Last minute Christmas Fabulous!!

Twilight will be open today (Christmas Eve) till 5p.m.! We have tons of great gifts and stocking stuffers if you find yourself short. Handmade goods for Christmas is what this season's all about!!
Don't be afraid to bring any Christmas goodies that need quality control testing, we're here for you!!

December show 2009: LIT, curated by Jenna Colby

Thanks to everyone who came out on Thursday for the December W.S. Art Walk, and our "Lit" opening ~ this matchbox art show, curated by the fabulous Jenna Colby, is up in the back gallery through December!

Also, thanks to those who rocked ugly sweaters... nothing like tacky holiday gear to get the party rollin'.

TwAC is the NUMBER 1 SPOT for affordable stocking stuffers, one-of-a-kind gifts, AND gift certificates! Local, fresh, urban art: the gift that keeps on giving.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Twilight Artist Collective

November show 2009: NW Anvil 1 : A survey of Contemporary Northwest Ironwork

curated by Lisa Geetsen and Andy Blakney

Opening Reception during the West Seattle Art Walk, November 12th, 6 to 9PM!. Show runs thru December 5th, 2009.

A compilation of contemporary ironwork by members of the NWBA ~ Northwest Blacksmith Association, curated by Twilight’s own, Andy Blakne and Lisa Geertsen.

This association just celebrated it's 30th year and has a membership spreading through Canada, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and beyond. It is a group committed to the pursuit of education and preservation of the craft and many of its members have passed on their knowledge to others to create this large group of talented smiths. This show is a small representation of the membership, but it includes some of the most talented smiths in the Northwest and even the country.

FEATURING: Bill Apple, Elija Burnett, Paul Casey, Maria Christali, Jaden Fischer, Jorgen Harle, Steve Howell, Lauren Osmolski, Larry Langdon, Dave Lisch, Andrea Lisch, Nick Rinehart, Grant Sarver, Scott Szloch, Bart Turner, Mark Manley, Bruce Crittenden, Erica Gordon, Dean Mook, David Tuthill, Gary Eagle, Darryl Nelson, Lisa Geertsen, Andy Blakney

These people and the NWBA have been the largest inspiration to our pursuit in this art form and we wanted to share their talent with you. ~ Lisa Geertsen

September 2009 show: Ontology of the image by the Seattle Group

It's West Seattle ArtWalk night folks! Come out and check out the group show in the back gallery at Twilight!

The Ontology of the Image by The Seattle Group

Do you think Twilight is the Best of Western Washington?!?

Hey party people!! Twilight has been nominated for Best of Western Washington! If you want to weigh in on the situation, cast your vote here: http://best.king5.com/contests/best-of-western-washington/4749

Adios, PIKE PLACE MARKET!

DEAR FRIENDS OF TwAC,

We wanted to fill you all in on some late breaking, bittersweet, Twilight news. The 31ST of AUGUST is going to be the last day of Twilight's Pike Place Market store. We've given it everything we've got, and more, and it's just not rebounding from the recession fast enough to make it viable for us to stay open.

The effects of this economic slow down has hit Pike Place Market all over, and we're one of many businesses making a move. Thankfully we have our West Seattle Junction location to focus on! The Junction shop has weathered this storm extremely well, and we're very proud and lucky to have a supportive and dynamic community over there that supports Fresh Local Art.

The three of us are definitely melancholy over leaving Pike Place - it is after all where we got our start - but getting through these trying and uncertain financial times requires decisions made from a strong business sense and not emotional places. We are also working hard to make sure that anyone looking for Twilight post August 31st knows exactly where to find us. Please help spread the word.

LONG LIVE LOCAL ART!!!
Much love & appreciation,
Mary, Cheryl & Erin

The Big Bonanza!

The Junction is having a huge sale next Saturday, August 22nd!

Twilight will be offering the following:

Discounts on eco-friendly organic, printed in West Seattle PARTYBOT tee shirts.



Discounts on remaining stock of R.E. Load bags, Made in Seattle.

Discounts on remaining stock of Chemical Wedding bags, Made in Seattle.

Discounts on "Sock it to Me" socks, sweet socks designed by various artists and civilians.

4306 SW Alaska ST. Seattle, WA. 98116

Visit www.wsjunction.org for a full list of merchants and a sample of the bargains you'll find. Also, enter to win a $100 shopping spree, join the Junction Showdown at High Noon, and enjoy a bonanza of great deals and cowboy specials at local restaurants. Also, Junction t-shirts for sale. See you in The Junction!

Art Walk TONIGHT!!!

Come by Twilight in West Seattle, tonight 6-9PM - we have fresh, collaborative artwork, DJ, live art installation, cookies, good company and MUCH MORE!!!

4306 SW Alaska ST. Seattle, WA. 98116

XO,
TwAC

Just a little peek at STOP! COLLABORATE!

Opens Thursday August 13th, 6 - 9 PM during the West Seattle Art Walk!

Each participating artist contributed one of their own "completed" pieces. After drawing names from a hat, another artist from the group then took the once completed piece to expand on it. You ask "..but, but will they respect the work of the other artist? Is this normal?" The answer is, "who knows".

2 Guys and a Bird

By John Osgood and Debbie Bianchi

A Conversation on Religion
By Mark Gunderson & Matt Calcavecchia

Old Crows Watching from the Rose Bush
By Debbie Bianchi & John Osgood

"STOP! COLLABORATE!"

OPENING: Thursday August 13th, 6 - 9 PM during the West Seattle Art Walk!

Featuring: Eric Osborne, Matt Calcavecchia, Nate Stottrup, Marty Gordon, Stefan Caswell, Mara Rivet, Justin Hillgrove, Jessalin Beutler, Mark Gunderson, David Enriquez, Brad, Strain, Clare Bowers, John Osgood, Debbie Bianchi, Stephanie Doll and Todd Karam.

The first annual "Stop! Collaborate!" show, curated by local artist Todd Karam. This is one-of-a-kind opportunity where 16 artists from Washington and California collaborated with each other. Of course there's a twist. Each participating artist contributed one of their own "completed" pieces. After drawing names from a hat, another artist from the group then took the once completed piece to expand on it. You ask "..but, but will they respect the work of the other artist? Is this normal?" The answer is, "who knows." Slide, roll, dance, jiggy, jump, run, skip, breakdance, moonwalk your way to Twilight in West Seattle. Whatever you do, don't miss this one-of-a-kind show!

Erik Chillman and dj Joel Dipietro will be spinning during the opening so bring your dancing shoes and props, if you plan on becoming more than a spectator. Dance music, and old hiphop/funk party stuff! Spectators welcome, the spectacle needs it's muse!

4306 SW Alaska ST. Seattle, WA. 98116

go to CHINA with KELLY LYLES! We're not joking.

Get connected to China's thriving Contemporary Art Scene, September 18-29th. Kelly Lyles will be taking 24 artists (or arts appreciators) to Beijing, Shanghai, Zhouzhuang, and Hangzhou, on a VIP networking trip to meet our Chinese Peers (artists and curators). We'll visit galleries, Museum, art academies and residencies, and of course all the spectacular historical sights of the world's largest country, Forbidden City, Great Wall, etc, w/ VIP treatment entire time, since we're actually guests of the Chinese Government. No waiting in lines, we're guests of honour at Banquets. This is through 'World Trade Exchange', by invitation of the Chinese government, so it's a resume builder as well as educational (& of course FUN!). Everyone who's come with WTE (including Arts commission & Archie Bray Foundation) has said "life-changing". There's many testimonials on their website...
http://www.wte-usa.com/testimonials.html

For more information, contact kelly@kellyspot.com
(or to see my work www.kellyspot.com)
or go to the WTE Phone: (425) 890-3184
USA's website:
www.wte-usa.com

partial deposit ASAP, in order to procure Visas in time.

WORLD TRADE EXCHANGE
Connecting Professionals Worldwide

KARLBOT in Print

Karl Addison, Owner and designer of Partybots eco apparel has just come out with his art book titled Addison Art Project! More at partybots.org

Intership available @ Twilight

Twilight Artist Collective needs some extra hands!
We are looking for some good people to help us with some or all of the following:
~Working in one of our two galleries on Tuesdays and/or Sundays.
~Attending and assisting with our second Thursday openings, which take place during the second Thursday of each month from 6-9PM in West Seattle.
~Participate in quarterly brain hurricanes where we get together with like-minded galleries (bherd, suite100, La Familia) to strategize.
~We would also be willing to give web management, marketing, funding and outreach experience to interested candidates.

An ideal Twilight intern has; a true passion for the funky, urban eclectic art scene here in Seattle, is self-motivated, articulate, charismatic and most importantly, fun. This is not a paid internship.

If you’re interested in becoming an intern, please send a cover letter and a one-page resume to info@twilightart.net with “INTERN/your name” in the header.

Thanks for coming out!!

Thanks to all y'all that whooped it up with us at the West Seattle Summer Fest!! It was a hoot!
And to all you that didn't make it out, don't miss it next year. Seriously, the Twilight Girls are wicked fun, you don't know what your missing!!

HAPPENING NOW!!

SUMMER FEST JULY 10th, 11th and 12th.
GET DOWN HERE AND GET SOME GREAT DEALS ON PARTYBOTS TEES & HOODIES!
TONS O' STYLES AND COLORS, FOR ALL SHAPES AND SIZES!!
DO IT!!

The Good, The Bad & THE UGLY!!

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY is a collaboration between 3 Seattle art galleries, showing over 35 artists in a combined show during the month of July. Go to all three shows for a chance to WIN A PIECE OF ORIGINAL ART in a raffle! The winner will be announced at the end of the show(s). There will be raffle cards at each location - you need to get a stamp from all 3 galleries to qualify for the drawing. GET OUT AND SEE LOCAL ART!!
“THE UGLY” portion of this show will be featured at Twilight Artist Collective. “THE GOOD” can be viewed at Halogen (2316 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121), and “THE BAD” at Bherd Studios (8537 Greenwood Ave. N, Suite 1, Studio D, Seattle, WA 98103).

HAPPY 4th OF JULY!

Both Twilight locations will be CLOSED this Saturday 4th for the holiday! We'll be open normal business hours on Sunday 5th...

Have a safe & sunny weekend!
XO,
TwAC

P.S. One more week 'till Art Walk & West Seattle Summer Fest! Mark your calendars & come play!

TwAC is RESTRUCTURING!

The following letter went out to our family of artists today. Please email us if you've got any questions.

xo, TwAC

Dear TWILIGHT ARTISTS,

As we're sure you have witnessed, the current economic climate has eaten many small businesses alive. To avoid becoming one of the statistics, we realize that we're going to need to change things up in order to stick around. Over the last several months we have recommitted ourselves to the drawing board, determined to figure out how to make Twilight Artist Collective the smooth-sailing Mother Ship she so deserves to be. After 4.5 years in business, we are SO proud of our collective family of artists, and all that Twilight has become. However, amidst today's economic state, we have realized the pressing need to think about this community differently. We are going to be making some changes that will be beneficial to EVERYONE involved with Twilight. It's always at a time when change is most vital that you can see things with an unexpected clarity, and a new chapter begins.

That said, we have been working with an expert in business, specific to the gallery world, for the past several months and HALLELUJAH we are ready to rock!

THE NEW CHAPTER: During the month of June we will be implementing a new business structure that will be based on a financial commitment from our members. This commitment can be made on a variety of levels - depending on the level you choose, you will take home 55% to 75% of your Twilight sales! Why does this work? It is beautifully simple. Our membership fees will allow us to build a budget that is reliable and will provide Twilight the stability to thrive. This stability will free us up to better serve you and our gallery patrons - ultimately generating more sales and a higher earning potential across the board.

CURRENT PROJECTS & PROMISES: Along with our current presence in two different neighborhoods in Seattle, and the list of venues we curate, we are implementing some new ideas to get your art to the people. We are launching an online networking system (think Facebook for Twilight artists only) that will allow for better communication and more streamlined collaboration between members, and an "inside look" for our customers. We are also rebuilding and re-launching our website to better feature you and your craft, as well as making it more user friendly. We will be implementing a shopping option, so we're sure not to alienate the folks who prefer to browse and buy directly from their desktop.

We are SO grateful to have been working with you thus far, and would be honored to have you take this next step with us. We are 100% committed to representing you as a member of Twilight Artist Collective to the very best of our ability, and hope you will welcome this change and all it's benefits, with paint-splattered open arms.

Please take a good look at the attached forms and Membership options, and let us know how you would like to proceed. We are more than happy to sit down and answer questions if you'd like - just let us know and we'll set up an appointment.

Love and great respect,
Erin, Mary & Cheryl

ART DIVE call for ARTISTS!

We are now accepting applications for Summer Fest's Art Dive Tent!!

This is a super fun free festival. The streets get closed off on Thursday night. Lots of beer gardens, two music stages. Matt Vaughan owner of Easy Street does much of the band booking (Mudhoney is headlining this year). Lots of art and general weirdness for all.

ART, BEER, SUN, MUSIC, FREE, everything your little heart desires all in one place. July 10, 11, 12.

If you're an artist you should participate in ART DIVE. We started Art Dive last year as a way to make art vending more affordable for YOU. You get an 8 x 2 foot table in the big Art Dive tents for only $125 for all three days.


More festival links:
Festival Site
Myspace

Get to the Mural Apartments Open House, and check out the curated wall by Twilight!!

Twilight has artwork hanging in the Mural Apartments, and tomorrow's your chance to check it out! They're having an open house Saturday June 6th, 11-2p.m.!

Located just off the West Seattle Junction at 4727 42nd Ave SW.

Come try some yummies from Fresh Bistro and check out the new swanky building!!

NEW GOODS THAT MAKE GREAT GIFTS!

Glassware sets by Sweet & Cool Designs!!
Set of 4 for $40 @ Twilight in West Seattle!

STOP COLLABORATE! call for artists

SHOW: "STOP! COLLABORATE!" - Curated by local artist, Todd Karam.

WHERE: TWILIGHT ARTIST COLLECTIVE / WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION

WHEN: AUGUST 2009! Opening Reception: Thursday August 13th, 6 - 9 PM during the West Seattle Art Walk.

WHAT: Yo VIP let's kick it. Stop what you're doing or what you're creating. I'm looking for a unique group of artists to participate in my first annual "Stop! Collaborate!" show. This is one-of-a-kind opportunity to collaborate with other members of the community. Of course there's a twist. Each participating artist will contribute one of their own pieces. After drawing names from a hat, another artist from the group will then take your piece and expand on it. Creative control is out of your hands and the torch has been passed on. You ask "..but, but will they respect the work I've done?" The answer is, "who knows". Maybe you have an old painting you wanted to bring new life to. Maybe you have a new piece you want completed by another set of hands. You're the artist! Just make sure the the piece you bring to the table is in fact your piece.

SALES: All sales will be split evenly between the two artists and the gallery will get their cut. Prices for each piece will be determined by the two artists and agreed on by the gallery. I want to keep the price of each piece under $250 (recession-friendly), so please consider small or medium sized pieces.

DETAILS: Artists will be required to attend one meeting at Twilight (TBD). Names will be drawn and artwork will be exchanged. Work will be due to Twilight by Saturday AUGUST 8th.

SUBMISSIONS: Please submit 1-3 images of the piece(s) you'd like to consider exchanging, to me via email:
twacshows@gmail.com

Equinox opening a burning success!!

Last night @ Twilight in the Junction we hosted hosted Georgetown's Equinox Studios. The party was rip roarin' and culminated with the burning of the collected "heart heaviness" in the huge copper heart sculpture by Lisa Geertson of Firelight Forge.


The artists work in pastels, encaustic, metal sculpture and hand crafted wood and metal furniture.

Show runs through June 5th. Check it!

MOMMA'S DAY!

Hello everyone!

For all you last-minute Mother's Day shoppers, Twilight is the perfect one-stop-shop! We represent over 115 local artists, and sell a HUGE variety of unique, locally made art, clothing, jewelry, handbags & more! Stop in & check it out.

ADJUSTED HOURS this weekend are as follows:

Today (Saturday 9th)
~ PIKE PLACE, 10 AM - 6 PM
~ WEST SEATTLE, 10 AM - 5 PM (closing early to set up The Stables for Georgetown Art Attack!)

Tomorrow (Sunday 10th)
~ PIKE PLACE, closed!! Sorry for ANY inconvenience!
~ WEST SEATTLE, 10 AM - 5 PM

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
xo,
Twilight Artist Collective

WE'RE IN SUNSET MAGAZINE

This is in the May 2009 issue - "Favorite 4 Places to Shop in Seattle"! Check it out!

MUSICIANS WANTED

Hello all you music makin' peoples! We are always on the lookout for musicians/DJ's to play during our events at Twilight, the Stables and during Festivals and other events that we participate in. There is no money to speak of typically, but it's fun and good exposure. If you are interested please contact us with a link to your music. info@twilightart.art.net

Image 1: Honkfest 2009 at the Stables, Image 2: Dandy Legs Johnson at Twilight in the Junction, Image 3: Greyface at Twilight.

Junction Rebellion!

HEY EVERYONE! Praying for some relief?? We're here to make your dreams come true... swing by our West Seattle gallery on Saturday, April 25th and all purchases will be TAX FREE!!!

Don't miss out on this killer deal - 35 other shops in the West Seattle Junction are participating as well. GRAB YOUR WALLETS & HIT THE SALES!

Street dancing, flaming tether ball, Hammy... What more do you want people?

Tomorrow Night, Saturday April 11th, ART ATTACK & HONK FEST WEST converge!

Featuring the Photography of Michelle Smith Lewis @ the Stables

-WHAT: Photography by Michelle Smith Lewis
OPENING PARTY: Saturday, April 11th
During the Georgetown Art Attack, 6 to 9 PM.
-WHERE: The Stables behind Full Throttle Bottles,
-MORE: HONK FEST WEST to join us at 8PM http://honkfestwest.com/

About the show:
Fading… Seattle

A documentation of vintage advertising murals and three dimensional signs throughout Seattle.

I began this project many years ago starting with the Elephant Car Wash. At that time I knew I found a project that was very special to me. I continued working on this project throughout the years carrying around a hand full of film and a fleet of Holga cameras. I have traveled through many of Seattle’s neighborhoods from the South-end to the North-end, searching for the hidden, the lost. Signs that are still being used and others that haven’t said a thing for many years... I feel drawn to photographing them.

The intent of this project is to document and preserve a part of Seattle’s advertising history as well as to celebrate this art form.

MSL

iNVASiON TOMORROW AT TWILIGHT

We are excited to present our Featured Artist of the month in the upstairs portion of our gallery. Come see the art, meet the artist, and enjoy some complimentary goodies.

When: Thursday, April 9th, from 6 to 9, during the West Seattle Art Walk.

iNVASION by Karl Addison
Karl Addison has been exploring the idea of over-population, saturation, and the dynamics between individual identity versus the selfhood gained and lost, when one becomes part of a union. For this show, Karl will impregnate the back gallery of twilight with a superplethera of mustachio boxes. The mustachio boxes, each having individual personalities, that when view together in this overpopulation become something all together different. An ardent naturalist, Karl Addison uses earth friendly products in all his endeavors

iNVASiON RiDE - BiKES & ART!

Need a way to get to iNVASiON on april 9th? Join up with a bunch of kids at Gasworks park to create an on-coming iNVASiON of bikes!

Details: Meet at 6pm in the parking lot of Gasworks. Ride over to the Art Installation and enjoy some amazing art, wine, cupcakes, fun and a lot more!

FRESH THIS WEEK:

Paintings by Bird

Recycled goods by Emily Mcginnis

Bags and PocketSlims by Velvet Bitch


Come in and see what's new. We are now open daily in both our Pike Place and West Seattle Galleries!

INTERSHIP available at TWILIGHT!

Twilight Artist Collective needs some extra hands!

We are looking for some good people to help us with some or all of the following:
~Manning our Pike Place Gallery 2-3 days per week from 10-6
~Attending and assisting with our second Thursday openings, which take place during the second Thursday of each month from 6-9PM in West Seattle.
~Participate in quarterly brain hurricanes where we get together with like-minded galleries (bherd, suite100, La Familia) to strategize.
~We would also be willing to give web management, marketing, funding and outreach experience to interested candidates.

An ideal Twilight intern has; a true passion for the funky, urban eclectic art scene here in Seattle, is self-motivated, articulate, charismatic and most importantly, fun. This is not a paid internship.

If you’re interested in becoming an intern, please send a cover letter and a one-page resume to info@twilightart.net with “INTERN/your name” in the header.

NEW SHIRTS

Two fresh designs from Todd Karam of TKTJ Design. Shirts can be found at TwAC West Seattle. Shirts are available in Mens and Womens cuts, sizes Medium and Large, printed on Alternative Apparel 100% cotton. Yummy and feels good.