Diane Tchakirides, Dina Lydia Johnson, and Monica Cavagnaro met at the Highland Park Summit in March 07.
We were inspired to to engage the artistic residents of our community, and encourage a budding younger generation of artists. Exciting creative outlets are especially important for young people at risk of anti-social activities. Schools and families can't always provide these.
Highland Park Arts will link to creative opportunities in other parts of West Seattle, and promote others here in the neighborhood. For instance, the planned White Center Cultural Center at Cambridge and 18th Ave SW will be a wonderful resource for our neighborhood as well. More to come about that.
Ideas for children and adults:
- Workshops experimenting with things like collage or performing skills
- Talent shows, maybe several times a year
- Revolving galleries with co-operating venues
- Webpages highlighting neighborhood artisans or poets
Diane
(left) is a graphic designer & illustrator; other interests are jewelry
design, photography, and travel. Diane's
website: Dianetdesign
Dina
Lydia (center) is a costume designer, graphic artist & illustrator;
also a digital photographer and creative activist. Sites: Costume
Goddess Digital
Genie
Monica has studied painting, photography, dance and loves to improvise.
OUR
FIRST WORKSHOP was
COLLaGe: a figment of your imagination
Saturday, October 20th, 2007
We welcome your ideas or support! Please contact Dina Lydia
LINKS
Cozy
Cafe Rozella in White
Center hosts musicians.
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center hosts art classes, workshops & performances.
ArtsWest
theater promotes West Seattle artists.
Saturday, May 12, 2007: "Bellydance in your
Backyard" featured several Highland Park dancers and a
mini-fashion show by Dina Lydia. PICTURES
Review of "Hair" at Artswest, July 2007