The monthly First Wednesday Wallingford Art Walk happens tonight, and it marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. Art Walk founders and co-chairs Alex Strazzanti and Colleen Kurke will hand over the reins to Tara Shuttleworth after helming the walk for three years. “Three years is enough time,” Kurke said in an email. She’ll continue to serve on the board of the Chamber of Commerce and wrote, “Thank you for all the support the community and businesses have given to make this a great event in Wallingford!”
Tara Shuttleworth, an Art Walk volunteer since June and event coordinator, will chair the monthly walk. Shuttleworth told us that she plans to keep the walk on first Wednesdays, year round. Shuttleworth won’t run the show alone — she’s talking with two local artists and businesspeople to co-chair the walks.
Some highlights of tonight’s Art Walk:
Music with Ari Joshua Band on the patio of the Wallingford Center from 6-7 p.m.
Seattle Bank (1227 N Allen Pl.)
Miles: Photography and Mixed Media
Tracy Wallschlaeger from Red Dog Images: Oil Paint
Julia’s (1714 N. 44th St.)
Nalisha Rangel: Heavy earth tones and multiple layers of paint
Oasis Art Gallery (3644 Wallingford Ave. N.)
Exhibition ‘Undertones’ which will end October 8th. It’s the last chance to see it!
Museum Quality Framing (1235 N. 45th St.)
Photographer Charlie Ainsely: Faces of Thailand
Assistance League of Seattle Open House (1415 N. 45th St.)
Come have some delicious appetizers and beverages, and see how you can get involved with Assistance League of Seattle! Our thrift shop and house where we clothe over 1200 low income school children each year are located in the heart of Wallingford! Join us for this fun event and an opportunity to see if you’d like some food for the soul through meaningful volunteer work.
