Hart James, Purple Mountain on High, Oil on canvas, 36" x 36" x 1.75" Harris Harvey Gallery, Seattle, WA

Hart has come to realize that few people have her background. As a child, she spent daylight hours in nature. She wandered the family farm and the adjoining farms of neighbors, more than 1500 acres of countryside. In these surroundings, she became attuned to the natural world in a way that seems more connected to earlier societies, than with our present-day world. She intuited natural processes that are just now being 'discovered' by modern scientists. At the age of ten, Hart understood the infinity of space, the insignificance of man, the transient nature of life, and the omnipotent power of the life force of nature. Hart has won various awards, including a fellowship at Vermont Studio Center. Her residencies attended vary from Oxbow to Morris Graves. She has shown across the country at Harris Harvey Gallery, William Havu Gallery, Karin Clarke Gallery, New Editions Gallery, and Llewelyn Gallery.

Juliet Shen, Deception Pass, 2020, Ink on Paper, 20" x 24" x 1.5"

Juliet Shen was born in New York. She attended Sarah Lawrence College and Cooper Union School of Art and holds a Masters degree in Typeface Design from the University of Reading, UK. Shen has resided in Seattle since 1983, where she owned an independent design firm and taught typography at Cornish College and the School of Visual Concepts. Joining the Duwamish River Artists Residency in 2012 prompted her return to painting full-time. She has exhibited in numerous group and solo shows, including at the Tacoma Art Museum, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Vashon Center for the Arts, and the Museum of Northwest Art.

Lanny Bergner, Ringed Nebula, Stainless steel mesh, wire, silicone 3.5" x 18" x 18". Scott Milo Gallery Anacortes; i.e gallery, Edison; Gravers Lane Gallery, Philadelphia

Lanny Bergner is an international mixed-media metal mesh sculptor and basketry artist. His work is in numerous museum collections including the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Museum of Art and Design, NY, and the Central Museum of Textile in Lodz, Poland. His work has received many awards including a Gold Prize at the Cheongju (Korea) International Craft Biennale and the Betty Bowen Memorial Award from the Seattle Art Museum. Currently, five of his works are on display in the "Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses" retrospective at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the Palais du Louvre, Paris, France.

A VERY SPECIAL ART AND WINE WEEKEND IN WALLA WALLA WASHINGTON

A rare opportunity to experience how contemporary art and wine are really made. 4 people - September 19, 20 and 21, 2024.

This trip is for 4 people - September 19, 20 and 21, 2024.

Thursday September 19th:

Settle into the magical Howard Street Haven in Walla Walla. Bring your swimsuit as there is a heated swimming pool and hot tub to indulge your body in before you partake in two magical days of art and wine! Dinner will be fun to cook on the BBQ or enjoy one of Walla Walla's wonderful restaurants.

Friday September 20th:

Artist Squire Broel has arranged for you to enjoy a private visit to the Walla Walla Foundry where you'll get a behind-the-scenes view of one of the world's preeminent art production facilities. They have produced some of the largest and most complex contemporary bronze sculptures in the world including works by artists Yayoi Kusama, Maya Lin, Urs Fischer, Deborah Butterfield, Jim Dine and your host Squire Broel.

This walking tour will take you from start to finish through the casting process and will include some sneak peeks at current projects.

After your visit to the foundry you will enjoy a light lunch paired with local wines in Squire Broel's light-filled loft studio located in historic Downtown Walla Walla.

In Broel's studio you'll learn about his creative process and see a curated selection of works spanning three decades of his career as a painter and sculptor. This up close and personal experience will also allow you to be in close proximity with works in progress.

Squire Broel constructs objects that are essential counterpoints to the frenetic nature of contemporary culture. As a sculptor and painter Broel intentionally creates scenarios that are at once spare and introspective, yet also generous and universal. His work reflects a genuine search for the essential and offers a unique commentary on contemporary themes.

Friday night dinner will be at TMACS, a small, elegant bistro featuring locally sourced produce and meats, located in downtown Walla Walla. TMACS is a true gem. The brainchild of third-generation Walla Walla native Tom Maccarone.

Saturday September 21st:

Join winemaker extraordinaire David Stephenson and visit vineyards in the valley tasting wines that are specific to the block you are standing in. Connecting the vines with the wines is a pretty eye-opening experience. Dave will explain the terroir and winemaking choices that you are tasting. There will be Charcuterie to nibble on while tasting these extraordinary wines.

You'll start your wine adventure in Walla Walla at Otis Kenyon Wine tasting room for a delightful beginning. Then move to the fascinating Rotie Vineyard in Milton-Freewater to learn how the terroir influences their wines. Next will be a visit to one of the highest elevation vineyards in the valley: Summitview Vineyard where you'll experience breathtaking views over the Valley while learning about the amazing wines from this vineyard.

Your final stop will be at Kinhaven Winery and Estate Vineyard to learn about their special wines. You will be hosted with a tasting and tour of their facility.

Returning to your lodging where you will be treated to a special multi course dinner prepared by two amazing chefs, Ellen Stephenson and Brendon Grugnale. Those who have hosted you on your Walla Walla Experience will join you to dine. A fun evening to discuss the information learned, ask questions and sip those special wines!

For additional information:

Howard Street Haven (https://www.vrbo.com/904953)