Visual Arts - Openings & Events Inflorescence Six stylistically distinct Washington artists

Visual Arts – Openings & Events

Inflorescence Six stylistically distinct Washington artists present work all stemming from a common theme: the world of plants. Opening reception 6-8 p.m. Fri., Sept. 19. Kirkland Arts Center, 620 Market St., Kirkland, WA 98033 Free Friday, November 14, 2014, 1 – 2pm

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Go West Grand Opening Day Nearly four years after the German billionaire Erivan Haub and family announced their gift of some 300 works to TAM, plus most of the funding for a $15.5 million museum expansion (adding one-third more space), we can see both the art and the architecture (by Seattle’s Tom Kundig) unveiled today. Haub, a grocery-chain magnate, spent considerable time in the U.S. and Tacoma (where his sons were born); representatives of his family will be on hand for today’s ceremonies. In addition to the opening of Art of the American West: The Haub Family Collection, new works from Northwest artists Julie Speidel and Marie Watt go on view. TAM has a curator talk, music, craft-making, and family activities planned to help celebrate. (There’ll even be a stagecoach ride for the kids.) Inside the new wing, you can appreciate about half the Haub bequest (the collection will rotate), including landscapes by Albert Bierstadt, nature studies by Georgia O’Keeffe, and bronze cowboy sculptures by Charles M. Russell. A new catalog has been written for the Haub collection; and because every museum needs a mascot, as SAM’s Hammering Man can attest, today also marks the gift-shop debut of Cody the toy stuffed bison. (9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) BRIAN MILLER Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402 Free Saturday, November 15, 2014

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The Art of Asking with Amanda Palmer When the crowdfunding campaign she launched for her new album received nearly $1.2 million, the world was abuzz about Amanda Palmer. But shortly afterward, the Dresden Dolls vocalist and front woman of The Grand Theft Orchestra came under fire after writing a blog post asking musicians to perform for free at her shows. Out of that praise and criticism came a TED talk and a recently released book, both called The Art of Asking, which Palmer will discuss tonight. Love or hate her methods, you can’t deny she’s getting results. With Ksenia Anske. All ages. ACP Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $15 Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 7:30pm

Oddmall: Emporium of the Weird Oddmall will showcase the artistic works of over 100 local artists, crafters, artisans, and performers. Shoppers will enjoy the thousands of wonderfully handcrafted items and imaginative creations on display and for sale. Holiday Inn Downtown Everett, 3105 Pine StreetEverett, WA 98201 Free Admission Saturday, November 22 – Sunday, November 23, 2014

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First Thursday Art Walk Beginning around 5 p.m. and often lasting to 9 p.m., the monthly art celebration includes venues like the Tashiro Kaplan Building, Roq La Rue, James Harris, Greg Kucera, and all the other Pioneer Square galleries. Occidental Park will also be full of artists and vendors. Occidental Park, S. Main St. & Occidental Ave. S. Free Thursday, December 4, 2014

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