June 6-29, 2024
Thursday, Friday & Saturday Noon-5 pm
Art Opening/Pioneer Square Art Walk: Thursday, June 6, 5-8pm.
Finalists: Heidi Grace Acuña, Jo Cosme, Amara Eke, Shruti Ghatak, Aramis O. Hamer, Suneeva Saldanha, Stephanie Silva Santana, Shima Star, Jay Stoneking, Allen Vu
Juror: Hanako O’Leary
VIEW ARTIST STATEMENTS & BIOGRAPHIES
Welcome to the 2024 Gallery 110 Emerging Artist Scholarship Competition!
Local sculptor and multimedia artist Hanako O’Leary served as this year’s Juror, assisted by the Gallery 110’s Exhibitions Head, George Brandt, and 2022 Emerging Artist Scholarship Winner, Nahom Ghirmay.
Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. To become more inclusive and equitable as an organization, this year we again limited eligibility to those groups of artists who, although replete with talent, have historically been offered sparser opportunity: artists identifying as Black, Indigenous and people of color.
These works represent a broad spectrum of artistic expression and innovation, highlighting the rich cultural diversity and unique perspectives of our community.
Although each of the ten finalist artists has work that merits a Gallery 110 scholarship membership opportunity, we do not have space for all. The final prize-winners will be awarded full 2-year memberships with the same benefits and responsibilities as other members: a solo show, a Gallery 110 artist website page, and the opportunity to participate in gallery operations.
ARTIST BIOS
| Heidi Grace Acuña | Jo Cosme | Amara Eke |
| Shruti Ghatak | Aramis O. Hamer | Suneeva Saldanha |
| Stephanie Silva Santana | Shima Star | Jay Stoneking |
| Allen Vu |
There will also be a “People’s Choice’ cash prize awarded by visitors during the exhibition’s first 24 hours.
We invite art lovers and collectors to join us in celebrating these emerging artists. This exhibition may also serve as a call to action for the community to support and engage with the burgeoning local art scene.
Reception & Awards: Friday June 7, 4-6 pm by invitation
Request invitation(s) directly from the artists, or email Jessie Summa Russo (director@gallery110.com)
The Gallery 110 Emerging Artist Program is supported by the Robert B. McMillen Foundation, Seattle City Office of Arts and Culture and by personal donations from people like you.
Gallery 110 is registered as a non-profit corporation in the State of Washington. It is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity, EIN number 27-1283473. You will receive a tax receipt letter of thanks from the Gallery.
