Arts & Entertainment
Creature Comforts: Celebrating the heartfelt connection between person & pet
The bond we feel with our animal companions is among the strongest of all our relationships. Deeply loved creatures make us rich beyond measure. Join us for a series of art experiences centered on the theme of our upcoming exhibition.
Exhibition dates are Saturday, May 26th, through
Saturday, July 14th, 2012. The exhibition is free and open to the public. We will host an Exhibition Reception open to
all on Saturday, May 26th, from 6 to 8pm. This is also free, with light refreshments provided.
Works in a variety of mediums showcase local artists Amy Weber, Ann Elizabeth Scott, Audrey Knutsen, Camille
Vonnegut.Dorothy Bonneau, Ed McCarthy, Gale Corkey, Greg Bartol, Irena Jablonski, Jessica Farren, Karen Abel, Katalin Fazekas, Kim Doyle, Leslie Moon, Lydia Sutton, Mami Shimomura, Melissa Jander, Michelle Ryan, Pamela Holderman, Pandy Savage McVay, Patie Savage, Sandy Haight, and Tami Donnelly.
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In addition to the exhibition, we have created a
series of related themed events which we are proud to share with the pubic:
Canine Figure Drawing Demonstration: Thursday, June 14th 5:00 – 7:00 pm
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Join artEAST’s own premier figure drawing group for a “Canine Figure Drawing” studio session. Guided by instructor Ellen Borison, members of the group will be drawing an established set of dog models.
“Pup Walk” Wednesday June 6th 6:00 – 7:30pm & Saturday June 16th 2:30 – 4:00pm
Visit the gallery and see the show with your own pup!
Gallery guests may bring in well-behaved and leashed dogs during these posted times. Pups who have tails that break also have owner’s that buy. For pups with energetic tails, the back entrance will also be available for access to the show.
“Reading with Rover”
Thursday May 31st 6:30 – 7:30pm & Saturday June 16th 1:00 – 2:00pm
Families with school-aged children who are learning to read or developing greater confidence to read well are invited to come and read to established “Reading with Rover” trained dogs and their handlers. The dogs all promise to be calm and compassionate listeners, so please bring readers with the capacity to sit and read quietly with the dogs, library
rules apply. To learn more about the “Reading with Rover” program, go to www.readingwithrover.org.
We are proud to partner with Reading with
Rover for the two reading events. In
addition, artEAST exhibitions are sponsored by the City of Issaquah, Issaquah Arts
Commission, 4Culture, and Protingent Staffing