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WHAT: This spring, Photo Center NW invites you to take part in the Second Annual Long Shot, a 24-hour community-wide photo marathon on Mayday (6pm Friday, April 30-6pm Saturday, May 1 to be precise!) where individuals and teams hit the streets to photograph a theme, cause, community, or non-profit of their choice.  Open to ALL levels and anyone who wants to participate.

Long Shot participants will dedicate one full 24-hour period, or a part of it, to exploring the city of Seattle (or their current location) and documenting their journey during that 24-hour period. You can shoot on your own, join a team, or keep in touch with other participating photographers at meet-up points throughout the 24 hours.

WHY: The basic premise of Long Shot is to celebrate photography and community and to seek pledges for your participation in the event.  Long Shot is a way to support making connections for you, build community, raise awareness for a cause (if you choose), express your inner artist, and to raise money for the Photo Center to continue to offer educational and outreach programs.

HOW: Register and then seek out family, friends, coworkers, and anyone else to pledge any amount that they can for your participation in the Long Shot event.

Long Shot event raises funds for the Photo Center NW in two ways: through pledges and sponsorships during the Long Shot shoot and through the Long Shot Exhibition where photographs from the Long Shot shoot will be up for sale!

You can ask for an hourly pledge (i.e. $1.00 for every hour you shoot) or you can ask for a flat rate (i.e. $24.00 no matter how many hours you participate). Then, invite everyone you know to the Longshot Exhibition to purchase photographs from the shoot! All proceeds benefit Photo Center NW.

Whether you shoot alone, or as part of a group, just a few dollars per hour can help us bring new tools to the Photo Center, keep our doors open to artists and students 7 days a week, and put on faculty, student, and alumni exhibitions.

Participants can begin the event with a team from here on Capitol Hill in Seattle, or start shooting from wherever they might be in the world. No matter where you start, at the end of the day you’ll have contributed images and energy to an important center for photographic art, education, and community.

Long Shot will culminate with the Long Shot Exhibition and Celebration on Friday, June 4.  All participants will be asked to submit a framed print which will be displayed at the Photo Center and sold as a fundraiser “ISO” (in support of) the Photo Center!

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All Art Licensing offers FREE live event: LICENSE YOUR ART-OPEN DOORS AND CLOSE DEALS on Wed, February 24th

This comprehensive presentation with live audio and downloadable presentation helps artists understand the art licensing business and identifies the points of entry.

Ever wondered how creators get their art on all those beautiful products in small boutiques and huge retail stores? Artists, Painters, Illustrators, Cartoonists, Animators & Graphic Designers — this is a fast-paced introduction to art licensing that will show you how to begin to expand your creative and income potential.

If you want to increase your income and learn more about art licensing, then this FREE live event with downloadable presentation is a great starting point.

Topics include: What exactly is licensing and how does it work – Types of licensing – What you MUST know about the retail marketplace BEFORE you start – Protecting your rights – Royalty rates – Artist requirements – Agent services – and much more!

This class will run just under 1-1/2 hours with a live Q&A at the end.

Register online below. Submit your questions for the live Q&A during the checkout process in the designated box at the bottom of the checkout page. J’net will answer as many questions as possible during this class.

Upon registration for this event, you will be sent an e-mail confirmation of your reservation. The day before the event, February 23rd, you will receive an email with the call-in number, access code and presentation handout.

Register at: www.allartlicensing.com/schedule.cfm

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The Seattle’s Art Community Joins Forces with Lucid Live Jazz Lounge in L’ Union Fait La Force…Strength Through Unity Silent Art Auction. Gala Bent, Adriana Grant, Allison Manch, Emily Pothast, Studio Narvaez, Laura Wright, Specsone, and more…

A time to heal, a time to pray, a time to celebrate and remember lives lost from the recent tragedy in Haiti.  Lucid Live Jazz Lounge is pleased to present L’ Union Fait La Force…Strength Through Unity Silent Art Auction, February 10, 2010 from 5:30-8:00, bidding 7:00-8:00 at Lucid Live Jazz Lounge.  This auction is a fundraiser to support the rebuilding of several hard hit communities in Haiti, but it’s also a celebration of resilience and unity. The event will feature a diverse lineup of Seattle based artists, and live jazz throughout the evening. No Cover or Ticket.

The story of David Pierre-Louis, Lucid Owner was recently reported by Katie Couric on CBS news. They followed David as he left Seattle in search of his Mother in Haiti only 3 days after the quake hit.  He has since held several fundraisers to support his goals to bring water filtration, and medical supplies back to those who need it most.

Following the auction, guests are invited to enjoy the vintage sounds of 1920s jazz with Miss Rose & Her Rhythm Percolators. The Seattle-based quartet will play from 8-11pm and will continue with the evening’s fundraising efforts by donating all of their tips to Union Fait La Force…Strength Through Unity.

Lucid Live Jazz Lounge
5241 University Way Northeast
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 402-3042          

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The Greenwood Collective invites Seattle area residents to the Penguins on the March silent auction on Friday, August 14th, between 6 – 9pm, during the monthly Art Up Greenwood-Phinney art walk.

Fifty-four Seattle artists of all ages and experience levels painted, embellished and decorated fabricated penguins. This community celebration of art and wildlife conservation is inspired by Woodland Park Zoo’s brand new Humboldt penguin exhibit, which opened in May.

These penguins have been migrating through Seattle neighborhoods including Greenwood, Phinney Ridge, Ballard, Fremont and Wallingford since early June. About 30 of these penguins will be auctioned off to benefit Woodland Park Zoo’s field conservation program. Woodland Park Zoo supports 38 wildlife conservation projects in 50 countries worldwide, including the Humboldt Penguin Conservation Center at Punta San Juan.

WHEN: Friday, August 14, 2009 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Auctions close at 8:00 and 8:45 p.m. Winning bids will be announced and distributed by 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Greenwood Collective 8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1, Seattle, WA 98103 www.greenwoodcollective.com

FREE: Open to the public during Art Up Greenwood-Phinney monthly art walk

EVENT: The Greenwood Collective Silent Auction

DETAILS: Featuring 30 penguins, Many artists will be present – Select penguins will be featured in two different areas at The Greenwood Collective – Auction will close at 8:00 p.m. (China Room) and 8:45 p.m. (Main Room) – Guests who purchase a penguin will be able to take it home that evening – Cash, check and credit card will be accepted for all silent auction purchases – Artist interviews available at The Greenwood Collective (upon request)

Need a creative workspace or event venue? The Greenwood Collective provides monthly memberships for their awesome work & event spaces. Be sure and tell them SeattleArtists.com sent you!

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