West Seattle Art Walk

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We’re loving this crisp fall air! (Also, looking forward to the ghouls coming out at the end of the month). Meanwhile, come out and enjoy the abundance of autumn’s colors in the foliage and on the canvas. Walk along California Avenue and Alki Beach and marvel at all the great artwork while sipping a refreshing drink and snacking on delicacies provided by the over 40 participating, local businesses. Mark your calendars to join us Thursday October 9th! Also, make sure to enjoy a wide variety of “Art Walk Specials” at 20 cozy bars, restaurants and cafes (see map below) while viewing the evening art walk.

This post’s hero artwork is by Jennifer H Lowe. Jennifer’s art is showing this month at Viscon Cellars.

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Please note: We will be updating the businesses and their artists as the week goes on. Please check back before Second Thursday evening!

Can’t Join on October 9th? Our photography team will be covering some of the receptions and will post photos and a recap in a post on our Facebook and Instagram accounts. Check out the social accounts of your favorite exhibiting business – they may post photos or video, too!

We also want to remind our Art Lovers that this event is powered by our participating artists, businesses, and restaurants. Thank you for all you do to celebrate our vibrant art scene in West Seattle!

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Click here to view the Google map for businesses that are open and exhibiting.

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Featured Q4 Artist! Congratulations to our second quarter featured artist, Dan Jacobs. The West Seattle Arts Council loved the iconic scenes of his Northwest photography . Dan Jacobs will be showing at Hawthorne Massage for October’s artwalk.

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Art of Music @ October 9 Art Walk

#westseattleartwalk, Art of Music

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The upcoming October 9 West Seattle Art Walk will feature free admission Art of Music events at five locations within the Admiral District, Alaska Junction, and Morgan Junction.

Guitar Gil @ Otter on the Rocks in the greater Admiral District

Terra Nova Duo @ CAPERS in the Alaska Junction

Heather Ward @ Whisky West in the Morgan Junction

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OUR PERFORMERS

Guitar Gil @ Otter on the Rocks in the greater Admiral District

Performing Rhythmic and Melodic Solo Guitar Arrangements of Swing, Latin, Jazz, Rock and Pop Tunes

Click here for Guitar Gil’s flier. Click here to listen to music performed by Guitar Gil.

Guitar Gil plays rhythmic and melodic solo guitar arrangements of swing, Latin, jazz, rock and pop tunes and also performs with the Guitar Gil and Friends Quintet, in duos and trios and with the Moonlight Swing Orchestra. www.guitargil.com

Terra Nova Duo @ CAPERS in the Alaska Junction

Featuring a Mixture of Jazz, Pop, Bossa Nova, and Rock, Creatively Combined with the Classic Sounds of Violin and Guitar

Click here for Terra Nova Duo’s flier. Click here to listen to music performed by Terra Nova Duo.

Terra Nova Duo performs a diverse array of music from decades past, with a mixture of Jazz, Pop, Bossa Nova, and Rock, creatively combined with the classic sounds of violin and guitar.

Heather Ward @ Whisky West in the Morgan Junction

Seattle-based Jazz Vocalist Fascinated with Translating Music from Varied Genres Into Jazz

Click here for Heather Ward’s flier. Click here to listen to music performed by Heather Ward.

Canadian-born, Seattle-based jazz vocalist Heather Ward released her first solo album ‘Honeysweet’ last year, and has released a new album “Gilded & Silver” this spring. Although she is a huge lover of the great standards, she is also fascinated with translating music from varied genres into jazz, which is evident on her albums and in performance. She has performed at various venues around Vancouver and Seattle for many years, as well as teaching private voice lessons (member of NATS). She was a finalist in the 2024 Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist competition, a finalist in the Great American Songwriters Competition, sang with the Dickens Carolers for 19 years, and is a regular featured performer at the Seattle Cabaret Festival.

Each musician will be performing family-friendly content for 90 minutes at their Art of Music event, from 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm, with one 15-minute break at the midway point.

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ALKI AVENUE

West Seattle Arcade

2758 Alki Ave SW

Babs Fulton INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-10pm

Babs acrylic paintings display her love of modern/pop combined with science, Seattle architecture, math, high tech, and English slang words.
Babs recent art projects have uncovered her deep passion to utilize recycled computer parts, and also creating animal collage pieces showcasing if our pets raided our clothes closets.

Learn more about Bab’s work on her Website.

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Gary’s Place

2820 Alki Ave SW

Chris Furniss INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-10pm

Christopher Furniss (they/them/fae/faer) is a person who puts zines in little free libraries around West Seattle. An indie comix creator, their work is deeply rooted in authenticity and vulnerability and real life and sometimes also has to do with video games. 

Learn more about Christoper’s work on they/them/fae/faer’s Instagram.

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Log House Museum

3003 61st Ave SW

Shannon Kringen INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-8pm

Shannon Kringen creates non representational designs inspired by her inner world and by the repeating shapes she sees in nature. she is neurodivergent and on the autism spectrum and has synesthesia (mixing of the senses- seeing shapes in her mind when she hears music) her photography and poetry also comes from this perspective. She also created an art car named “Opal Moonstone”.

Learn more about Shannon’s work on her Instagram.

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ADMIRAL JUNCTION

Brought to you by the Admiral Neighborhood Association

Be sure to check out food and beverage Art Walk participants in the Admiral Junction!

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West Seattle Grounds

2141 California Ave SW

Matthew Hoover INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-8pm

Native to the Pacific Northwest, Matthew D. Hoover is influenced by a great appreciation for the outdoors. Paintings are often described as impressionistic landscapes, drawing viewers in for a closer review.  Creativity is fueled from decades spent passionately capturing the essence of daily life in the Pacific Northwest as a semi-professional documentary photographer, as well as travels. Time spent through Southern France and the Tuscany area of Italy is a wellspring of inspiration. The scenery is rich, featuring a mix of both straightforward and intricate elements of colors and harmony. From a distance, you can easily identify the compositions, or at least relate to them visually. However, as you move closer, you start to uncover a much more intricate combination of colors intertwined throughout.

The artist employs a unique painting style, mixing colors directly on the canvas as the work progresses in a multitude of layers, rather than pre-mixing on a palette. Beyond simply layering colors, the dab-dab hand motion creates a dynamic push-and-pull effect between adjacent wet paint hues as it moves across the surface. The resulting colors in the finished pieces are rich and textured. Even within paintings of stormy seas – there is a common sense of a comfort and peace as scenes trigger memories of a unique place or time. The same with vista views, or meadows and valleys.

Reflect upon them as ‘visual portals’ to where you would rather be on a hectic day. 

Learn more about Matthew’s work on his Instagram and Website.

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Hawthorne Massage and self care

2237 California Ave SW

Dan Jacobs INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-8pm Dan is the Art Walks Featured Artist of Q4

 “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”  Ferris Bueller

A Japanese theologian once wrote that he believed God moves at 3 miles an hour, which is the average speed of a human walking.  I believe that most of us miss out on a great deal of life because we are moving through our lives much faster than that. I have embraced walking as a way of effectively observing what may otherwise remain hidden from a casual glance.  My images reflect the different nuances, unique perspectives, and hidden surprises that are only evident while walking the neighborhoods and landscapes we more often crash through on the way to our assumed destinations. You may not remember these specific images down the road, but I hope they will inspire you to consider practicing your own version of life at 3 miles an hour.

Learn more about Dan’s work on his Etsy Store.

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Columbia Bank

2620 California Ave

Allyne Armitage INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-8pm

Stepping in front of the camera to get your pictures taken demands bravery! It can be a vulnerable and unnerving place to be. I understand this and promise to help you feel comfortable, find your footing, and bring your true self and beauty out. Stepping into the light! I want to show you how you are so worthy of beautiful photography and how you and your loved ones are a fantastic and unique piece of art, deserving of artwork. Step into the light! The right time is now, you are ready! I’ll do the rest.

Learn more about Allyne’s work on her Instagram, Facebook and Website.

The Good Society Brewery and Public House

2701 California Ave SW, Unit A

Sara McMahon BUSINESS HOUR DISPLAY ONLY

Sara Carmer McMahon, a cut paper artist based in Seattle, passionately breathes life into her art through intricate hand-cut paper creations. Utilizing just a sharp blade and a single sheet of paper, Sara’s loves delighting viewers with unique, storytelling pieces. Drawing inspiration from various sources, Sara often works from her own photos, allowing her to not only capture the essence of a moment but also to infuse her personal touch into the composition.

Learn more about Sara’s work on her Instagram and Website.

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West Seattle Realty (Art walk Partner)

2715 California Ave SW

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Dragonfly Yoga and Pilates

3270 California Ave sw

Dragonfly will not be participating in Art Walk this month.

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WEND Jewelry

3278 California Ave SW

Suzanne Uschold INDOOR SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-8pm.

Two pop-up shops for October Art Walk at WEND:

Burly Burr Mobile Knife Sharpening
https://www.instagram.com/burlyburr_sharpening/
$15 a knife, cash or card. Smaller knives like paring knives and pocket knives are $10. AND Brown Sugar Baking
https://www.instagram.com/brownsugarbaking/
Vegan Chef and Baker. Makes some of the yummiest Vegan/Gluten Free Cookies and Vegan Sweet Treats in Seattle.”

Suzanne Uschold

Suzanne captures iconic PNW beauty with small, detailed compositions made from fabric and thread and sometimes other surprise elements. These are easy to hang in your home. Come by and see them on our gallery wall while they last, and meet the artist herself.

More about Suzanne Uschold:

The Pacific Northwest offers endless inspiration for my art with its majestic mountains, towering evergreens, crashing waves, roaring rivers and beautiful wildlife. My husband and I enjoy capturing this beauty with our cameras as we walk around our local parks and gardens or go on scenic drives. I love the challenge of turning a photo into a
quilt using a variety of techniques including collage, applique, thread painting and free motion quilting. While some art quilters embellish their work with paint, I prefer to “paint” my quilts, using only fabric and thread, with the occasional addition of lace, cheesecloth or even cotton balls.

Learn more about Suzanne’s work on her Instagram. Learn more this show on Wend’s Facebook and Website.

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JETT Landscape Architecture + Design

3445 California Ave SW

Patricia Exworthy INDOOR SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-8pm

Patricia Exworthy is an artist who has spent decades learning, teaching and celebrating art. Watercolor, pen/ink and colored pencil drawings constitute the foundation of her portfolio, though she also enjoys crafting and creating mixed media pieces. During the pandemic, she brought special attention to her work and focused on the healing aspects of art. “I can only produce artwork when I feel joyful,” Patricia says. That joy is apparent in her colorful drawings of mushrooms, the calm landscapes in her watercolors and line art portraits that echo wire art creations.

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ALASKA JUNCTION

Brought to you by the West Seattle Junction Association

Be sure to check out food and beverage Art Walk participants in the Alaska Junction!

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John L. Scott West Seattle (ART WALK PARTNER)

4445 California Ave SW

Philip Malkin INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-8pm. 

Learn more about Philip’s work on his Instagram.

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Verity Credit Union (Art Walk Partner)

4505 California Ave SW

Jon Couch INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-8pm

The Wandering Couchs

To learn more about Jon’s work on his Instagram, Facebook, and Website.

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vain

4513 California Ave SW

Erlan Rots INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-8pm

Erlan Rots focuses on expressing emotions and thoughts freely, both light and dark, using unconventional abstract techniques and visceral poetry. His work doesn’t shy away from difficult topics, vibrant colors, or the nonsensical, instead embracing them as tools.

Learn more about Erlan’s work on his Instagram and Website.

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Capers Home

4525 California Ave SW

Vanessa Lanza, Jimmy Ulvenes, and Gretchen Flickinger INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm till late.

Terra Nova Duo joining the 3 Washington artists during Art Walk at Capers!

Learn more about Vanessa’s work on her Instagram. Learn more about Jimmy’s work on his Instagram. Learn more about Gretchen’s work on her Instagram.

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COMPASS West Seattle REAL ESTATE

4531 CALIFORNIA AVE SW

Eugene Lee INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-8pm

After Work 

I’m a Seattle-based photographer with a background in humanitarian work, where I spent years documenting communities shaped by struggle, resilience, and quiet acts of hope. Those experiences taught me to move gently and see with intention—lessons that continue to guide how I photograph today. In my current series, After Work, I turn my lens toward the quiet reach of nature within the city. Shot entirely in West Seattle parks, these photographs explore light, shape, and atmosphere—candid scenes of people winding down, finding stillness, and breathing in at the end of the day. They’re familiar places. Maybe you’ll even recognize a few. I hope these photographs remind you of your own favorite corner of nature here in West Seattle.

Learn more about Eugene’s work on his Instagram and Website.

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therapeutic associates West Seattle Physical Therapy

4532 42nd SW

Therapeutic Associates will not be participating in this month’s Art Walk.

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Emerald water anglers

4707 california ave sw

Cody Esp INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-9pm

My name is Cody, and I am an artist primarily working in paint. I hold a degree in Fine Art and Feminism from Humboldt State University (2011). My artistic journey has evolved from early work and small commissions after graduation to a focus on watercolor painting, which allowed me to dedicate more time to my art.

In 2022, I expanded my practice to include mural painting. Since completing my first city-commissioned mural at the local skate park, I have undertaken five additional city murals and eight private commissions. My mural work frequently incorporates themes of hands, flowers, and the mountain landscape. I pride myself on my adaptability and my commitment to understanding and fulfilling the vision of my clients. I have experience painting on diverse surfaces, both indoors and outdoors, ranging from smooth walls to corrugated metal. Clients consistently describe me as easy to collaborate with, enthusiastic, and efficient, with many returning for subsequent projects within six months, which I believe speaks to the value and impact of my artwork.

To learn more about Cody’s work on her Instagram and Website.

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Easy Street Records & Cafe

4559 California Ave SW

Chris Chappel Photography INDOOR SHOW 5pm-9pm

The Contact High show is over but Chris’s photographs are still on display. Stop in to view them.

Learn more about the Contact High show on Easy Street’s Instagram and Website.

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ARTSWEST (Art Walk Partner)

4711 CALIFORNIA AVE SW

Anna Krumpos INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION 2pm -7pm

Blue Hour

Anna Krumpos is a multidisciplinary artist based in Tacoma, WA. Her drawings are an extension of her experience as a mover, as her background is deeply rooted in both dance and music. She approaches sketching as a meditative practice, using it to listen and engage with the subtle details of the world around her. Her art captures fleeting gestures and quiet moments, offering viewers a sense of stillness and introspection.

Learn more about Anna’s work on her Website. Learn more about this exhibit on ArtsWest’s Events page.

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Windermere West Metro Real Estate (Art walk partner)

4526 California Ave SW

Billy Kincaid INDOOR SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-8pm.

Born and raised in Seattle. Self taught. Mediums I use: acrylic, oil finishes, plaster.
I tend to like larger pieces, small pieces are a challenge for me. How do I know when a painting is finished? A painting isn’t finished until it FEELS finished. I strive for depth and texture. I don’t title anything because I believe it puts pressure on the viewer to try and see/feel what I see/feel.  They should be able to look at a painting and decide on their own how it makes them feel. We all know art is personal and without a title i thinks it easier to do so. Because I tend to be all over the board, I wouldn’t even know how to describe my paint style . I guess I’ll l leave that up to you–Contemporary? Modern? Abstract ? Surreal?  All of my favorites,  “Jack of all styles, master of none “ 

Learn more about Billy’s work on his Instagram.

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Jet City Labs (art walk Partner)

4547 California Avenue

DJ Ichy and Artist Pop-Up INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION from 5pm-9pm.

Join us for the next Art Walk Artist Pop-Up Market
Open Skratch session with DJ Ichy, sip something nice, and catch a vibe. Free to attend. All are welcome.

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Junction 47

4700 California Ave SW

Tyson Foster ARTIST OPEN STUDIO 5pm-8pm

Born in 1988, Tyson Foster is an abstract artist, known for his vibrant creations on canvases. Raised in Seattle Wa, Tyson is known for his extraordinarily unique style of creature design and deep detailing. Using canvases and acrylic he blends subconscious dynamics that enlighten and open the mind with new worlds.

He started when he was young and mastered pencil drawings, and sharpie paint pens before exploring the world of acrylic and brushes. He explores combining themes of nature, subconscious surrealism and abstract dreamlike details. Inviting the viewer to explore and imagine a world full of color and inspiration. His renowned work has been featured for multiple logos, tattoos and even restaurant paintings. His innovative vision and bold style continues to captivate people to create more art and break out of the matrix of society. 

Learn more about Tyson’s art on his Instagram.

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Doll Parts Collective

4832 California Ave SW

Say Cheese! Group Show INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-8pm

This is a collective effort by our artists to create a beautifully unhinged collection of art focused on the thing we love most – Cheese. Yall loved our Shrimp Show last summer, so c’mon by for another weird and wonderful event!”

Learn more about Doll Parts Collective’s work on their Instagram and Website.

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Be sure to check out food and beverage Art Walk participants in the Morgan Junction!

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west seattle Salon

5416 California Ave SW

West Seattle Salon will not be showing this month.

We will still be offering 15% off all our retail products during the Art Walk and 20% off of facial services that are booked during the Art Walk event.

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Canna West Seattle (Art Walk Partner) 

5435 California Ave SW

Autumn Tranquilino INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-8pm

Autumn Tranquilino is a visionary painter from Seattle, Washintion who blends mysticism with realism to create works reflective of both modern and ancient cultures. She draws from many sources for inspiration: the metaphysical realm, astrology, mythology, and her natural surroundings. Her spirit animals and shamanic landscapes evoke Mexico’s transcendental energy, rich archeological history and culture, while her goddess paintings reflect he empathic visions and studies in astrology. She is deeply influenced by the rugged topography of the Pacific Northwest, including it’s emerald forests and rugged coastline. Autumn works mainly in acrylics but she also uses watercolor and oils in her work. Her work has been showcased in the United States as well as internationally. She resides half the year in Mexico and half in the Pacific Northwest.

Learn more about Autumn’s work on her Instagram , Facebook, and Website. Learn more about Canna’s show on their Website.

Canna West Seattle is a 21+ retail store.

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Viscon Cellars

5910 CALIFORNIA AVE SW

Wine Tasting fees are waived for participants in the WS Art Walk at Viscon Cellars

Jennifer H Lowe INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-9pm.

Jennifer will be showing her latest series “Garden Bounty” featuring hands sharing vegetables and flowers freshly harvested.  The show will also display her large colorful landscapes of the Palouse: the hills and fields and expansive skies where she spent her childhood.

Learn more about Jennifer’s work on her Instagram. Learn more about Viscon Cellars on their Instagram and Facebook.

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NOR Design (Art walk partner)

5953 California Ave SW

NOR will not be participating in Art Walk this quarter.

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West Seattle WINE Cellars

6026 California Ave SW

Leon Lowman BUSINESS HOUR DISPLAY ONLY 1pm- 7pm.

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Alki Arts Gallery

6030 California SW

C.A.Pierce, Robin Weiss, Cheryl Zahniser and Leigh Knowles INDOORS SHOW & RECEPTION 5pm-8pm.

Splendor

October brings an elevated exhibit of refined paintings by four highly accomplished artists: C.A. Pierce, Robin Weiss, Cheryl Zahniser, and Leigh Knowles!

Each of these artists have garnered quite a recognizable style, and each has amassed quite a following of collectors. This is a show you’ll want to see early in the month if you’ve been waiting for something special by one of these artists!

Learn more about this show at Alki Arts Facebook and their Website events’ page.

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Inner Space Designs

6031B California SW

Todd Horton BUSINESS HOURS ONLY

Topographia Index

In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, there is a sense of magic and mystery that pervades everything. Here, the dreaming trees allow us to catch glimpses of hidden messages, reminding us that we are not alone in this universe and that every living being has a story to tell….This is art from a sense of place. ~ Todd Horton

Learn more about Todd’s work on his Instagram and Website. Go to
Inner Space Designs’ Website for more info.

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Mailbox West

6523 California Ave SW

10% off all shipping that day from 6-7 PM

Glenda Weibel and Pamela Benetti BUSINESS HOUR DISPLAY ONLY 5pm-7:00pm

Glenda Weibel

Glenda is a West Seattle based watercolor artist. She loves the immediacy and fluidity of watercolor, but uses different techniques to finish the pieces as both framed and unframed.  She also has original greeting cards available at the store for purchase.

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Pamela Benetti

I am a local artist here in West Seattle.

Learn more about Pamela’s work on her Website.

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THE BUILDING

4316 SW Othello Street

The Building will not be participating in Art Walk this month.

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