Art Studios
The Pound has Eleven working artists spaces including The Photocloset, a community black and white darkroom. The Pound is a 24-hour access building and has a foyer with track lighting for members to exhibit their work, throw a reception or invite a guest artist to display their work. Many of the Pound Artists participate in The Capitol Hill Art Walk, so please swing by and check out the work of working Seattle Artists on Second Thursdays of the month! Every Winter the Pound hosts the Pound Holiday Open Studios where we invite the public to tour our studios, view our work, chat with the artists, pick up some cool artwork or holiday gifts, all while enjoying refreshments and snacks. Check out the Events menu for more information on the Pound Holiday Open Studios and other Pound Events.
And while you are here, be sure to take a look at our Photo Gallery to see the Pound environs and the work of the Pound Artists!
Pound Artists
Laura Jean Cronin
Founder of Pound Arts, Laura Jean keeps a lot of plates in the air. On a rare quiet day, she can be found working on her paintings or mosaics in her studio, but more often than not, she can found making films, mentoring youth, training her dogs, writing screenplays and well, keeping this place running!
Parlor F Tattoo
Owen Connell’s studio has been a staple at Pound Arts for 30 years. In those years, Owen’s graphics, paintings, and tattoos have become well known locally and globally. His art is known and recognized by its distinct, bold, and abstract style. www.parlorf.com
The Factory
THE FACTORY is a experimental art gallery located inside the Pound Arts building. The space exists as a gallery for short run art exhibits and events throughout the year. We hold exhibit receptions on the second Thursday of each month, in conjunction with the Capitol Hill art walk. If you have a project or event you'd like to see happen at The Factory, don't hesitate to inquire. We'll do our best to get back to you as soon as possible. —Directors/Curators: Timothy Rysdyke, Amanda Manitach: http://www.thefactoryseattle.com/
Jeannine Powers
A great work of art opens itself up to interpretation. That is how an artist connects to the audience/observer. Its appalling how far apart our Society is from Art these days. One of the many jobs left for the next generations, is to bridge that gap. Which will be important to us all because if a Culture isn't completely deeply connected to the arts, Its a very Decadent Culture at best, based on Materialism. This type of culture is disconnected from the spirit of life, the essence of life.
Jana Brevick
Cat Stulik
I am an urban photog, clinical social worker and member of the Photocloset since 2003. Capitol Hillbilly since 1995. It’s a pleasure and an honor to be surrounded by eccentric, kind, inspiring artists at Pound Studios for all of these years.