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Hidden Hazards in the Arts

Friday, May 11, noon to 3 p.m.
Seattle Public Library, Central Branch, 4th floor, Rm. 2

Art is fun! But it can also be dangerous. The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs is hosting a free workshop, Hidden Hazards in the Arts, noon to 3 p.m., Friday, May 11, at The Seattle Public Library, Central Branch, 4th floor, Room 2.

Learn about harmful chemicals, including toxic solvents and heavy metals, found in many art disciplines. Get an overview of toxicology and learn preventative steps to keep chemicals out of your body. Find out how to dispose of hazardous art supplies safely and inexpensively. Dave Waddell, Art Chemical Hazards Project coordinator with the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County, will lead the workshop.

The workshop will include a Q&A session. Light refreshments will be provided.

The workshop is free and open to the public, but space is limited. To attend, RSVP to Tiffany Hedrick, public art conservation technician, (206) 615-1879.

Watch past public art workshops



Public Art in Two Dimensions

May 18, 2009

Seattle Channel Video can be played in Flash Player 9 and up

Public Art in Two Dimensions is a workshop for painters, print makers and photographers interested in creating public art. Artists Deborah Mersky, Barbara Earl Thomas and Robert Yoder share their experiences translating two-dimensional work into art for public places. The artists discuss how they identify appropriate public art opportunities and select materials and fabricators for commissioned art projects.