Seattle Official Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 23) In Seattle, art is embraced wherever it is found, whether in museums, galleries, coffee shops, cafes or public spaces — and the city’s variety of art goes well beyond the traditional. Options for exploring Seattle’s passion for art abound, but Pioneer Square is a good place to start. The area has a large concentration of art galleries, and most, such as Greg Kucera Gallery and Foster/White Gallery, are established and well respected. If you happen to be in town the first Thursday of the month (Feb.–Dec.), check out the First Thursday Art Walk, when dozens of galleries open their doors to the public. Artists whose work isn’t being shown in galleries are invited to set up shop in nearby Occidental Park, a tradition that ensures a wide range of artistic styles and genres. Art lovers will find plenty to peruse in downtown Seattle, as well. Browse galleries that will tempt you to take home an original. You’ll find Canlis Glass, where nature often comes to life in the form of astounding glass sculptures, and R E Welch Gallery, which presents paintings, pastels and sculptures by accomplished international artists. Wander the streets of Capitol Hill and Georgetown and you’re sure to find a number of eclectic galleries and boutiques selling unique artwork, jewelry and other items made by local artists. And fans of glass art should be sure to visit the Ballard neighborhood, home to several glass-blowing shops and studios. Clockwise from left : Seattle Art Museum with Jonathan Borofsky’s “Hammering Man” sculpture; carved sculpture in Occidental Park; Chihuly flowers at the Museum of Glass; Olympic Sculpture Park. Credits: Photo by David Hogan, ©J. Borofsky. Courtesy of the artist and the Paula Cooper Gallery, New York, ©Denise Chambers/ Weaver, ©Chuck Pefley/Aurora Photos, ©Anna Zoromski/Weaver WWW.VISITSEATTLE.ORG 23 http://WWW.VISITSEATTLE.ORG
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