Artist Trust’s 2013 Benefit Auction

Support Local Artists and Enjoy Great Art

As part of our ongoing commitment to support local art and artists, Artech is proud to be a sponsor of the Artist Trust’s 2013 Benefit Art Auction.

This year’s auction will take place on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Artist Trust helps emerging and established artists working in all disciplines find and express their voice. With financial grants and career training, thousands of artists create new work, find new opportunities and connect to new audiences.

This is a great opportunity to join artists and like-minded patrons of creativity, innovation, dialogue, and community in celebrating and supporting Artist Trust’s investments in grants, career training and professional resources for Washington artists.

The Auction will feature a seated dinner, Auctioneer Laura Michalek, curated artwork created by Washington State artists and a curator tour with Gail Gibson of the G. Gibson Gallery and Alison Kramer of the Traver Gallery. There will also be performances featuring Nadia Tarnawsky with Alchymeia, KT Niehoff & Ivory Smith (Eat the Apple) and John Criscitello.

Click here to visit the Auction website for an art preview, Gala details and tickets.

Celebrate and support the diverse voices of Washington artists!

Photo Credit: Fay Jones, White Cloud/Black Pool, acrylic paint on wood veneer on paper, 20"x30", offered at Artist Trust's 2013 Benefit Art Auction.

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It’s Time to Take Care of Your Outdoor Artworks

Don’t delay - schedule your Spring and Summer Cleaning Today!

One of the best ways to ensure your outdoor collection retains its value and beauty is through preventative maintenance. Artech specializes in providing professional cleaning and preservation of outdoor artwork through regular maintenance programs. Metal and wood artworks can be impacted by the elements, as well as exhaust, soot and contact with the public.

Some outdoor works are susceptible to insect, bird or other small animal infestation. Bird droppings can leave a permanent stain if left untreated. Over time, the effects of these elements can cause damage that cannot be reversed, and maybe not even arrested. Caring for your collection by implementing a regular maintenance program will help preserve the work for the long term.

Works such as wood art, artifacts and story or totem poles should be carefully inspected by professionals in order to determine the best preservation treatment. Wood is especially susceptible to rot and infestations that can cause permanent damage. Our lead wood restorer will review your work and recommend a maintenance and preservation solution.

Our experts are prepared to provide whatever is required for the repair or restoration of your outdoor artwork. From washing and waxing to the construction and installation of a proper mount system to lift the object from the ground, we’ll work with you to determine the best course of action for your collection.

If your collection is installed in the greater Puget Sound area, you know the window for outdoor work is typically from June - September, so be sure to schedule your maintenance soon to get on our schedule. If your work is outside of the Pacific Northwest and in a more weather-friendly area, we’ll make arrangements to service your collection at any time. The best way to care for your collection is to ensure that it is maintained by the expert teams at Artech.

For more information please email [email protected]

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Restored Odd Fellows Links Return to Downtown Redmond

Artech helps bring friendship, love and truth back to Odd Fellows Hall in Redmond with the restoration and installation of the building’s three gold links. Read about how Artech worked in partnership with a local Redmond proprietor and the City of Redmond’s Heritage Grant Program to restore the Odd Fellows links.

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