For the past 3 years, Gallery Madera has showcased an amazing variety of original art from Tacoma’s creative. Twenty select shows have featured paintings, ceramics, glass, metal sculpture, contemporary furniture and more from well over 100 local and regional artists.Building upon this history as a popular venue for originality, the gallery will shift its focus [...]
Category Archives: …in the gallery
…in the gallery – “FLUX” opens 8/1!
July 27, 2009 – 1:59pm
Anticipation levels have been high around here awaiting our next show. FLUX is our contribution to Tacoma’s summer-long celebration of the metal arts, Metal-Urge. We’ll be featuring the works of 7 talented artists: Christine Parent, Amy Reeves, Chris Spadafore, Danella Sydow, Jennifer Weddermann-Hay, Cynthia Wood and Chris Wooten. We’ll have free-standing sculptures, wall mounted works [...]
A nice local review of Fluidity…
June 25, 2009 – 6:59am
Dawn Quinn of the Tacoma Weekly gave Fluidity of form good marks in a recent review. Check it out!
…in the gallery — Fluidity of Form opens 6.13
June 3, 2009 – 9:28pm
As we flow into summer we are pleased to present Fluidity of Form, an exhibition featuring paintings by Kelsey Parkhurst and sculpture by Heather Cornelius. Both Tacoma based artists produce work rooted in subjective interpretations of form – their objects ripple and flow to vibrant, inner rhythms. Over 2 years ago I came across one [...]
Presenting Recovery April 16 – June 6
April 11, 2009 – 12:49pm
Gallery Madera’s newest exhibition, Recovery, will feature one of our own. Steve Lawler, skilled woodworker and member of the Madera woodworking family will be showcasing his many talents in the gallery. Lawler’s exhibition will include much of his Eco-friendly aptly named “re-Furniture”; functional pieces made from reclaimed fir and scrap plywood collected from local cabinet [...]
A Path of Flame – 09
February 17, 2009 – 7:06am
Once again we are pleased to be hosting a comprehensive look into Northwest contemporary woodfired ceramics – A Path of Flame. This years show features 14 regional artists dedicated to this amazing tradition. Participating artists – John Benn – Eva Funderburgh – Colleen Gallagher – John Harris – Sam Hoffman – Terry Inokuma - Chris Knapp [...]
Welcome Shayne Weeks!!!
January 12, 2009 – 9:56pm
We are fortunate to have SOTA student intern Shayne Weeks helping out in the gallery this month. Shayne’s two loves are art and music. Check out his band the Makeup Monsters! Already his assistance in the gallery has been immeasurable! All of the press, photos and emails for Low Maintenance have been assembled by Shayne. [...]
Now Showing – “Low Maintainance”
January 12, 2009 – 12:57pm
Gallery Madera is pleased to present! Low Maintenance Through Feb 14th Featuring the artwork of Diane Roberts (Fused Glass), Joey Freer (Paintings), Anne Reilly (Clay Sculptures), Angel Matamoros (Paintings), Chris Wooten (Wire Sculptures), Jefferson Elliott (Drawings & Paintings), Ted Bartholomew(Wood Turning). Diane Roberts Jefferson Elliott Joey Freer We’ve posted a few more images from Low [...]
November 21, 2008 – 6:01pm
The Art of re-Furniture Saturday November 22, Noon. In the spirit of our re-ART show and Tacoma’s Art @ Work Month… Join artist and furniture craftsman Steve Lawler in the gallery. All of his pieces are made from recycled and reclaimed materials: plywood scraps, salvaged hardwoods, even old unwanted pianos. Steve will be on hand [...]
Join us for The Story of Stuff!
November 8, 2008 – 5:12pm
In the spirit of re-ART ’08, the current and critically acclaimed exhibition now on display featuring original art from recycled material, Gallery Madera is pleased to present Annie Leonard’s The Story of Stuff; a fact-filled 20 minute film that looks at the underside of our culture’s production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes [...]
