Seattle City Buzz

Mark your calendar for the 2008 Northwest Flower & Garden Show coming to Seattle February 20th thru 24th at the Washington State Convention Center.

When the Northwest Flower & Garden Show took root in 1989, it was a small and humble gathering that brought together the region’s leading gardening experts. Since then, the event has blossomed into an internationally-acclaimed event that showcases the beauty of the Pacific Northwest in ways that are comparable to the world’s most respected flower & garden events.

Today, the Northwest Flower and Garden show is the third-largest flower show in North America. The 2008 edition will present a range of inspirational, educational and fun activities for gardeners and families throughout the Pacific Northwest.

For more information: www.gardenshow.com

The SAM Gallery at the Seattle Art Museum is currently featuring two exhibits - Autobiography and Centrum/London.

Autobiography - Runs through February 9th

Autobiography features a group of artists who explore their own identity, heritage, and/or artistic history in their artwork. Featured artists include Willie J. Bonner, Diem Chau, Pamm O. Hanson, Lezlie Jane, Shaun Kardinal, Judith Kindler, Layne Kleinart, Hugo Ludeña, Allan Packer and Amy Sollins.

Centrum/London - Runs through February 2nd

Centurm/London highlight the residency program at Centrum, in Fort Worden State Park near Port Townsend, and specifically the January residency of six U.K.-based artists. Artists Sean Edwards, Jim Hobbs, Maria Glyka, Lisa Peachey, Ellie Reid and Daniel Whibley.

About the SAM Gallery:

The SAM Gallery offers a wide variety of fine artwork, created by the Northwest’s most exciting emerging and established artists, for rent to Seattle Art Museum members and for sale to both members and the public.