Upcoming Events
Gallery shows. Product launches. Workshops. Patreon Create Dates.
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Once Upon a Spacetime
“Step into a cosmic odyssey where the celestial dance of femininity, Blackness, inner enlightenment, and all of creation unfold. This collection of ethereal artworks by Aramis Hamer transcends the boundaries of time and space to explore the interconnected narratives of strength, grace, and spiritual elevation.
Inspired by the divine feminine, music, higher consciousness, and the cosmos, Hamer's artistry captures the essence of resilience, beauty, and wisdom, with every stroke and hue celebrating the diverse tapestry of the feminine experience within the cosmic order; and invites you to witness the kaleidoscope of experiences embodied by Black femininity.
The Goddess takes center stage, portrayed through intricate symbolism and celestial imagery. Ethereal beings emerge from the canvas, embodying the universal energies that connect us all. Hamer's bold and colorful artworks are a visual hymn, inviting contemplation of the sacred and profound aspects of the feminine spirit; transcending earthly limitations to commune with the divine. Stars, galaxies, and cosmic elements interweave with representations of Black femininity, creating a visual symphony that resonates with the cosmic vibrations of the universe.
Join us as we embark on this transcendent voyage, where the stories of personal divinity in sync with our planetary rhythms converge in a timeless narrative of beauty, strength, and universal Oneness. We invite you to reflect on your own cosmic journey and the boundless possibilities that unfold, Once Upon a Spacetime.”
-courtesy of Team Arte Noir
See more at artenoir.org
FREE TO ATTEND
Watch the making of the show on the A.O. Hamer YouTube channel:
Closing Reception: Once Upon A Spacetime
“Please join us in the gallery on Saturday, May 4th from 2 to 4 PM as we send off Aramis Hamer's Once Upon a Spacetime exhibit.
There will be an artist talk and Q+A, along with light refreshments.”
-Arte Noir Team
Seattle Opera - Black Artists Market
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 AT 11:30 AM–7:30 PM
TAGNEY JONES HALL | THE OPERA CENTER
FREE
Join us for our holiday craft market featuring an array of unique treasures from Black artists, artisans, and Black-owned small businesses. Thoughtfully curated in partnership with Intentionalist, ARTE NOIR, and Wa Na Wari, discover exquisite handmade gifts, one-of-a-kind decorations, and delectable treats, all while supporting local artistry and celebrating community.
Make a day of it—the Seattle Center campus will be filled with activities including The Nutcracker, Little Women, A Very Electric Christmas, Seattle Kraken, and the Seattle Christmas Market.
Vendors for this event include:
A.O. Hamer
Nakeesa Marie Enterprises, featuring the artwork of Visual Artist George Jennings
Holiday Open Artist Studios - Ballard Art Walk
PREVIEW NIGHT: Friday Dec 8, 2023 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
MAIN EVENT: Saturday Dec 9, 2023 2:00 - 9:00p.m.
Join 12+ local artists for our annual holiday tradition! Wander our warehouse of creative spaces and find art, decor, gifts, and other treasures to bring cheer for you and your loved ones for this holiday season and beyond!
Participating artists:
2nd Floor: A.O. Hamer, Carol Adelman, David French, Diane Culhane, Lisa Mannery, Meeghan McKiernan, Nino Yuniardi, Stenhouse Studio, Teresa Stern Arts, Valerie Schurman, and guest artist Tommer Peterson
1st Floor: Jordan Donald, Rebecca Kimmel Studio
Please enter off the parking lot stairs to 2nd floor, reach the 1st floor via interior stairs, and exit from the 14th Ave NW doors.
Preview Night - Holiday Open Artist Studios
PREVIEW NIGHT: Friday Dec 8, 2023 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
MAIN EVENT: Saturday Dec 9, 2023 2:00 - 9:00p.m.
Join 12+ local artists for our annual holiday tradition! Wander our warehouse of creative spaces and find art, decor, gifts, and other treasures to bring cheer for you and your loved ones for this holiday season and beyond!
Participating artists:
2nd Floor: A.O. Hamer, Carol Adelman, David French, Diane Culhane, Lisa Mannery, Meeghan McKiernan, Nino Yuniardi, Stenhouse Studio, Teresa Stern Arts, Valerie Schurman, and guest artist Tommer Peterson
1st Floor: Jordan Donald, Rebecca Kimmel Studio
Please enter off the parking lot stairs to 2nd floor, reach the 1st floor via interior stairs, and exit from the 14th Ave NW doors.
Canvas of Change Art Walk
Join us for an exciting in-person event, the FAME-EAW Friendraiser Canvas of Change Art Walk! Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant display of creativity and inspiration.
Facebook Event Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/371626848534586/?active_tab=discussion
Facebook Event Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/371626848534586/?active_tab=discussion
In-Dulge: A Summer's End Soiree
Learn more & Get tickets here: https://eventhi.io/events/indulge-an-end-of-summer-soiree-8674
NuQulture
Learn more & get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nu-qulture-a-qtbipoc-social-house-tickets-665421974037?aff=oddtdtcreator
Celebrating Pacific Northwest Artists: 25 Years of the Neddy Awards
The Behnke Foundation, Cornish College of the Arts, and the Museum of History & Industry are excited to celebrate the cultural impact of the Neddy Artist Award throughout the Pacific Northwest. Created twenty-five years ago to honor Seattle artist and teacher Ned Behnke (1948-1989), the Neddy Artist Award recognizes innovative visual artists across media.
On view at Seattle’s Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) from June 4-September 5, 2023 and curated by Negarra A. Kudumu, Celebrating Pacific Northwest Artists: 25 Years of the Neddy Awards features past Neddy grand prize award recipients – some of the most significant Northwest visual artists of the last quarter century. Celebrating a broad range of creativity, this exhibition of contemporary artworks highlights the fruits of creative growth and community-driven support that the Neddy Artist Award program has fostered for the last twenty-five years.
See more info at MOHAI’s website: https://mohai.org/exhibits/celebrating-pacific-northwest-artists-25-years-of-the-neddy-awards/
March 2023 Create Date
Chat, connect, and create! During our monthly create dates, we get to really cultivate our community by getting to know each other better. Patrons, go to Patreon or Discord for the Zoom link to connect. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Not a patron? Consider joining!
February 2023 Create Date
Chat, connect, and create! During our monthly create dates, we get to really cultivate our community by getting to know each other better. Patrons, go to Patreon or Discord for the Zoom link to connect. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Not a patron? Consider joining!
January 2023 Create Date
Chat, connect, and create! During our monthly create dates, we get to really cultivate our community by getting to know each other better. Patrons, go to Patreon or Discord for the Zoom link to connect. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Not a patron? Consider joining!
🍐 December 2022 Create Date 🎨
Chat, connect, and create! During our monthly create dates, we get to really cultivate our community by getting to know each other better. Patrons, log-in the Mothership to get the links. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Not a patron? Consider joining
Building C Winter Open House
Join Aramis and her fellow Building C studio artists for a Winter Open House!
More than 15 artists will have open studios where you can see works in progress and discuss their methods, inspiration and/or techniques.
We hope to see you there!
🍠 November 2022 Create Date 🎨
Chat, connect, and create! During our monthly create dates, we get to really cultivate our community by getting to know each other better. Patrons, log-in the Mothership to get the links. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Not a patron? Consider joining
Virtual Closing Reception & Artist Talk
Join us as we close out the Sacred Circle Celebration. If you missed the opening reception, you can still connect with Aramis - virtually.
Join the YouTube livestream at 6p.m where she will share her story and answer your questions!
If you live in Washington, you can still visit the gallery in-person. On October 28th, the gallery will open it’s doors from 3:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. for locals to get their last looks at the paintings.
Location: Made Space (@madespaceseattle on Instagram)
2004 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122
📚 October 2022 Create Date 🎨
Chat, connect, and create! During our monthly create dates, we get to really cultivate our community by getting to know each other better. Patrons, log-in the Mothership to get the links. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Not a patron? Consider joining
Sacred Circle Silent Auction
Become a Collector
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Win an A.O. Hamer Original
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Join us for a silent auction experience!
Get dressed up, go fancy, and bid on never before seen early-career A.O. Hamer Originals!!
For more details, please check out the Sacred Circle Page and Sacred Circle FAQ
CONVERGENCE LAUNCH PARTY
I’m honored to be a guest speaker at this FREE online convergence – “You are a Powerful Divine Being,” focused on integrating ancient wisdom and spiritual empowerment with movements for healing and collective liberation.
With over 20 “deep dive” interviews and other live offerings –including a meditative and cathartic dance ceremony– this convergence is an opportunity for profound healing, spiritual reclamation, and new insights and tools that can truly change your life.
The host, Erika Merz, is a down-to-earth, radiant and radical “energy dancer,” visionary artist with a passion to help spiritually-minded changemakers “remember” the energetic power we ALL possess. Her vision is to lift up these powerful truths that we may heal and rise up to ignite tangible, heart-centered change in the world.
To attend (FREE!) just register via this link! https://bit.ly/3c5pYRI
Tune in to each interview on your own time each day of the convergence to learn about indigenous wisdom, the power of energy/prayer, intention, embodiment/dance, creativity, somatic trauma healing, visualization, meditation, etc.
I hope you’ll choose to join in on this valuable information. I imagine you’ll find these conversations quite unique and insightful!
🍯 September 2022 Create Date 🎨
Chat, connect, and create! During our monthly create dates, we get to really cultivate our community by getting to know each other better. Patrons, log-in the Mothership to get the links. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Not a patron? Consider joining
🖍 August 2022 Create Date 🎨
Chat, connect, and create! During our monthly create dates, we get to really cultivate our community by getting to know each other better. Patrons, log-in the Mothership to get the links. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Not a patron? Consider joining
XO Seattle Art Exhibition
I’ll be there repping VMC (Vivid Matter Collective)! - A.O. Hamer 🤸🏿♀️
“XO Seattle will launch with the SUMMER ART PARTY on July 22 and art will remain on view and available for purchase along with a calendar of vibrant cultural programming, through August 21, 2022.
We are honored to invite you to visit us in our temporary home on the top two floors of the RailSpur building — a sprawling 14,000 square foot space inside a historic 1906 brick building, at 419 Occidental Avenue South.
The first weekend of the event, XO Seattle will open for ‘Forest For The Trees’ at RailSpur in tandem with the 2022 Seattle Art Fair. That weekend, July 21-24, will feature seven floors of contemporary art, with a block party and opening events immersed in amazing multimedia art throughout the building. XO Seattle will stay open so you have plenty of time to enjoy the work of the 60+ artists and weekly events!”
GENERAL INFO ABOUT XO SEATTLE:
@xo_seattle_ is an art exhibition and love letter to the Pacific Northwest creative community. Located on the top two floors of the RailSpur building, XO Seattle features 70+ emerging and established contemporary artists working across a range of media. The majority of works on view will be available for sale, with a commission structure that favors artists.
XO SEATTLE will feature vibrant cultural programming, live music and DJs at the weekly Friday night SUMMER ART PARTY, bar by La Dive – and a picturesque rooftop terrace perfect for sipping wine - July 21 - August 21.
XO SEATTLE TICKET INFO:
Tickets and information at www.xoseattle.com, or via https://linktr.ee/XOSEATTLE
XO Seattle opens with Forest For The Trees, a massive satellite exhibit with multiple floors of shows at @railspur.seattle organized by @ffttnw and @artxiv
Floors 1-6 are free and open to the public, noon-9pm each day. XO Seattle occupies floors 7-8, features 70+ emerging and established contemporary artists, two roof decks with stunning views of the Seattle skyline, bars by @LaDiveSeattle , and requires a ticket to enter. Get your tickets now at www.xoseattle.com Tickets are $11 for art exhibition only and $22 for Friday night SUMMER ART PARTY events.
LOCATION INFO:
XO Seattle is located in a 14,000 square foot space inside RailSpur @railspur.seattle, a newly renovated historic 1906 brick building, just one block North from the Seattle Art Fair at Lumen Field Event Center. The RailSpur is readily accessible via public transportation—Metro bus lines, the Light Rail, and the First Hill Streetcar. Garage and street parking are also available in the area. There is wheelchair access throughout the building.
HASHTAGS:
#xoseattle #xoseattle2022 #fftt #seattleart #seattle #railspurseattle #LaDiveSeattle
Studio visits - appointment only
If you’re interested in becoming a collector, you’re invited to my studio. This is an individual time slot for you to view the originals that I have available for purchase. View my creative space, get your questions answered about the collection process, and view the paintings in person. The originals that are available can be seen here. Schedule a time to visit my studio to become a collector here: https://calendly.com/artistaohamer/seattle-art-fair-studio-visit
Thank you for your interest in my work!
XO Seattle Opening Reception
I’ll be there repping VMC (Vivid Matter Collective)!
XO Seattle is an art exhibition and love letter to the creative community of the Pacific Northwest.
“XO Seattle will launch with the SUMMER ART PARTY on July 22 and art will remain on view and available for purchase along with a calendar of vibrant cultural programming, through August 21, 2022.
We are honored to invite you to visit us in our temporary home on the top two floors of the RailSpur building — a sprawling 14,000 square foot space inside a historic 1906 brick building, at 419 Occidental Avenue South.
The first weekend of the event, XO Seattle will open for ‘Forest For The Trees’ at RailSpur in tandem with the 2022 Seattle Art Fair. That weekend, July 21-24, will feature seven floors of contemporary art, with a block party and opening events immersed in amazing multimedia art throughout the building. XO Seattle will stay open so you have plenty of time to enjoy the work of the 60+ artists and weekly events!”
Purchase tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/xo-seattle-grand-opening-summer-art-party-feat-hrvst-house-tickets-372524068517
Black Lives Matter Mural Repaint
We’re touching up the Black Lives Matter mural to keep the message clear! You’re invited to stop by, say hi, and watch the process. If you would like to sign-up to volunteer, you can do so here: https://vividmattercollective.com/
🍦 July 2022 Create Date 🎨
Chat, connect, and create! During our monthly create dates, we get to really cultivate our community by getting to know each other better. Patrons, log-in the Mothership to get the links. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Not a patron? Consider joining
Zodiac VIP Preview & Fundraiser
Join us for a exclusive VIP Preview of The Zodiac Show and Artist Talk at Aramis’ studio
This event is a part of The Zodiac Show Weekend. Full Itinerary is below.
Weekend Itinerary
June 3rd, Friday: Building C Studio, Ballard, WA
3:00p-5:30p - Patron Meet & Greet (Patreon members only)
6:00p-9:00p - Open Studio Summer Market (free to the public)
June 4th, Saturday: 9th & Thomas Building, Seattle, WA
4:00p-6:00p - VIP Private Reception (tickets required)
4pm event begins
Fundraiser for Kay Tita (50% of all proceeds will go to the Kay Tita organization)
Artist Talk
Q&A
Wine provided by E3 wines and available for purchase.
6-9pm event is open to the public
6:00p-9:00p - The Zodiac Show Opening Reception (free to the public)
June 5th, Sunday: Aramis’ 33rd Birthday
VIP ACCESS INCLUDES:
Entrance to the Zodiac VIP Preview on Saturday June 4 (starting 2 hours before the general public). Aramis will have an intimate discussion and Q&A around the inspiration behind the astro-goddesses.
An 8-page full-color Zodiac Exhibition Catalogue with information about each painting such as their inspiration or the playlist Aramis listened to while painting that particular goddess
Drink ticket for a glass of E3 Wines 2021 Riesling
First access to the Zodiac Candles & signed zodiac prints - pre-order your candles and pick them up at the Preview!
The Zodiac Show
The Zodiac Show is now open
Gallery Location: 9th and Thomas.
Gallery Hours: Monday - Sunday 10AM - 3PM PST
Zodiac Show Dates: June 3-30, 2022
Check out the long awaited 12 goddesses in their full-size glory!
While The Zodiac Show is open paper prints of ALL 12 goddesses will be available in the Online Shop!
The Zodiac Collection candles will be available July 1, 2022.
The Zodiac Show opened in collaboration with:
Kay Tita - A sustainable community resource organization that cultivates partnerships, raises capital, and facilitates impact investing opportunities in Port-au-Prince. 50% of all Zodiac Show VIP Opening Reception (06/04/22) proceeds went to the Kay Tita organization. If you would like support Kay Tita, please consider make a donation.
E3 Wines - E3 Wines 2020 and 2021 Riesling bottlings showcase the art of A.O. Hamer not available anywhere else. You can pick up one or both on E3’s website to have them shipped to you or pick up locally in Seattle, WA.
Building C Summer Open House Preview
Join Aramis and her fellow Building C studio artists for a Summer Open House Preview!
More than 15 artists will have open studios where you can see works in progress and discuss their methods, inspiration and/or techniques.
We hope to see you there!
This event is not directly related to The Zodiac Show Opening Weekend, but is included in the itinerary.
Weekend Itinerary
June 3rd, Friday: Building C Studio, Ballard, WA
3:00p-5:30p - Patron Meet & Greet (Patreon members only)
6:00p-9:00p - Open Studio Summer Market (free to the public)
June 4th, Saturday: 9th & Thomas Building, Seattle, WA
4:00p-6:00p - VIP Private Reception (tickets required)
6:00p-9:00p - The Zodiac Show Opening Reception (free to the public)
June 5th, Sunday: Aramis’ 33rd Birthday