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♦️ This Is Your Sign by Amara Eke is on display near the corner of Mercer St and Terry Ave N in South Lake Union! 🎨 Amar...
05/08/2026

♦️ This Is Your Sign by Amara Eke is on display near the corner of Mercer St and Terry Ave N in South Lake Union!

🎨 Amara Eke received her BFA in Drawing & Painting from Penn State in 2021 and later went on to earn her MFA from the University of Washington in 2024. Amara primarily works in acrylic with the most vibrant colors available. She currently works and lives in Seattle, WA.

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👉 Join us Wednesday, May 13 at 6 PM for a free Storefronts Art Tour to see all the new exhibits and hear from the artists!

🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/3OTI4JM

WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 6-8PM
WHERE: The walk will start at the corner of John St & Boren Ave N and end at the corner of Mercer St & Terry Ave N.

‼️ DEADLINE EXTENSION ‼️ The deadline to apply for Shunpike's Artist Residencies and Window Art Installations has been ...
05/07/2026

‼️ DEADLINE EXTENSION ‼️ The deadline to apply for Shunpike's Artist Residencies and Window Art Installations has been extended to Sunday, May 10 at 11:59 PM PT.

🔗 Access application link and view current artists at shunpike.org/storefronts

Shunpike Storefronts & Artist Residencies program transforms empty commercial spaces into vibrant hubs for creativity and community engagement.

👉 Artists are invited to apply for either a downtown residency or submit a proposal for a window display for the July 2026 to January 2027 cycle. 👈

Residencies and window displays will run for 6 months and all selected artists will receive stipends for participating.

photos by .jjackson

♦️ The Giving Tree (World Tree) by Holly Hudson is on display near the corner of Republican St and Terry Ave N in South ...
05/07/2026

♦️ The Giving Tree (World Tree) by Holly Hudson is on display near the corner of Republican St and Terry Ave N in South Lake Union!

🎨 The Giving Tree explores common spiritual threads across cultures and the idea that humanity and nature are inextricably linked. Inspired by Wedgwood Pottery, it uses the archetypal World Tree to highlight humanity’s shared stories across various cultures.

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👉 Join us Wednesday, May 13 at 6 PM for a free Storefronts Art Tour to see all the new exhibits and hear from the artists!

🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/3OTI4JM

WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 6-8PM
WHERE: The walk will start at the corner of John St & Boren Ave N and end at the corner of Mercer St & Terry Ave N.

♦️ Earthen Echos by Shruti Ghatak is on display near the corner of Harrison St and Terry Ave N in South Lake Union! 🎨 Sh...
05/06/2026

♦️ Earthen Echos by Shruti Ghatak is on display near the corner of Harrison St and Terry Ave N in South Lake Union!

🎨 Shruti Ghatak was born and raised in India and currently lives and works in Seattle, WA. Her works are inspired by everyday life experiences, conversations, personal and collective memory. Displacement, belongings and identity take center stage in her work as she explores the role of ancient mythologies and memories in contemporary time through paintings and relief sculptures.

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👉 Join us Wednesday, May 13 at 6 PM for a free Storefronts Art Tour to see all the new exhibits and hear from the artists!

🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/3OTI4JM

WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 6-8PM
WHERE: The walk will start at the corner of John St & Boren Ave N and end at the corner of Mercer St & Terry Ave N.

♦️ You Exist In Those Who Came Before by Monique Hernandez is on display near the corner of Harrison St and Boren Ave N ...
05/05/2026

♦️ You Exist In Those Who Came Before by Monique Hernandez is on display near the corner of Harrison St and Boren Ave N in South Lake Union!

🎨 Monique Hernandez is a Seattle-based artist whose work explores storytelling, heritage, and personal history. Beginning her artistic journey at age four, she later studied at Laguna College of Art and spent over a decade teaching traditional techniques. In 2015, she transitioned to a more vibrant and expressive style influenced by her Mexican-American/Indigenous heritage and family relationships. The passing of her grandmother in 2020 became a defining influence, shaping the emotional and spiritual tone of her recent paintings and illustrations. Working primarily in acrylic, gouache, and watercolor on canvas and wood, Hernandez blends cultural symbolism with personal narrative.

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👉 Join us Wednesday, May 13 at 6 PM for a free Storefronts Art Tour to see all the new exhibits and hear from the artists!

🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/3OTI4JM

WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 6-8PM
WHERE: The walk will start at the corner of John St & Boren Ave N and end at the corner of Mercer St & Terry Ave N.

05/05/2026

💛 Today is and when you give to Shunpike, good things happen in Washington for artists! Washington creatives face obstacles and pressure to keep creating, but your support helps us champion local artists, strengthen creative communities, and ensure that Washington’s cultural landscape continues to thrive.

🔗 Donate to Shunpike at shunpike.org/givebig

♦️ Ancestral Threads by Bilonda Mireille Rommel () is on display near the corner of Thomas St and Boren Ave N in South L...
05/04/2026

♦️ Ancestral Threads by Bilonda Mireille Rommel () is on display near the corner of Thomas St and Boren Ave N in South Lake Union!

🎨 Bilonda Mireille Rommel is a Congolese-born visual artist based in Seattle whose practice explores heritage, storytelling, and cultural memory through vivid oil and acrylic paintings. Born and raised in Kinshasa—the vibrant capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, home to over 200 ethnic groups—she channels her homeland’s spirit through bold forms, layered symbolism, and expressive color palettes that reflect ancestral wisdom and cultural resilience. Drawing from her Luba heritage as well as Kuba, Kongo, and other Congolese traditions, Rommel employs geometric patterns, vibrant textiles, and ceremonial influences to create a visual language honoring tradition while inviting contemporary reflection. Guided by oral traditions, music, and lived experience, she approaches painting as visual journaling—a way to process, preserve, and share the histories that shape her. Her abstract realist style sparks dialogue across Black American, Indigenous, Latina, and other communities, embracing parallel experiences of strength and survival, making her art a bridge between African and American narratives celebrating shared beauty and legacy throughout the diaspora.

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👉 Join us Wednesday, May 13 at 6 PM for a free Storefronts Art Tour to see all the new exhibits and hear from the artists!

🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/3OTI4JM

WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 6-8PM
WHERE: The walk will start at the corner of John St & Boren Ave N and end at the corner of Mercer St & Terry Ave N.

♦️ Tacoma Method Memorial Knot by Ahmoy William Lau is on display near the corner of Thomas St and Terry Ave N in South ...
05/01/2026

♦️ Tacoma Method Memorial Knot by Ahmoy William Lau is on display near the corner of Thomas St and Terry Ave N in South Lake Union!

🎨 Ahmoy William Lau is a Chinese knot artist based and raised in Dᶻidᶻəlalič / crossing over place / Seattle. His work is informed by his ancestors, who worked on ships in the Pacific Northwest and in laundromats and restaurants in Chinese American communities. Ahmoy taught himself how to tie Chinese knots, drawing from his family’s knowledge of sewing.

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👉 Join us Wednesday, May 13 at 6 PM for a free Storefronts Art Tour to see all the new exhibits and hear from the artists!

🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/4mWSx3L

WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 6-8PM
WHERE: The walk will start at the corner of John St & Boren Ave N and end at the corner of Mercer St & Terry Ave N.

📣 Applications for fiscal sponsorship are now open! Join the 200+ arts groups across WA who have expanded their capacity...
05/01/2026

📣 Applications for fiscal sponsorship are now open! Join the 200+ arts groups across WA who have expanded their capacity and fundraising through fiscal sponsorship with Shunpike - allowing them to free up their time to make more art! 🎨 Applications are due June 1.

📅 Is fiscal sponsorship right for you? Join us for FS101 (our virtual info session) on Monday, May 11 at 5 PM PT to learn more about our fiscal sponsorship program and ask questions. Sign up: https://bit.ly/3QWcoUR

🔗 Learn more at shunpike.org/what-is-fiscal-sponsorship

❓→ What is fiscal sponsorship? With fiscal sponsorship, mission-aligned arts groups can raise funds and apply for grants under Shunpike's tax exempt 501(c)(3) umbrella. We handle the back-office and accounting heavy lifting, creating a shared, cost-effective support system. Focus more on your art, less on paperwork, and let your creative work thrive!

♦️ Cuídate by Gabe Medina is on display near the corner of John St and Boren Ave N in South Lake Union! 🎨 Born in South ...
04/30/2026

♦️ Cuídate by Gabe Medina is on display near the corner of John St and Boren Ave N in South Lake Union!

🎨 Born in South Central Los Angeles, Gabe Medina is a Q***r Mexican-American artist and community organizer. Informed by his own familial history, much of his work addresses Mexican-American identity, immigration, agricultural history and cultural terraforming. Using clay based installation, Medina’s current work delves into domestic visual languages such as wrought iron fence motifs, red clay and local plant life.

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👉 Join us Wednesday, May 13 at 6 PM for a Storefronts Art Tour to see all the new exhibits and hear from the artists! This event is free to join, please arrive promptly at 6PM! RSVP: https://bit.ly/3OTI4JM

WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 6-8PM
WHERE: The walk will start at the corner of John St & Boren Ave N and end at the corner of Mercer St & Terry Ave N.

Apply to Shunpike Storefronts and Artist Residencies program! Applications now open for Artist Residencies and Window Ar...
04/28/2026

Apply to Shunpike Storefronts and Artist Residencies program! Applications now open for Artist Residencies and Window Art Installations in Downtown Seattle. Hear from local artist Charmi Shah aka Tarrang Art, who completed her residency last year, about what the program can do for artists:

"By lifting the burden of studio rent and placing artists in visible storefront spaces, Shunpike’s residency gave my work room to breathe. It allowed me to focus on process, build a full body of work, and grow into a more confident artist, one deeply connected to my Indian roots." - Charmi Shah aka Tarrang Art

🔗 Learn more and apply at shunpike.org/storefronts

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