Eleven major and first rate print galleries from across the US and Canada bring their collections to Seattle for a two day "Print Fest". This event is open to the public at no charge. Come explore over five centuries of high quality original

Gallery Owner, Curator and long time Art Consultant, Catherine is planning an exhibition and talk specifically aimed at the paper interests of the Foundation. This elegant gallery is always on the cutting edge and a visual treat.

Beth Cullom, owner and director of Cullom Gallery, will talk about and show examples of Japanese woodblock prints from the 18th century to the present. What distinguishes Japanese prints from Western-style woodcuts? How were Japanese prints made? How many were made? What are all those marks on a Japanese print? How did printmaking in Japan change over the centuries? These questions and many others (including your own) will be addressed. Members are welcome to bring examples of Japanese prints from their own collection for a show and tell.

Tom & Sharon Vos will host an evening of relaxed and comfortable conversation with the highly regarded Seattle and Whidbey Island based painter and print maker, Maxine Martell. Martell will talk primarily about her print work and why she values that medium. She will show examples of older works, new works and works in progress as she talks and guest will be free to engage her in conversation. Wine and cheeses will be served. Limited seating so please call Mary Ann Mansfield at 360-331-4108 to reserve a chair and get house directions.

Festive & Inventive Cocktail Attire. A fundraiser with pizazz, panache and a pinch of picante. Thomas Marriott and his Jazz Quartet will fill the evening with their energetic, & high spirited music while we watch a special edition of prints roll off the press, designer Michael Cepress unveil his Men In Paper, whack the paper moon pinata, eat, drink and reach for the moon, eat a slice of it and take home even more.