The Phinney Center Gallery supports local emerging artists. Shows are updated monthly, so come and see what's new!

The Gallery is located upstairs in the Phinney Neighborhood Center. Gallery hours are Mon-Fri 9 am-9 pm and Sat 9 am-2 pm.

Openings are held on the second Friday evening of the month. For more information call 206.783.2244.

Would you like to show your work at the Phinney Center Gallery? We place two calls for artists annually, one in the spring and one in the summer. If you would like to be added to our list to receive our calls via email, please contact Pamela Jaynes at arts@phinneycenter.org.

Click here for upcoming arts events at the PNA.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS!   Apply for the Northwest Fine Arts Competition Seeking artists to create temporary artworks for city sidewalks in Greenwood

May 2012 Gallery Show

During the month of May and for the PhinneyWood ArtWalk, the Phinney Center Gallery will showcase the art of Enfu and Yachun Peng. These two artists explore fun and whimsical themes through their innovative works. Yachun Peng - Mixed media A short statement about my current work: my attempt at reimagine Haiku by classic Japanese masters. Mixing myths, everyday scenes, contemporary objects, and my interpretation of emotions behind the words, I find hidden stories to tell which become this series of illustrations. www.yummypanda.com   Artwork by Yachun Peng   Artwork by Enfu Enfu - Silkscreen, prints and mixed media works Enfu is a sushi & hamburger eatin' samurai cowboy. He grew up watching Dragon Ball & G.I. Joe, playing jan-ken-pon & rock paper scissors, and collecting Bikkuriman & Garbage Pail Kids. Enfu is a bilingual Japanese American Nisei, his illustrations, blog, & comic, reflect this identity exploration. www.enfu.com Opening Reception Come meet the artists at the opening reception on May 11 from 6-9 pm. Dates of Show This show will be on display at the Phinney Center Gallery from May 9-June 1. Click here to visit the PhinneyWood ArtWalk website.

Please call 206.783.2244 to register for all events, seats fill quickly!

Watercolor for Beginners
Charlene Collins Freeman, NWWS
Tuesdays, May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 and July 3
6:30-8:30 pm
PNC Blue Building, Room 3
$112.50 for the series for PNA members / $125 for the series for non-members
To register call 206.783.2244
Learn the magic of watercolor! See like an artist, develop basic skills, enjoy the process! You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll progress. Charlene's work has been in many local and international exhibits, awarded Best of Show in national competitions and is a signature member of the Northwest Watercolor Society. Students bring their own art supplies (list provided upon registration).

June Gallery Show
The June gallery show will feature James Rodgers, Kathy Parker and Monika Dalkin.
Click here for details.

February 2012 - Portraits by Local Artists
January 2012 - Esprit de Print
October 2011 - Northwest Fine Arts Competition
September 2011 - Photography by Stan Raucher & Todd Smith
August 2011 - Weight, Water, Regrade: Encaustic Mixed Media by Dara Solliday
July 2011 - Layers of Meaning
June 2011 - Fiber and Metal: Organic Transformations
May 2011 - Juror's Picks of the Greenwood-Phinney Artwalk
April 2011 - Gage Academy of Art Atelier Exhibition
March 2011 - The Northwest Collage Society Spring Show
February 2011 - Easelstan 5 @ 10
January 2011 - Alice Case - New Works
November 2010 - Dia de los Muertos

The purpose of the PNA Arts Program is to provide the community with a rich diversity of cultural experiences while supporting regional visual and performing artists. To achieve this goal, the program develops creative venues for artists to share their work in a neighborhood environment.

Preference is given to artists living in the Puget Sound area who are not affiliated with a commercial gallery.

The Phinney Center Gallery is funded in part by 4Culture (formerly the Cultural Developmental Authority of King County).

The Phinney Center Gallery is a partner in Take Part in Art.org. Click here to find other area arts event listed at the Take Part in Art.org website.

Title: Samaras

Medium: Powder coated steel

Dimensions: 41"H x 41"W x 4"D

Year completed: 2011

Price: $6,800

Website: www.mattbabcock.com

Email: sculpture@mattbabcock.com

Artist's Statement
A samara is a seed with a wing, such as a maple seed. My goal as a sculptor is to create complex impressions using simple parts. I often use forms derived from the structure and movement of animals and plants. In April 2012 the Phinney Neighborhood Center Gallery will show some of my animal mobiles.

More Information
For purchase or more information contact Pamela Jaynes at the PNA.

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