If you want to have a day that involves all kinds of art and architecture and home decor then mark your calendars for Saturday, May 21st when the Larson Gallery Guild presents the 17th Annual Tour of Artists’ Homes & Studios.

Some folks in Yakima make this Tour an annual event because for only $20 they can see the homes of six artists and collectors and get to see the many talents of artists in our valley. That will be especially true this year because the Tour includes lots of surprises.

If you’ve always wanted to see a turn of the century barn, this is your year to have access to the “Happy Hen Barn”, a one of a kind playground for kids of all ages. The barn was built by Peg Granitto’s great-grandfather, Charles Russell, in 1910, but the years had taken their toll. Andy and Peg Granitto decided they wanted to restore the barn and, more importantly, they wanted the barn as the destination for their wedding and their “happy place” was born. You will not believe what they have in that barn.

Also at the “Happy Hen Ranch” will be Curt Rosenkranz, a Vikingsmith metalworker who will be demonstrating his blacksmith skills and creativity. If you’re interested in photography, Jennifer Noel whose work has appeared most recently in the Yakima magazine, will be there with her work as will Andy Behrle who will create a light installation titled “Barn Quilt”. Hungry? Sammie’s Souper Sandwiches will be on site.

Carol De Grave has graciously opened both her home and studio to the public. Both are built by Carol and her partner, Bruce Barnes, out of mud bricks and stucco. They even

gathered Latillas from the forest near White Pass to fashion the ceiling in her studio. Both home and studio are works of art in a setting that will take your breath away. In addition to Carol and her ceramics, Sue Grimshaw, Katie Hall and Debbie Sundlee will also be offering their most recent works to the public to admire or purchase.

Penn O. Shelton, well known oil and acrylic painter, is opening her home, which is also her studio, to the public and she has invited Michelle Wyles to show her ceramics and Carol Von Stubbe to show her collage work.

And, of course, we wouldn’t be the Larson Home Tour without Leo Adams who has many artists showing their work like Karen Quint, Jane Gutting, Jennifer Finch, Ann Bowker, Richard Nicksic and Cheryl LaFlamme, and Greg Pierce. Leo has been working most recently with collage that still captures his connection to the natural world.

One of the fun surprises this year is Raul Hernandez who is a folk artist who captures the colorful influence of Mexico in his painted chairs and other art. Raul is also a member of a well know Mariachi Band that has agreed to play at 3:00 at his home on the day of the tour. Yesenia Hunter will be showing her work and there is even a chance that her husband James may provide musical entertainment.

And finally, don’t miss the home of Wilma Dulin, a respected member of YVCC who has been making quilts and other tempting items out of cloth for years. She has invited a whole slew of YVCC Art teachers to show their specialties at her home this year. Expect Rachel Dorn, David Lynx, Jennifer Saracino, John Bisonette, Timm Wauzynski, and Justin Martin.

ICLESLARSON GALLERY NEWSLETTER SPRING 2016

17th Annual Tour of Artists’ Homes and Studios

Photo by Andy Granitto

By Linda Brown

T h e L a r s o n G a l l e r y G u i l d M e m b e r s h i p

Message from the LGG PresidentGreetings! Spring is here which always evokes a sense of renewal, hope and invigoration! We

here in the valley are especially reminded of this year after year through the abundance of our fertile landscape.

The Larson Gallery vision is “Cultivating a Love of Art”. We, as a board, are passionate and emphatic about our vision. We feel we are the stewards of the appreciation of art, just as farmers tirelessly cultivate their crops. Our vision embraces the entire community—no matter how you define art. We are not alone and have cultivated relationships with others in the community who support our endeavors. This year we have formed partnerships with other visionary forces in town. Liz McGree of JEM Group, along with David Lynx, WD Frank and Bill Brennan created the lobby ambiance worthy of the new Hotel Maison. The Larson Gallery’s fun “Pop Up” shows have continued this year with our friends at Gilbert Cellars. Many of you may have attended the Signature Style event this spring at the 4th Street Theatre featuring Belú Salon, demonstrates our new freindship with Charlie Robin and the Capitol Theatre. With these partnerships we have expanded the definition of art. It’s not one thing—it’s everything.

In 2017, we have a slate of exhibitions and events coming to Yakima with you in mind. All different and something for everyone. Thanks to our loyal membership base, you make this possible year

after year and truly help nourish our vision!

Leo Adams • Ruth Allan • Karen Allen • Eric & Chandra Anderson • Deborah Ann • Elaine Asato • Beth M Atkin • Linda K Atwood • Cydney Bacon Dorothy Ballew • John & Carol Barany • Joan Barnett • Mary Jo Bassani • John Baule • John Baule Director • Robert & Linda Beath • Greg Sheets & Gary Beavan • Mary Belzer • Ron & Sue Berg • Cherie Bergevin • Rich & Becky Blair • Marilyn Blanchard • Marcia Blevins • Herb & Gloria Blisard Betsy Bloomfield • Jack & Connie Bloxom • James & Karen Bodeen • Barbara Bordeaux • Nancy Born • Barbara Bouchey • Norm Walker & Ann Bowker Tom Boyd & Becky Lang - Boyd • Robert Braden • George Braff • Todd & Helga Braman • Carmen & Larry Breer • Rick Main & Kim Brewer • Peggy Briskey Sheri Brockway • Sheri & Mike Brockway • Linda C Brown • Linda Burdette & David Brown MD • Mrs Loddie H Bryant • Janice Buckler • Cheryl Ann Bush Clayton Bussey • Patricia Byers • Sandra & Jim Carter • Mitzi Casey • Guillermo V Castaneda • Russell Maier & Sara Cate • Pamela Caton Gwen & Don Chaplin • Soo Choi • Patricia Clark • Mark & Stephanie Clevenger • Phil & Barbara Cline • Quinton Cline • Barbara & Bill Cook Beatrice Cook • Margaret Coppers • Deborah Cornue • Sally Tonkin & Casey Corr • Joan CawleyCrane & Gordon Crane • Bernadette Trabue Crider Ellwood & Arla Crosier • Sandy Dahl • Mary Dahlin • Darwin & Pat Davis • Carol-Anne de La Chapelle • Durella DeGrasse • Carole DeGrave Michael Detering • Candice & Matthew Dhane • Doris Dickinsen • Judith A Dilley • Erik Dodge • Sonja Dodge • Ruth Rankin Dolsen • Rachel & Sean Dorn Eve Draper • Jeremie & Amy Dufault • Wilma Dulin • Bobbie Dwinell • Kathleen Dyblie • Joan E Eckman • Mollie Edson • Charlie & Leslie Eglin Ralph Elie • Jennifer Elwood • Dena & Dave Elzie • Betty England • Doug Lemon & Susan Erickson • Bill Faller • Jane & Bob Fassel • Carol Hassen & Bob Fisher • Sally & Jim Fitch • Carol & Evans Fletcher • Kathleen Fletcher • Ed & Amy Flynn • Larry & Bunker Frank • W D Frank • Elizabeth Freitag Jane Freitag • Nick Friess • Gary Miller & Judy Frisbie • Mark & Mimi Fuzie • Laura Gable • Joe & Nancy Gabriel • Gayla Games • Beth Garretson • Cynthia Garrick Brad Patterson & John Gasperetti • Julie Georgiades • Ron & Vicki Gerton • Cragg & Barbara Smith Gilbert • Marlene Gill • Danna Gilliam • Eleanor Gilliam Betty & Peter Gilmore • Jane Grandy • Peggy & Andy Granitto • Barbara & Geoffrey Greenberg • Sue Grimshaw • Paul Humphrey & Cheryl Hahn Earl & Lisa Hall • Lois Hanks • Tom & Cherie Hanses • Keegan Harris • Lynne Harrison • Linda Hartman • Helen A Harvey • Nancy Hatfield • Spencer & Leslie Hatton • Jean & Rodger Hauge • Dr. Mike Maples & Dr. Marjorie Henderson • Heritage University • James & Jacqueline Hertel • Mike & Kristin Hiler Samuel & Corinne Hines • Don & Helen Hinman • Virginia Hislop • Seth Holub • Shannon Hopkins • Judy Horst • Craig & Sidney Hotchkiss Kasper & Mary Hovsepian • Jim Huber • Jan Monoian & Stan Hughes • Eleanor Hungate • Robert Coleman & Judy Hurcomb • Steve Vingo & Nancy Hutton David & Mary Huycke • Linda Iasella • Carol Grow Inouye • Karen Ireland • Scott Charles Irons • Dave & Meg Irwin • Sylvia Jacoby • Charles & Julie Johnson Jerry Johnson • Karen Johnson • Loueta & Sherman Johnson • Norm Johnson • Fay & Bob Jones • Ardith & Donald Kaiser • Dr Linda & Jerry Kaminski • Patrick Westlake & Brad Karlik • Kathryn Kaye • Marcia Keefer • Kay & Royal Keith • Noel Kelley • Patrick & Pamela Kelso • Danny Kepley Eunsil Kim • Kris Knight • Cynthia Krieble • Nicole Kristek • Kathy La Fetra • Kurt & Melissa Labberton • Phil & Cindy Lamb • Dawson & Cathy Lapsley Susan & Larry LaRiviere • Julie Gage Larson • Susan Lattomus • Beverly & Charlie Law • Randal Leek • Peggy Lewis • Tara Lewis • Karlene Loranz Kim Loranz • Marty & Donna Lovins • Susann Lowary • Guinevieve Lund • Chung H Lyou-Kim • Marion Mann • Judith Markham • Thelma Marshall Lawrence Gallagher & Sandra Martensen • Jane Gutting & Terry Martin • Bob McCutcheon • Saundra McPhee • Shirley Menard • Craig & Jan Mendenhall Susi Meredith • Helen Meyer • Deon E Miller • Pat & Karen Miller • Steve & Betty Miller • Marilyn Milton • Maia Mittelstaedt • Thomas & Anne Mohagen Sarah & Matt Morgan • Laurie J Moshier • Noel Moxley • S. Terry & Phyllis Mullen • Patti Nagle • Betsy Nagle-McNaughton • Vicki Nathlich • Terry Neal Carolyn Nelson • Teresa Nelson • Janice Baker & Ginger Newman • Bob & Carmela Newstead • Cheryl LaFlamme & Richard Nicksic • Michael Davis & Jackie Niemi • Gerald Martin & Jan Nilsson • Suzanne Noble • Greg & Marta Oberg • Donna Oliva • Amanda Ontiveros • Jane Orleman Ann & Donald Orminski • LuAnn Ostergaard • Deane & Marilyn Page • Sherrie Parker • Mary Patterson • Dennis & Elisabeth Pedemonte • Wies Peelen Yvonne Pepin-Wakefield • Carol Perry • Dale & Marjorie Peterson • Erwina Peterson • Larry Peterson • Scott & Jane Peterson • Eugenia Hepworth Petty Linda Pier • Greg Pierce • Julie Prather • Andrea Prentice • Richard & Karen Price • Teresa & Frank Pritchard • Jackie & Rob Prout • Lila & George Putnam Lynn Quesenbury • Darla Quesnell • Karen & Kerry Quint • Robert & Donna Raforth • Stewart Carey & Matthew Rahman • Dave & Anne Rankin Joseph Rastovich • Catherine D Reed • Matt & Jennifer Reed • Pat Reynolds • Bill & Sue Rich • Charlie Robin & Al Fisher • Joyce Roether • Dr Kathleen Ross Nancy & John Rossmeissl • Mary Lou Rozdilsky • Billie Ruark • Dorann Russell • Richard Russell Family • Jennifer J Saracino • Carolyn & Dick Schactler Paul & Patty Schafer • Carli Schiffner • Christian & Janet Schlect • Chris & Diana Schmidt • Gary Bailey & Gayle Scholl • Rebecca E Scholl • Mary Schroeder Nona Schulz • Pamela Searcy-Mullen • Deborah J Severtson-Coffin • Frank Lisa & Patricia Shanley • Sandra C Sharpe • Blair & Mary Shein Penn O Shelton • Denali Granholm & Bruce Simpson • Bernie & Kristine & Kathryn Sims • Lonnie Smart • Dave Kuntz & Jessica Smith • Michelle Smith R Keyes Smith & Kay Hoffman Smith • Ernie & Ruth Solowan • Marjorie S Somers • Sunny Sonker • Shelley Spencer • Constance Speth • Phyllis Steele Ken & Millie Stenehjem • Lucy & Jeff Stevens • Chuck Stillwaggon • Ann Stohl • Stephen Stokesberry • Roger & Betty Strand • Debbie Sundlee Pat Sundquist • Joyce & Gary Swart • Richard Morgan & Marcia Swedin • Susan Jerry & Christine Talbott • Delma Tayer • Bette S Taylor Liggett & Glenda Taylor • Patricia W Temple • Harry Thompson • Brooke Creswell & TJ Tjarnberg • Roxanne Trees • Thelma Triplett • Jayne Turner Lucy Ann Valderhaug • Betty Van Ryder • Albert Van Troba • George & Mavis Velikanje • Deborah Vlcek • Cecilia & Eric Vogt • Carol Von Stubbe Susan Waddle • Erica Ward • Dorothy Warren • Wendy Warren • Sarah & Timm Wauzynski • Chuck & Gloria Weedin • Sandra Westford Dean & Mary Weyrick • Janet White • Jim & Shirley Whiteside • Dick & Inga Wiehl • Lindsay Williams • Bruce Lyman & Valerie Woerner • Elberta Wood Ralph L Woodall • Lorie Woods • Larry Wright • Ali & Nick Wyles • Rob & Michelle Wyles • Polly Zehm

Many thanks for the support of our valued members:

by Teresa Pritchard

On March 18 the YVCC Foundation presented a check to the Larson Gallery for $15,000 from the S Daryl Parker Trust. These funds will go toward new light fixtures, pedestals, shelving, furniture, and framing. Our deepest gratitude for the consideration of the YVCC Foundation.

Join us for Sunday, April 24, 2016 for brunch, mimosas, and a fashion show! See the latest creations by Ann Bowker, Sally Fitch, Linda Iasella, Sandy Carter, Carol Fletcher, Karen Scott, & Jeanne Strater. This popular event that was sold out in 2014, now returns with new creations and fabric from around the world. This event will be held from noon until 2:00 pm in the Larson Gallery. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling the Larson Gallery at (509) 574-4875 or online at larsongallery.org

Lucy Stevens, Board Member with David Lynx, Director

FABRIC! FASHION! FUN!

Larson Gallery Receives YVCC Foundation Check

901 Pasta • A-1 Pool & Patio Supply • Abeyta Nelson Attorneys Antojitos Mexicanos • B & C Sewing & Vacuum • Banner Bank

Bead & Body Company • Belú Salon • Bob Hall Dealerships BBM Financial • Boxx Gallery • Carriage House Salon

Central Washington Podiatry Service • Central Valley Bank CliftonLarsonAllen • CWBHA • Cowiche Canyon Kitchen

Deep Sea Deli • Design Central Northwest Elliott Insurance Service, Inc. • English Country Market • Fiddlesticks

Gallery One • Gasperetti’s • Gilbert Cellars • Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce • Heritage University • J. Designs • Keith & Keith

Kim Brewer Gallery & Salon • Kurt Labberton, DDS • Loo Wit Gardens McKinney Glass • Moss Adams LLP • OH! Gallery

Naches Heights Vineyards • Olive Garden • Over the Hedge Orthopedics Northwest • Pepsi Cola Bottling of Yakima

Poppoff, Inc • Premier Pilates + Yoga • Priscilla’s Chic Boutique Puterbaugh Construction • RBC Wealth Management

Shields Bag & Printing • Shopkeeper • Solarity Credit Union Stewart Subaru • Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore Taj Palace • The Seasons Performance Hall • Tieton Capitol

Tieton Mosaic • Tree Top • Tieton Drive Animal Clinic • Treveri Cellars Washington Broadband • Wilridge Winery • Yakima Athletic Club

Yakima Baha’i Community • Yakima Bindery Yakima Federal Savings & Loan • Yakima Regional Medical & Cardiac Center

• Yakima Symphony Orchestra • YVCC Associated Student Body Yakima Art Connection • Yakima Bindery • Yoga Collective of Yakima

Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital • Zesta Cucina

Businesses & Organizationsthat Support the Larson Gallery

Brunch and Fashion Show

David Lynx, Linda Kaminski,President of YVCC,Glenn Rasmussen, YVCC Foundation President, Ken Wilkinson, Yakima Parks and Recreation Manager, and Sam Karr, Parker Youth & Sports Foundation President.

Sally Fitch, left, and Ann Bowker on the runway for Larson Gallery Guild Honors the Arts, April 2014

Thank you to Belú Salon, our sponsors, and everyone who attended Signature Style on March 5. The Capitol Theatre and Larson Gallery will share $11,500 that will be used in ongoing programs and operations.

Photos by Niki Hopkins

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UPCOMING CALENDARSunday, April 24, 2016Fabric! Fashion! Fun!Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Opening ReceptionDoVA Student & Faculty Exhibition

Saturday, May 21, 201617th Tour of Artists’ Homes & Studios

June 11, 2016Opening Reception

LGG Members’ ExhibitionYakima Valley Vinters tasting and sale

DeSiga’s Cultivando Nuestra Raza Visiting the Museum of Northwest ArtCultivando Nuestra Raza, a painting created by Daniel DeSiga in 2004, is visiting the Museum of Northwest Art in La Conner this spring. This painting is part of the Larson Gallery Guild Collection and has been on display in the HOPF Student Union building. Cultivando Nuestra Raza is part of an exhibit called Beyond Aztlán: Mexican & Chicana/o Artists in the Pacific Northwest. Curated by Lauro H. Flores, this exhibition assembles a diversity of works by Chicana/o and Mexican artists that currently reside or have formerly resided in the Pacific Northwest. This exhibit also features artists Alfredo Arreguín, Arturo Artorez, Daniel Carrillo, Fulgencio Lazo, Jesús Mena, José Luis Rodríguez Guerra, Cecilia Alvarez, Mark Calderón, Alma Gómez-Frith, Boyer Gonzales, Jr., Jesús Guillén, George Rodríguez, Paul Berger and Rubén Trejo. Beyond Aztlán opened March 26 and will continue through June 12, 2016.

June 18 Digital Photography with Rob ProutJuly 9 Knitting Workshop with Charlie RobinJuly 16 Encaustic with Larry CalkinsJuly 17 Encaustic Collage with Larry CalkinsSave the dates!more information soonlarsongallery.org • 574-4875