First Thursday: Art & Wine [08.04.16]

What a wonderful turn-out, thank you all! If you haven't already, swing by the SZ Gallery to view Elissa Eng's & Gitte Peters' beautiful works.

http://www.suzannezahr.com/artists/ 

Elissa combines traditional and non-traditional oil painting techniques to create a sense of depth and movement. Elissa graduated from Cornish College of the Arts with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art. Additionally, Elissa completed a residency at The International School of Painting, Drawing and Sculpture in Umbria, Italy.

Her art is in both private and corporate collections nationally and internationally.

"Elissa is master of understating her true self. She is a woman of immense depth and complexity beyond her years and training... Owning a piece of Elissa's work is not only a privilege but a rare porthole into one's own soul as she shares her own travails through her art.”   -Toronto Art Collector

Artful Evening 2016 | Saturday, July 16

Save the Date for the 2016 Artful Evening auction gala, BAM's most fun, festive, and important fundraising event of the year. With over 500 community leaders and friends, Artful Evening is THE party of the summer and helps fund world-class exhibitions and essential community programming. 

You'll sip on cocktails while perusing fabulous works in silent and live auctions, dine on a sumptuous meal, bring home work by artists and makers previously featured in BAM exhibitions, and enjoy the first chance to bid on works from ARTSfair artists in the silent auction. Everyone has the opportunity to support the arts during Raise the Paddle in the Live Auction by donating directly to BAM!

SZ is proudly donating 'Oasis of Love' by celebrated Danish-born artist, Gitte Peters, to the Super Silent Auction. Here's your chance to add to your add to your collection while contributing to BAM.
 

First Thursday: Art & Wine [07.07.16]

From the 4th of July fireworks to our Mercer Island Summer Celebration, this month's Art & Wine event was especially festive. What a wonderful turn-out, thank you!

Of local artist, Paul Laws' featured work, I'm most intrigued by Wicked Thicket. His paintings are ephemeral, drawing you into its intricate textures. Paul's artwork will be featured at the SZ Gallery until August 3rd. 

Of Gitte Peters' beautiful oil paintings, Love of Nature has been my recent obsession. This peaceful oasis has offered me tranquil repose during my busy days. Gitte's considered our European Artist in Residence. We're incredibly lucky to have this Danish-born's stunning work imported all the way from her studio in Monaco.

The Islander treated us to a vast selection of tastings from his Stock Your Wine Cellar Event, offering wines at only 10% above cost. Of the those I tasted, I was most impressed by the Domaine Chandon Etoile Rose. Chef Scott out did himself with an impressive cheese platter, baked brie, an olive tapenade & bruschetta, which made from incredible pairings!  

To add to the evening's beauty, we enjoyed a fabulous trunk show of Mary Herzog's Paper Beadery. I'd also like to thank our Mercer Island Florist for providing our stunning arrangements.

Thanks, Mike, for tending bar! We're so grateful to our event sponsors, Bell-Anderson & PURE Insurance. 

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Thank you, Lauren Foster & 425 Magazine for listing a few of my favorites in your current Summer issue.  Wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July & sun-filled summer, cheers!