YVAA Member Artist’s Accomplishments
Shows and Events where YVAA Member Art Work was accepted to be included and or won awards for their work.
Windows Alive 2024
The Yakima Arts Commission, an advisory group to the Yakima City Council, developed Windows Alive! to harness the creativity of Central Washington artists to invigorate windows of downtown storefronts by displaying their work. The project is part of an ongoing effort to expand public art in Downtown Yakima. The window displays are located on Yakima Avenue between the Hotel Maison and Third Street.
There are two shows per year, each running for around six months.
Various Pieces done in the last 5 years
All Mixed Media
Larson Gallery’s 69th Annual Central Washington Artist’s Exhibition
Fabric Art Piece
by Jo-Anne Carlson
accepted for Exhibition
YVAA Member
On Display at the Larson Gallery
Opening Reception Nov 9, 2024
Artist Show “Wood Burning the Wild”
“HOPE FROM A GINKGO”
by Ana Li Gresham
and Lyn Lewis
YVAA Members
On Display at the
Gallery One
408 N. Pearl Street
Ellensburg, WA
Oct 4 thru Oct 26, 2024
OPENING! Friday, Oct 4, 5 -7PM
Kate Bowditch – Solo Artist Show “Elemental Energy”
“AT THE DOCK”
Watercolor
by Kate Bowditch
YVAA Member
On Display at the
Oak Hollow Custom Framing and Gallery
601 N. 1st Street
Yakima, WA
Oct 7 thru Nov 1, 2024
OPENING! Friday, Oct 11, 5 -7PM
Central Washington State Fair Awards
The Central Washington State Fair 2024 had some exciting art-related events and exhibits. Live Art Painting Competition: This year, the fair expanded its live art painting competition.
THE GROOMING PEN
Watercolor
By Kate Bowditch
Plein Air
One Day Competition
*** Best of Division ***
THE GENTLE BULL
Watercolor
By Kate Bowditch
Plein Air
One Day Competition
*** Second Place ***
My FATHER”S WORLD (Stevens Pass)
18 x 24 Acrylic Gallery Wrap Canvas
$395
By Cheryl Ann Bush
Acrylic Painting
*** Third Place ***
GRAPES
14 x 11 Colored Pencils
$295
By Cheryl Ann Bush
Drawing
*** Second Place ***
2024 Cowiche Canyon Conservancy “Images of the Shrub-Steppe”
Work by Mary Jesen
accepted for the
“Images of the Shrub-Steppe” Exhibition
“SAGEBUSH SPARROW”
7.5 x 9.5 Watercolor
$400
by Mary Jepsen
YVAA Member
On Display at the Boxx Gallery Sept 6-28
Yakima Healing Arts Show 2024
Yakima Healing Arts has invited Kate Bowditch to show her work
in their offices and therapy rooms from July to October.
Please take a moment and stop by to see the show,
“The Beauty of the Valley.”
Yakima Healing Arts
307 S. 12th Ave. Suite 20
Yakima, WA 98901.
Kbowditchfineart.com Yakimahealingarts.net
Mezcla Collectives “Rasquachismo” Exhibition
Mezcla Collectives “Rasquachismo” Exhibition
Cafe 1997
16 N 10th Ave
Yakima, WA
The opening reception will take place April 6th.
Work accepted for
Mezcla Collectives “Rasquachismo” Exhibition
“Fiber Art Abstract No. 1”
Made with leftover yarn and a button on a circular loom frame, 12 inches in diameter.
by Jo-Anne Carlson
YVAA Member
“WORLD UNTAMED” Virtual Gallery
Marin Society of Artists
WORLD UNTAMED will be available in our Virtual Gallery from March 30, through Mary 30, 2024. The Virtual Gallery may be reached at https://shows14.wixsite.com/mysite
The YouTube version will remain available after May 30.
There will be an artist reception held via ZOOM on Friday, April 5 at 5:00pm (PT).
Details will be on our website.
WORLD UNTAMED online exhibition
Marin Society of Artists
Email: shows@msartists.org
Work accepted for the
WORLD UNTAMED
Virtual Gallery Show
“Electric Chaos”
16 x 20 Oil on Canvas Board
NFS
by Leslie Yamada
YVAA Member
Windows Alive 2023
The Yakima Arts Commission, an advisory group appointed by the Yakima City Council, developed an idea to harness the creativity of Central Washington artists to invigorate windows of empty downtown storefronts by displaying their work as part of a project called, “Windows Alive!”. “Windows Alive!” is part of an ongoing effort to bring public art in Downtown Yakima. Current window displays are located on Yakima Avenue between the Hotel Maison and Third Street.
April through September 2023
Various Pieces done in the last 5 years
All Mixed Media
Stephen Stokesberry
Windows Alive Setup 2023
Larson Gallery NW Pastel Society Show
The Northwest Pastel Society 2023 show, called “Inside Out,” was a
juried show. It was held at the Larson Gallery Sept. 16-Oct. 21.
If Trees Could Talk
16 x 20 Pastel
Sold
by Darcie Roberts
Dia de Los Muertos
The Dia de los Muertos exhibit will run Oct. 29 – Nov. 18, 2023 at the Mighty Tieton Warehouse. Gallery hours are Friday and Saturday 12-5 p.m. or by appointment.
Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a vibrant cultural tradition celebrated in Yakima. Here are some events that took place in 2023:
1. Dia De Los Muertos with the Yakima-Morelia Sister City Association at the Valley Mall: This event will be held daily from October 28th to November 4th, 11am – 6pm. It will feature a Community Altar Exhibit, Clay Art Workshop, Aztec Dancers, Catrina Contest, Student Art Exhibit, and Ballet Folkloric.
2. Día de los Muertos Community Celebration at Mighty Tieton: This celebration begins with an opening community celebration with live performances, artists, a stunning gallery exhibit, music, arts and crafts activities, sugar skull decorating and a mercado featuring artisans and foods. The community celebration takes place on October 29 from 12 pm to 5 pm. You can visit and view the gallery and altar through November 18, Fridays and Saturdays 12 to 5 pm and by appointment.
These events are a wonderful way to experience the traditions and significance of Dia de Los Muertos. Enjoy the celebrations!
A Conspiracy of Ravens
11 x 14 Giclee Print
$150
by Ana Li Gresham
Rooted
4 x 12 Giclee Print
$75
by Ana Li Gresham
Negro y Blanco
16 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas
$190
by Jo-Anne Carlson
