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Dec
6
5:00 PM17:00
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May
3
5:00 PM17:00
Art & Wine [AfroFuturism]
Join us First Friday, May 3, 2019, as we celebrate our AfroFuturism!
The SZ Gallery is proudly displaying talented African photographers selected during PICHA’s annual call to artists (debut show in the USA). This year's topical theme is AfroFuturism - a movement in literature, music, and art featuring futuristic or science fiction themes, which incorporate elements of black history and culture. The drive behind this project comes from one of PICHA’s core brand values, empowering African photographers and proving that local creatives produce work worthy of global attention.
AfroFuturism - The Book is available for purchase, for those interested. 100% of all proceeds will be donated towards building a clean water well in Nigeria through MIPC.
Thank you for supporting these incredible African artists and this non-profit cause!
Jul
7
5:00 PM17:00
Art & Wine
Friday, July 7th marks a new tradition on Mercer Island: the First Thursday Art Walk will now be on the First Friday of the month! After a long work week, Friday evenings are the perfect time to relax and unwind, and there’s no better way to relax than to go for an evening stroll and visit Mercer Island’s unique art spots, all within walking distance of each other. It’s perfect for a Friday date night out on the town! Mercer Sources, Clarke + Clarke Art + Artifacts, and SZ Gallery will be participating. First Friday Art Walk begins at 5PM.
For the initial First Friday Art Walk, SZ Gallery will feature State Senator Lisa Wellman’s photography exhibit, DETRITUS.
Lisa’s photography is both stark, striking, and visually captivating – she finds ways to see the beauty in everyday objects and places, focusing on the idea of uncovering what’s hidden in plain sight. DETRITUS is a show that focuses on the concept of disintegration, decay, and destruction, the natural path that all creation takes. In an interview with Lisa, she described her inspiration behind this theme: “But somewhere along that path we stop ‘seeing.’ Whether it’s people, nature itself, or what remains of our interaction with our environment, I find beauty in what is often overlooked.”