Holiday visual arts events
“Home for the Holidays”
ENDS DEC. 22 Holiday soiree 6-8 p.m. Dec. 6. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, Wall Space, 600 First Ave., Suite 322, Seattle (206-749-9133 or www.wallspaceseattle.com).
“Ho! Ho! Blow!”
NOV. 23-24 Glass artist Deborah Czeresko leads a competition to create the world’s largest blown-glass ornament. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 23-24, Museum of Glass, 1801 E. Dock St., Tacoma; $4-$10 (866-468-7386).
“Glenn Richards’ 9th Annual Pottery Invitational”
NOV. 23-DEC. 23 An exhibit of Asian-inspired pottery by Northwest artisans. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Glenn Richards Asian Furnishings and Antiques, 964 Denny Way, Seattle; free (206-287-1877 or www.glennrichards.com).
“Simple Cup Show”
NOV. 23-DEC. 29 Kobo’s annual sale of cups by North American and Japanese potters. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Kobo (at Higo), 602 S. Jackson St., Seattle (206-381-3000 or www.koboseattle.com).
“XII x XII x XII”
NOV. 27-DEC. 30 Original artwork in many mediums. Opening reception 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 30. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Bayview Corner, 5603 S. Bayview Road, Langley (360-579-2395 or www.12×12x12.com).
Cheer: A Holiday Exhibit and Sale
NOV. 28 6-8 p.m. Nov. 28, Gallery 110, 110 S. Washington St., Seattle; free (206-624-9336).
Bainbridge Island Winter Studio Tour
NOV. 30-DEC. 2 A self-guided driving tour of artists’ studios throughout Bainbridge Island. Maps available at all participating studios. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 2, downtown Bainbridge Island, Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island; free (206-780-3528 or www.bistudiotour.com).
Seattle Sampling 2007
NOV. 30-DEC. 2 A self-guided tour of artists’ studios and homes throughout Seattle neighborhoods. A map and complete listing of artists and locations are available at the Seattle Sampling Web site. 4-9 p.m. Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1-2, Salty Dog Studios, 4602 14th Ave. N.W., Seattle; free (206-935-6740 or www.seattlesampling.com).
Art under $100 Sale
DEC. 1 A sale of works made by artists from Seattle’s South Park neighborhood with music by Mark Johnson and Kevin Suggs. 4-10 p.m. Dec. 1, South Park Neighborhood Center, 8201 10th Ave. S., Seattle; free.
Drawing Jam
DEC. 1 A 12-hour celebration of drawing with three floors of space, art supplies, food, models, entertainment and children’s room. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 1, Gage Academy of Art, 1501 10th Ave. E., Seattle; $10 (206-323-4243).
Gallery 33
DEC. 1 An art auction to benefit the women of Zimbabwe on World AIDS Day 2007. 6-9 p.m. Dec. 1, ArtXchange, 512 First Ave. S., Seattle; free (206-855-0929 or www.zimbags.org).
Holiday Arts Sale
DEC. 1-19 A fundraising sale of art, jewelry and gifts created by Kirkland Arts Center Faculty, resident ceramic artists and members. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 3-8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 9-15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 16-19, Kirkland Arts Center Gallery, 620 Market St., Kirkland; free (425-822-7161).
Space to Create Studio Sale
DEC. 1 A sale of handcrafted works by Space to Create’s instructors with hands-on art activities for children. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1, Space to Create, 1417 70th St. N.W., Seattle; free (206-784-0401).
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center Open House
DEC. 1 An evening of music, performance and visual arts. 4-10 p.m. Dec. 1, Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way S.W., Seattle; free (206-935-2999).
Christmas on Mars
DEC. 6-29 Paintings by T. Michael Gardiner and prints by David C. Kane. Dec. 6-29, Gallery 110, 110 S. Washington St., Seattle (206-624-9336).
Pratt Holiday Art Sale
DEC. 7-16 The long-standing annual sale of prints, glass, ceramics, drawings and paintings. 6-9 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 8-16, Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 S. Main St., Seattle; free (206-328-2200 or www.pratt.org).
Holiday Art Sale and Show
DEC. 8 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 8, 619 Western Ave., Seattle (www.619western.com).
Art for All
DEC. 8 Kirkland Arts Center instructors lead a hands-on art activity on making artful greeting cards and wrapping paper. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Kirkland Arts Center Gallery, 620 Market St., Kirkland; free (425-822-7161).
“Illuminated Traditions”
DEC. 8, 15, 22, 29 The museum presents an informal program on the traditional uses of light in diverse cultural holiday celebrations with hands-on art activities and music. 1-4 p.m. Dec. 8, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 15, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 22, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 29, Museum of Glass, 1801 E. Dock St., Tacoma; $4-$10 (866-468-7386).
Compiled by Jeff Albertson.