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Shayla, a Filipina-American woman with medium brown skin, long black hair, and round-almond brown eyes, smiles while looking away from the camera with her artwork hanging in the background of her studio. She is sitting on a couching.

Artist Spotlight: Shayla Hufana

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Ani against her highly detailed black and white large painting. Ani has dark brown/black hair, and dark brown eyes and pale olive skin. She wears a black top with a patch of gray near the neckline, and the centered artwork Ani created displayed behind her almost forms a frame, enhancing the visual impact of the portrait.

Artist Spotlight: Ani Mesropian

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The artist Charles Connor wearing a black cap, glasses, and a dark brown bomber jacket with a black hoodie underneath. Behind him, there are three or his paintings with a mix of realism and graphic elements along with mixed media’s like fabric and texture. The mural includes a detailed portrait of K.R.I.T., a rapper and record producer. A banner that reads "Mississippi Coast."

Artist Spotlight:  Charles Conner, aka “The Original Spur”

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The Summer 2024 Kirkland MAP cohort in front of the Kirkland Arts Center.

Mural Apprentice Program Expands in Kirkland

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2024 in Review

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Two people sit at a round table painting small canvases, surrounded by art supplies and a tray of breakfast items, including a croissant and fruit. Both are focused on their art, which were parts of designs made by Base Crew artists.

Brush & Brunch 2024

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Teaching Artist Nahom, a Black male with brown skin and mid-length curly hair, is seated on a stool in his art studio. He is wearing a muted pink T-shirt and tan pants with paint stains. Nahom sits relaxed, with his hands resting on his knees. The studio is bright and filled with Nahom's artwork displayed on the wall behind him. There are various portrait paintings and studies, each showing different styles and color palettes. To his left, a cart with drawers holds an assortment of art supplies.

Artist Spotlight: Nahom Ghirmay 

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Kimfer wearing a black and white striped shirt and white pants while standing outdoors.

Board Chair Spotlight: Kimfer Flanery-Rye

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This image shows Ivy Lui, a female Chinese American artist with black hair, sitting in a hallway inside the Inscape Arts Building where Urban ArtWorks is located. She is holding one of her artworks and has other pieces displayed around her. The hallway has exposed brick walls, and natural light is coming in from a window to the left. Ivy is casually dressed in a white long-sleeve shirt and light blue jeans, with black and white sneakers. The scene captures a moment of pride and reflection as she presents her work.

Youth Artist Spotlight: Ivy Liu

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An image of Natalia Sotelo Natalia is a Latina woman with brown eyes and currently short hair. She is wearing a black shirt with gray pants and is smiling.

Artist Spotlight: Natalia Sotelo

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