On November 17, 2007 influential art collectors, curators, artists and art celebrities gathered together for a night of sequined and feathered debauchery including art, food, drinks and dancing to benefit
Crawl Space Gallery. DJs Sam Rousso Soundsystem and DJ Glitterpants and played enthusiastic tunes as Monika MoSure applied psychedelic glam warrior face paint to all those interested. Attendees sipped on 15 years worth of exquisite wines from a private wine cellar and documented their looks in a photo booth constructed by Crawl Space Gallery Director, Anne Mathern. The girls of Shimmy Deluxe served ‘cockatiels’ and Hors d’œuvres to such Seattle notables as Jim Harris, Greg Lundgren, and John Behnke. This fundraiser was hosted by Seattle Art Museum Jon and Mary Shirley Curator of Modern and Contemporary art Michael Darling, internationally recognized video art pioneer Gary Hill, and The Crawl Space Booster Club Kids Jim and Molly O’Donnell, Betsey Brock, Eric Frederickson and Greg Kucera. The Adventure School helped raise over $10,000 for Crawl Space Gallery from internationally known arts philathropists Bill and Ruth True, John and Charlotte Behnke, Jon and Mary Shirley.

On October 16th, 2007 top members of Seattle’s literary and visual arts community gathered at a silent and live art auction to benefit Rivet Magazine, an independent quarterly that presents new work in nonfiction, fiction, poetry, photography and graphic art. After an introduction by Editor-in-Chief Leah Baltus, noted actress Marya Sea Kaminiski of ‘My Name is Rachel Corrie’ fame stepped on stage to act as auctioneer for the night. Money was competitively raised by an expectant crowd of collectors during the live auction featuring work by Jason Wood, Jenny Zwick, Kristen Ramirez, Ben Hirschkoff and others. Later in the evening, the silent auction came to a close amongst a large crowd of revelers including many of the twenty-six donating artists, magazine staff and local culture vultures. The party was hosted by a committee including John Hoyt, Nancy Guppy, Sara Burnett, Molly McCarthy, Jessica Knaster and Matt Wasse. The event was held in the Crawl Space Gallery in the cutting edge Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle.

Henry Staff, Bash Volunteers, and 2007 Bash Artists Committee were all invited to a Thank You Celebration. To celebrate the successful wrap-up of the Big Bang Birthday Bash there was a bubble machine, cotton candy machine and kids drawing pictures of robots. Guests enjoyed pink, polka dots and peonies as they raised a glass to one another to celebrate a fundraiser well-done. A good time was had by all, including notable artists, gallerists, art installers and museum administrators.

On May 18th, 2007 a who’s who of the Seattle arts community including philanthropists, collectors, gallerists, curators, performers and artists gathered for an art auction to raise funds and celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washington. Renowned auctioneer Laura Michalek led an auction of donated works by over 300 artists followed by dancing to the sounds of DJ Riz Rollins and Sissyfist. Hosted by the Henry Art Gallery, along many fine sponsors, The Bash was held at the galleries designed by Carl Gould and opened in 1927.

The Adventure School was proud to serve as members of the 2007 Bash Artists Commitee.

On November 4th, 2006 top members of the Seattle arts community including name-makers, collectors, gallerists, curators and artists gathered for a cocktail party to raise funds for Crawl Space, a nonprofit artist-run exhibition space dedicated to cultivating artwork by emerging artists. After a keynote speech by managing director Anne Mathern, cheerleaders, mimes, performance artists and DJ’s entertained guests while everyone enjoyed white food and drinks. Hosted by Betsey Brock & Eric Fredrickson and Bill & Ruth True, the event was held in the Crawl Space Gallery in the cutting edge Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle. Photography by Justin Gollmer