Deadline for Membership Applications Extended to July 18

It's not too late to join IDEA Odyssey and be a part of a new collective of emerging visual artists! Completed applications should be received by noon, July 18th. See the link for details.
Thanks!

Oh What a Night!

I came home last night exhausted and elated. I checked my email and for some reason, the message highlighted was from almost exactly a year ago, addressed to SuJ'n Chon, inviting her to a meeting with Minh Carrico and me to talk more about opening a collective gallery. And then on July 9, 2011, here we were with beautiful art from a diverse group of talented artists, a packed gallery of appreciative guests and people spilling out on to Jackson Street.
Mil gracias, maraming salamat to all of those who helped us give birth to this dream, who celebrated with us and who continue to help nurture IDEA Odyssey onward.
Carina

Gallery Hours

We're looking forward to welcoming you to tonight's grand opening!
If you can't make it tonight -- or if you want to come back with more friends -- our gallery hours are:
Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 6 pm
Sat., 7/9, noon- 3 pm
Sun., 7/10, noon-6 pm
Sat., 7/16, noon-9 pm
Sun., 7/24, noon-6 pm
We hope to add more weekend hours as volunteers become available.

See you IDEA Odyssey!

Thanks, 4Culture!

Great news! 4Culture awarded IDEA Odyssey a Group Artists Project grant of $3,000! This will help us bring you more exhibitions exploring culture, diversity and identity. Thanks to the Washington State Legislature for continuing the lodging tax in King County that funds this grant program, and to the grant review panelists who recommended us for the award.
4Culture hasn't posted all the winners just yet, but check out its blog to see all the wonderful ways it supports arts and culture in our community.

Membership Applications Now Available

Are you a visual artist looking for a high traffic spot to show your work?
Do you want to become part of a community of artists, eager to support each other's growth and success?
Do you explore culture, diversity or identity in your art work?
Do you want to work with other artists, residents, workers and businesses in the International District?
Then check out this opportunity to become a member of IDEA Odyssey Gallery.
We'd love to work with you to promote diversity, community and economic development through the visual arts.

Making progress: A volunteer effort

We have had quite an exciting week here at IDEA Odyssey thanks to a great group of volunteers. Juan Alonso, our esteemed juror, selected a great slate of artists and their work to showcase for our inaugural exhibit. Volunteers began preparing the gallery space, which included giving it a fresh scrub and painting a couple movable walls (also built by volunteers). Yet another team of volunteers has been working on our branding, logo, marketing, and fundraising efforts. 

It has long been our vision that IDEA Odyssey be an effort by the community for the community. If the last week is any indication, this vision is becoming a reality. Thank you for being a part of this venture with us.

Please mark your calendars for our grand opening on July 7.

"A SENSE OF PLACE" DEADLINE EXTENDED!!

So all those of you who have been procrastinating about submitting your work, you now have time!

The deadline has been extended to Tuesday, June 7 at 5pm. All entries still must be delivered before this time.

Good luck!