PAPO 2007

About the show!On behalf of Wade Marlow at Blue Horse Gallery and myself, Trish Harding from Studio UFO I want to take the time to thank each and every one of you for being a part of the 2007 PAPO.  There were over 50 artists this year interpreting Downtown Bellingham and we were thrilled with the turnout.  We cannot wait until we get to hang our show.We accomplished our mission in that we raised public awareness about the artist space issue during the gentrification process of any Northwest City.  We were written up in the Cascadia Weekly by Amy Kepferle and were also mentioned in the Business Monthly.  We were then contacted by Mayor candidate Dan Pike to meet and hear our concerns about studio space availability in the downtown core.  That event was Friday and I think we made our point loud and clear.  As for the show!  You can deliver your paintings to Studio UFO ready to hang on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov 13^th & 14^th between the hours of 10-3.  If you need to make special arrangements please call or email me.Remember…stretched canvas paintings need not be framed if they have painted edges.  All work that is matted needs to be framed and all work must have a wire hanger that hangs at 2 ½ inches exactly from the top of the frame or canvas. No saw toothed hangers, please.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  This is a professional show so please present your work professionally. ·         Art ready to hang·         Tag with artist, title, framed size & price lower right back·         Bio  & photo(optional) of artist (one paragraph) ·         Artist Statement·         Resume·         All artwork must be for sale·         Gallery will take 40% of sales The artist reception is Friday November 16, 7-10pm.  The show will be advertised and an award will be given for People’s Choice.  Last year’s People’s Choice went to Susann Rossberg for her acrylic on board, Street to the Bay.  Who will it be this year?Also, I wanted to mention that we had several artists from out of town and as far away as Oregon and we really are excited about that.  If you have to ship your piece please send to Studio UFO 301 W Holly St. Bellingham, WA 98225.  Any art that is not received by Wed the 14^th will not be able to be hung.  Give return shipping instructions for shipping charges.  Your piece will be returned in box it is shipped in.  There is a $10 packaging fee in addition to shipping costs.Pick up for all art is Tues & Wed Dec 4^th & 5^th.  WE CANNOT STORE YOUR ARTWORK.  Please start planning for next year.  Our goal is 100 artists on the streets of Bellingham.  Help us make that goal by recruiting your fellow artists for the 3^rd Annual Downtown Bellingham Plein Air Paint Out in 2008.  We will set a date shortly after the new year.  I will email all of this years artists but it will also be posted on my website www.studioufo.net. Again, sincere thanks for your help in this important issue for Bellingham and all other communities undergoing gentrification. PeaceTrish & Wade

New oil  large scale Triptychs by Trish Harding during gallery walk Friday, Dec 7, 2007.

Support local artists! 

Antonio Gonzalez

Color, Canvas, and Culture

1317 Commercial #202 upstairs

Artist reception is November 2, 7-10 pm

All are welcome!!!

Now showing!  Ellen Clark’s new artwork, The Home Show is at The Public Market (not to be confused with the Farmer’s market)

1530 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA

MON-FRI 7am-10pm, SAT 8am-10pm, SUN 9am-10pm

Connie at Whatcom Land Trust would like to show our work in WLT new office location for the upcoming Downtown Gallery Walk on Friday Dec. 7, 2007.  If you participated in either the 2006 or 2007 Plein Air Day at Nesett Farm with me I would like to invite you to join in this show.  If you are interested (and we want everyone to participate who was there!) please do the following:

• Contact me immediately via trish.harding@studioufo.net to confirm that you will enter your painting so we can get your name on the downtown gallery walk map.
• Deliver your painting on Wed Oct 31^st between 10am-3pm.
• Have your painting ready to hang by a wire that will hang on hanger exactly at 2 ½ “ from the top of painting whether framed or painted edges.
• Affix title card at lower right back corner of painting.  This should include: artist name, title, framed size, medium & price.
• Brief Bio/resume

Thank you for entering this show.  It is a wonderful organization to be a part of!

Peace

Trish Harding

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Classes available in November  OPEN STUDIO Painting, Trish Harding instructor

• Wednesdays Open Studio Painting is designed especially for the oil painters, although you can paint in the medium of your choice.
• With personal instruction geared to “your project”.
• Join the UFO Group for a relaxed and focused all day painting session.
• Expect spirited presentations and lively critiques.
• Four 5 hr sessions, Wednesdays,10am-3pm, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, $140
• OR One 5 hr session @ $40 each.

WATERMEDIA OPEN STUDIO Painting, Trish Harding instructor

• Paint in any water media or pastels with personal instruction geared to “your project”.
• Geared toward those who are working in watermedia
• Join the UFO Group for a relaxed and focused all day painting session.
• Expect spirited presentations and lively critiques.
• Three 5 hr sessions, Thursdays, 10am-3pm, Nov 1, 8, 29, $105 (no class on 11/15 or 11/22).
• OR One 5 hr session @ $40 each.

 PLEIN AIR DAY at Elizabeth Park, Trish Harding instructor

 This once a month painting day is a relaxed workshop with emphasis on the landscape and local icons. .  We will begin with a demonstration on drawing and beginning a painting by blocking in simple shapes.  Working from that point you will consider composition, value, color and mood and work independently on our paintings.  Trish will be available for easel-side help and input and we will hold a lively critique at the end of the day.   Skill levels from beginner to professional artist are welcome and all media and disciplines from realism to abstract are encouraged.

Bring:  Paints, brushes, water/solvent, containers, palette, paper towels, canvas/paper, easel, lawn chair, lunch/drinking water, warm clothes/layers, hat, camera, etc… Meet at at Elizabeth Park at 10am sharp to experience plein air painting and some of the finest old trees in the area!

·        Register through Studio UFO

·        One 5-hour session, Monday, Nov 19, 10am-3pm,  $40

   Classes at Whatcom Community College Winter Quarter

• Figure Drawing-Thursaday evenings 6:30-9pm, Jan 24 through Feb 21
• Pastel Painting-Thursday evenings 6:30-9pm, Feb 28-Mar 20
• Register 647-3277 at WCC
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 SHOWS & COMMUNITY EVENTS IN NOVEMBER PAPO 2007

2^nd Annual Downtown Bellingham Plein Air Show & Sale

Over 50 artists have painted downtown Bellingham on August 25^th during the 2^nd Annual event and will show their work at Studio UFO Gallery and Blue Horse Gallery Nov 16 through 30. You are invited to a special reception for the artists on Friday Nov 16, 7-9.

 Ongoing art showsGallery by the Bay, 8700 271^st NW, Stanwood, WABrushes With the Land Oct 5-Nov 11Trish Harding, Margot Clemmens, Helen DornNorthwest Watercolor Society ShowWaterworks, Harbor Gallery, Gig   Harbor, Oct 22-Nov 24.Trish Harding, Man with Japanese Print

Mi Shoes 1315 Railroad Ave 360-715-2046

Trish Harding-Acrylic PaintingsHarley Davidson Store 1419 N State St 671-7575Trish Harding, Drawings & Paintings

Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly Street

Trish Harding, Oil, acrylic & watercolor & pastel paintings “Musicians at Work”

WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CREDIT UNION, Fairhaven Branch

Ann Chaikin, recent exterior and interior oil paintings through December

KENDRICK’S BILLIARDS, 1320 Cornwall Ave 360-738-0405

Trish Harding, acrylic paintings from her children’s book Comet Sense

Don’t miss this crazy, spacey series of colorful & narrative paintingsDIS, 1315 Cornwall AveMike Crowley, recent acrylic paintings on canvas and hardboard. His subject matter is inspired by local scenes on the streets and in the cafes of Fairhaven, and images of American working men, Oct 1, 2007-Jan 1. 2008

I am looking to reduce the size of the Wed open studio by 2 or 3 people.  If anyone who is scheduled for Wed would like to change to Thursday please email me today.  Thanks

DON’T FORGET!!!  Submissions to the Allied Arts Juried Shows 2008 are due by Monday October 22, 2007. 

Be sure to watch for the article about the PAPO 07 in the November issue of Entertainment News Northwest written by Laurel Larsen!

I am thrilled to announce an Open House at Morash Chiropractic, 1300 W Holly St Suite A, Bellingham, WA 98225 on Wed Nov 7, 5-7pm.  Several of my most recent landscape paintings are on display in Dr. Morash’s beautiful new office.  All the artwork is for sale, under $1000, and you will have the opportunity to meet the Doctor and his family and ask questions about his gentle chiropractic practice.  Remember the Holidays are quickly approaching and original, local artwork makes a one-of-a-king gift that increases in value.  I hope to see you there!