NW Pastel Society 26th Annual International Open

“Red Rogues in Yellow.” Courtesy of American Art Co.

The American Art Co. is proud to present The Northwest Pastel Society’s 26th Annual International Open Exhibition. This show, juried by Elizabeth Mowry, features 67 artists from across the United States and Canada. The opening reception is Saturday, May 5, 2 pm – 4 pm; show runs through June 16, 2012. See the exhibit online at americanartco.com. Catalog available upon request. The American Art Co., 1126 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA 98402; phone 253-272-4327. Gallery hours: Tue.-Fri. 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat. 10-5 pm.

Laundry Day. Courtesy of American Art Co.

Hey, Tacoma Creatives: Art on the Ave. Wants YOU!

You’ll find great food and arts and crafts at Art on the Ave.! Photo courtesy of John Stevens.

WHO: Artists, artisans and food vendors
WHAT: 14th Annual Art on the Ave.
WHERE: 6th. Ave from Trafton St. to Cedar St., Tacoma
WHEN: Application deadline, June 15, 2012; street fair, July 15, 2012 (event time pending)

Are you a local Tacoma artist with art to sell? If you are, Art on the Ave. 2012 is the place for you. Art on the Ave. is Tacoma’s second-largest, single-day festival. A vendor booth on 6th Ave. can give your art work exposure to hundreds of potential customers. Fees are low and the potential to make the 14th Annual Art on the Ave. our best event yet is high!  Application deadline is June 15; sign up before May 15 for a reduced rate. No applications will be accepted after June 15th – no exceptions! For more information see the attached flyer or contact: vendors@artontheave.org. Detailed rates and information below.