Panel Discussion: From Petroglyphs to Anime: How Art Speaks Across Time and Place

PANEL DISCUSSION

From Petroglyphs to Anime: How Art Speaks Across Time and Place

“Art is how humans speak to each other across the centuries”
– Robert Henri, The Art Spirit (1923)

If art is a language that speaks across cultures and ages, then what does it mean to be in conversation with a work of art?

Join our distinguished panel of local art experts, Sheila Farr, David Martin, Peter Malarkey and William Elston, along with moderator Nancy Guppy, as we explore how the visual language of artists can speak across generations.

“This art talk is for art enthusiasts and those new to art history” says Graphite Arts Center Executive Director, Kel Dylla. “We are thrilled to host such an esteemed group of artists, writers, and historians to discuss how art communicates in ways that transcend time and place.”

Event Details:

• Panel Discussion “From Petroglyphs to Anime: How Art Speaks Across Time and Place”
• Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
• Time: 7:00pm, doors open at 6:30pm
• Location: Graphite Arts Center, 202 Main Street, Edmonds
• Tickets: $20

Panelists:

• Peter Malarkey – A seasoned painting conservator, instructor, and artist, Malarkey has been an active presence in the Salish-Puget region since 1988. Based in Port Angeles, his work in conservation ensures that the region’s artistic legacy is preserved for future generations.
• Sheila Farr – A distinguished arts writer, poet, and critic, Farr contributed as an award-winning journalist for The Seattle Times (2000-2009) and The Weekly before that. She has authored books on prominent Northwest artists, including Fay Jones, Leo Kenney, and Edmonds painter James Martin.
• William Elston – An accomplished artist and instructor with an extensive exhibition history in the Pacific Northwest, Elston’s work is featured in many private and public collections. He is also a noted writer and lecturer on landscape painting and plein air techniques.
• David Martin – As curator for Cascadia Art Museum, Martin is a leading authority on the art history of Washington state. He has authored numerous books and essays and has lectured nationally and internationally on Northwest artists.

Moderator:

• Nancy Guppy – The highly regarded host and producer of Art Zone, Guppy brings her expertise and engaging style to guide the conversation, ensuring an evening of lively and insightful discussion.

This event is for the general public - all are invited to attend.

Purchase tickets here

More information here or contact Kel Dylla at info@graphiteartscenter.org

About Graphite Arts Center:

Graphite Arts Center is a dynamic creative space in Edmonds, WA, dedicated to fostering artistic engagement and community connections. Offering studio spaces, communal workspaces, workshops, and exhibitions, the Center serves as a hub for artists of all levels to create, collaborate, and inspire.