Whatcom Art Guild—promoting local artists and crafters

"Art By The Lake" Ski To Sea Art Show and Sale: The Whatcom Art Guild presents it's annual Ski To Sea "Art By The Lake" show of fine arts and crafts. The four day show will take place at the Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 2214 Electric Avenue, Bellingham.

Friday May 25 6pm to 8pm, Public reception demonstration and auction
Saturday May 26 and Sunday May 27 10am to 6pm
Monday May 28 10am to 4pm

The judged show will feature the work of over 50 well-known local artists. Enjoy browsing for fine art originals, prints, photography, 3-dimensional art, hand crafted fabrics, wearable art, pottery, unique crafts, jewelry, garden art, cards and more. View the Ski To Sea art challeng artwork entries.

The guild is pleased to feature guest artists from Trish Harding's UFO studio. The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Friday night at 6pm and watch Trish give a painting demonstration. Trish's painting will be auctioned to the highest bidder at 7pm with proceeds going to fund art scholarships in the community.

There will be a fine art raffle, plant sale, and delicious, irresistible barbecue prepared by "Bare Bones Barbecue."

Live music, admission, refreshments and parking are free.; Artwork by Beth Roberson

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Art Market

The Whatcom Art Guild is working with the "Ski To Sea, More than a Race" executive director, Mel Monkelis to help promote the arts and the Ski To Sea event. The Guild recently held a Ski To Sea art challenge. These entries are now displayed on the official Ski To Sea website. The artwork will be for sale at the Ski To Sea art guild show on May 25th to May 28th at Bloedel Donavan Park. Click here to view the artwork.

Arlene Mortimer

The Whatcom Art Guild is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to supporting the visual arts in Whatcom County Washington since 1964. We meet on the fourth Monday of each month (except for May, August and December) in the lower level meeting room of the Bellingham Public Library at 7 p.m. The library is located at 210 Central Avenue in downtown Bellingham. Click here for a map.

The purpose of the guild is to

• Organize exhibits in which members may display and sell artworks,

• Provide an environment in which artists can meet and exchange ideas and information,

• Support life-long art education,

• Encourage and promote the visual arts within Whatcom County,

• Establish ties within the county that promote the visual arts, and

• Promote member artists and the Whatcom Art Guild.

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WAG Art Market News

WAG members interested in displaying their artwork for 3 months at the Art Market, should contact Lynn Edwards.

May 11 is "Girls Night Out" in Fairhaven. The Art Market will be stamping attendees passports and will be open until 8pm.

During Ski to Sea, the Art Market will have a booth on the main street in Fairhaven. They will be passing out brochures and pointing people to the Art Market and Art By The Lake Show.

June 22 in the Summer Solstice Art Walk in Fairhaven; the Art Market will participate.

The Art Market is located at 1314 12th Street in Fairhaven (back of McKenzie Alley).

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays 10 to 6.

Art Classes

Watercolor Batik conducted by Dee Doyle. January 14, 2012 9:30 to 4:00 at Dakota Arts Classroom. Cost is $70 plus a $5 fee for some materials shared by the class. You can contact Dee directly for more information at 360-630-0208 or email her at deecubed@aol.com.

Watercolor batiking is a process of reserving whites and lights with alternating applications of watercolors and wax, producing amazing artistic results.

Six student minimum. Ten student maximum.

Art Challenge

Bi-monthly an art challenge will be issued to guild members. Artists will be given an inspirational picture to use as a springboard for their ideas.

Any media can be used to create an art piece based on the picture. The pieces will be discussed at the general meeting. Prizes will be given based on a popular vote.

Come to the general meeting to receive your next challenge picture.

For more information, click on Art Challenge in the menubar above.

What does the guild offer you?

Are you interested in displaying and selling your art in Whatcom County? Learning from other local artists? Contributing your skills to foster arts in the community? Join us today.Become a member.

Member Benefits

Entries in member shows & exhibits
Monthly venue exhibit opportunities
Networking with fellow artists
Education and professional development opportunities
Artist-of-the Month recognition
Monthly newsletters with updates on guild-sponsored events, local and regional art exhibitions, calls-to-artists, and other information of interest
Listing in the Guild's online member directory with a free link to artist member's professional web site
10% discount at Dakota Art Store
Door prize gift certificate donated by Dakota Art Store at Guild's monthly general meetings
10% discount on Framing at Sound Images
10% discount on multiple Giclee Prints at Sound Images
15% discount at Custom Corners Frames in Lynden
Guild collaboration with other arts organizations
Contributions are 100% tax deductible

Opportunities to Share Your Art

March: Ferndale Library Show
May: Ski-to-Sea Art by the Lake Show
September: Ferndale Library Show
November: Art by the Lake Show
Monthly: Mini-Shows at Guild meetings (Winners of the Mini-Shows are featured as Artists of the Month on the website and at local venues).

Opportunities to Learn

Watch instructional DVDs from our DVD library.

Participate in programs at monthly Guild meetings.

Attend workshops offered by Guild instructors.

Opportunities to Promote the Visual Arts

Join a Committee
Become one of the Officers
Present a Program at the Monthly Meeting