Archive - Artists Up Close

How One Artist Helped Change A Law and Inspired A Community

Carrie Ziegler tackles the hard social issues through her art, and you can too. Hear her full story and discuss your own possibilities with us on…

Apr 18 •

4:10

"Too Controversial" Event Audio with Visual Artist Shima Star

Writer Beverly Aarons interviews visual artist Shima Star about her September 2023 exhibition "Too Controversial." (EVENT AUDIO)

Apr 10 •

56:44

March 2024

Ryder Collins’ Photography Through the Empathy Lens

Photographer Ryder Collins bridges urban and rural divides through his compelling black and white imagery of Washington State’s county fairs.

Mar 30 •

18:09

Seattle Art Walks: March In Review

A visual exploration of a few powerful art shows I viewed in March.

Mar 18 •

Are You Ready for The Purrdie Burrdie Self-Love Revolution?

Author and illustrator, Danitra Hunter, teaches herself and youth the true power of self-love.

Mar 1 •

14:30

February 2024

Who’s Afraid of The Pivot? The Power of Artistic Reinvention (Event Recording)

Should you fear a creative pivot? Listen to Beverly Aarons, Stephanie Hargrave, and a community of artists discuss the power of artistic reinvention.

Feb 23 •

1:39:15

Jason Hendardy Illuminates 'Being-in-the-World' Through the Photographic Lens

Seattle photographer Jason Hendardy captures space and place shape personal perceptions and societal narratives.

Feb 1 •

14:02

January 2024

End-Of-Year Artists Up Close 2023 Highlights and 2024 Vision

Last year was incredible! But 2024 we're expanding and growing. Thank you for staying on this journey with us.

Jan 26 •

Five Days Left! The Rise of the Global Artist: Lessons From South Africa

Only 5 days left to register for this event! On January 19th, immerse yourself in an interactive dialogue about the ‘global artist’ phenomenon and its…

Jan 14 •

December 2023

Shin Yu Pai’s Poetic Search For Belonging

Can poetry transcend the barriers of language and culture? For Civic Poet of Seattle, Shin Yu Pai, poetry is a bridge fostering connection and…

Dec 30, 2023 •

25:14

Global Artistic Connections and Next Event

Artists Up Close connects American artists to the global community.

Dec 19, 2023 •

November 2023

The Power of Art in Times of War

In times of conflict are artists mere spectators? Or, should their art speak to the moment? The stage play The Return shows us how art can serve as a…

Nov 10, 2023 •

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