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Art Shows, Competitions, Workshops Classes & Opportunities

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Paint Pots and Brush

2025 International Miniature Juried Show

Deadline to Enter is May 31, 2025

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2025 Miniature Show

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July 2 - August 1, 2025 | Entry Deadline May 31, 2025

 

      Once more, Parklane Gallery looks forward to our Annual International Miniature Show in July, 2025. This midsummer month is perfect for the event, as Kirkland sees a surge in foot traffic from art enthusiasts, both locals and visitors. They come to explore the wonderful shops and restaurants in the heart of this lively, artistic community.

The online entry form can be found at www.entrythingy.com. You can find the show in entrythingy by searching for July shows in Washington State.

2025 Fine Art Show

Online Entry Registration Due By
July 20, 2025 - 10pm

Other Important Dates

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Fair Dates:

 

August 29 - September 21, 2025

(Closed Tuesdays & September 3)

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Bring in Entries:

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July 31: 10am - 6pm

August 1: 12pm - 8pm

August 2: 10am - 3pm

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Art Pick Up Dates:

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September 26: 12pm - 8pm

September 27: 11m - 3pm

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Washington’s Biggest Celebration Returns in 2025!

 

Get ready to make history with us! The Washington State Fair will be back August 29 – September 21, 2025 (closed Tuesdays & September 3), and is celebrating 125 years of unforgettable moments, iconic traditions and the biggest party in the state! As one of the largest fairs in the nation, this 20-day extravaganza is set to bring even more fun, excitement and new experiences than ever before.

Whether you're a thrill-seeker, foodie, concert-goer or just here for the great vibes, the Washington State Fair is where Washington comes together. With 75+ rides, endless food options, the best live entertainment and adrenaline-pumping rodeo action, this is your chance to be part of the ultimate bucket-list celebration.

So mark your calendars, rally your crew and get ready to join us in 2025 for an unforgettable anniversary!

Have a talent you want to show off?

Consider entering the Western Washington

State Fair Fine Art Show!

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Each year The Fair offers a variety of chances at the Spring Fair and the Washington State Fair to show off your creativity in a variety of competitive exhibits from baking, wine making, photography, art and more! You can win the bragging rights and cash prizes by entering your masterpiece in one of our many competitive departments.

To learn more about how to enter, download the Premium Book below in your category of interest. Premium Books are only available online.

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Some Class & Paint Out Opportunities!

W O O  H O O  W O R K S H O P S

 

Spend the day learning and creating in community.These workshops focus in on a deep dive into a technique or medium.

 

N E W  L O W E R  P R I C E S !

Spray Paint Papers & Found Objects 

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Friday May 9, 2025 10:00 - 2:00 pm Maple Valley Woo Hoo Studio $50.  

(min 3 participants, max 10)

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One of my favorite ways to create a good quantity of stash papers. Quickly, with the use of stencils and spray paint.  I will bring a vast selection of stencils and spray paint

 to create some amazing translucent papers for our collage practice. If you have a case, tin or item you would like to spray paint. Bring it for the afternoon section of the class, or continue to make collage papers.

GET ‘ER DONE SESSIONS 

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May 4  Maple Valley Woo Hoo Studio 1 - 5 pm $20 per session 

May 12 Mineral Lake 10 - 2 pm $20 per session 

 

Creatives can pile up Unfinished Objects (UFO) or Works in Progress (WIPS). This time is set aside to work on finishing those projects. I will help with creative coaching and loving guiding to your best results. This can include paintings, journaling, yarn crafts, sewing, sculpture or whatever you can think of. Bring what you would like to work on and what you need to finish it.

Abstract Movement Painting *
 

Sunday June 1, 1-5 pm Maple Valley Woo Hoo $50 (min 3 participants, max 10)

 

Art has a moving meditation in this class we create a setting to loosen up allow the paint to flow and release the outcomes. Using the principles from Flora Bowley and create a space where we stretch our bodies, use breath work, set intentions, turn on some amazing music and come at our art acrylics with play. Drip paint off the surface, use interesting tools, including our hands, to create lovely and loose starts. My hope is this class is for artists looking for a little bit of space and freedom to play, work through some emotions and just paint with more freedom.

Garden Paint Party


Friday June 20, 10-2 pm at my parents lovely garden in Auburn, $40

 

Asian-inspired garden art paint date. Join me for a demo in this beautiful Asian garden, tour of their beautiful Asian-inspired home. It is a peaceful beautiful garden space and has plenty of room for plein air painters to set up and have time to paint. We will host a beautiful lunch join me for this fun adventure.

Art Collector’s Garden Party & Sale
 

Friday June 20 4-7 pm at my parents lovely garden in Auburn, free

 

Come see my latest work and enjoy a garden appetizer party. I will have a quick presentation on art collecting and what I look for in work I collect artwork. How to work with artists for commissioned works. I will have some bargains for older work and would love to share why buying real, local art is a way to create home & community.

Issaquah Troll Adventure
 

Thursday July 10, 10-2 pm Issaquah $20

 

Join me at the Issaquah Troll to plein air create and spend some time with friends. We can find a place for lunch out. I will demo collage techniques for creating outside, at Thomas Dambo’s beautiful found art piece, Jakob Two Trees. It is a five minute walk on a paved trail.

RSVP & Register. woohoocreative@gmail.com

or

253.347.3036 (text or call)

 

@colewoohoo on YouTube, Instagram & Pinterest

 

Click on the Links Below to Check out Cole Adams!

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Artist Demo Suggestions

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Interested in seeing a certain medium or subject matter for an an upcoming demo...Check out the lists below for possibilities

on what you would like to see.

Fill out the attached form and send it to

Celene Ryan our Demo Coordinator.

​Possible Mediums:

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- Alcohol Inks
- Gelli rinting
- Collage
- Abstract Painting
- Series painting in Watercolor & Mixed

   media 6 - 9 blocks on one paper

- Pen and Ink

- Drawing, Pencil, Pen, Charcoal, etc
- Acrylics
- Planning a painting,  value plan, rough sketches

- Pastels

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​Subject Matter:
 

- Landscapes, Rocks and  Streams

- Portraits and Figures
- Still Life and Gadgets
- Pets
- Abstracts
- Textures
- Plants and Fruit

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