The
June 14 thru July 22, 2007
20 Edmonds stores
See 20 fantastical salmon, clay sculptures decorated
by artists, displayed in merchant
locations in the core Edmonds business district. "Salmon Run" is a collaborative
promotion of
ArtistsConnect artists and sponsoring merchants. Each participating business will have a
map
with all 20 locations listed, and each offers visitors a token of appreciation. Follow the
"Salmon Run" to galleries offering drawings for
artwork, cheese and candy shops
giving tasty
treats, children's clothing and housewares stores providing drawings for a basket
filled with goodies, a flower shop offering generous coupons,
and a hair salon giving special
samples. Visit the 20 unique stores in downtown Edmonds and receive a gift at each
"Salmon Run" location.
The program, Sponsor a Salmon and Support the ARTS, is a way
for the artists in conjunction with
the business community in Edmonds to raise funds for their upcoming ARTSplash art show
July 19 through 22.
ArtistsConnect wanted to find a way to integrate their artistic efforts with
local commerce. "There is an unusual beauty to the profile of a male Coho Salmon in
spawning mode, and the fact that they are designated as a species of concern in
Puget Sound made it an attractive symbol," said oil painter, Yenny Broadie who was
instrumental in selecting the image of the salmon for this promotional program.
Limited edition stoneware salmon have been created by recognized clay artist Dawn
Rieck.
Twenty replicas were made available to ArtistsConnect members to paint, embellish, even
bead
and tassel these macho fish. While many of the artists participating are painters, others
are
artists whose primary media is photography, digital art, printmaking, jewelry and textile
art. Many artists will create outside their usual medium and style to do something
interesting, even startling.
Click to see
the Gallery of Salmon!
Participating sponsors will display their unique salmon at their location from June 14
through July 22. The public is invited to see salmon in vibrant colors and textures while
exploring the charming town of Edmonds. A map of all Salmon Run locations
will
also be available at participating merchant locations.
Participating stores include:
Ambience
Artista Wine Cellars
Bountiful Home
C'est la Vie
Coldwell Banker Bain
Cole Gallery and Artist's Supplies
Edmonds Bookshop
Edmonds Flower Shop
The Edmonds Gallery
HOUSEwares
KinderBritches
Kindred Circle
Mu Shoe
Nama's Candy Store
Resident Cheesemonger
Rick Steves' Europe through the Backdoor
Running in Motion
Salon Pena
Sapphire Boutique
Semantics Gallery
