Art by Northwest
In Tacoma, a trailblazing Black painter with a sense of humor
Plus, film festivals showcasing Wong Kar-wai, Martin Scorsese and Sea Slug Animation
Jas Keimig
Jas Keimig is a writer and critic based in Seattle. They previously worked on staff at The Stranger, covering visual art, film, music and stickers. Their work has also appeared in Crosscut, South Seat
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Art x NW: A cornucopia of fall festivals to kick off the cozy season
Earshot Jazz, Tasveer Film Festival and SIFF DocFest beckon, plus a massive game of artsy telephone and a bevy of Irish literature.
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Black Arts Legacies: Andrew Lee Creech stages the Black experience
Revisiting crucial points in U.S. history, this playwright is creating a nine-play cycle focused on Black Americans.
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Black Arts Legacies: Jite Agbro collages layered identities
Exploring themes of protection and self-presentation, this mixed-media artist draws upon her personal history and Nigerian heritage in her work.
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Art x NW: Celebrating Juneteenth with Seattle’s Black Arts Legacies
Plus, local exhibits showcasing sculptures, paintings, spaceships and other far-out visions from Black artists past and present.