Visit the Seattle Municipal Tower Gallery and see paintings, photographs, works on paper, sculpture, ceramics, baskets and mixed media artworks by 20 mid-career Northwest artists. The exhibition runs through July 2 and includes 21 artworks. The artworks were recently purchased for Seattle Public Utilities’ Portable Works Collection.
Meet the artists at a reception, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 13 at Seattle Municipal Tower Gallery.
Featured artists are Rick Araluce, Ross Beecher, Mark Calderon, Jaq Chartier, Scott Fife, Joanne Hammer, Michael Hensley, Jesse Higman, Ken Kelly, Sherry Markovitz, Dorothy McGuinness, Roy McMakin, Peter Millett, Saya Moriyasu, Joseph Park, Elise Richman, Eva Sköld Westerlind, Marie Watt, Ed Wicklander and John Wimberley.
Seattle Public Utilities’ Portable Works Collection is exhibited throughout SPU’s offices, engaging both employees and the public and creating an interesting and diverse work environment. The purchase was made possible with city 1% for Art funds.
Image: Marie Watt, Signature #1, 2009, reclaimed wool, satin bindings, thread, 26″ x 29″. Photo courtesy of the artist.
