"The Art of Jessica Van Hulle"

Otherworlds & the Seattle Arts Coalition present:

This holiday season, we're featuring the gorgeous Steampunk inspired portraits by Jessica Van Hulle!

Opening reception:
Thursday, 18 December 2014 from 6-8pm

Encore reception:
Thursday, 15 January 2015 from 6-8pm

Showing through 31 January 2015

"Through my art, I wish to inspire viewers to develop their own creativity, uniqueness, and personal concept of beauty."
~ Jessica Van Hulle

www.theladyjessica.com

"Cirque du Mystique"

The Georgetown Liquor Company & the Seattle Arts Coalition present:

"Cirque du Mystique"

Paintings and photographs by Braden Duncan and Mandy McGee

Opening Reception:
Saturday, 13 December 
6-9pm

Showing through 31 December

"2nd Annual Singular/Similar Solstice"

Trabant Coffee & Chai and the Seattle Arts Coalition presents:

"2nd Annual Singular/Similar Solstice"

Everyone knows that no two snowflakes are alike... but what if they all started as the same shape, and deviated independently?

Snowflake ornaments and winter themed art! Featuring over a dozen artists!

Laser cut snowflakes courtesy of Bellevue Fine Art Reproduction

Opening reception:
Thursday, 4 December for the Pioneer Square Art Walk 
6-9pm
2nd & James 

Show runs through 31 December 

Hope to see you all there!

CALL FOR ART: 2nd Annual Singular/Similar Solstice

Trabant Coffee & Chai and the Seattle Arts Coalition present:

The official Call For Art for the 2nd Annual "Singular/Similar Solstice!"

Everyone knows that no two snowflakes are alike... but what if they all started as the same shape, and deviated independently?

The challenge:
Create your own unique snowflake! Decorate it any way you like, paint it, sculpt it, collage on it, bedazzle it, incorporate it into a larger piece, cut it up - your imagination is the limit!

The materials:
Wooden laser cut snowflakes (provided by SAC, courtesy of Bellevue Fine Art Reproduction)
Ribbon for hanging (provided by SAC)

***Since it's only 3 weeks before the show opening, we are also opening the Call to other winter and holiday themed art! Art must arrive ready to hang, with title, price, and contact info attached.***

Laser cut snowflakes are available starting Friday the 14th! You can pick them up directly from Braden as well as at Trabant in Pioneer Square. Trabant has a sign up sheet for your name, contact info, and the # of snowflakes/art pieces you're making.

Drop off deadline: Wednesday, 3 December by 6pm, either at Trabant in Pioneer Square, or you can arrange a pick-up with Braden.

Trabant takes a 40% commission, so consider your pricing accordingly.

Please post pics of your completed snowflakes/art pieces here or send them to Braden's email: bcduncan.art@gmail.com. Pics we receive before the 30th will be featured on the flyer!

The show opens Thursday, 4 December for the Pioneer Square Art Walk. Hope to see you all there!

Feel free to contact Braden with any questions. Cheers!

"Masked/Unmasked"

The Georgetown Liquor Company & The Seattle Arts Coalition present:

"Masked/Unmasked"
A photography exhibit by Mandy McGee

&

Nebula paintings by Corey Skillman

Opening Reception:
Saturday, 8 November 
6-9pm

"Morbid Anatomy"

Otherworlds and the Seattle Arts Coalition present: 

"Morbid Anatomy" the intricate assemblage shadow boxes of artist Anita Arora

"Being a sociology junkie and fan of the obscure, Anita has always been attracted to the academic yet extremely human nature of scientific studies. In particular, as they relate to the more extreme inner workings of the human mind and body both as they connect to society and in themselves as a dynamic, mysterious machine." (from morbidanatomy.com)

www.morbidanatomy.com

Opening Reception:
Thursday, 16 October from 6-8pm

Show runs 1 October - 30 November

"Fat Birds" (The Return)

"Fat Birds" has migrated to Trabant in the U District! Tiny birds, enormous birds, realistic, surrealistic, stylistic birds, in monochrome and technicolour! They have one thing in common: they're all adorably, deliciously fat!

Featured Artists:
Braden Duncan
Hanna Myers
Fatima Al Khuzaei
John Osgood
Julia Carpenter
Kat Houseman
Laura Tempest Zakroff
Shanna Duncan
Shawn Wood
Travis Talburt
and more!

Curated by:
Braden Duncan

Opening reception:
Friday, 17 October from 6-9pm
Trabant Coffee in U District

Encore receptions:
Friday, 21 November from 6-9pm
Friday, 19 December from 6-9pm

Show will run through 31 December!

"Samhain" by Shanna Duncan

The Georgetown Liquor Company and the Seattle Arts Coalition present:

"Samhain" by Shanna Duncan

Following her first solo showing at the Georgetown Liquor Co., Shanna Duncan returns with works of art during the 2nd Saturday Georgetown Art Attack!

Shanna's style combines a "gritty symbolism with a macabre sense of humor infused with a whimsical air". You may recognize her work from various shows here in the Seattle area, in addition to pieces from her clients including Fender Guitars, Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast, Skullcandy, National Geographic, etc. So come down to the Georgetown Art Attack to view her work!!

For more info on Shanna and her work, check out: www.shannaduncanart.com

Opening reception:
Saturday, 11 October
6-9pm

Show runs from 10 October - November

"A Touch of the Macabre"

Trabant Coffee & Chai and the Seattle Arts Coalition present:

"A Touch of the Macabre: The Art of Larkin, Yvette Endrijautzki, and Matthew Hinshaw"

Textural, sculptural, deftly rendered, and intricately constructed, the creations of these three artists bring a whole new dimension to the season of Halloween.

Curated by Braden Duncan

Opening reception:
Thursday, 2 October
6-9pm

Encore reception:
Thursday, 6 November
6-9pm

Show runs through 30 November!

"Windcutter" by Travis Talburt

Otherworlds and the Seattle Arts Coalition present:

"Windcutter" by Travis Talburt

The great king of heaven pulled from his breast a Bone. The great king gifted this bone to his smith who fashioned it into a hammer. With that hammer the smith was able to temper magic. With great elation the smith set to forging the most perfect thing, in honor of his king. As a gift for him he made this sword, a sword he named...

The Windcutter

This month, Otherworlds features a story told in pen and pattern by Travis Talburt.

www.travistalburt.com

Opening Reception:
Thursday, 18 September from 5-8pm

Show runs thru 30 September

"Pangea" by Shanna Duncan

The Georgetown Liquor Company and the Seattle Arts Coalition present:

"Pangea" by Shanna Duncan


Artist. Illustrator. Designer. Shanna Duncan wields oil, acrylic, watercolour, ink, charcoal, mixed media, and digital media like a boss. Her style combines a "gritty symbolism with a macabre sense of humor infused with a whimsical air" (SD), and you might recognise her designs from clients such as Fender Guitars, Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast, Skullcandy, National Geographic, and more!

"Pangea" will her first solo fine art exhibit in Seattle, so kick it down to the Georgetown Liquor Co during the 2nd Saturday Georgetown Art Attack, and check it out!

For more info on Shanna and her work, check out: www.shannaduncanart.com

Opening reception:
Saturday, 13 September
6-9pm

Show runs from 8 September - 6 October

"Fat Birds"

Trabant Coffee & the Seattle Arts Coalition present:

"Fat Birds"

Trabant has been overrun with BIRDS! Tiny birds, enormous birds, realistic, surrealistic, stylistic birds, in monochrome and technicolour! They have one thing in common: they're all adorably, deliciously fat!

Featured Artists:
Braden Duncan
Hanna Myers
Fatima Al Khuzaei
John Osgood
Julia Carpenter
Kat Houseman
Shanna Duncan
Shawn Wood
Travis Talburt
and more!

Curated by:
Braden Duncan

I love fat birds, so I figured it was time they needed a show of their own. The 1st Thursday Art Walk has been rescheduled for FRIDAY due to the football kick-off, so please join us for the opening reception:

Friday, 5 September from 6-9pm
Trabant Coffee in Pioneer Square
Corner of 2nd & James

Show will run through 30 September at Trabant in Pioneer Square and then migrate to Trabant in the U District through the end of the year.

"Cave Paintings"

Trabant Coffee & Chai & the Seattle Arts Coalition present:

"Cave Paintings"

Artist Xavier Lopez Jr debuts a brand new series of acrylic paintings at Trabant Coffee and Chai! Stop in to explore the depths if you dare...

Opening Reception:
Thursday, 7 August from 6-9pm

Show runs through 31 August

"Pain: An Artistic Experience"

"Pain: An Artistic Experience" at A/NT Gallery

Guest curators: Julie Baroh of Krab Jab Studio, Tracy Cilona of Twilight Gallery, Braden Duncan of the Seattle Arts Coalition, and Aubry Kae Andersen of A/NT Gallery.

Pain is a shared by all humanity, but everyone experiences pain very differently. For some, their daily lives involve the management of chronic pain. For others, their pain is emotional: anxiety, depression, and addiction.

Pain is subjective, so we've invited professional artists to create works about the subject of pain, as they've experienced it. This will be a very personal and enlightening show, featuring the works of over 30 local and international artists. The public is welcome to attend.

Exhibit runs: July 30 - August 31, 2014
Opening reception: August 2, 6-9pm
South Lake Union reception: August 1, 6-9pm
Belltown Art Walk reception: August 8, 6-9pm

"Chapter 19: Heartwire"

The Georgetown Liquor Company & the Seattle Arts Coalition present:

"Chapter 19: Heartwire"
Assemblage collages & paintings by O'shea Kinsey

This will be O'shea's second exhibit showcasing his Chapter 19 works! 

Opening reception:
Saturday, 12 July from 6-9pm

Showing through 31 July

"Nicolas Cage & Gnomes!"

The Seattle Arts Coalition and Trabant Coffee & Chai present a mash-up of:

"The Fine Art of Nicolas Cage" & "(We're All Stars Now) In the Gnome Show"

Did you miss the Nic Cage show at the Georgetown Liquor Co last month? Did you miss the gnome show at Echo Echo Gallery this past Friday? Never fear! Both shows have collided for a seasonal extravaganza at Trabant Coffee & Chai in the U District!

We're featuring over 50 artists with some truly spectacular works of art inspired by Nicolas Cage, gnomes, and a little bit of both...

Opening Reception:
Friday, 18 July from 6-9pm

Trabant Coffee & Chai
1309 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105

Show will run thru 14 September

"Israel"

Trabant Coffee & Chai & the Seattle Arts Coalition present:

"Israel" a photographic series by Alyson Jay

Giclee photo prints on metal, taken during Alyson's stay in Israel. Her series explores objects of historic, religious, and cultural significance as well as local colour. Please join us during the Pioneer Square Art Walk!

Opening Reception:
Thursday, 3 July from 6-9pm
Trabant Coffee (Pioneer Square)

Show will run thru 31 July

"The Fine Art of Nicolas Cage"

Do you like Nicolas Cage? Do you like art? Have you always, secretly, in the deepest darkest part of your subconscious heart of hearts really wanted to see an artistic tribute to one of the coolest actors around? We thought so! That's why you're invited to witness this spectacular event!

Opening reception:
Georgetown Liquor Company
Saturday, 14 June from 6-9pm
Part of the Georgetown Carnival

Featured artists:
Aaron Morgan, Andrew Miller, Aubry Andersen, Braden Duncan, Eli Wolff, Heather Coles [HAC], Jeff Farnam, Jesse Porterfield, John Seuferling, Kassandra Davis, Kelli Albright, Ken Hales, Krissy Downing, Laurel Dodge, Luba Pacyga, Olivia Janik, Rachael Conley, Rachel Setzer, Rhodora Jacob, Ronnie Taylor, Sami Saurus, Thea Wolfe , and more!

Curated by:
Braden Duncan & Rachel Setzer

"We Are the Art" ONE DAY EVENT!

The Seattle Arts Coalition presents:
"We Are The Art"
A fundraiser to support artist involvement in the Seattle community

When & Where:
Krab Jab Studio
Saturday, 14 June from noon-9pm
(to coincide with the Georgetown Street Fair)

At the Event:
Art Faire featuring local vendors!
Live art!
Silent art auction!
And more!

Free and open to the public!

Our goal:
We have non-profit status in WA State, but we still need the 501(c)3 stamp of approval from the federal government. It costs money to file the paperwork, but once we have it, all donations to the Coalition will be tax deductible, and we'll have more options available to help local artists achieve their professional art goals. All fundraiser proceeds will go toward our 501(c)3 filing and sponsoring our upcoming art events!

The Seattle Arts Coalition (SAC) is a non-profit organisation committed to providing artists with necessary tools of the professional art trade and promoting artist engagement in the Seattle community and beyond. We sponsor events for artists and artisans including exhibitions, art fairs, and forums. The SAC offers curating, installation and PR services, as well as advice and questions answered to artists interested in showing and selling their work in the Northwest.

Directed by Seattle artists and curators Braden Duncan of BC Duncan Design and Rachel Setzer of Setzer Studio Arts, the SAC is our chance to share with fellow artists what we've learned in our quests to turn art making into a career. We want art and the art making process to be more accessible, available, and profitable for artists and their communities - not just locally, but nationally and globally as well. Art has the ability to direct and shift cultural perspective, and Seattle artists should be at the forefront of the contemporary art movement. It starts here in Seattle, as we encourage artists to become more active and involved in their communities, and it spreads as we all do our part to pay it forward. Please join us and help support your local art scene!

The Seattle Arts Coalition would like to thank Krab Jab Studio for generously donating their art space to us for the evening!

"Don't Lick the Fine Print"

Trabant Coffee & Chai & the Seattle Arts Coalition present:

"Don't Lick the Fine Print"
 
The Collagemonauts are taking over Trabant with a delectable series of collage works! We invite you to look as closely as you like, just don't lick the fine print...

Opening reception:
Thursday, 5 June
6-9pm

Show runs through 30 June

The Collagemonauts are Marty Gordon, Tim Manthey and Craig van den Bosch. It began with a series of collaborative collage journals in 2011 modeled after the Exquisite Corpse technique of art making in which no image is sacred. The collaboration has since evolved into larger scale pieces, and will soon include a graphic novel, a short film, and more!

Their work explores themes of space, religion, indigenous people, and medical science. This show features the Collagemonauts' collaborative work as well as individual pieces by Marty, Tim, and Craig.

www.collagemonauts.blogspot.com

"Nebulae"

Trabant Coffee & Chai, Laika Lounge & the Seattle Arts Coalition presents:
 
"Nebulae"

A world of ethereal starscapes featuring work by Corey Skillman and Thomas Drake Steffans

Curated by Braden Duncan

Opening Reception:
Thursday, 1 May from 5-8pm

Show will run thru 30 May

"Stencil, Pop, Vinyl"

Trabant Coffee & Chai and the Seattle Arts Coalition present:

"Stencil, Pop, Vinyl" - art on records by Dave Ryan (Manticore Stencil Art)

Opening reception:
Friday, 18 April from 6-9pm
(part of the University District Art Walk)

Encore receptions:
Friday, 16 May from 6-9pm
Friday, 20 June from 6-9pm

This exhibit will run for three full months! Keep coming back to see new additions to the show!

Manticore Art will also be part of the U District Streetfair! Saturday & Sunday, 17-18 June.

Dave Ryan was born and bred in the wet dank forests of Washington State. He began stenciling in the spring of 2006 and started to refer to himself as the Manticore.

In the summer of 2008 Dave broke his neck while backpacking across the US. He had lost most of his fine motor functions and used stenciling as both a means to regain the use of his hands and as his sole income.

The Manticore has since made a full recovery, and his unique blend of silly pop art can be found in coffee shops, watering holes, and at Seattle's Fremont Sunday Market. The Manticore is available for custom portraits.

"We Art The Art!"

The Seattle Arts Coalition is having our first official fundraiser! It will coincide with the Georgetown Street Fair the 2nd Saturday in June, and we'll be hosted by the generous folks at Krab Jab Studio.

"We Art The Art!"

We are currently looking for:
1. Artists and artisans who would like to vend at Krab Jab during the Fair (all proceeds go to you, the artist, unless you'd like to donate to the cause)
2. Artists who would like to donate original work or limited edition prints to the silent auction (art donations will be tax-deductible and all proceeds go to the SAC)
3. Local businesses who would like to donate merchandise or services for our raffle (we'll include you as sponsors on our press releases)

Please let us know if you're interested! We look forward to seeing you there!

"It's the End of the World as We Know It (And We Feel Adorable)"

The Georgetown Liquor Company & the Seattle Arts Coalition present:

"It's the End of the World as We Know It (And We Feel Adorable)"
Featuring the Happytime Apocalypse crew

In case you missed the HappyTime Apocalypse art collective at Trabant Coffee/Laika Lounge this month, you can catch us again in Georgetown as part of the April Georgetown Art Attack!

Opening reception:
Saturday, 12 April
6-9pm

HappyTime Apocalypse is an art collective that celebrates the balance of dark and light, good and evil, happy and horrified. We aim to create an artistic escape from the horrors of the world that surround us by bringing attention to the humor and beauty within the maddening and grotesque parts of the human experience, illuminating the opposing forces of humanity within us all.

CALL FOR ART: The Fine Art of Nicolas Cage

This is the official CALL FOR ART

The Seattle Arts Coalition and the Georgetown Liquor Company present:

"The Fine Art of Nicolas Cage"

Do you like Nicolas Cage? Do you like art? Have you always, secretly, in the deepest darkest part of your subconscious heart of hearts really wanted to create an artistic tribute to one of the coolest actors around? We thought so! That's why you're invited to be a part of this spectacular event!

Who:
You and Nicolas Cage

What:
An artistic masterpiece commemorating one of your favourite Nicolas Cage moments from a movie, from real life, from your fantasies... we don't care, we just want to put it on display!

Where:
Georgetown Liquor Co
5501 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98108

When:
Drop off art on or before Sunday, 8 June at noon
(either at the Georgetown Liquor Co, or to Braden or Rachel directly)

Why:
Why not?!

Opening Reception will be:
Saturday, 14 June from 6-9pm

Any questions? Contact Braden or Rachel. We hope to see you and your wonderful Nicolas Cage inspired art!

"Anatomy & Analogy"

Trabant Coffee, Laika Lounge & the Seattle Arts Coalition present:

"Anatomy & Analogy"

Opening reception:
Thursday, 3 April 2014
5-8pm

The "Anatomy & Analogy" theme reflects how our bodies, both internal and external, can affect and be affected by both physical and ephemeral elements.

Featured artists:
Braden Duncan
Larkin
Morbid Anatomy
Rachel Setzer
Ronnie Taylor
Sara Baumgart
Yvette Endrijautzki

Curated by:
Braden Duncan

During the day time, Trabant is a coffee house devoted to providing the denizens of Downtown Seattle with delicious espresso. At night, Laika Lounge takes over as a Russian restaurant and craft cocktail lounge. That means after 9pm it's 21+ but the work will be open to all-ages on Art Walk night and available for viewing during day time hours.

Show will run through 30 April

"Pain Body"

The Georgetown Liquor Company & the Seattle Arts Coalition present:

"Pain Body"
by Rachel Setzer

Your pain is real, it is really part of you, no one has the right to deny it or diminish it. However, just because it hurts, doesn't mean that it's in charge.

Opening reception:
Saturday, 8 March from 6-9pm

Showing through 31 March

"An Evening of Light-Hearted Horror"

Trabant Coffee, Laika Lounge & the Seattle Arts Coalition present:

"An Evening of Light-Hearted Horror"
Featuring the Happytime Apocalypse crew

Opening reception:
Thursday, 6 March
5-8pm
21+

HappyTime Apocalypse is an art collective that celebrates the balance of dark and light, good and evil, happy and horrified. We aim to create an artistic escape from the horrors of the world that surround us by bringing attention to the humor and beauty within the maddening and grotesque parts of the human experience, illuminating the opposing forces of humanity within us all.

The HappyTime Apocalypse collective will have craft booths set up as well during the opening night Art Walk!

Trabant Coffee & Chai is happy to celebrate the official opening of its late-night alter-ego: Laika Lounge!

During the day time, Trabant is a coffee house devoted to providing the denizens of Downtown Seattle with delicious espresso. At night, Laika Lounge takes over as a Russian restaurant and craft cocktail lounge. That means that Art Walk nights will now be 21+ but the work will be available for all-ages viewing during day time hours.

Valentine's Day Arts & Crafts Faire

Valentine's Day Arts & Crafts Faire

Saturday, 8 February 2014

The Seattle Arts Coalition is putting on another Arts & Crafts Faire at Trabant Coffee & Chai in Pioneer Square! Saturday, 8 February from noon-4pm! Awesome art, jewellery, cards, and more by local artists! Come find something unique and handmade for your special someone(s) just in time for Valentines Day!

Featuring:
Steampunk prints & cards by BCDuncan Design
Tiny animal art by Corey Skillman (Weezil Works)
Tutus by Kathryn Arpin
Cards and prints by Setzer Studio Arts
Jewellery by Tiny Fat Bird Studio

As of Valentine's Day, Trabant will officially be open Late Night! We will be sampling some of their brand new dinner menu during the Arts & Crafts Faire, so stop by for a delicious preview!

Less Than Three: A Show of Hearts

Less Than Three [ <3 ]

Thursday, 6 February 2014

February is the hearty month! A collection of artists have put together works based on two different shapes, (an anatomical heart and a graphic heart lovingly laser crafted by Bellevue Fine Art Reproduction), meant to showcase their experience of that whole love thing; known on the internet as the mathematical equation "< 3" or ♥.

Featured artists:
Alexandria Sandlin, Amanda Crowley, Andrew Miller, Aubry Andersen, Braden Duncan, Brandy Tomlin, Christine Brauch, Cody Hunemuller, Corey Skillman, Jesse Porterfield, Kassandra Davis, Kree Arvanitas, Laurie McClave, Rachel Setzer, Rick Strieck, Ronnie Taylor, Rose Miller, Thomas Drake Steffans, and Vikram Madan 

CALL FOR ART: "Less Than Three" (The Heart Show)

The snowflake show from December was so much fun that we've decided to do another ornament exhibit for Valentine's month! Sponsored by Braden and Rachel of the Seattle Arts Coalition, we present: "Less Than Three [ ♥ ]"

***THIS IS THE OFFICIAL CALL FOR ART***

The materials:
Laser cut hearts (provided by us, c/o Bellevue Fine Art Reproduction )
Ribbon for hanging (provided by us)
Your imagination (be creative and have fun!)

The challenge:
Create your own unique heart(s)!
(Up to 4 per artist)

There will be two shapes, an anatomical heart and a graphic heart. The only stipulation is that you use one or both of the original heart ornaments as the base of your creation, and that they can hang from a ribbon on a wall so that we can display them at the 1st Thursday Art Walk. (This doesn't mean your design has to be 1-sided or even flat; feel free to 360 it!)

HEARTS AVAILABLE:
Tuesday, 14 January at Trabant Coffee and Chai in Pioneer Square

ART DROP OFF DATE:
On or before Wednesday, 5 February at Trabant in Pioneer Square by 6pm

SHOW OPENS:
Thursday, 6 February

Trabant has a sign up sheet for your name, contact info, and the # of hearts you're making. When you bring your pieces in, please include name, title, and price (if for sale; consider Trabant's 40% cut). PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE include business cards in case people looking at your work want to see more of it. If you don't have business cards, ask us; we know a guy.

If you are not a Seattle local, you are still welcome to participate! Just message one of us with your name and address, and we will send the hearts to you! Once they're decorated, just send them back to us by February 5th, and we'll include you in the show!

Please post pics of your completed hearts here or send them to Braden's email: bcduncan.art@gmail.com. Pics we receive by January 31st will be featured on the flyer!

"A Nightmare After Christmas"

Trabant Coffee & the Seattle Arts Coalition presents:

"A Nightmare After Christmas"

What's this? What's this? There's Burton everywhere!

Trabant Coffee & Chai presents a Tim Burton themed group show! In case you missed it at Otherworlds last month, you have another chance to see some fun and fantastic Nightmare *After* Christmas art by talented local artists!

Featuring:
Braden Duncan
Brandy Tomlin
Christine Brauch
Eli Wolff
Jesse Porterfield
Jonathan Seright
Kassandra Davis
Klint Flentge
Ronnie Taylor
Sue Howard
Vikram Madan
Xavier Lopez Jr.

Curated by:
Braden Duncan

Join us at Trabant in Pioneer Square for the 1st Thursday Art Walk from 5-8pm!

602 2nd Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104