Poetry at the Postmark
Introducing our new Postmark Poetry Nights! On the first Wednesday of each month the Postmark will have a lineup of featured readers followed by opportunities for open mic readers. 

Published poet Jim Teeters will be the featured reader for January 3!

Ages: Suggested 18+, Mixed
Fee:  Free
Instructor:
Dates: First Wednesday of each month starting January 3, 6:30-8:30PM

Opening Reception for: "Muckleshoot: Alive and Strong"
Wednesday, January 17 | 5-7 p.m.
Postmark Center for the Arts
FREE!

The Postmark Center for the arts is excited to feature a group exhibition of talented artists from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. The exhibition will be displayed both in the Postmark Gallery and Vault Gallery, with artwork in a variety of mediums, sizes, and themes. 

Artist Open Studio
Stop by for our Artist Open Studio! Come join us for a cup of coffee with whatever art project you might be working on! This is a free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to gather. You can talk with other artists, ask for feedback or critique from on-site staff if available, bring your sketchbook to work out ideas, or just quietly draw in the gallery or work on your art! All are welcome.

Ages: Suggested 18+, Mixed
Fee:  Free
Instructor: Postmark Staff
Dates: Every Wednesday starting January 17, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-in Drawing
Come stop by for our new Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to drop-in to draw from a still life or the gallery, stay for whole two hours or only10mins. Bring tools to either shade or color with, and your own sketchbook or drawing pad. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome.

Ages: Suggested 18+, Mixed
Fee:  Free
Instructor: Postmark Staff
Dates: Every Friday starting January 19, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-in Painting with Amy Sie
Amy Sie is offering Drop-In Gongbi Painting sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for you to start a new painting, or work on an old one. Please bring your own tools and materials. On-site help for critique/questions/advice.

Ages: Suggested 18+, Mixed
Fee: Free
Instructor: Amy Sie
Dates: Every Friday starting January 19, 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Creative Writing for Teens - 58102
Develop your storytelling skills as we learn about creating exciting plots, interesting characters and rich dialogue. We will learn how to use literary devices and emotive language to help readers picture what is happening and feel what characters are feeling. We will practice several genres of writing including fantasy, biography, science and historical fiction and poetry forms. Come join us for a good time of writing and sharing!

Ages: 12 - 19
Fee:  $10/$12 Resident/Non-Res 
Instructor: Katrinna Fischer
Date: January 11 - February 1, 2024 | 3:30-4:30PM
@ The Postmark Center for the Arts.    

Beginning Drawing 1: The Figure's Proportions - 58073
In this drawing class, learn how to construct the body using simple shapes and proper proportions! This crash-course session will focus on simple size and armature to lay out the foundations of the body's shape. All skill levels are welcome to take this class, bring your own paper and drawing implements. Take the next class, "the body's form" to expand upon the skills learned in this lesson!

Ages: 12+, Mixed
Fee:  $16/$20 Resident/Non-Res 
Instructor: Amanda Jenkinson
Date: January 18, 2024 | 5:30-7:30PM
@ The Postmark Center for the Arts.  

Ukulele for Adults - 58116
Ukulele is a fantastic intro instrument! It’s a wonderful option for anyone wanting to have some fun making music. In this class you can expect to learn the basics of the ukulele, some popular songs, chord reading, and how to play as a group. Students should plan to bring their own ukulele (soprano or concert size) if possible. All course materials will be provided during classes.

Ages: 18+, Mixed
Fee:  $70/$88 Resident/Non-Res 
Instructor: Allison Preisinger
Date: January 31 - March 13, 2024 | 6-6:50PM
@ The Postmark Center for the Arts.  

Beginning Drawing 2: The Body's Form - 58099
In this drawing class, we will form the body around an armature and learn to construct the shape of skin and muscle. This crash-course lesson will strengthen your skills in posing and the shape of the body. Recommended to take "The body's proportion" as a precursor to this class, but not required. Bring your own paper and drawing implements.

Ages: 12+, Mixed
Fee:  $16/$20 Resident/Non-Res 
Instructor: Amanda Jenkinson
Date: February 1, 2024 | 5:30-7:30PM
@ The Postmark Center for the Arts.  

Postmark Center for the Arts Gallery
20 Auburn Ave

Exhibition:
Muckleshoot: Alive and Strong
Exhibition dates: January 17th - April, 2024

The Postmark Center for the Arts is proud to present ”Muckleshoot: Alive & Strong,” a group exhibition featuring artists from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. The Postmark Gallery and Vault Gallery will be filled with artwork in a variety of mediums, sizes, and themes by a variety of incredibly talented artists from January 17 through March 22.

Featured artists include: Isiah Corwin, Sam Obrovac, Kim Saladin, Leila Sam, Tyson Simmons, Joyce Starr, Donny Stevenson, and Keith Stevenson.

Auburn Community and Event Center
910 Ninth St. SE

Artist: Roark Congdon
Exhibition Dates: January 4 - March 7, 2024

We are happy to introduce the work of Roark Congdon to the Community Center Gallery gallery! Polonsky likes to stay creative with his work, experimenting with different techniques. "I have been focusing on oil and oil pastel on canvas over the last recent years," says Polonsky. "I love the fluidity and texture of oils, and for the most part I work wet on wet. My work is generally considered abstract but often has some visually identifiable elements." 

Cheryl Sallee Gallery
Auburn Senior Center
808 Ninth St. SE

Artist: Irina Kladova
Exhibition Dates: January 3 - March 6, 2024

We are excited to display our many talented folks over at the Senior Center at the Cheryl Sallee gallery! With works ranging from watercolor to acrylics and subjects such as landscape, wildlife or abstract textural compositions, this annual exhibition features the artistic talents of Jo Anne Iwasaki’s Senior Center student artists.

Art on Main Gallery
One Main St.

Artist: KT Hancock
Exhibition Dates: January 8 - April 8 , 2024

We are happy to announce KT Hancock as our Art on Main Installation artist! Hancock will be creating "an illuminated, site specific and immersive display of neon that illustrates a grounded view of the function of transmission towers and high voltage electrical." In this neon piece, Hancock focuses on communicating how essential these structures have become in forming interpersonal relationships. "Transmission towers are vital to our daily lives and yet they remain unseen; unremarkable against our urban landscapes. They are the silent workers, a seemingly unexceptional interconnected network of lines and towers."

Lights on! Stage set! BRAVO Performing Arts is ready for the new year! The City of Auburn is excited to present an incredible lineup of music, comedy, theater, and kids’ programming as part of the BRAVO Performing Arts Season. Check out the full schedule at auburnwa.gov/theater.

Upcoming Shows:

• Saturday, January 20 | Michael Powers| 7:30pm 
• Friday, January 26 |January Comedy at the Course | 7:30pm
• Saturday, January 27 | New Sensation - Tribute to INXS | 7:30pm
• Sunday, February 4 | The Everly Set - Everly Brothers Tribute | 7:30pm
• Friday, February 16 | Auburn Symphony Quartet | 7:30pm 
• Saturday, February 17 | Soul Sacrifice - Santana Tribute | 7:30pm
• Friday, February 23 | February Comedy at the Course | 7:30pm
• Saturday, February 24 | Global Heat's Music Soulstice | 7:30pm