Proctor Arts Fest

Proctor Arts Fest

13th Annual !

Saturday, August 1, 10-6 PM
in the historic Proctor District
N. 26th & Proctor, Tacoma, WA

http://www.proctorartsfest.com/

I’ll be showing my eco-art bags, baskets & hats ….. joining me is Tacoma artist extraordinaire, Lynne Farren !

PONCHO Invitational

'harmony'-acrylic on wood-Barbara De Pirro

Grow ART
The 8th Annual PONCHO Invitational Fine Art Auction

Saturday, October 3, 2009, 5:00pm
at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel
1400 Sixth Avenue Seattle, WA 98101

For public viewing:

Aug 13-15 and Aug 20-22
Open to the public Noon - 6:00pm
at Western Bridge
3412 4th Ave South (at S. Hinds St)
Seattle, WA 98104

http://www.poncho.org/artauction.shtml

Please join PONCHO as we nurture the region’s artistic roots, support the branches of our cultural institutions, cultivate the blossoms of creativity, and assure a growing and sustainable arts community for generations to come.

The Invitational Fine Art Auction will bring over 800 art patrons, collectors, gallery owners and artists together for an exciting evening of fine dining, fine art, festive attire, and competitive bidding to raise vital funds needed to keep our world class arts community alive and thriving. Proceeds from this event will benefit local visual art, dance, music, and theatre organizations and their arts education outreach. Much as our patrons have come to expect, this will be the must-attend event of the year!

'women of texture'

'fruttosio'-acrylic on wood-Barbara De Pirro

I'll be exhibiting my paintings at this upcoming show. The San Juan Islands.....a bit of a treck but a breathtaking place to go!

July 11 - September 6
opening reception: July 11, Saturday, 6-8 pm

Experience the texture and colors of hand picked Northwest artists: Barbara De Pirro, BJ Dollahite, Jocelyn Russell, Teri Jo Summer and ‘one man with flowers’, Kevin Roth.

Gallery San Juan
232 A st. #6, Friday Harbor, WA
360-378-1376, sanjuangallery@centurytel.net

'heaven & earth I' - CoCA Seattle

'vine plastica'-recycled plastic bags-Barbara De Pirro

'fungo plastica'-recycled plastic bags-Barbara De Pirro

A sculptural installation at Carkeek Park, Seattle, WA.

For this project I created biomorphic sculptural forms that visually express my ecological concerns. Designs conceived in my daydreams of nature, constructed reusing non-natural, indestructible materials, and then carefully placed in the natural world where they can be investigated, contemplated then documented.
The element of surprise and unexpected discovery is an integral part of this vision. The viewer meanders unassumingly through the forest, takes pause….catching a glimpse of my work placed within the brush, tucked into a knot hole or twined around a branch or tree trunk. At first glance, they may blend into the landscape; lichen, fungus or vine, but at closer examination an unearthing of these other-worldly, timeless forms occurs.
The juxtaposition of this invasive, plastic material, transformed into organic forms, positioned in this natural setting continues to inspire and soothe me.
My desire is that this cycle of concept, creation and content continues to bring glints of illumination to the viewer, bringing a renewed appreciation, consciousness and environmental awareness.

For more information & images:
http://www.depirro.com/installation.html
http://www.depirro.com/press.html

Funding for this project was made possible in part by CoCA Seattle

'heaven & earth' - CoCA Seattle

In collaboration with the Carkeek Park Advisory Council, Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Department of Neighborhoods, and the Associated Recreational Council, CoCA will present an exhibition of temporary, outdoor sculptural installations in Carkeek Park organized around the theme of “Heaven and Earth,” from June 27 - August 10, 2009.

The sponsors asked artists for their interpretations of art and nature in a world of change.

Our parks are implicitly havens (“heavens”) where we go to relax, recreate, and, in Carkeek's case especially, walk through the woods. Carkeek is widely considered one of Seattle's premier urban forests...Sunset Magazine recently named it #3 among America's top 10 urban parks.

The artwork will be constructed of primarily natural materials and are designed to have minimal impact on the park -- either decomposing organically, leaving “no trace” -- or, when removed at the end of the display period, leaving the park in essentially the same condition it was prior to installation.

Opening Reception:

There will be a reception for the artists on Saturday, June 27, from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center in Carkeek Park, 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd. Entry and parking are free. This reception coincides with the celebration of the park's 80th birthday, which begins at 1:00 p.m.

For more information & images:
http://www.depirro.com/installation.html
http://www.depirro.com/press.html

Funding for this project was made possible in part by CoCA Seattle

Communing With Nature

photo credit: Barbara De Pirro

The sights and sounds of summer are upon us and its a great time to stretch your imagination and seek inspiration from elements in nature. In celebration of the season, we are holding a workshop on summer container design and art from everyday items. Hosted by our very own Master Gardener, Susan Denley and eco-friendly artist Barbara De Pirro, this workshop offers great ideas on how to renew, restore and rediscover the beauty all around us.

Where: Festivities Fine Gifts, 111 Main Street, Edmonds, WA
When: Saturday, June 13th
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Note: Door prizes, first 15 to arrive
WIN a featured container

If you would like to attend this workshop, email us at info@festivitiesfinegifts.com or call the store at (425) 712-0342 to RSVP.

Museum of Northwest Art

'scatter'-acrylic on wood-Barbara De Pirro

17th ANNUAL ART AUCTION
June 20, 2009

Join us for the Museum's largest annual fundraiser.....
The perfect event for both seasoned
and novice art Collectors!!!

Our Art Auction features over 300 works by painters, printmakers, sculptors, glass artists, ceramic artists, jewelers, textile artists, and photographers.

Museum of Northwest Art
121 South First Street La Conner, WA

Tickets may be purchased by calling: 360.466.4446, ext. 109