A family art workshop exploring the works of Pacific Northwest artist Howard Duell is scheduled for noon-1 p.m. and 1-2 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds. The workshop is being presented by Cascadia Team Ambassadors, a group of six high school students who volunteer at the Cascadia Art Museum. Howard Duell’s works, showcased…
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Free Comic Book Day at Subspace Comics May 7
For the first time since 2019, Lynnwood’s Subspace Comics will be hosting its Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 7. With hundreds of comic books to give away, Subspace is excited to again be providing the community with fun reading material. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and go until 5 p.m. There…
Free Spring Craft Bazaar at Lynnwood Convention Center this Saturday
Come check out the food, vendors and art at the Lynnwood Convention Center’s Spring Craft Bazaar this Saturday, April 9. Admission is free and the first 25 attendees will receive a free swag bag with surprise goodies. Over 50 artists and small businesses will have booths set up, with items ranging from candles, to chocolate,…
Sve the date: Northwest Waters artists at Lynnwood Convention Center April 26
The Lynnwood Convention Center is displaying 35 pieces of art from 15 Northwest artists in its newest exhibit, Northwest Waters, which portrays everything from traditional views of Puget Sound and the Pacific coast to nautical subjects, plants and animals that inhabit Washington’s waterways. On April 26, the public is invited to attend a free artist…
County’s new public art installation at Esperance Park meant to inspires hope in dark times
Saturday morning saw the unveiling of a new piece of public art that provides a focal point in Snohomish County’s Esperance Park, located at 7830 222nd St. S.W. in unincorporated Edmonds. Designed to take advantage of daily and seasonal changes in light intensity, character and direction, the sculpture is a living work of art that…
Lynnwood Convention Center seeking submissions from local artists
The Lynnwood Convention Center is calling for submissions for its upcoming Artists of Snohomish County show, which will run from July to December 2022. The show will be organized as a series of mini exhibits, featuring four to six works from each selected Snohomish County artist. All emerging, mature and established artists are encouraged to…
Northwest Waters artists at Convention Center Feb. 16
The Lynnwood Convention Center is displaying 35 pieces of art from 15 Northwest artists in its newest exhibit, Northwest Waters, which depicts local waterways, aquatic themes and nautical subjects. On Feb. 16, there will be a free artist reception in the gallery; this is an opportunity for the public to meet the artists and learn…
Two Lynnwood advisory boards seeking volunteer members
Two Lynnwood advisory boards are looking for new members to serve their community. The Lynnwood Arts Commission is seeking community members who love art, architecture and social justice. According to the website, the commision works to support “universal access to diverse arts to enrich our community’s quality of life and economic vitality.” The commission consists…
Sno-Isle Libraries sponsoring Islamic Pattern Making workshop July 17
Sno-Isle Libraries is presenting a hands-on art workshop for teens and tweens: Islamic Pattern Making from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 17. Gather your art supplies to re-create this intricate tile design during this online art workshop. Materials you need include a pencil, ruler, tracing paper or parchment paper, tape and a print-out of the design template provided…
City of Edmonds to host virtual open house Feb. 25 on Hwy 99 safety improvements
The City of Emonds will be hosting an online open house Thursday, Feb. 25 for the planned Highway 99 Gateway and Revitalization Project. The meeting will run from 5:30-7 p.m.and anyone with an interest in the project is invited to attend. The objective of this project is to design and build safety improvements and gateway signage…
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IRS warns against COVID-19 fraud; other financial schemes
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to guard against tax fraud and other financial scams related to COVID-19. In the last few months, the IRS Criminal Investigation division has seen a variety of federal Economic Impact Payment (EIP) scams and other financial schemes looking to take advantage of unsuspecting taxpayers. The division continues to…
Coronavirus Chronicles: Wildlife artist invites you to put fun on your face with animal-art masks
Artist Cheryl King was just about to launch a new clothing line featuring her paintings of wildlife, “and then the lockdown hit,” she said, adding a bit ruefully, “at least my product doesn’t rot.” As one door closed, another opened. The company making her clothing pivoted to face masks and wanted to decorate with her…
Sponsor spotlight: Learn how to draw and paint through professionally-instructed online art classes
Have you always wanted to learn how to draw or paint but have never had the time? With the current stay-at-home recommendations in place, there is no time like now to discover the artist within you. With Cole Art Studio’s warm and encouraging instructors, you will receive step by step directions to create art in…
Edmonds School District Scholastic Art Award winners announced for 2020
The Schack Art Center has announced the Edmonds School District recipients of The Scholastic Art Awards of 2020. Gold Key recipients are pictured above. You can see galleries of all winners here. The Edmonds School District winners are: Gold Key Recipients Edmonds Woodway H.S. Giselle Iseli Lynnwood H.S. Hannah Tang Meadowdale H.S. Maia Aikens Mountlake Terrace H.S. Clare…
Reception Feb. 19 for artists with work on display at Lynnwood Convention Center
Come meet the artists behind the Contemporary Northwest Landscapes on display at the Lynnwood Convention Center from now through June 2020. The Convention Center will hold a public Artists’ Reception on Wednesday, Feb. 19, free for the public to attend. You will have an opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy complimentary house-made appetizers and…
Lynnwood celebrates the arts at second annual Art of Food and Wine
Wine was flowing Saturday night at the Lynnwood Convention Center as community members celebrated the Lynnwood Arts Commission’s second annual Art of Food and Wine event. More than 500 people turned out to taste regional wines and enjoy gourmet foods from local vendors. The event also featured live music and local artists onsite showcasing their…
Lynnwood Recreation Center showcases work from local artist
The Lynnwood Recreation Center is currently featuring artwork by a young local artist. “Pears and Cliché” by 12-year-old Claire Yuan will be on display until Sept. 21 at the Recreation Center, located at 18900 44th Ave. W. The Recreation Center is open Monday-Friday 5:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Women are Raving about an Art & Mindfulness Experience in Edmonds
(Sponsored by Peggy Farah) The Release™️ day retreat for women has been providing a fabulous opportunity for local women to come together, build connections, tend to self-care and play with a huge array of provided art supplies for the past several months at Artworks in downtown Edmonds. This innovative program includes mindfulness instruction, journaling, group…
Little Bill’s Blues Birthday Bash at Seattle’s Triple Door March 17
Greens and blues might bring to mind the Seattle Seahawks but this St. Patrick’s Day, green harmonizes with the blues for a very special musical tribute to legendary blues man and Mountlake Terrace resident Little Bill. Boogie on over to the Triple Door in Seattle on March 17th to help Bill Engelhart, better known as…
Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation accepting applications for community art grants
The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation is now accepting applications for community art grants. Grants may be awarded to local non-profit, 501c3 organizations that provide arts-related education programs, projects, or services. Applications will be evaluated on how they will enhance our community through art experiences and education in the visual, performing, or literary arts. The Edmonds…
Enjoying art and wine for a good cause in Lynnwood
Lynnwood‘s first “The Art of Wine and Food” event drew a strong turnout to the Lynnwood Convention Center Friday. Proceeds will help fund Lynnwood Arts Commission projects like their ongoing electrical utility box wrapping, and the commission of a large (roughly 40 foot x 12 foot) mural planned for 36th Avenue West. Well over 300…
Reminder: Food, wine and art demos at Lynnwood Convention Center Feb. 1
Looking for a brief reprieve from the mid-winter blahs? Why not spend the evening listening to jazz, watching local artists demo their work, enjoying small plates, and sampling wines from 15 boutique wineries? Sound fun? All of this is happening at the Lynnwood Convention Center, Friday, Feb. 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., when the…
Everett Film Festival announces lineup for Feb. 15-16
The Everett Film Festival has announced the lineup for its 2019 event, which will take place Friday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. Highlights include speeches by two filmmakers/representatives, an appearance by a guide-dog trainer with a puppy, and the screening of an Academy Award-winning short…
Reminder: Deadline Jan. 31 for I LOVE Lynnwood sculpture design artists
The City of Lynnwood has issued a Call for Artists/Creative People for its I LOVE Lynnwood: Sculpture Design. Anyone living in Washington state is eligible to apply and the deadline is Jan. 31, 2019. There is no entry fee. Designers, architects, artists, makers and creative people are encouraged to apply. Up to five finalists will be…
Reminder: Snohomish County offering grants for culture and the arts in 2019
Snohomish County’s Arts Commission is currently accepting grant applications from public and nonprofit agencies for 2019 for funding projects that support the creative community involved in the arts and cultural enrichment. The county has $20,000 available in grant funding in 2019. Applications are due by Jan. 15, 2019, and grant-funded programs must be completed in…