Art Events

December 18 -24 2009
Painting Exhibition (Whispers of the river)

Chameleon Arts Ltd.
Chameleon Gallery,
23-25 Sandwell Street,Walsall, WS1 3DR
01922 646724
www.chameleonarts.co.uk

Amged Higazi is a Muscat based Sudanese painter, illustrator and graphic designer. Amged was born in Omdurman, the national city of Sudan, The major corpus of Amged’s work are explorations of his artistic legacy, cultural heritage and Sudanese traditions. His works are full of references to the ancient Nubian architectural designs, calligraphic motifs, urban and rural Sudanese landscapes and African mask like figures among many others.
The Show is his first in the UK and includes some of his older artistic adventures before looking forward to his current artistic stage. Amged has previously held exhibitions in India. Oman and Sudan among other locations, both as an individual artist and in group exhibitions.

March 7
Coupeville Musselfest and Langley on Whidbey Island Early Spring Art Walks.

April 1 - 30
26th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Nothing shouts "spring" as loudly as brilliant daffodil and tulip fields exploding with color. This spectacular draws 1 million visitors each year and includes lots of art and crafts. Visit www.tulipfestival.org or call 360/428-5959.

April 3 - 5
Spring Best of the Northwest. A marketplace of fine art and crafts. Seattle Center, 10am - 6pm. Visit www.bestnwcrafts.com.

April 27 - May 6
Pilchuck Glass School Spring Group Tours. View the spectacle of glassblowing; talk with working artists; tour the Stanwood campus. 10am or 2pm. Tours offered to organizational groups of 10 - 45 people. $30 per person; $20 seniors and students -- includes tea and treats. Contact Amanda Lee: 206/621-8422, ext. 50 or email alee@pilchuck.com.

May 16
Pratt's 27th Annual Fine Art Auction, Pratt Fine Arts Center, 5pm. Bid on beautiful works of glass, jewelry, and sculpture. Pratt Exposed -- May 15, 6 - 9pm. Your free opportunity to meet the artists and see their work. Call 206/328-2200 or visit www.pratt.org.