One Reel

No one was more surprised to learn that One Reel was selected to be honored at the Washington State Governor's Arts & Heritage Awards presentation this fall then we were!

This is both a huge honor and an incredible validation for the work One Reel has accomplished over the past couple of challenging years. Through our ART SAVES ME program, One Reel was among the first organizations to step up to (safely) produce a indoor public exhibit in the fall of 2020 with the COVID HOUSE OF HORRORS, More recently, One Reel found new success though the launch of PUBLIC DISPLAY ( https://publicdisplay.art/ ), the free arts-focused publication we started publishing in 2021 to encourage arts exploration among residents & visitors and to recognize the work of local artists, when they needed it most.

Public Display, in particular, has allowed One Reel to emerge from the pandemic with a renewed purpose, serving as a champion on behalf of Seattle's creative community.

Yet, this award is a well-timed reminder of the lasting legacy that One Reel has left on the Pacific Northwest ever since the organization's inception in 1972 — as a troupe of traveling vaudeville performers who entertained regional audiences from the back of a transformed 1931 Model A truck.

Between then and now, there have been scores of contributors who have made the impossible, possible. The organization's leader, Norm Langill, was the driving force behind One Reel's greatest successes during the lion's share of the last five decades, which included Seattle's iconic Bumbershoot Festival, as well as WOMAD USA, Summer nIghts at the Pier, Teatro Zinzanni, and Family 4th, to name a few.

This well-deserved award recognizes the accomplishments of Norm and the army Samaritans who have contributed to One Reel's legacy over the last five decades and is a fitting tribute to honor One Reel's 50th anniversary of creating magic and memories for Washington residents.

Thank you, Governor Inslee!

It's baaaaack!
Where do you think we will be this weekend? Yep!

For tickets and info go to: https://seattleartfair.com

See ya there!

We encourage you to stop by Pound Arts during Capitol Hill Block Party this week to check out our PRIDE on Public Display exhibit!

It's the first part of the promotion that will spill onto the streets of Seattle this week — as we distribute the work of six talented LGBTQ+ artists who have created all new works to share their PRIDE with Seattle.

The artists and a limited supply of posters will be on hand for folks who stop by.

And you can pick up the 3rd issue of PublicDisplay.ART — hot off the presses, too! The issue features profiles of each of the PRIDE on Public Display artists and we the issue sports one of the poster designs on the cover. That would be Kelly Bjork's work, and we couldn't be happier to feature it on the cover and in poster form to celebrate Pride with Seattle.

Get you Folklife on! This weekend at !

May 27th -30th
Check out the guide here:
https://publuu.com/flip-book/25159/80641/page/1

51st Northwest Folklife Guide / 2022 Northwest Folklife Festival returns to Seattle Center to celebrate the festival's 51st anniversary on May 27 - 30, 2022 and Seattle's beloved music and arts festival is undergoing a METAMORPHOSIS. Check it out! PLUS - Review the four day schedule to plan your visit during Memorial Day weekend!

Call for Gallery Listings!
It's not too late to get your free listing in the June Issue of PublicDisplay.ART, if you act fast...
Follow this link to register your galley before Friday the 13th (spooky!) of May!

https://ohzlutyw.paperform.co

On behalf of PublicDisplay.ART — the free arts publication that One Reel launched in 2021 to support local artists and encourage audience engagement — we ask for your support.

https://www.wagives.org/organization/One-Reel

100% of donations made to One Reel will increase circulation in 2022— to ensure PD.A continues to deliver an accessible and equitable way for residents and visitors to engage with the arts OR
to increase PD.A's page count in 2022, providing even more local artists the opportunity to share their work and be recognized on a grand scale.

PublicDisplay.ART is a community supported, non-profit publication that provides artists and writers with paid opportunities and the means to share their work with all of Seattle.

Help us to connect audiences and artists through the Pages of PublicDisplay.ART.

thank you.

Support One Reel publishers of PublicDisplay.ART on Washington Gives MissionOne Reel fuels Seattle civic pride through signature experiences that foster growth and development in our community and the arts. Our objective is to increase participation and opportunities for artists and audiences from all backgrounds, and to leave a lasting...

Check it out!

The publication dedicated to bringing art into Seattle's hands Public Display Art is an art newspaper that aims to promote local artist.

Seattle Artist, Christin Call, is seeking submissions for a new crowd-sourced project she's working on (see photos for her current CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS info).

One Reel had the pleasure of working with Christin during the early days of the pandemic (which seems like forever ago, right?), when she produced an amazing crowd sourced film for Art Saves Me — check it out:

https://www.artsavesme.org/exhibition-hall/christin-call

Amazing work, right?

If you missed the news when One Reel published the first issue of PublicDisplay.ART three weeks ago, then we hope you had a chance to read this item on the office of Art & Culture's ArtBeat blog.

Better yet, you've had a chance to pick an issue up for yourself.

If so, we's love to hear your feedback!

One Reel’s new PublicDisplay.ART brings art back to the fore One Reel’s new PublicDisplay.ART brings art back to the fore December 15, 2021 by Erika Lindsay Leave a Comment This month One Reel issued the first of its quarterly tabloid, PublicDisplay.ART, aimed at putting art into the hands of Seattlites through a printed exhibition of local art, featuring c...

In conjunction with Giving Tuesday, One Reel invites you to support PublicDisplay.ART, Seattle's only Art Exhibit tabloid that is putting art into the hands of you — and everyone you know.
Currently on Stands and Distributed for free. Featuring Martyr Sauce/ Tariqa Waters, Anna Mia Davidson, Anouk Rawkson, Carolyn Hitt, Mari Shibuya, Monyee Chau, Moses Sun, Priyanka Parmanand, Romson Bustillo & Soo Hong

Support PublicDisplay.ART published by One Reel The pandemic changed us. Small restau-rants and businesses we loved were lost.Print publications, already on the decline,all but vanished from the city. Street lifefeels raw, when in the past it was vibrantand enticing.We can’t bring everything back at once: the trust in our neighbors, the feeling...

Pianos in the Parks is in full swing and open to the public — daily through August 31. (FREE!)

Musicians are encouraged to come play with us!

This scaled down version of everyone’s favorite summer tradition features the works of Soo Hong and Priyanka Parmanand — and the Issaquah Highlands offers visitors a tranquil and lovely setting to play piano in the great outdoors.

Additionally, take advantage of the nearby hiking and biking trails, awesome restaurants, shopping, and services at Grand Ridge Plaza — and make a day of it!

For more information, go to: https://fb.me/e/QUhkw6Yn

Pianos In the Parks will return to multiple locations throughout the Puget Sound in 2022. Until then, come and share your talents with the community!

One Reel updated their phone number.

2012 Official Bumbershoot Poster: original press run https://www.onereel.org/stockup/2012-official-bumbershoot-poster-original-press-run Bumberstore Bargains by The Bungaloo! Just $18 Bucks! https://www.onereel.org/bumbershop

A BumberSTEAL at the Bumberstore!2012 Official Bumbershoot Poster (true vintage) for just $18! — One Reel 2012 Official Poster / Artwork by The Bungaloo— just $18! This awesome illustrated poster by The Bungaloo is priced to sell because we liked it so much, we opted for a larger press run back in 2012. We are pleased to pass this savings on to you, so you can invest in a piece of Bumbershoot’s hist...

One Reel updated their address.

So proud of the work our Board President, Elisheba Johnson, is doing for the community.

She, along with the amazing team at WA NA WARI are inspiring!

Wa Na Wari scales up to create a cultural ecosystem in the Central District Dear reader, this is an exercise in imagination. Think of a residential neighborhood — Seattle’s Central District, if you have been there. The houses are all linked through a web of families, artists, community builders and people supporting one another in the rituals that, when repeated, build ...

I am sure we echo all the other arts organizations who have benefited through Randy Engstrom's leadership, when we say "THANK YOU!" to Randy for all his work on behalf of the arts in Seattle.

At the beginning of 2021, Randy Engstrom, will leave his position as our director to spend more time with his family and advocate nationally for arts and racial justice.

“It has been the honor of my career to lead the Office of Arts & Culture for the past 8 years," Randy says. "To every artist and cultural worker in Seattle and the vast, brilliant, and resilient cultural sector in our region: you are the center of all of the work we do.”

Until a new director is appointed by the Mayor, our Deputy Director Calandra Childers will serve as the interim director for the Office. Learn more and join us in celebrating Randy for his time leading our office.

https://artbeat.seattle.gov/2020/12/04/mayor-jenny-durkan-announces-the-departure-of-randy-engstrom-from-the-office-of-arts-culture/

Tonight is the final night of the COVID House of Horrors Exhibit and there are only 2 tours left! Don't miss out.
https://www.artsavesme.org/house-of-horrors-tickets/saturday-117
Buy now, slap on your mask and grab 3 friends for this LAST CHANCE to see the exhibit everyone is talking about!

Kerstin Graudins is one of the many artists contributing to Art Saves Me's COVID HOUSE OF HORRORS and you really need to check out her line of Glow In The Dark pillowcases!

MOONBATZ GLOW-IN-THE-DARK PILLOWCASE — Art Saves Me Created by local artist Kerstin Graudins exclusively for COVID House of Horrors, these lovely keepsakes add a little “dash” to your bedding by day and by night they seem to pulse with an eerie yet tantalizing GLOW. Four designs in the series. Includes BATZ, MOONBATZ, PANGOLINZ, and MOONPHASE. A ...

House_of_Horrors_Tickets — Art Saves Me COVID House of Horrors is a "ripped from the headlines" exploration of the nightmarish world around us, reimagined by local artists just in time for Halloween! Spooky! Presented by Art Saves Me / One Reel. Sponsored by Northwest Polite Society, The Stranger, City of Seattle Office of Arts

Extend through Sunday!
We still need a handful of artists/creators to join in the fun.
This will be a safe, open to the public, educational and entertaining exhibit exploring the horrors of COVID-19 through art Installations.

Artists receive stipend + percentage of revenue.
https://www.artsavesme.org/houseofhorrors

Sharing this Art Saves Me post.
COVID House of Horrors? Count us in!

ARTISTS- get the scoop at: https://www.artsavesme.org/houseofhorrors

We love a good bargain!
Which is why we'r buying every BumberFAN on our holiday list this 2012 Bumbershoot Poster from BUMBERSTORE!
A beautifully designed poster by The Bungaloo for just $18.

Hurry, these are going to sell out soon!

A BumberSTEAL at the Bumberstore!2012 Official Bumbershoot Poster (true vintage) for just $18! — One Reel 2012 Official Poster / Artwork by The Bungaloo— just $18! This awesome illustrated poster by The Bungaloo is priced to sell because we liked it so much, we opted for a larger press run back in 2012. We are pleased to pass this savings on to you, so you can invest in a piece of Bumbershoot’s hist...

1996 Official Bumbershoot Poster: True Vintage
Now available at BUMBERSTORE!

1996 Official Bumbershoot Poster: True Vintage — One Reel 1996 Official Poster  Artwork by Art Chantry & Hank Trotter A two artist collaboration by the legendary Art Chantry and Northwest artist Hank Trotter (The Rocket, Sub Pop) take the Bumbershoot poster in an all new, exciting direction that highlights every aspect of the festival int

THE OFFICIAL STORE FOR BUMBERSHOOT COLLECTIBLES — One Reel A curated, ever-changing selection of vintage Bumbershoot merchandise from the folks who commissioned it. 5 decades of deadstock just for you.

While this week feels awfully empty without the and (and all the preparations leading up to these events!) this weekend, I want to give a big shout out to Robert Nellams from Seattle Center, Tariqa Waters artist and Murder Sauce visionary, Mark Arm from Mud Honey and Dave Dededer of The Presidents of the USA, for joining me on Evening Magazine to remind us of the magic Bumbershoot has brought to SEATTLE over the past 49 years!

While this would have been the 50th anniversary of the festival, we look forward to celebrating Bumbershoot next year with all of you! And it feels good to look forward to something after so many months of guarded expectations and dashed hopes.

Until then, stay safe and keep Bumbershoot in your thoughts, as we will keep you in ours.

Oh, and special thanks to Jose Cedeno at Evening Magazine/KING5 for all his help over the past few weeks.

Behind the scenes at Seattle’s most beloved music and arts festival, Bumbershoot Bumbershoot is an annual music and arts festival held in Seattle Center, Washington. The name of the festival was taken from bumbershoot, a colloquial term f...

Yesterday, our Executive Director — Marty Griswold — was
invited to be a guest on King 5's New Day Northwest.

Here's the short interview that concentrated on One Reel's ART SAVES ME program. He discussed how One Reel has tried to make a difference for artists since the pandemic, what is doing currently to raise money on behalf of and how One Reel will work with in the fall to support new works by local artist.

Enjoy!

Preserving the historic display of Seattle's pandemic public art Local nonprofit "Art Saves Me" is working to preserve the incredible murals all over the city.