From film to graphics: Isaac Olsen returns to his roots

Today, from 5 to 9 pm, Isaac Olsen will be showing new work at 1120 Creative House (1120 Pacific Ave, 2nd Floor) as part of the Third Thursday Art Walk. Olsen, of Schnelluloid Films and the popular “Strictly Sacred: The Story of Girl Trouble,” says the show marks an attempt to return to his roots of visual art and animation, which have always informed his best film work.

Animation still by Isaac Olsen. Olsen will be showing graphics and animation July 16 from 5-9 pm at 1120 Creative House (1120 Pacific Ave, 2nd Floor).

Raise a Glass to Spaceworks

It was a warm, sunny evening at the 1120 Creative House last night during the Raise a Glass to Spaceworks fundraiser party. We received just over $8,000 in donations last night, so close to our $10,000 goal. If you would like to join the cause and support Spaceworks too, please click here to donate today! And here is a glimpse of our wonderful evening:

1120 Art Walk Features Organism-X

Organism-X

A group exhibit by SOTA

Part of the Art Walk at 1120 Creative House
Third Thursday April 16, 2015, 5-9pm
1120 Pacific Ave, First Floor

The School of the Arts (SOTA) presents Organism-X, a series of 8 intricate drawings based upon a project given in Biology classes. Students studied the physical characteristics and habits of animals from the Pacific Northwest. They then selected two different animals and combined them into a single species. Each drawing also includes patterns used to embellish the surface of the animal, and each animal is interacting with a piece of discarded trash tossed into the environment.

Framed prints will be for sale.

Participating artists:
Lucy Ahn – Bird with Antler
Eve Robinson – Snake
Emily Miller – TurtleDactyl
Marlies Amberson – Fox
Ellia Coggins -Snake-ephant
Rose Davis – Teddy-Boar
Mackenzie Casper – Octopus with Fork
Talmon Glidden – Sharkopus

Art Walk at 1120 Creative House

FRESH ART EXHIBITS – LIVE MUSIC – FOOD & DRINKS

Here is another chance to visit this large new art space in Tacoma. 12 studios filled with artists, designers, and entrepreneurs make up the 1120 Creative House. Each member is bringing something to the table for this event, adding up to a diverse range of fascinating work.

Photo from March art walk at 1120 Creative House.

Event includes:

>>> Open Studios from Pointline, Nature City Photography, Tacoma Tool Library, Iris Creative, Jenny Schlatter Ceramics, Gillian Nordlund, Fame Takers, Etherealize Studio (Devon Urquhart, Heather Cornelius), MarkArt5, Fringeshift Studios/Imaginer LLC. Asia Tail, Kendra Design Photography, Social Contract It.

>>> Live Music by Ken Jacobsen, and DJ Sean The Shaman.

>>> Spaceworks Artscapes installation “Mythic Ephemera” by Erika Rier activating 50 feet of windows with seven large, exquisitely detailed paper dolls, numerous floating illustrations, and hand painted designs directly on the glass.

>>> Snacks, refreshments, and no-host bar.

Photo from March art walk at 1120 Creative House.

This is an all ages event that is FREE and open to the public.

Spaceworks Tacoma would like to thank property owner DCL Management for their generosity and partnership.

For more information visit www.spaceworkstacoma.com

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Or contact
Gabriel Brown
Spaceworks Marketing and Artscapes Coordinator
gabrielb@tacomachamber.org

Third Thursday @ REVIVE

REVIVE Furniture Collective joins February Third Thursday! Check out new works by Tacoma artists Nathan Dipietro and Greg Owen, along with REVIVE furniture in their (almost) brand-new showroom at 323 Puyallup Ave.

REVIVE is a collective of artisans; makers of locally crafted, sustainably sourced, custom made furniture and furnishings. Five local businesses come together to form the showroom known as REVIVE: Alchemy Concrete Works, Birdloft, RePly Furniture, Spring Fever Upholstry, and Wane & Flitch.

REVIVE Showroom
323 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma, WA
February 19, 5-9 pm

Chelsea O’ Sullivan & Diana Leigh Surma: New Murals Unveiled

 

Left: detail of “Turn on Spring” by Chelsea O’Sullivan. Right: detail of “Show Your Stripes” by Diana Leigh Surma.

Artists Diana Leigh Surma and Chelsea O’Sullivan have given us two bright, and ambitious murals in downtown Tacoma!   This Third Thursday marks the official debut of these new murals on the corner of 11th and Market.

Chelsea and Diana completed their murals during one of the rainiest months of the year.  After numerous cancelled painting parties with volunteers, the sun eventually showed up, and the brushes (and spray cans) hit the walls.  Within a few weeks these two beautiful murals came to life.

That should brighten things up a bit!

The Gift of Tinkertopia

Perfect for handmade holiday gifts or creating your own tags, boxes, cards or wrapping… the tinkerspace is a fully stocked workshop with gobs of materials and tools.  Follow guided craft projects or create just about anything you can imagine!

Grit City Grindhouse Taking Ownership

Grit City Grindhouse is a must see location in Tacoma, whether you know how to ride a skateboard or not.  The space has been utilized in super creative ways.  The merchandise is quality, and varied featuring longboards, wheels, trucks, helmets, stickers, plus lots of Grit City gear from local designers.  There are multiple ways to be involved from shopping, to getting your board refurbished, attending skateboarding events, making your own designs in the Kustom Kreatures workshop, or just hanging out on the couches.  This holiday season make sure to stop by and appreciate what they have to offer.

Grit City Grindhouse, retail board shop and art production facility in downtown Tacoma!  Located at 311 S. 7th

Spaceworks is proud to announce that after six months in the program, Grit City Grindhouse will become a lease paying tenant as of Dec.1 !  This is exactly what we like to see: a group of passionate, creative folks able to see their vision come to life.  A store that positively engages youth, adds to the local economy, and fosters creativity… our hats are off to Grit City Grindhouse for significantly adding to the vibrancy of Tacoma.

A Look at Last Night’s Festivities

There were bits of magic all along last night’s artwalk.  Here are some images from two events put on by current Spaceworks artists.

“Culture Looming” by Priscilla Dobler
A five day Woolworth window performance

Priscilla Dobler looming while speaking with visitors inside the Woolworth building window facing Commerce St.

Priscilla Dobler instructing on how to use a floor loom.

Colorful cotton threads were transformed into wearable garments.  Some were given out to those in need, and some were sold to passersby with the profit being donated to a nearby shelter.

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“WHEW!” by Scott Scoggin
A culmination of a year of Scott’s posters in a one night pop up gallery in the Old Post Office.

WHEW! A one night only pop up gallery in the Old Post Office. Scott’s posters will remain on display in the lobby through December 19th.

Musical accompaniment was provided by Kye Alfred Hillig which was the perfect compliment to the artwork.

Scott & Jacqui Scoggin make up Slide-Sideways a creative studio/business offering a variety of original handmade products and graphic design services.

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Folk Singers in Hell at Tinkertopia

A must see during the September art walk.

During this 3rd Thursday artwalk stop by Tinkertopia for a first time musical performance from “Folk SIngers in Hell” 6-9pm.

Click here for more event information

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