Cameron Mason Opens New Doors At Building C For November Artwalk

Building C just got a little bigger with the renovation of the first floor, adding fourteen new studio spaces to the vibrant community of artists working in this historic building. 

Fiber artist Cameron Mason is one of the newest tenants, adding her soft sculptures to the mix of media brought to life at Building C. Join her for an open house in Studio 10 from 6-9pm. 

Building C

4818 14th Ave NW

Visiting Building C

As a working artist, it isn't often I get the chance to visit other venues on Second Saturday. For the month of July, I invited a friend to show her work in my studio while I took the night off to visit Ballard with a friend. Wanting to see as much art as possible, we went to Building C, located on 14th Ave NW at Leary.

In my child's mind, Building C is exactly what I imagined a studio building would look like. Exposed beams, rough wood floors, commercial loading bays and light filled workspaces.

With a roster of 28 artists and a number of collaborative studios, there is plenty to see on any given visit. We were only able to see half the open studios during our time. The artists were open and engaging, eager to discuss their work, their process, and sources of inspiration. I found endless inspiration.

Robin Siegl

Russel Hay in I Have Shot

Steve Costie

Michael Dikter

Since the artists in Building C don't curate rotating shows, a visit to the building is unlike other spots along the Artwalk. You never know whose doors will be open, or what you will see when you stop in. They do not frequently promote their building, so it doesn't get a lot of hype through the channels available to Artwalk businesses. That being said, it should definitely be a destination for anyone interested in seeing the art at the source. This is where serious art happens.

Leah Adams - SpiderFelt in Spark Studio at BallardWorks

Commence Your Holiday Adventures with a Trip to Building C for This Month's ArtWalk

 

Building C is gearing up for a preview for the holidays this artwalk.

Building C is a vibrant community
of artists with studios in a
former paint warehouse in the
Ballard neighborhood of Seattle.

 ~ Building C Artists ~

Carol Mallett Adelman
Ben Brackin
Andree Carter
Kimberley Clark
Steve Costie
Nancy Cubbage
Diane Culhane
Sue Danielson
Michael Dickter
Louise Durocher
Bill Finger
Robert Hardgrave
Virginia Howlett
Mary Iverson
Terry Leness
Akiko Masker
Mike (Mikela) Naylor
Piper O'Neill
AJ Power
Patricia Ridenour
Sarah Savidge
Robin Siegl
Jennifer Stenhouse
Gillian Theobald
C.L. Utley
Margaret Watson
Lilly West
Junko Yamamoto

Building C

4818 14th Avenue NW

More June ArWalk Participants

Kiss Café
2817 NW Market Street
A recently relocated native of New Hampshire, Allison Kennedy received her BFA in illustration and Graphic Design in Boston and then moved to Seattle to continue her education in Art Therapy. Working primarily in water-based oils, Kennedy paints a variety of subjects and is excited about bringing art to the public as a way for self-discovery.

Art & Soul
2860 NW Market Street
Showcasing paintings and etchings of cats, dogs and wildlife by Sueellen Ross. Combining her passion for producing art with her love for animals, she creates works of exceptionally strong design and subtle wit. Using India ink, watercolor and pencil, Ross has developed her own unique mixed media combination, concentrating on her drawing skill. Don’t miss these delightful paintings.

Sev Shoon Arts Center
2862 NW Market Street
Sev Shoon etching instructor Betsy Barnum demonstrates printing of medium-scale intaglio etching plates in one and two colors. Other drawing techniques, along with short bursts of drypoint and scraping, diversify the demo. The studio’s walls are filled with examples of Barnum’s work. See the magic that is printed from a thin copper plate.

Ballard Works
2856 NW Market Street
Work by four artists is featured. Claire Cowie’s dreamlike imagery deals with imaginary worlds and the conflation of memory and reality. Through the observation of the inside and outside world, things are altered by the act of being observed. Drawing from playful and dark images, Cowie presents an exploration of fiction vs. truth. Franc Guerrero’s referential but not overt erotic imagery explores the age-old history of painting’s notions of voyeurism. By referencing artists before him, Guerrero creates “thank you notes”, continuing the dialogue between the viewer and the person being viewed. Dan Shafer’s graphic images merge the use of text and image in order to explore the notion of memory, both personal and collective. Inspired by personal experiences of family, faith and community, Shafer reflects on universal experiences by playing with the notion of fiction and reality. Danila Rumold’s perceptions of the inner and outer landscapes manifest in the shape of lights and darks, and the medium of paint and graphite on paper. Through mediation of material, Rumold empties out thought in exchange for the discovery of the fleeting feeling tones and the discovery of the reality of how things are in the moment.



Painting by Danila Rumold


The Scoop at Walter's
6408 32nd Avenue NW
Julie and Andy Taylor of The WoodWork are proud to present for the first time their line of handcrafted, highly functional, durable furniture. Drawing on tradition while looking toward the future, this collection focuses on clean lines, bold colors, and clever techniques that highlight the beauty and strength of each piece. View photographs of their work displayed in handmade frames, along with a few select furniture pieces.

Furniture by The Woodwork

Blowing Sands Glass Studio/Laura Frost Gallery
5805 14th Avenue NW (At 58th and 14th, 1 block North of the Ballard Market)
It looks like spring may be just around the corner, so to usher it in, they’re holding over their Annual Garden Art Show. Included are beautiful flower-inspired paintings by Janet Fagan, Mary Anne Nagy and Kelley Greene, and driftwood heron, rhino and fish by Cynthia Smith. And of course, glass art, including glass bird feeders and garden stakes by sooze deLeon grossman, Lon Clark’s glass floats, and vases by David Smith.


All else follows by Janet Fagan
Vase by David Smith

Building C (Artist Studios)
1148 NW Leary Avenue (1 Block North of Leary on 14th, Banner marks door)
Take this opportunity to visit the open studios of twenty-four professional artists, including: Carol Mallett Adelman, Ben Brackin, Andree Carter, Steve Costie, Diane Culhane, Sue Danielson, Michael Dickter, Louise Durocher, Robert Hardgrave, Virginia Howlett, Mary Iverson, Terry Leness, Mike (Mikela) Naylor, Piper O’Neill, AJ Power, Patricia Ridenour, Sarah Savidge, Robin Siegl, Jennifer Stenhouse, Gillian Theobald, C.L. Utley, Margaret Watson, Lilly West and Junko Yamamoto.