Celebrate Skagit Art -- July 17-26, 2009
Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland (SPF) is pleased to announce its 14th annual art show -- Celebrate Skagit Art --at La Conner Seaside Gallery July 17-26, 2009.
This premier annual art show in collaboration with Skagit Artists Together features well-known local artists inspired by the amazing and irreplaceable working landscapes of the Skagit Valley.
Among the participating artists are:
Bob Abrams, Janie Ackerman, Margaret Carpenter Arnett, Patsy Chamberlain, Sarabeth Clevenger, Michael Clough, Sharon L. Dennis, Nancy Edwards, Kris Ekstrand, Chris Elliott, Karen Fishburn, Becky Fletcher, Janet Foster, Art Fournier, Dick Garvey, Robert Gigliotti, Sandi Hahn, Jeanne Hansen, Christie Houston, Lloyd Houston, Kathryn Huckleberry, Theodora Jonsson, Aleksander Kargopoltsev, Joseph Kinnebrew, Yuri Konishett, Janet Laurel, Susan Lenarz, Katherine Lewis, Anne Martin McCool, Eddie McHugh, Esther McLatchy, Betty Miles, Kelley Mohs, Lavone Newell-Reim, Leo Osborne, Kevin Paul, Jane Penman, Paula Peterson, Steve Philbrick, Claire Phillips, Tom Pickett, John Robbins, Stan Ross, Victor Sandblom, Cathy Schoenberg, Anne Schreivogl, Andi Shannon, Barbara Silverman-Summers, Joella Solus, Rose Mary Tate, Robert Todd, Annabelle C. Vergne and Dederick Ward.
Come and learn more about the importance of protecting and preserving some of the world's best agricultural lands.......the perfect way to spend a weekend in the most beautiful area of our state between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. Bring family and friends!
Friday, July 17, 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. - 6 pm--Artists & SPF Members Reception 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sunday, July 19, 10 am - 6 pm
Monday, July 20 - Sunday, July 26, 11 am - 5 pm
Gallery closed Tuesday and Wednesday
La Conner SeaSide Gallery, 112 Morris Street, La Conner, WA
For advanced viewing of the show, check the gallery web site after July 7, LaConnerSeasideGallery.com
You can also visit the Skagit Artists Together Studio Tour July 18-19 www.skagitartiststogether.com/
Check out Skagit Valley farmstands for local, fresh and delicious summer bounty!
www.agbizcenter.org/FilesUploaded/file/2009%20Skagit%20Farm%20Map-web%20version.pdf
Local B & Bs, inns and hotels are offering discounts on accommodations for SPF members. Treat yourself - come and stay over the opening weekend!
Alice Bay Bed & Breakfast, Bow: 10% discount for a 3-night stay www.alicebay.com
Benson Farmstead Inn, Bow: 10% off in a room for 2 www.bensonfarmstead.com
Best Western Cotton Tree Inn, Mount Vernon: 10% discount, 360-428-5678 / 800-662-6886
Hampton Inn & Suites: Special room rates July 17-20, www.burlingtonsuites.hamptoninn.com/skagitartshow
The Heron Inn, La Conner: 5% discount, www.theheron.com
Holiday Inn Express, Burlington,15% discount, www.hiexpress.com
Celebrate Skagit Art is funded in part by Skagit County lodging tax funds.
Save the Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
St. Joseph Center, Mount Vernon, Washington
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland and the delicious bounty of the Fall harvest while supporting the critical work of SPF to protect and preserve the precious, irreplaceable farmland of Skagit Valley.
Please check out the opportunities to become involved in this annual signature event, as a sponsor, volunteer, or auction donor!
Reserve your spot or table for eight today! 360.336.3974
2009 Harvest Dinner Auction Fact Sheet.pdf
Auction Item Donation1.pdf
Dessert Donation.pdf
2009 SPF Spring Farm Tour is Friday, May 29!!
Sign up today for a fun and fact-filled day in the amazing Skagit Valley aboard a chartered bus that will take you behind the scenes to learn more about what it takes to keep Skagit Valley farming!
Complimentary for SPF members -- just 40 seats are available! Continental breakfast and lunch included. Please call SPF at 360-336-3974.
More details in the invitation link below.
Invitation FINAL.pdf
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