, in Monteiro’s black-and-white images, there are both somber, history-minded tourists and joyous day-trippers out for sun and fun. The past and the present mingle like lovers on the strand, and you can’t really separate the two. Surf and sand are likewise intermingled, echoing Monteiro’s own background: A former model, he’s from a mixed-race marriage, and he’s explored the legacy of slavery in prior photo series. But this show is nothing but cheerful, with youngsters, dancing, preening, swimming, and surfing on the beach. Maybe it’ll inspire you to visit Alki or Golden Gardens-where the water, unfortunately, won’t be nearly so warm. (Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. Thurs., June 26. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Noon-5 p.m. Sat.) BRIAN MILLER M.I.A. Gallery, 1203 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 Free Thursday, July 10, 2014

Cherri O’Brien

Dog Stories is exactly what it sounds like-a multimedia series featuring reverent renderings of all sorts of canines. Opening reception June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Jeffrey Moose Gallery, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Free Thursday, July 10, 2014, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Marc Dombrosky

Who throws their sister to the wolves under the bus? takes a collection of unrelated items, and attempts to forge momentary, fragmentary narratives by placing them all in the gallery in new, unexpected contexts. Opening reception June 12, 6-8 p.m.  Platform Gallery, 114 Third Avenue South Free Thursday, July 10, 2014, 6 – 7pm

Rachid Bouhamidi

Fanfare for the Area Man collects the Los Angeles artist’s colorful paintings, united by their visual business. Opening reception, June 12, 6-9 p.m.  Blindfold Gallery, 1718 E. Olive Way, Suite A, Seattle, WA 98102 Free Thursday, July 10, 2014, 6 – 7pm