november 13-16, 2008 sitka Art Invitational
Sitka holds its 15th annual Sitka Art Invitational at the World Forestry Center on November 13-16. With over 100 Northwest Artists participating, including some of Sitka's past residents, this is expected to be a tremendous event. Our theme, "Conversations with Nature," asks the questions: Why does the intersection of art and ecology generate such transformative experiences? How does the study of relationships in nature translate to the appreciation of art? In what context can we experience a piece of music or poetry and have it generate an emotional response that lingers beyond the experience itself?
Please mark your calendar and save the dates for this chance to join the conversation while engaging with a wonderful collection of art by celebrated Northwest Artists.
We hope you can join us. More
Students digging for clams in Frank & Bradley Boyden's 2008 Edible Shellfish course. This workshop focused on the collection, preparation, and consumption of incredible edible invertebrates found locally.
Storm over Trees . © Peter Schütte
About the Cover of Sitka's 2008 Workshop Catalog
Sitka instructor Peter Shütte made this photograph in his native Holland, while lying on the ground and looking at storm clouds coming and going. Peter describes that "the small forest harbors a large colony of blue herons, living in the tops of these old beech trees. Like a star, ten of my photography students were lying around me, thinking about how to make an image about 'Light emerging in our lives during times of change'.... A lofty subject to think about! Anyway, I would like the viewer of this strong image to think about this theme and... to join the workshop I give this August at Sitka where we will engage into the miracle of life and seeing, and how to express our feelings in our images." More
A FEW spots left IN POPULAR WORKSHOPS
Figurative Sculpture in Clay MJ Anderson, July 28-31
Watercolor Freedom John Maslen, Aug 4-8
Exploring with Pastel Charlotte Abernathy, Aug 25-28
Sea Bowls Judy Vogland, Aug 25-28
2009 workshops AT SITKA?
What kind of workshop would you like to take at Sitka next year, and from whom? We're mapping out Sitka's 2009 workshop program and we would love to hear your ideas. Please join our brainstorming session at Sitka on July 25, 2008 at 10am or contact us with your suggestions.
Call for invitational Sponsors & Patrons
The Sitka Center relies on individuals and orgnizations to help us provide the programs and services that deeply impact artists, writers, musicians and naturalists. The Sitka Art Invitational, while serving as our biggest fundraiser, also serves our mission by promoting artists, connecting collectors, encouraging public interaction with art, introducing the core notion that art and ecological principals reinforce each other, and raising awareness of the role art plays in education. We are looking for organizations and individuals who would like to help us make this event a success. Please contact us at 541-994-5485 and find out how you can be involved.
Wild West Series. Wuon Gean Ho.
Sitka workshops with printmaker Wuon Gean Ho: Relief Printmaking from July 21-23 and Japanese Woodblock Water-based Printing from July 27-30.