My dogs
have artistic temperaments -- that's how I explain their free spirits. A muse
or a drummer only they can see and hear inspires responses not strictly in the
program. So a First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square featuring an
exhibit of dog-centered
art and photography [1] in a dog-friendly space sounds like the perfect
opportunity to demonstrate their aesthetic sensitivity and to put to bed the
rumor that they are simply poorly trained.
To be clear: This is not an exhibit of paintings by dogs [2].
Instead, CityDog editor and canine-culture impresario Brandie Ahlgren
has herded together the works of eight fine local artists and photographers who
work in a decidedly furry oeuvre.
On the walls and in the flesh -- some with sidekicks -- will be: Jenifer
Flynn [3] of Four Legs Photography, Angela Ketelhut [4] of Art by Angie, Jamie
Pflughoeft [5] of Decopaw Design, Emily Rieman [6] of Best Friend
Photography, Jennifer Sellers [7], J.
Nichole Smith [8] of Dane & Dane Photography, Bev
Sparks [9] of B Sparks Photography, and Shai Steiner [10] of Animals In Primary.
So, trade cultural insights and training tips with agility-loving art collector
types while you sip kumquat- and rhubarb-flavored sodas from Dry Soda [11].
The SoDo soda start-up will be serving its signature brews, and Amy Soper of
Dane & Dane Photography will be snapping mini-masterpieces on the spot.
Expand your art tour to include other neighborhood galleries -- a "CityDog
Friendly" sign in the window means well-behaved, art-loving pooches
welcome!
Details: Thursday, March 6, 5-9 p.m., 109 S. Washington St. (the old Fenix on Occidental Square). Take note: This
canine-apalooza lasts one night only. Return on Friday, and all will be
scooped up and hauled away like you know what.
Read more about a few
of the artists exhibiting on Thursday. [11]
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