Be prepared to be dazzled and delighted with the show at the Burien Art Gallery.

In a juried show, a professional artist judges the works that are submitted. He or she decides which ones to hang and which will be awarded a winning rosette. The artists on display represent a wide spectrum of local talent from Artists United. This active organization was founded in 1949 and now works closely with the Burien Art Gallery.

This year Pam Ingalls, a professional and very talented artist from Vashon Island served as juror with the daunting task of deciding what to include among a field of outstanding pieces. Come and see for yourselves and decide which ones you love and then vote for your favorites or favorite for the separate “Peoples’ Choice Award.” They range from delicate watercolors, to scintillating acrylics, bold oils and edgy mixed media.

As you enter the gallery you are greeted by a pastel portrait, a watercolor of pink flowers and a large oil still life. The smaller gallery to your left has some whimsical paintings exuding a sense of joy. The larger gallery on the same floor has some riveting watercolors and other media which include landscapes, still life and people staring out at the viewer or absorbed in some activity. “Once upon a time” stands out as a very satisfying non-objective piece.

The upper galleries unveil more treasures. The juxtaposition of an eye popping still life of glass vases and another with the serene and nostalgic quality of an Edith Wharton novel is quite astounding. I was amazed at an artist’s ability to take a mundane subject like a fire hydrant or some red-striped mints and turn it into a work of art that transcends time and place.

Throughout the show the preponderance of landscapes is a fine example of the diversity of styles and endless variations that appeal so much to artists and viewers alike.

As an added bonus, anther installation of small square pictures is housed in the lower gallery. These were part of a fund raising event held in November by the Burien Arts Association. These works represent many fine artists working in Seattle and sell for $40.

Come and be part of the Burien art scene and support your local artists.

The Burien Arts Gallery is located at 421 SW 146th Street, near the Burien branch of the King County Library, nestled within the tall trees of Dottie Harper Park:

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The BAA will host an evening reception on Friday, Oct. 3rd, from 7-9pm.

The work emphasizes each artist’s conception of our environment – both the built environment and the natural landscape.

Photographer Doris Jew Conrath earned a BA in Design from the University of California, Berkeley. She has a BFA in photography from Art Center College of Design and studio arts MFA from Cal State Los Angeles and began a career as a freelance photographer and staff photographer at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. Her exhibitions include the Laguna Art Museum and the Santa Monica Museum of Art. She is recipient of a King County Arts Commission and was a2007 Surdna Arts Teacher Fellow. Doris has been a photography instructor with Tacoma Public Schools since 1997.

Painter Mark Eaton was born in Pittsburgh and raised in Seattle. Though he received some education from Cornish College of the Arts and assorted workshops, Mark is largely a self-taught artist. Mark Eaton’s first inkling of his future career came in the first grade when he noticed a classmate drawing secretly during a lesson.  Mark immediately felt that art is what he “came to do.” Now a full-time artist, Mark works primarily in oils employing underpainting and glazing techniques.  His landscape work will be on display at the upcoming show.

Three Artists United painters – Stan Lane, Diane Gardner and Guenter Winkelmann – will also be shown in October and November at the Burien Art Gallery, and the Burien Art Gallery’s Education Annex will feature the work of local art instructors Rob Droessler and Julie Quesnell-Blackmore.

The Burien Art Gallery is located at 421 SW 146th in Burien, and is open from 11am-6pm Wednesday through Friday; 12pm-5pm on Saturday and  12pm-4pm on Sunday.

For further information about this exhibit or the Burien Arts Association, please contact Erin Williamson directly at (360) 609-6864 or via e-mail at erin@burienarts.org or visit their website: www.burienarts.org.

The Burien Arts Association is hosting an opening reception this Friday, Aug. 8th, from 7pm-9pm at the Burien Arts Gallery , located at 421 SW 146th Street (amongst the tall trees of Dottie Harper Park) for their latest exhibits, which will feature:

• “Silver & Oil,” described as “Conceptions of Landscape by Photographer John S. Lewis and Painter Michael Croman”
• Art by Burien Artist Chris Stiles in the Lower Gallery (for more info, see his website here)
• Artists United presents Julia Wight, Nancy Chavez and Linda Ladzik in the Upper Gallery
  

Also coming up Sept. 12th at 6:30pm is a free “Artist Talk” featuring Michael Croman and John S. Lewis.

Vitally active since 1965, the Burien Arts Association works in concert with groups, artists and local municipalities to share the experience of art with the members of our communities. They provide gallery space for artists, a vibrant performing arts series in the summer, and periodic arts based events throughout the year.

More info at their website.

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