Thursday, April 4, 2013

Benoit Jammes

I just recently discoverd Benoit Jammes and his work. He takes old cassette tapes and makes them into objects. Here are some images of his work and his website: Benoit Jammes
Enjoy!

Awesome Links!

This post is going to be filled with links of excellent galleries, museums, and art organizations that are in Washington. These places provide activities, workshops, and fill a space with artists for the public. These are great places to check out what is new in the art world.

1. Allied Arts

Allied Arts is a nonprofit organization in Bellingham that supports local artists and is involved in art education in local schools. It holds events monthly and promotes the "First Friday Art Walk" each month. Check out the website to see what is happening in the Bellingham art world!

2. Whatcom Museum

Whatcom Museum in Bellingham, holds exhibits monthly, sometimes with local artists and sometimes with amazing historical artworks. The museum holds classes, events, and workshops centered around making art with the family. Check out the website to see what kind of activities and shows you can get involved with your students.

3. Western Washington University Gallery

Western Washington Universities in Bellingham, gallery has excellent exhibits, projects, and outdoor sculptures for parents and their students to go explore. Check out the website to learn more about their outdoor sculptures, projects, and upcoming exhibits.

4. Seattle Art Museum

The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) holds amazing exhibits, programs, and events throughout the year. Check out the website for upcoming events and exhibits.

5. Steinbruecken Native Gallery

The Steinbruecken Native Gallery in Seattle, is a gallery hosting sculptures, prints, paintings, utensils, and objects relating to the Native American culture in Washington. The galleries objective is to enhance and create awareness of the cultural traditions of the Native Americans. Check out their website to see their hours.

6. Art Guide Northwest

Art Guide Northwest is a website dedicated to providing the public with art events happening in the Pacific Northwest. Check out the website to find some events to participate in with your student.

7. Glass Art Gallery

The Glass Art Gallery in Seattle is a gallery/studio for local glass blowing artists to show their work, have studio space, and provide classes and workshops to the public. The public can watch the artists blow glass daily! Check out the website to see what classes and events interest you.

8. Clymer Museum

The John Ford Clymer museum and gallery in Ellensburg, is a gallery/museum dedicated to Ellensburg native, John Clymer. He was a a famous artist creating works for Colt Firearms Company, True, Field and Stream, American Cyanamid, White Horse Scotch Whiskey, Pennsylvania Railroad, and the Saturday Evening Post. Check out the website for hours.

9. Sarah Spurgeon Gallery

The Sarah Spurgeon Gallery at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, is an excellent gallery that exhibits artists from around the nation, local artisans, and student work once a year. Check out the website for upcoming exhibits and hours.

10. Brackenwood Gallery

The Brackenwood Gallery on Whidbey Island, is a gallery dedicated to exhibiting Whidbey Island artists. Check out the website for hours.