2023 Art Show Schedule
| Month | Show Name / Artist and/or Group | Opening Party |
|---|---|---|
| March 4 to April 27 | Wild Sky: Challenging the ExtremesA group art show that speaks to the extremes of nature | Saturday, March 4th • 4pm (under 21) / 5pm (21+) |
| May 6 to June 30 | Interconnected EcosystemsHonoring interconnected ecosystems in both nature and in creative collaboration | Saturday, May 6th • 4pm (under 21) / 5pm (21+) |
| July 8 to August 31 | Alpine Sky 2.0Celebrating the beautiful nature of the Sky Valley areaSubmissions deadline: June 2, 2023 | Saturday, July 8th • 4pm (under 21) / 5pm (21+) |
| July 22 | Electric Sky: Circuit TreeA weekend artist retreat and art/tech group show in the Skykomish BallparkProject funding deadline: Apr 28, 2023 | Saturday, July 22nd • 7pm |
| September 9 to October 27 | Light on the RailsA group art show on railroad art and lightSubmissions deadline: July 14, 2023 | Saturday, September 9 • 4pm (under 21) / 5pm (21+) |
| November 4 to December 30 | The Art of CraftA group art show that celebrates local artists, artisans, and the art of their craft.Submissions deadline: September 4, 2023 | Saturday, November 4th • 4pm (under 21) / 5pm (21+)Holiday Market: Saturday, November 18 • 11-4pm |
2023 Workshop Schedule
| Date | Time | Workshop Title | Target Art Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, March 4th | 11pm – 3pm | Collage Workshop, led by Beanne HullCreate a 12” x 12” collage that speaks to the extremes of nature, using acrylic paint, printed paper, fabric, and found objects. Limit: 12 Fee: None | Wild Sky, opening March 4 |
| Sun, March 26th | 12pm – 4pm | Puzzle It, led by Shelly FarnhamCreate a puzzle out of your favorite piece of art using the laser cutter!Limit: 6 Fee: TBD | Interconnected Ecosystems |
| Sat, April 29th | 12pm – 4pm | Collaborative Murals – Interconnected SkyLearn how to paint large-scale, join us in painting a collaborative mural about interconnected nature from old growth trees to mushroom mycelium.Limit: none Fee: none | Interconnected Ecosystems |
| TBD | 12pm – 4pm | Expressive Abstract, led by Karen MoleskyExpress your feelings in acrylic, fluid paint.Limit: 12 Fee: TBD | Alpine Sky 2.0 |
| Sat, June 24 | 12pm – 4pm | Watercolor, led by Beanne HullPaint close-up images from nature such as mushrooms, flowers, and ferns!Limit: 12 Fee: TBD | Alpine Sky 2.0 |
| Sat, July 22nd | 10am-12pm | Make Your Own Circuit Board, led TBDInterested in learning more about circuits? Learn how to make your own circuit board to turn on an LED at night.Limit: 8, in the Skykomish Ballpark | Electric Sky: Circuit Tree |
| Sat, August 12th | 12pm-4pm | Lantern-making Workshop, led by Shelly FarnhamCreate cool old-fashioned outdoor lampsLimit: 12 Fee: TBD | Light on the Rails |
| Sat, Sept 2 | 12p-4pm | Let’s Make Lightboxes! led by Karen Molesky Create a lightbox using your photo Limit:10 Fee: $45 | Light on the Rails |
| Sat, September 23 (tentative) | 12pm-4pm | The Art of Craft: TBDCreate artistic crafts for the holidays. | Art of Craft & Holiday Market |
| Sat, October 21(tentative) | 12pm-4pm | The Art of Craft: TBDCreate artistic crafts for the holidays. | Art of Craft & Holiday Market |
2023 Other Events
| Date | Time | Event | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2023 | All day | Tunnel Days | Sandi Sweeters |
| Sep 16, 2023 | 8:45a-5:15p | SkyCrafters Meetup | Brenda Clement |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 8:45a-5:15p | SkyCrafters Meetup | Brenda Clement |
| Oct 14, 2023 | 8:45a-5:15p | SkyCrafters Meetup | Brenda Clement |
| Oct 28, 2023 | 8:45a-5:15p | SkyCrafters Meetup | Brenda Clement |
| Nov 11, 2023 | 8:45a-5:15p | SkyCrafters Meetup | Brenda Clement |
| Nov 18, 2023 | 11-4pm | Holiday Market | Sandi Sweeters |
| Dec 2, 2023 | 8:45a-5:15p | SkyCrafters Meetup | Brenda Clement |
| Dec 16, 2023 | 8:45a-5:15p | SkyCrafters Meetup | Brenda Clement |
| Dec 16, 2023 | 3pm-7pm | Sky Artworks Holiday Party including Potluck | Karen Molesky |
| Each Monday | 6:30 p | Tai Chi | Gene Egan |
These are the events that are scheduled at this time. If you need to schedule a special time for the space please let Karen know.
Mark your Calendars for Other Skykomish Community Events
| Date | Time | Event | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2023 | Sunset | Fireworks, in the Skykomish Ballpark | Town of Skykomish |
| Jul 15, 2023 | All Day | Old TImers Picnic at the Ballpark | OT Committee |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 11a to 3pm | Open Air Market at Railroad Avenue Park | Sandi Sweeters |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 10a to 4pm | JJ Hill Train Festival at Depot Park | GNCR |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 1pm to 12am | Music in the Park, at the Skykomish Ballpark | Karen Molesky |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 11a to 3pm | Open Air Market at Railroad Avenue Park | Sandi Sweeters |
| Sep 16, 2023 | 11a to 3pm | Open Air Market at Railroad Avenue Park | Sandi Sweeters |