Culture Art by NW: Julie Sevilla Drake’s quilts pop with bold color Textile artist Julie Sevilla Drake uses meticulous formulas to hand-dye the cotton for her abstract quilts, then works with a longarm machine to add depth and texture. by Brangien Davis / August 19, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: Stretch the last days of summer with a NW arts road trip New exhibits from Edmonds to Edison make for a great escape to the arts and outdoors. by Brangien Davis / August 15, 2024
Culture A tribute to Charles R. Cross, Seattle writer, historian & friend More than a music journalist, the bestselling author crafted a vital chronicle of the evolving culture of his home city. by Brangien Davis / August 14, 2024
Culture Art by NW: Todd Horton’s drawing devices reveal the dreams of trees Todd Horton suspends his “drawing devices” in trees and tides to see what nature’s movement communicates. by Brangien Davis / August 12, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: If you paint it, will they come? Seattle hopes so The city is betting on murals as a way to revitalize Downtown spaces. Plus: outdoor arts and music festivals and many takes on nature shows. by Brangien Davis / August 8, 2024
Culture Art by NW: Tininha Silva’s sculptures look like they washed ashore In this premiere episode, Brangien Davis meets a Port Townsend artist whose creative process involves chicken wire, natural fibers and beach finds. by Brangien Davis / August 5, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle gains an arts incubator and loses a clay champion The ceramics community mourns the passing of celebrated studio potter Reid Ozaki. by Brangien Davis / August 1, 2024
Politics What does the Washington state insurance commissioner do? Eight candidates are vying for the position after longtime incumbent Mike Kreidler announced he would not seek reelection. by Venice Buhain / July 29, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: The streets are alive with the sights of Seattle Art Fair What to look for during Pioneer Square’s big art weekend, including Northwest creators taking “hotel art” up a notch. by Brangien Davis / July 25, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: What does America look like? Ask Seattle artists Plus, timely trash talking and Seattle’s biggest visual arts party. by Brangien Davis / July 18, 2024