Featured Events in Winslow in April 2025 (June Updated)

Meet the Artist are casual, unstructured opportunities to interact with the artists in their exhibitions. Stop by the galleries and meet exhibiting artist Young Kim! Young Ok Kim: Hanjicraft – Revival of a Joseon Dynasty Artform Exhibiting March 7 – June 5, 2025 (MESA Gallery). Young Ok Kim was born in North Korea and emigrated to Busan, South Korea prior to the start of the Korean War. She came to the US in the 1970s, and remained devoted to her cultural heritage. After she retired, she learned about hanjicraft, a traditional art form based on mulberry tree pulp and natural dyes. This solo exhibition includes hanjicraft works ranging from tabletop items to furniture. Guest bio: Young Ok Kim was born in North Korea and emigrated to Busan, South Korea, just before the Korean War broke out. She earned her pharmacy degree from Duk Sung University and went on to run her own pharmacy in Seoul before eventually moving to the United States. Arriving in the U.S. in the 1970s, Young faced a strong societal push for assimilation, but she remained deeply proud of her Korean heritage, which she shared with her children, friends, and colleagues. It was with this same spirit of cultural pride that she discovered and began to teach traditional Korean hanjicraft — a delicate paper craft that uses mulberry bark paper to create everyday items. Young first encountered the art form after retiring, and for nearly two decades, she has taught workshops and classes, passing on her knowledge to others. For Young, creating hanjicraft involves a process of observation, learning the fundamental techniques, and then adapting them into her own designs. The repetitive motions involved in the craft help to build muscle memory and facilitate a more fluid creative process. The intricate, multi-layered paper cuts are time-consuming, but for Young, cutting the patterns is a meditative experience. Her color choices and patterns blend traditional Korean motifs with her personal interpretations, often inspired by photographs and found images. Hanjicraft, a tradition that dates back to the Joseon Dynasty, is being reintroduced to global audiences through the resurgence of Korean historical dramas, such as Under the Queen’s Umbrella, which feature intricate furniture and accessories from daily palace life. Inspired by this growing appreciation of Korean culture, Young Ok hopes to share her love for creating functional art that honors the rich history of her homeland. Information Source: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art | eventbrite

Welcome to A Night of Fashion, Music, and Art at BIMA! Join us for an unforgettable evening at music, fashion, and fine art as Anna Flowers Designs and Madam Camille’s Studio of Bel Canto present a captivating night out at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Immerse yourself in a world where style, sound, and visual beauty collide in the most spectacular way. Enjoy live chamber music and stunning vocal performances, while immersed in a fashion art installation featuring live models showcasing runway couture pieces and exclusive never-before-seen designs from Anna Flowers, the exciting new Bainbridge Island-based designer. Performers from Madam Camille’s Studio of Bel Canto, including Anna Flowers herself and Ava Jamrock, student of Madame Camille and member of the Seattle Youth Opera, will captivate you with acoustic beauty. It’s an experience where high fashion meets art and music in a truly unique way. Hors d'oeuvres will be served, and a cash bar will be available throughout the evening. This is a formal event, so come dressed to impress! The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art is only a short walk from the ferry to downtown Seattle. Brought to you by Anna Flowers Designs (Instagram) Madame Camille's Studio of Bel Canto Musical performances by Threshold Choir - Spiritual Willow Schmidt & Valentina Minoza - Springtime duet Owen Espinosa & Taylor Jenson – Piano & cello chamber music Madame Camille, Anna Flowers, Danielle Cheung - A capella trio Ava Jamrock - Opera Information Source: Anna Flowers Designs, LLC | eventbrite

In Conversation with Elizabeth: Representing the Under-Represented at NMWA Elizabeth Ajunwa, Director of the Library and Research Center at National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) will share highlights from NMWA. Following, Elizabeth will sit down in conversation with Catherine Alice Michaelis, Curator of the Cynthia Sears Artists’ Books Collection at BIMA. Interviewing each other, they will discuss what these two institutions from opposite coasts have in common and why artists’ books are important foundational collections to their respective museums. Q&A to follow. Information Source: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art | eventbrite

Why do we still gather to make art when technology makes everything easier? Join Jenie Gao for a lively dive into how artists can shake up the digital age, reclaim shared spaces, and keep communities thriving! In an era of digital convenience, why do we still gather to make art? The technology age has ushered in many comforts, but often at the cost of homogenizing the information people have access to and displacing entire communities via gentrification. Exercising creativity and stewarding cultural spaces have become increasingly crucial to the survival of diverse communities. In this talk, Jenie Gao will share their work while exploring the questions: What does it mean to be an ethical storyteller and arts practitioner in an era of misinformation? What are the powers and limitations of artists in stewarding public and shared spaces? What is the responsibility of the artist towards cultural literacy? How will community engagement and organizing shape the future of towns, cities, and the land? About Jenie Gao: Jenie Gao (they/she) is a full-time artist, creative director, and entrepreneur. They run an anti-gentrification arts business, specializing in printmaking, public art, social practice, and community storytelling. They consult for cultural organizations and the public sector on equity and ethics. Jenie pulls from personal and professional experiences as a second generation Taiwanese-Chinese American, queer woman of color, and descendant of working class immigrants. Prior to founding their business, Jenie worked in the museum industry, public education, and manufacturing sectors. Through their cross section of experiences, Jenie has become attuned to issues of artists’ labor, cultural power, and institutional accountability. They run a paid apprenticeship program and have thus far mentored 25 emerging artists. Jenie has a BFA in Printmaking/Drawing from Washington University in St. Louis and an MFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Jenie’s work has been exhibited, collected, and published in the US, Canada, UK, Argentina, Denmark, Germany, and more. Their work is in 30 public collections including Stanford University, Cornell University, and Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Recent museum exhibits include Museum of Wisconsin Art, South Bend Museum of Art, Cedarburg Art Museum, and Trout Museum of Art. Recent publications include PBS, Fête Chinoise, and Shoutout LA. Art residencies include Proyecto’ace in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Museo de Arte Moderno in Castro, Chile; Iowa Lakeside Laboratory; the Bubbler at Madison Public Library; Artist Campaign School with Fractured Atlas; Art in the Park with Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation: Decolonization, Arts, & Culture; and Empire of Dirt. Jenie is a TEDx Madison speaker and gave a talk entitled The Power and Purpose of Creativity. Jenie is currently living and working on the unceded lands of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish peoples, in what is known as Vancouver, BC, and also Teejop (Madison, Wisconsin) on the lands of the Ho-Chunk peoples. Information Source: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art | eventbrite

Experience the adrenaline-pumping action at the Grand Opening of The House of Rage Wrestling in Fayetteville. Join us at 385 Winslow St on April 22, 2025, for an unforgettable evening of fierce competition and thrilling entertainment. Witness top wrestling talents battle it out in the ring for glory and honor. Admission is free, so don't miss this opportunity to be a part of history in the making. Mark your calendars and prepare for an electrifying event that will leave you on the edge of your seat.