October 6, 2013, Reception for Palouse Watercolor Socius Artists Exhibiting at Dahmen Barn October 3-27, 2013

October exhibit at the Dahmen Barn is Palouse Watercolor Socius

Each year Artisans at the Dahmen Barn features an exhibit and sale of original watercolor paintings by members of the Palouse Watercolor Socius.

 

This year the exhibit runs from October 3 through 27, with the opening reception scheduled for Sunday, October 6, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The show will offer paintings in a variety of sizes and price ranges.

 

Some PWS members are well-known Northwest artists with works featured in collections throughout the United States and abroad.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center in Uniontown on highway 195 in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence.  The three storey facility is fully handicap accessible, has no daily admission fee and is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

 

"Elements: Water, Earth, Wind and Fire" on Exhibit at Artists at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown, Wash.

Exhibited by the Palouse Patchers, the theme is "Elements: Water, Earth, Wind and Fire" and includes quilts created by members of the Palouse Patchers using the theme of "Elements: Water, Earth, Wind and Fire."

On display at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown from August 29 through September 29. Come and meet the artists at the opening reception on Sunday, September 8 from 1 to 3 pm.

In June 2012, the members of the Palouse Patchers Quilt Club, based in Moscow, Idaho, began working on a “challenge” using the theme of “Water, Earth, Wind and Fire”. Each participant chose an envelope which contained one of the four “elements" as well as the parameters for the quilts. Everyone was encouraged to use their imagination to depict their chosen element. Any and all techniques could be used to complete the quilts, including all types of embellishments. The challenge allowed the quilters to express themselves creatively and try techniques that they might not have used in the past.

Julie Hartwig, Exhibit coordinator
cell 208-790-1716
shopatthebarn@lewiston.com

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center on highway 195 in Uniontown, in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence. The facility is fully handicap accessible and has no daily admission fee. It is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Information: www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

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Several Free Activities - "Fish On" Scheduled at Dahmen Barn July 2013

Exhibit and several free activities on the theme of "Fish On!" are scheduled in July at the Dahmen Barn

 "Fish On!"   at the Dahmen Barn  in July.  The monthly exhibit which runs from July 5 through the 28th, features  pastels, watercolors, and oil paintings, all of fish, plus steel sculptures, fishing rods, fishing nets. In addition, several free demonstrations and hands-on workshops are scheduled: 

July 7 - Fly casting workshop and rod repair demonstration.  11 am to 1 pm  FREE

July 14 - Reception with artists present includes a book signing and fly tying demonstration.  1 to 4 pm  FREE

July 21 - Fly casting workshop   1 to 3 pm.  FREE 

July 28 - Fly rod building and repair demonstration.  11 am to 3 pm.  FREE

 

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center in Uniontown on highway 195 in the big white barn surrounded by the famous iron wheel fence.  The three storey facility is fully handicap accessible and has no daily admission fee.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

Artist Hiromi Okumura Reception April 7, 2013 at Dahmen Barn in Uniontown, Washington

"Space, Energy and Movement" is April exhibit at the Dahmen Barn

The month of April visual and performing artist Hiromi Okumura will exhibit abstract paintings and have a short performance during the opening reception at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown. Hiromi lives in Pullman, Washington and is currently teaching fine arts at Washington State University. Her paintings are bright, bold and very energetic. The opening reception is Sunday, April 7th 1:00pm-3:00pm and the exhibit continues through April 28 during regular open hours.

Says Hiromi:

"In my art making, process of physicality is as important, often more important, as the followed result. Viewers frequently asked me what I was feeling and thinking while painting. “Energy, space and movement” as my theme, it made perfect sense when I started to make an installation of layered projection of the movement of colors. Also from a perspective as a dancer, it made an excellent sense to make drawings and paintings using your entire body, because that is how I make my art. And I love viewers to experience my art and share the process of art making.  I want viewers to experience my art at an emotional level. I want viewers to be more than viewers; I like them to be participants in the dance. I would like them to get into my painting and I want my art to be a part of their lives."

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center in Uniontown on highway 195 in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence.  The facility, open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, is fully accessible and has no daily admission fee.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

Pullman’s ArtWalk, Sunday Drive for Art. - Dahmen Barn on Sunday, July 15, 2012

On Sunday, July 15, 2012, Artisans at the Dahmen Barn will be a destination included in Pullman’s ArtWalk, Sunday Drive for Art.  Numerous resident artists will be doing special demonstrations in the Hay Loft Hall beginning at the top of each hour.  See a variety of fiber arts demonstrations, weaving with beads and watercolor.  In addition, from 11 am to 1 pm, visitors can sample some of the locally produced specialty food products that are available for sale in The Shop at the Barn.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center where art comes alive.  The facility is in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence just off highway 195.  There is no daily admission fee and all three floors are fully ADA compliant.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

Salmon River Art Guild Exhibit at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn

In July Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is hosting an exhibit by the Salmon River Art Guild through July 29, 2012.  The exhibit includes paintings in a wide variety of mediums: oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastels with subjects of landscape and still life.  Gourd art, antler sculptures and photography will also be on display.  The Salmon River Art Guild was started in 1964 and has 44 members today.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is in Uniontown on highway 195 in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence. The creativity center is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, and is fully handicap accessible.  There is no daily admission fee.  Information: www.ArtisanBarn.org or 509-229-3414.

Eastern Swing Dance Lessons at Dahmen Barn, June 23, 2012

Schweitzer Engineering’s Social Club is hosting complimentary eastern swing dance lessons from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., at Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Parkway, Uniontown, Wash., Saturday, June 23, 2012.

Hog Heaven Big Band will make its monthly appearance at the Dahmen Barn from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Folks come to listen to the lively tunes from the Great American Songbook, or to dance.

28 Artists Showing Repurposed-Materials Art at 6th Annual Art Demonstration Day, April 14, 2012

6^th Annual Art Demonstration Day features artist working with found objects or recycled materials

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown is proud to announce its 6^th Annual Art Demonstration Day on Saturday, April 14, from 11 am to 4 pm.  This is a free event.  Each year a different medium or technique is selected then we bring in visiting artists to demonstrate what they do and highlight our resident artists whose work is appropriate.  This year 13 visiting artists will join 15 of our artists showing their creativity with repurposed materials.

Of our resident artists, Alison Oman incorporates found objects into the jewelry she weaves with beads.  Terri Walters, whose primary medium is ceramics, has branched out into textile arts and makes tote bags by felting woolen garments.  Carrie Vielle incorporates paper into her collages of the human figure.  Linda Shewey selects fun ceramic items and creates cake plates.  Old barn wood is often used with the Fimo clay pieces by Carole Galloway.  Tracy Randall keeps a collection of items she happens to find to incorporate into her textile pieces.  Kat Clancy creates greeting cards using recycled paper and found objects.  Each of the seven members of the Fiber Fusion studio uses repurposed material, and Becky Thorgaard weaves with feathers and beads.

The variety of demonstrations by visiting artists is wide this year.  John Elwood, maker of fine wooden stringed instruments, discovered that a WSU Cougar Gold Cheese can makes a great instrument which he calls a Canjo.  John will be demonstrating making the wood tuning pegs he puts on the Canjo, but will take regular breaks to play some songs.  Rik Fromdahl carves peach pits, and Will Leaton creates sculpture from a diverse range of materials he finds.  Betty Thompson and Rosanne Anderson will both be demonstrating rug making, each using different repurposed materials.  Because a diary is too much and Facebook too little, Wendy Erman creates journal books.  Mardi Bolick’s favorite medium is mosaics using broken glass and china.  Tyler Garcia turns old vinyl records into art as well as clocks.  Unique birdhouses by Clayton Struck are one-of-a-kind and each is primarily used materials.  Marcia Parish creates fun vintage art handbags using materials from old clothes, retired upholstery samples, antique threads, trims and laces, and recycled beads, buttons, and sequins.  Priscilla Struck also makes purses but she uses wrappers from coffee, cookies, old maps, etc., which are very unique.  Len Zeoli and Ben Carpenter are both fine wood artists.  They will be turning wood on a lathe and sharing with visitors how they find the trees that they turn into bowls and furniture.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center in Uniontown on highway where art comes alive!  The building is fully ADA compliant and has no daily admission fee.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

Call to All Artists Working With Found Materials

On Saturday, April 14, 2012 Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 Hwy. 95, Uniontown, Wash., will hold its 6th annual Art Demonstration Day from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The theme will be art from found objects or repurposed materials of any type. Art may be decorative or functional, and includes wearable pieces.

The artists are required to be on site talking about their art and demonstrating some aspect of its construction during the event. Finished pieces may be for sale that day and artists who of­fer workshops may promote them. This popular event is free to the public and has been well attended. There is no charge to the participants.  Contact Barn manager Leslee Miller for submittal information:  info@artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3655.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a 501c3 non-profit organization that has been cultivating creativity on the Palouse since 2006. The artisan center may be found in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence just off highway 195 in Uniontown. There is no daily admission fee to the fully handicap accessible facility.

Information: www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.