BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//North Central Washington Arts Alliance - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:North Central Washington Arts Alliance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ncwarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for North Central Washington Arts Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195033 CREATED:20251201T190752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T000438Z UID:10002096-1762502400-1765558800@ncwarts.org SUMMARY:Ellen Picken: 13 Senses DESCRIPTION:FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTION Friday\, December 5th\, 5-7pm \nSpokane artist Ellen Picken engages multiple senses through her paintings and interactive sculptures\, exploring complex themes of existence\, ritual\, and nature. Meaning emerges not only from the symbolic colors and shapes in her paintings but also from the carefully chosen materials she uses to create her handmade paints. Personally meaningful substances collected from significant places—such as willow ash\, sandstone\, eggshell\, copper\, salt\, brick\, pinesap\, beeswax\, rust\, alluvial sand\, deer bone\, and iron oxide—are ground up and used to make her colors\, deepening the experience of the works. \nThe seasons are the Ritual. Our rituals uphold the original. They bring us into rhythm with the First and Ongoing Dance. \nThese are the four trees that guided my life. The Maple\, Ponderosa\, Willow\, and Mulberry of Antilon Creek. They taught and protected my cousins and siblings; made work and provided rest for my parents; gave\, whether anyone was aware of their offerings or not. Their gifts were too obvious for me to ignore. \nThere are two approaches to the paintings: the symbolic or the material. Symbolically they represent different aspects of a whole personality (vulnerability/protectiveness\, intro/extraversion etc.) Materially\, like the living trees\, the paintings are made of the same elements of the Earth but take different forms. The unique forms reveal understandable aspects of the overwhelming whole. In a graspable way\, they show us how to be in accordance with the cycles of life. That is their gift. \nYou have to be able to trust your inner voice to hear theirs. The Questioning Rounds sculpture in the center of the room is a tool for you to use to communicate with the paintings and yourself. Each tree will answer your question according to its(your) nature. Spin the disks. Wherever they stop in front of you\, ask a painting/tree the question with your thinking\, feeling\, or intuitive center in your head\, heart\, or diaphragm. See how the answer changes according to who you ask\, and from where your question originates within your physical/psychical Self. \nThese paintings incorporate or are entirely created with handmade paint. I collect minerals\, bones\, ash\, and rust from meaningful locations; my great-grandmother’s former home\, the forests our community helped to protect\, the river that is our water-source\, our city in disrepair. I transform the objects into pigment by grinding\, drying\, dissolving\, or oxidizing then stir in oil\, local beeswax and pine sap. \nEllen Picken Bio: \n“Picken’s simultaneously organic and geometric abstractions are part of a long tradition of universalist\, spiritual abstraction. Her works invite viewers to investigate ways of knowing and being\, celestial and earthly\, physical\, and intangible.” – Spokane Arts \nEllen Picken (b. 1980) explores complex themes of existence\, ritual\, and nature\, reflecting her deep engagement with the materials and landscapes that shape her practice. Best known for her monumental public artworks\, Picken has created large-scale murals across the United States for prominent organizations like Adobe\, Google\, and NYC Department of Transportation. She has exhibited regionally and internationally at venues including Samsøn (New York\, NY)\, Gage Academy (Seattle\, WA)\, GlogauAIR (Berlin\, GER)\, Lowell Ryan Projects (Los Angeles\, CA)\, and Entropy Gallery (Spokane\, WA). Picken holds a BFA in Printmaking and a BA in Visual Communication Design from Eastern Washington University. She resides in Spokane\, Washington. URL:https://ncwarts.org/event/ellen-picken-13-senses/ LOCATION:WA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ncwarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195033 CREATED:20251202T211708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T000319Z UID:10002103-1764781200-1764792000@ncwarts.org SUMMARY:Icicle Brewing Holiday Market DESCRIPTION:Start your holiday shopping with local artists on the Brew Floor at Icicle Brewing!\nVendors are bringing ceramics\, jewelry\, custom hats and clothing\, body care and candles\, handicrafts\, cookies\, paintings\, prints and more! URL:https://ncwarts.org/event/icicle-brewing-holiday-market/ LOCATION:Icicle Brewing Company\, 935 Front Street\, Leavenworth\, 98826\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ncwarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-02-111452.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195033 CREATED:20251103T183903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T000134Z UID:10002099-1764946800-1764968400@ncwarts.org SUMMARY:ArtBox • Wells & Wade DESCRIPTION:The Wells & Wade Forge Collection:\nA Warehouse Showcase• BENEFITING NCW ARTS •\n\nFriday\, December 5\, 2025\n3:00 pm – 9:00 pm 15 Yakima Street • Wenatchee\, WA\nArtBox • Wells & Wade is a 21+ Event \n \nYOUR ART LEGACY & INVESTMENT \nFor the top buyer\, collecting original art is an essential part of shaping one’s personal and communal legacy. You are the Home Curator. \nSelect pieces that reflect gratitude\, stability\, and a deeply-rooted commitment to quality. Purchasing from this collection means acquiring works with an enduring narrative and providing the vital\, direct economic support that sustains our local artists. \nThe raw\, industrial setting of the Wells & Wade Warehouse offers a dramatic backdrop for art designed to make a statement—works of scale and vision that command attention in an established space. This is where your vision is forged into a lasting collection. \nEvent Summary — ArtBox • Wells & Wade \nExperience the dramatic contrast of fine art within the walls of Wenatchee’s history. The massive\, industrial space of the former Wells & Wade fruit warehouse is transformed for one night into a powerful showcase for large-scale paintings\, bold statement pieces\, and fine craft. \n• shop dozens of select artists •• enjoy live music •• cash bar and bites available for purchase (proceeds benefitting NCW Arts) •\nOur focus is on large-scale original paintings\, sculpture\, photography\, and high-impact statement pieces. \nWe are proud to announce the Presenting Sponsor of ArtBox • Wells & Wade: Courageously Created — Alatheia Fine Art Show.\n \n \nThe cash bar will feature drinks generously provided by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThese events wouldn’t be possible without the Artists\, but we also have a need for Volunteers and Sponsors! \n \n VOLUNTEER INQUIRY\n \n \n SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\n \n  \nNCW Arts Alliance is hosting not one\, but two\, ArtBox events in 2025. Interested in ArtBox • Mission District? Click HERE. \nTake a quick tour of the Wells & Wade venue.\nhttps://ncwarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_7053.mov\n \nBY URL:https://ncwarts.org/event/artbox-wells-wade/ LOCATION:15 Yakima St\, 15 Yakima St.\, Wenatchee\, WA\, 98801\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncwarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ArtBOX-Wells-Wade-sqr.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NCW Arts Alliance":MAILTO:arts@ncwarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195033 CREATED:20251201T034125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T000259Z UID:10002105-1764954000-1764961200@ncwarts.org SUMMARY:Nick McMahan: Dawn on Haleakalā – Wanaʻao ma Haleakalā DESCRIPTION:In addition to the First Friday reception for Ellen Picken‘s 13 Senses exhibition\, nature and wildlife sound recordist Nick McMahan brings another immersive sonic experience to the Grove Recital Hall with Dawn on Haleakalā – Wanaʻao ma Haleakalā. The hour-long natural soundscape captures a rare dawn chorus recorded high on the volcanic slopes of Maui\, offering a vivid portrait of a pristine Hawaiian ecosystem.\n\nThe work invites listeners to experience sunrise entirely through sound. As the hour unfolds\, the darkened Grove slowly fills with the calls of endangered and native Hawaiian birds\, creating an intimate\, transportive encounter with a landscape few ever hear so clearly.\n\nThe soundscape will start at 5:00 and repeat again at 6:00\, listeners are free to come and go at any time during the piece.\nNick McMahan is a nature sound recordist and environmental advocate known for his unique ability to capture the rarity of the natural world through the art of sound. A commitment to environmental education and awareness\, he is the Director of Quiet Trails for Quiet Parks International (QPI). With a deep-rooted passion for nature and the environment\, McMahan captures immersive experiences that inspire mindfulness\, connection\, and a renewed commitment to preserving the planet. \nhttps://www.nickcmcmahan.com/\nhttps://ncwarts.org/nick-mcmahan/ \nnick.mangomedia@gmail.com URL:https://ncwarts.org/event/nick-mcmahan-dawn-on-haleakala-wana%ca%bbao-ma-haleakala/ LOCATION:WVC Grove Recital Hall\, 1300 5th Street\, Wenatchee\, WA\, 98801\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Newsletter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncwarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/image-17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195033 CREATED:20251028T202825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T212349Z UID:10002097-1765015200-1765029600@ncwarts.org SUMMARY:Holiday Family Fun Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a magical Holiday Family Fun Day!\nThe Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center is excited to invite your family to to our special Holiday Family Fun Day! On Saturday\, Dec. 6\, 10 AM to 2 PM\, join us for a day full of festive fun\, creativity\, and holiday cheer from around the world! URL:https://ncwarts.org/event/holiday-family-fun-day-2/ LOCATION:Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center\, 127 S Mission Street\, Wenatchee\, WA\, 98801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncwarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Holiday-Family-Fun-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wenatchee Valley Museum":MAILTO:info@wvmcc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195033 CREATED:20250121T223310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T223411Z UID:10001564-1765555200-1765558800@ncwarts.org SUMMARY:Banned Book Club DESCRIPTION:Banned Book Club is focused on highlighting and protecting books which have been censored\, challenged\, or banned. URL:https://ncwarts.org/event/banned-book-club-2/2025-12-12/ LOCATION:Wenatchee Public Library\, 310 Douglas Street\, Wenatchee\, WA\, 98801\, United States CATEGORIES:Save the Date ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncwarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/banned.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T220000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195033 CREATED:20251204T053028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T180335Z UID:10002107-1765645200-1765663200@ncwarts.org SUMMARY:Local Magic Market DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for a day of shopping small\, supporting local\, and celebrating a little holiday magic! \nJoin us on Saturday\, December 13th from 5-10pm for @localmagicwenatchee artisan market @groundcontrol_wenatchee and @workatthemerc \nWe have an incredible lineup of 25+ local makers\, specialty drinks\, a holiday photo-op\, and our Santa Paws Giving Tree supporting adoptable furbabes from @wenatcheehumane \nThis is a 21+ event URL:https://ncwarts.org/event/local-magic-market-3/ LOCATION:Ground Control\, 10 N. Wenatchee Ave\, Wenatchee\, WA\, 98801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ncwarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-03-at-9.24.52-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ground Control":MAILTO:hello@groundcontrolwenatchee.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR