For Immediate Release

November 23, 2009

Contact: Audrey McManus

206-817-2711 || CapitolHillArtsWalk@gmail.com

www.blitzcapitolhill.com


SEATTLE, WA - On the 2nd Thursday of every month, from 5-8pm, the Blitz Capitol Hill Arts Walk showcases all mediums of art on display at galleries, shops, restaurants and the like all over Capitol Hill. Over 50 businesses participated in the November Blitz and just as many are expected for the December 10th Arts Walk.  Seattle is a nation-wide leader in artist related businesses. Many of these artists live and work on Capitol Hill, the most densely populated area of the city. The Blitz Capitol Hill Arts Walk creates the opportunity for residents and visitors to explore Capitol Hill and see the art being created or displayed there in coffee shops, bars, restaurants, boutiques, galleries and music venues.  Blitz Capitol Hill Arts Walk, December 10th, from 5-8pm. Visit www.blitzcapitolhill.com for more info. 

What people are saying:

“So much fun at the last art walk--what a wonderful energy. Thanks for making this real!” Dipika Kohli


“Had a great time art-walking…Vermillion and Grey Gallery always a blast.” Linden Ontjes


“It was great to see visitors wandering with maps…I'll be there again next month. Barbara Noonan


“Thank you so much to everyone that came to my show yesterday! They said it was the most people that have ever been at one of their art openings.” Crystal Barbre


“Blitz features a dynamic range of visual and performing arts in venues throughout the neighborhood, including galleries, coffee shops, private studios, and street corners. Blitz showcases works many might otherwise miss, on the walls of coffee shops, retailers, and other corners of the neighborhood.” Ellen Forney


With 40-50 participating venues each month, Blitz puts on display the breadth of creativity happening on Capitol Hill.  Produced by the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce, the Blitz Arts Walk is engaging and entertaining for enthusiastic walkers, businesses, and artists in our vibrant, quirky, artsy neighborhood.  More information, including a complete list of participating venues can be found online at www.blitzcapitolhill.com, or by searching for "Blitz Capitol Hill Arts Walk" on Facebook.


A Sneak Peek at the December 10th Arts Walk:


Feedbag || 516 E Pike St.
Jennifer Bloom's fine art pet portraits. http://www.hauteportraiture.net/


Kymata Project Space || 340 15th Ave

R. Schuler's radiographic images are a fantastic mix of bio-psychedelic colors with flowing shapes and display a stark contrast between natural form and man-made construction. S. Madrid captures the loneliness of the crowded city and the 'the new frontiers' that form and attract an urban stillness.


Fetherston Gallery || 818 E Pike St
"Post-bellum" show by Elizabeth Jameson. Photographs and oil paintings.

Roy Street Coffee & Tea || 700 Broadway E

Maron Resur, original drawings and oil paintings as well as hand-pulled lithographs. www.maronresur.com


Cupcake Royale || 1111 E Pike St.
A group show exploring the imagery between couples who make art. How do they influence and inspire each other? Featuring Claire Cowie & Leo Saul Berk; Dawn Cerny & D.W. Burnam; Rumi Koshino & Brad Smarjesse.

Babeland  || 707 E Pike St
Washington State Firefighters who posed for a pin-up-style calendar (for the WSCFF Burn Foundation) will be on hand signing calendars and posing for photos. ww.firefightercalendar.org.  Hanging: Nicholas Taylor and Kelly Egan, "Plastic Porn Photography". Photos of plastic dolls in “traditional” adult movie scenes.


Retrofit Home || 1419 12th Ave

The original "Hundred and Under" Art Show: twenty artists, twenty tiny shows. All of it $100 or under. Get here early & choose your art. This show is cash and carry but we don't sell anything until the stroke of 5:00pm.


Cafe Ladro || 435 15th Ave E

Maron Resur, original drawings and oil paintings as well as hand-pulled lithographs. www.maronresur.com


Visit www.blitzcapitolhill.com for a complete continuously updated list and more info.

  


Editors and journalist please contact Audrey McManus at CapitolHillArtsWalk@gmail.com  

or 206-817-2711 for more press information including images and maps.

Up to date information available at www.blitzcapitolhill.com