Art and nature join together in a grand display of Northwest artists against the back drop of the historic E.B. Dunn Historic Gardens. An “AYPE Inspirations” group show coincides with the 1909 Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition Centennial celebrations in Seattle.

Artistic works in stone, wood, glass, metals, and natural materials will be displayed throughout the 7.5 acre site.  Proceeds from the event will go to support the conservation of the Dunn Gardens and its continued use and enjoyment by the public.

The art of 28 noted local artists will be displayed to full advantage in the lush vegetation, winding pathways, great lawn, and majestic Northwest scenery that are the hallmarks of the mature 1915 Olmsted design for the Arthur Dunn family summer “Country Place."

Featured artists include Sabah Al-Dhaher, Tony Angell, Joan Bazaz, Laura Brodax, Will Dacus, Jeff Day, Clare Dohna, Louise DuRocher, Jean Emmons, Robert Fairfax, Pat Gallagher, Georgia Gerber, Gayle Harris, Jan Hopkins, Tom Jay, Sara Mall Johani, Dehanna Jones, Jesse Kelly, Kim Merriman, Ann Morris, Jared Nason, Lynda Nielson, Mark Rudis, Julie Speidel, Jeff Tangen, David Traylor and Brandon Zebold. 

The E.B. Dunn Historic Gardens Trust will host A Midsummer’s Eve ArtWalk “AYPE Inspirations” in the Gardens on Saturday evening, July 18, and Sunday afternoon, July 19.

A preview party will take place Saturday July 18 from 5 to 8 pm. Art viewing will be accompanied by fine wines, food and music by acclaimed guitarist Andre Feriante. Sunday, the gardens will be open to the public from 3 to 6 p.m. with refreshments and marimba music by Mad Froggies.

Suggested donations are $100 for Saturday’s preview and $20 for Sunday’s viewing.  

For more information visit http://www.dunngardens.org or email info@dunngardens.org or call (206) 362-0933 to reserve space for the ArtWalk and to learn more about the gardens. 

The Dunn Gardens are located at 13533 Northshire Rd. N.W.