Seattle Erotic Art Festival 2005



Art by John John Jesse

Seattle Erotic Art Festival 2005

The third annual Seattle Erotic Art Festival, to be held at Consolidated Works in Seattle, April 15-17 includes: an expansive exhibition of contemporary erotic art, installations, a gallery store for small works and prints, opportunities to meet the artists, and these special programs:

* The provocative film series, Sex on Screen, produced by Viva Wylde Productions. www.sosfest.com

* A passionate fine art auction led by the Seattle Modern Auction company's Laura Michalek. www.seattleauctioneer.com

* Evocative interactive theater produced by Little Red Studio. www.littleredstudioseattle.com

* Revealing art exhibition tours featuring curators from Art @ Large, and Atlas Fine Art Consulting. www.atlasfineart.com

* Stimulating guest appearance by renowned author/sex educator Fetish Diva Midori. www.fetishdiva.com

* Performances that include empty bodies, intimate balloons, The Thigh Master and a bit of bread.

Tickets are on sale now through www.BrownPaperTickets.com and in Seattle at:

* Gallery Frames - 600 Second Ave (Pioneer Sq) - www.galleryframes.com
* SnM Underworld - 219 Broadway East, upstairs - www.hoydengear.com
* Toys in Babeland - 707 East Pike Street - www.babeland.com
* WingNut Galleries - 1205 East Pike Street - wingnutgalleries@yahoo.com

2004 Festival attracted over 4,000 attendees and featured more than 180 artists from around the world. SEAF2005 received almost 900 submissions from 375 artists in 30 states and 13 countries, and is proud to showcase the tantalizing talents of local artists: Jessica Dougherty, Jim Duvall, Ellen Forney, Jeff Hengst, Laurie Hemingway, Krysztof Nemeth, Derek Nobbs, Demi Raven, De Kwok, Jodi Rockwell, Toi Sennhauser and Hypnox (SEAF2003) Viewer's Choice Winner), among many others. Pet Silvia, proprietor of Art @ Large (New York), will bring to SEAF2005 the ground-breaking works of John John Jesse, Annie Sprinkle, Charles Gatewood, Barbara Nitke, Carolyn Weltman, Steven Johnson Leyba, Spider Webb, Michael Kirwan, and Seattle's own Rik Garrett.

The SEAF 2005 jury chose work, in part, based on quality of execution, originality of subject and depth of emotion. The Jury Awards:

* 1st Place Auction: Exposed by Arice of Vallegjo, CA
* 2nd Place Auction (Tie): Rubber Slave by BULLmanX of Dearborn Heights, MI
* 2nd Place Auction (Tie): Harp by Jim Duvall of Bellingham, WA
* 1st Place Exhibition: Sweet Nectar by Kenji Signani of Maple Valley, WA
* 2nd Place Exhibition: Saddlebags by Rooster of Hamilton, MT
* 3rd Place Exhibition: Fresh Meat by A.V. Phibes of Brooklyn, NY

This year's jury consisted of Robin Atlas-fine art consultant; Eugene Burt-art historian; Patrick Girgen- photographer/industrial designer; Midori-author/sex educator; and Jeffery Hedgepeth-botanical artist/art collector.

Seattle Erotic Art Festival 2005 Festival Schedule and Ticket Prices:

* This event is open to those 18 and older only. Photo ID may be requested for ticket purchase and may be checked at the door.
* The Seattle Erotic Art Festival has had historically long entrance lines. To get in the door faster, purchase your tickets in advance. www.BrownPaperTickets.com/group/865
* Festival Pass $30 advance tickets only - A Festival Pass includes one visit to the Sex on Screen Film Series, one visit to Little Red Studio Theater, and unlimited entry to the Exhibition on all three days.
* Passholders should arrive early for films as seating is limited. Auction Seats and Lectures must be purchased separately.

Friday April 15, 2005

12:00 noon - 1:00 am
Juried & Invited Artist Exhibition
$10 advance/$15 door

12:00 noon - 1:00 am
Art @ Large
included in admission price

12:00 noon - 1:00 am
Festival Store
included in admission price

3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Live Portraiture by AudreyRoll-Preissler

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Art Tour: Erotic Art History with Dr. Eugene Burt
included in admission price

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ambient Performances
included in admission price

8:00 pm - 1:00 am
Gala Opening
included in admission price

6:00 pm - 1:00 am
Little Red Studio in Theater
$6 advance/$8 door

6:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 11:30 pm
Sex on Screen Films in Cinema
$6 advance/$8 door

Saturday April 16, 2005

12:00 noon - 1:00 am
Juried & Invited Artist Exhibition
$6 advance/$10 door

12:00 noon - 1:00 am
Art @ Large
included in admission price

12:00 noon - 1:00 am
Festival Store
included in admission price

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Curator Tour with Pet Silvia
included in admission price

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Midori Lecture in Cinema
$6 advance/$8 door

3:00 pm - 2:00 am
Ambient Performances
included in admission price

8:00 pm - 2:00 am
Art Party
included in admission price

5:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 11:00 pm
Sex on Screen Films in Cinema
$6 advance/$8 door

6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Auction Preview with fine art consultant Robin Atlas
included in auction admission price

7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Live Auction with auctioneer Laura Michalek
$10 bleacher seats, $50 table seats for 1, $80 table seats for 2, $300
table seats for 8


Sunday April 17, 2005

12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
Juried & Invited Artist Exhibition
$5

12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
Art @ Large
included in admission price

12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
Festival Store
included in admission price

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday Forum: What is Erotic?
included in admission price

5:00 pm, 9:00 pm
Sex on Screen Films in Cinema
$6 advance/$8 door

7:00 pm
Discussion with Andrew Blake and Warren Etheredge
$10 advance/$12 door

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Art Pick-Up
PHOTO ID REQUIRED

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