January Opening Reception for “Paint in Motion”
We ring in the new year with the art of three new artists to our gallery! For our first exhibit of 2025 we present the art of Christopher Mathie, Christine Sharp, and Jennifer Oak in an exhibition entitled 'Paint in Motion'! What a colorful & dynamic exhibit this will be!
Join us for a casual meet & greet with the artists and enjoy a glass of wine from W.S. Wine Cellars & a nosh provided by Charcuterie by Annalise! We look forward to kicking off the new year with our artists & guests!
January Artwalk
It's the first West Seattle Artwalk of 2025 and we are starting our year with three powerful dynamic artists! Stop in between 5-8pm to view the 'Paint in Motion' of Christopher Mathie, Christine Sharp, & Jennifer Oak! You will love it!
February Opening Reception for “In Search of Beauty”
It may be cold & dark outside, but inside our little gallery there is light, and the beauty of art!
For the month of February, we feature artists who make amazing art with paper, paint, loose canvas, & ink! Mixed media magic!
Please join us to view the delicate yet powerful work of Lisa Snow Lady, Leigh Knowles, Lea Basille Lazerus, and Joan Stuart Ross!
This is an exhibit crafted to lift our spirits!
February Artwalk
Join us for the February West Seattle Artwalk! Always the 2nd Thursday of the month from 5-8pm.
Alki Arts is proud to present the beautiful mixed media & collage work of Lisa Snow Lady, the ethereal monotypes of Leigh Knowles, the mid century marvelous printmaking of Lea Basille Lazerus, and the powerful loose canvas masterpieces of Joan Stuart Ross!
December Artwalk
It's the LAST West Seattle Artwalk of 2024!
Stop by Alki Arts while you are out Art-Walking and see our exhibit 'Dimensions' to experience an offering of large & small works by our family of artists at Alki Arts!
December Opening Reception for “Dimensions”
This month we contrast the BIG and the small!
For the month of December, we invited several of the artists of Alki Arts to paint one large piece of art to be accompanied by a selection of their little pieces! Participating artists are: Karen Dedrickson, Debbie Bianchi, Jennifer Oak, Lezlie Jane, Lisa Sweo Eul, Reeve Washburn, Steve Jensen, Brooke Borcherding, Garreth Schuh, Lory Newsom, & Laura Van Horne.
Join us for this opening party to kick off the month of December and see all the artistic treasures, large & small!
Refreshments served and many of the artists will be in attendance!
November Artwalk
It's time for another monthly Artwalk in West Seattle!
Drift on in between 5-8pm while you are out Art-walking to see this month's carefully curated art including large statement pieces to help transform your homes!
November Opening Reception for 'Peaceful Homes’
'Peaceful Homes' - For the month of November we feature large-scale statement pieces sure to transform any home into a peaceful oasis. Featured artists are: Vanessa Lanza, Leon Lowman, C.A. Pierce, and Ricardo Duque.
Ambient music provided by harpist Ruth Navarre.
October Artwalk
We love a good West Seattle Artwalk!
Always the 2nd Thursday of the month- you can stroll through neighborhood businesses to see the latest original art from neighborhood artists!
We are also proud to have musical guests for the evening - Terra Nova Duo Music!
October Opening Reception for 'Rising Above’
'Rising Above' is a group show. The theme will be interpreted as our gallery artists speak to 'rising above' and seeing life from 'different perspectives'. Participating artists will include Steffanie Lorig, Joanne Shellan, Steve Jensen, Lisa Lamoreaux and others among the Alki Arts roster.
Ambient music provided by Mark Mazur.
September Artwalk
Artwalk is a great time to walk around your neighborhood and check out what the local artists are doing!
Stop by to see our bold & colorful show 'Joyful Surroundings' featuring happifying artwork by Joan Stuart Ross, Reeve Washburn, Brooke Borcherding & Warren Pope!
September Opening Reception for 'Joyful Surroundings’
This month we present an exhibition entitled 'Joyful Surroundings' showcasing artwork with bright and beautiful colors to perk up any interior space!
We will be featuring the large-scale mixed media work of Joan Stuart Ross as well as small sweet mixed media pieces by West Seattle's own Reeve Washburn. We will also have hanging metal sculptural work by Warren Pope and new colorful contemporary work by Brooke Borcherding!
The thread that stiches this exhibit together is that of joy and color!
Ambient music provided by Timothy Michaels.
August Artwalk
Join us for the W.S. Artwalk! Always the 2nd Thursday of each month. A great way to see new art, and visit neighborhood businesses!
This month we feature artist Patri O'Connor, visiting all the way from Chile! Joining Patri in her water & beach themed show are new artist to the gallery Brian Cameron & Leon Lowman with his signature abstracts in aquatic tones! We will also have brand new work from Steve Jensen! Water themed art will surround us!
August Opening Reception for 'The Language of Water'
Come welcome artist Patri O'Connor & her husband Oscar Morel back to Seattle for this special exhibition & visit!
Not only will we be showcasing an entire wall of water and beachscapes by Patri, but we will also have fresh new art in the gallery by artists Leon Lowman, Steve Jensen, and introducing Brian Cameron as a new artist to our gallery.
July Artwalk
Artwalk is a fun time to stroll the neighborhood and see fresh art in different business venues. The W.S. Artwalk held on the 2nd Thursday of each month is a great way to see great art & meet your neighbors!
Stop in and see our July exhibit 'Juxtaposed' which pairs local potters with painters!
See you at the Artwalk!
July Opening Reception for 'Juxtaposed'
Join us not only for the fabulous art we've installed, but also to welcome our old friend, ceramic artist Loren Lukens (formerly of Brace Point Pottery) back to town with his fabulous much-loved pottery! This will be a real 'Old Home Week' of art friends & fans coming to see Loren while he is in town. The gallery will be full of pottery by six different ceramic artists, plus kinetic sculpture and paintings for you to enjoy!
Our artists being showcased in July are:
Loren Lukens, Damian Grava, Garrison Coverdale, Larry Halvorsen, Mimi Miles, Rebecca Stansbury, Gary Gunderson, C.A. Pierce, Cheryl Zahniser, Kate Flückinger, Steffanie Lorig, and RobRoy Chalmers!
Refreshments will be served! Art will be shown! Fun will be had! Join the party.
June Artwalk
Who doesn't love an early summertime Art stroll...or rather Artwalk! Always on the 2nd Thursday in the month, the W.S. Artwalk is a self-guided tour of local businesses to view the work of their featured artist. This month's talent is extraordinary and includes Layne Cook, Robin Weiss, Arlon Rosenoff, & Brooke Borcherding.
Light refreshments served, see you on the Artwalk!
June Opening Reception for 'City Life'
We will have just hung the show the day prior so this really is a 'first look' at the new show, as well as an opportunity to mix & mingle with the artists and discuss their artwork! Artist featured are Robin Weiss, Brooke Borcherding, Layne Cook, & Arlon Rosenoff. As always at our Opening Reception, there will be bubbly wine & light snacks! Join us!
May Artwalk
It's time for another Artwalk! Always the 2nd Thursday in the month, the West Seattle Artwalk is a self guided tour of local businesses to view the work of their featured artist. This month's talent is extraordinary and includes Steve Jensen, Warren Pope, Phil Jones & Joanne Shellan!
Light refreshments served, see you 'Art-walkers' then!
May Opening Reception for 'Voyages'
Our Opening Reception is a great chance to get a first look at the month's artwork and to meet the fabulous artists who created it!
This month's talented lineup includes: Steve Jensen, Warren Pope, Joanne Shellan, & Vanessa Lanza-all artists with a distinct relationship with the sea. This is an impressive group with some very meaningful artwork. This is an exhibit that is benefitted by talking to the artists who created the work. Come to the opening and let them explain their take on the theme 'Voyages'
Ambient music by Randy Neal & Stuart Zobel
April Artwalk
Take in our April exhibit 'Outside In' during the West Seattle Artwalk.
Always the 2nd Thursday in the month, the W.S. Artwalk is a self guided tour of local businesses to view the work of their featured artist.
Light refreshments served, see you 'Art-walkers' then!
April Opening Reception for 'Outside In'
Mix & mingle with artists Vanessa Lanza, Andy McConnell, Lisa Sweo Eul, Kassie Hennessey, Ricardo Duque, Debbie Bianchi & David Harrison. Talk with the artists about their artwork, inspiration, & their process. Light nibbles & sparkling wine will be served-This event is a great first look at the new exhibit for April!
March Artwalk
In connection with the West Seattle Artwalk, we are open from 5-8pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month for Artwalk!
This month's exhibit entitled 'Abstract Thoughts' is a showcase for artists: Jason Sinclair Astorquia (pictured) as well as Leon Lowman, Arlon Rosenoff, RobRoy Chalmers, Laura Van Horne, C.A. Pierce & Reeve Washburn!
See you 'Artwalkers' there!
March Opening Reception for “Abstract Thoughts”
Abstract Art ignites the imagination ~It's worth is often times found in how it makes the viewer feel.
We are the first to acknowledge that abstract art is not for everyone...but to those who truly love it, it is everything! Whether you are normally a lover of abstract art or not, this show is a must see. We have gathered our favorite artists in the genre and can't wait to share the exhibit with you!
Featured artists: Leon Lowman, Jason Sinclair Astorquia, RobRoy Chalmers, Laura Van Horne, C.A. Pierce, Arlon Rosenoff, & Reeve Washburn.
(art pictured by Leon Lowman)
February Artwalk
Take in our February exhibit 'Reunion' during the West Seattle Artwalk.
Always the 2nd Thursday in the month, the W.S. Artwalk is a self guided tour of local businesses to view the work of their featured artist.
Stop in & meet some of our artists while you are out 'Artwalking'!
February Opening Reception for “Reunion”
Our exhibit for Feb is a group show of many of the very first artists who started with Alki Arts back on the beach in 2010!
Aptly entitled 'Reunion', this show will be a curated trip down memory lane, while visiting where each of these artists currently are in their careers!
Come see the amazing work of many of our faves: Cheryl Zahniser, Robin Weiss, Phil Jones, Linda Hulce, Joanne Shellan, C.A. Pierce, Brooke Borcherding, Jim Lopresti, Karen Dedrickson, Lezlie Jane, Larry Halvorsen & Garrison Coverdale!
Ambient music provided by Timothy Michaels. 'Old Home Week' never looked (or sounded) so good!
January Artwalk
Join us as we participate in the West Seattle Artwalk! There are lots of participating venues in the Morgan Junction to Artwalk to!
January Opening Reception for “Bliss”
Join us Sat January 6th from 5-7pm for the opening reception of an exhibit entitled "Bliss".
The artwork this month is both powerful yet serene at the same time. Our featured artists C.A. Pierce, Lisa Lamoreaux, Kate Fluckinger Kline and Mimi Miles will be in attendance to meet you!
Four strong artistic voices that create delicate beauty in their artwork.
See you at the Opening Reception!
December Artwalk
Stop in during Artwalk to see our group exhibit 'Confluence' if you haven't, and as a special Artwalk treat we are hosting legendary local photographer Patrick Robinson for the evening. Patrick will be showcasing and selling some of his most popular photographs. Come chat with this local treasure.
Grand Re-Opening Open House
Join us as we re-open Alki Arts in our newest location! View amazing local art*, have a glass of bubbly, and listen to the beautiful sounds of guitarist Milo Petersen! It's great to have a new home base in West Seattle - Can't wait to see our friends & art lovers again!
*December Exhibit 'Confluence' - a group show featuring Cheryl Zahniser, Robin Weiss, Leigh Knowles, Brooke Borcherding, Reeve Washburn, Ricardo Duque, Andy McConnell & Garrison Coverdale!