Camano Arts Association

ZYMOLKA WINS FIRST PRIZE

melanie — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:07:43 +0000

Anita Zymolka Amrhein was honored to be awarded a First Prize at the recent Stanwood Camano Arts Guild Spring Show. It is a painting of a bush rose called “Sally Holmes”. The jurors were Liana Bennett, Pamela Mummy and Ralph Allen.

IT’S SUMMER AND CAA ARTISTS ARE DOING OTHER THINGS…

melanie — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:52:22 +0000

CAA members are busy with summer projects, entertaining, and gardening, but still find time to do their art. Most local shows will include members of Camano Arts Association. Here are some of the highlights…

See Liz Hamlin’s watercolor “Hidden Lake” in a wonderful display of artwork at the Northwest Watercolor Society’s 70^th Annual Open Exhibition. Now through July 17^th at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center, 800 Convention Pl., Seattle, WA More information at www.nwws.org

Wonderful show and a “must see” if your down in Seattle!

Candi Martin Baker’s original acrylic paintings are currently on display at Islander’s new second location in the Stanwood Cinema Plaza . Candi is introducing many new paintings fresh off of her easel in the last few months. She is excited to be working in a new medium and looks forward to starting a whole new series for her upcoming show in August. (see below)

One of the bigger local shows coming up is Stanwood Camano Art Guild’s Art by the Bay, July 10^th and 11th. Please note: This year’s show will be held at the Stanwood-Camano Community Fair Grounds. More information and a map is available at www.stanwoodcamanoarts.com CAA very own Molly LeMaster will be the featured artist and her watercolor “Gifts from the Sea” will appear on the Art by the Bay poster that should start appearing around the local area soon. A number of other CAA member artists are also part of the guild and will be presenting their artwork at this show.

John Ebner, will be holding an open house – Garden & Art Show. July 16-17 & 18 from 11am to 5pm
More information at www.johnebner.com

THE SUMMER OF SMILES . . . Art & Wine
Dan Koffman will welcome the public to his popular art gallery and studio each weekend
Throughout the summer from noon to 5pm.
Koffman Studio & Gallery features his upbeat “Art with a Smile” that celebrates
people’s passions including Wine, Martinis, Coffee, Chocolate, Cats, Dogs, Sports and
Jazz . . . and many more!
Additionally, his wife Sandy will conduct scheduled tours of their beautiful wildlife
habitat gardens.
On two specific weekends, August 7th & 8th and September 3rd & 4th there will be special
wine tasting events at the nearby Dusty Cellars . . . Koffman suggests, “Visit Dusty
Cellars first . . . ‘cause after a couple of glasses of wine, I’m better than Picasso!”
Koffman Studio, Gallery and Gardens is located on Camano Island. Open
Saturday & Sunday – Throughout the Summer – Hours noon-5pm on.
Call 360-387-3024 for Garden Tour Times.

We have two artist members appearing at the Bellevue Arts Museum Art Fair, in Bellevue Washington July 23rd through the 25^th. Lance Carleton, will display his recycled metal art, and Kathy Hutchinson’s fiber art will be in booth G-24, in the parking garage across from Nordstrom at Bellevue Square.

August will bring on magnificent weather and another large show in Everett. Fresh Paint will run August 21^st and 22^nd at Everett Marina Waterfront. This will be their 14^th annual festival of artists at work. Come see Candi Martin Baker and others perform their art and show their latest creations. For more information see www.moates@artscouncilofsnoco.org

Camano Arts Tour 2010

heidi — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:19:07 +0000

Camano Art Tour 2010 from Johannes Happonen on Vimeo.

Press Coverage

heidi — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:20:02 +0000

DEBBI RHODES SCULPTURES TO WELCOME ALL TO CAMANO ISLAND

melanie — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:24:54 +0000

Debbi Rhodes’ metal sculpture designs depicting four local animal themes has been selected by committee and will be installed on the new SR532 bridge in July 2010. Announcement of the selection process, design features, and the financial support that made this all come together were described in detail in Stanwood Camano News‘ March 30th edition. Debbi’s designs will change as you drive by them. They are built in such a way that the sculptures silhouette fir trees for a few seconds in passing then again silhouette the images of the killer whale or orca, a salmon, a great blue heron and a bald eagle when viewed directly from the front or back. Each image has a serious and definite meaning to the artist and our area. The cleaver changing design feature is not a surprising idea when you know the artwork Debbi does. Her thoughtful creations always include her sense of humor and a bit of whimsy. Debbi’s recycled medal artwork has been available in local galleries, through art exhibitions, and on the CAA’s Mother’s Day Studio Tour for several years. You can spot her work in yards and homes throughout the Camano Island/Stanwood and surrounding area. Congratulations Debbi!

SECOND ANNUAL HARVEST OF ART SHOW ANNOUNCED

melanie — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:02:37 +0000

Camano Arts Association will hold their second annual art event Harvest of Art, on Saturday, September 25, and Sunday, September 26, 2010 between 10:00 AM-5:00 PM at Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center Public Hall, 102nd Ave N.W. Stanwood, WA.

This is a judged and juried show. All artists from Western Washington are invited to submit their work. The theme – Farms, Fields, and Foliage. Over $1,000 worth of awards will be presented to winning artists. Featuring beautiful works of art from over 40 artists, painters, and photographers displaying sculptures, glass, ceramic, mixed media, and jewelry. C.A.A. artists will also showcase their artwork. For more information about submitting art, please contact chair: Pamela Searcy at 206 915-4663.

The show is open to the public and an ideal venue to meet the artists, discover special treasures or find those one of a kind gifts. So save the date on your calendar now!

Harvest of Art is part of the Harvest Jubilee which will take place at the same time. Taking its name and inspiration from Stanwood’s 1930’s era annual fall festival, the 2010 Harvest Jubilee highlights agriculture past and present, with an eye to preserving farms and farmland for future generations. Visitors can enjoy live music, farm tours, hay rides, exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, fine art and so much more for the whole family. It’s a discovery of the agricultural richness of the northwest corner of Snohomish County and Camano Island where the farms are many, the people friendly, and the food fantastic. Admission to the art show is FREE.

Continue to visit this web site or for more specific information: www.HarvestJubilee.Org

Proceeds from Harvest of Art will benefit the continuation of C.A.A.’s contribution to community art events. Download your copy of the show prospectus here. Just click on this link – CAA Fall HOA Show Application2010

VerSoy, Akasya Maya

melanie — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:55:51 +0000

AKASYA MAYA VERSOY

Art Medium: Fiber
Phone: 360-631-8349
E-Mail: fiberartnyarn@verizon.net
Website: www.fibersoul.com

It took many years to integrate and balance my art as a watercolorists with my freestyle fiber creations, in order to synthesize my artistic Soul. Now, my company, “Fibersoul” epitomizes dying and felting techniques with various fine silks, soft wools, glorious merino, sensual cashmere, corn fiber, milk protein fiber; bamboo and luxurious alpaca, just to name a few of the brilliant and exotic fibers that grace my world.

Dean, Nancy

melanie — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:39:40 +0000

Nancy Dean
Art Medium: Fiber Art
Phone: 360-652-7181
E-mail: steveandnancydean@msn.com

My hand-knit and felted hats are the canvas for my needle-felted bird illustrations. Each is a unique, wearable piece of art as well as a diary of the many birds I have seen throughout the year.