Openings & Events
Joey Bates
Of Marrow and Leaf presents intricately crafted paper cuts and reliefs that “explore the beauty of deadly plants in conjunction with the human figure.” Opening reception, 5-9 p.m. Thurs., May 8. Ghost Gallery, 504 E. Denny Way (Suite 1), 832-6063, ghostgallery.org, Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Through June 9.
Hannah Cwiek In To No Avail, Cwiek displays her newest drawings on paper, wall drawings, and installations. Opening reception 6 p.m. Thurs., May 8. Vermillion, 1508 11th Ave., 709-9797, vermillionseattle.com, Tues.-Sun., 4 p.m.-midnight. Through June 7.
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Deco Japan SEE THE PICK LIST, PAGE 19.
Distilled: Whiskey is the theme to this crockery from 20 local ceramics artists. Public reception 6-8 p.m. Sat., May 10. Pottery Northwest, 226 First Ave. N., 285-4421, potterynorthwest.org, Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Through May 30.
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Georgetown Art Attack This month’s shindig features legendary Seattle comic artist Pete Bagge, a collection of vintage Seattle punk posters at Georgetown Records, Heather Hudson’s pulp-inspired vignettes and more., See georgetownartattack.com. Second Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m.
Hiawatha Open House Resident artists open their doors, with music by Seattle Jazz Underground at 9 p.m. Artspace Hiawatha Lofts, 843 Hiawatha Place S., 709-3811, artspaceusa.org, Sat., May 10, 6-11 p.m.
Kirkland Artist Studio Tour Over 40 local artists show their work at 19 galleries and home studios. Reception at the KAC store: 3-5 p.m. Sunday. Kirkland Arts Center, 620 Market St., Kirkland, 425-822-7161, kirklandartscenter.org, Sat., May 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., May 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
David La Boon La Boon’s Vulnerable collects sensual drawings meant to question sexual norms. Gay City Health Project, 511 E. Pike St., 860-6969, gaycity.org, Thu., May 8, 3-8 p.m.
Courtnee Papastathis A collection of the artist’s confessional, oftentimes erotic drawings and paintings. Broadcast Coffee, 1623 Bellevue Ave., 467-4717, broadcastcoffee.com, Opens May 8, Mon.-Sun., 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Through June 12.
Path With Art Spring Exhibit 2014 Path With Art Helps those recovering from addiction and homelessness by connecting them with art in various media. Haddon Hall Gallery, 1919 Third Ave., Free, Fri., May 9, 6-8 p.m.
Spring Gear Mark Walker, Janet Hill, and Niki Havekost take time to celebrate the onset of spring with this collection of bronze sculpture, figurines, paintings and mixed-media work. Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Thurs., May 8. Blindfold Gallery, 1718 E. Olive Way, 328-5100, blindfoldgallery.com, Weds.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Through June 7.
Through Our Eyes: Gender & Sexuality Photos and textual works exploring the artists’ individual visions of gender and sex. Reception 6-8 p.m. Weds., May 14. Seattle Central Community College, 1701 Broadway, 344-4379, seattlecentral.org, Opens May 12, Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Through May 29.
Tripping Balls A collection of work inspired by the psychedelic experience. Opening reception 6-10 p.m. Thurs., May 8. True Love Art Gallery, 1525 Summit Ave., 227-3572, trueloveart.com, Mon.-Sun., 12-8 p.m. Through June 8.
ucki ood ucki ood, an art studio composed of Missy Douglas and Kim Rask, presents this collection 2:365 in which Douglas painted one canvas every single day of 2013 in an effort to explore her bipolar disorder. Opening reception 6-11:30 p.m. Thurs., May 8. Sole Repair, 1001 E. Pike St., 979-7467, solerepairshop.com, Mon.-Sun., 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Through June 5.
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Wallingford Art Walk Participating venues and galleries include Stu Stu Studios, Fuel Coffee, Julia’s Restaurant, and Oasis Art Gallery. See wallingfordartwalk.org for full roster of attractions. First Wednesday of every month, 6-9 p.m.
