Exhibitions / Publications / Awards

Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson will honor the award recipients during a celebration at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at Everett Station’s Weyerhaeuser Room, 3201 Smith Ave.

Richard Wendt Award of Excellence
Diane Wright, freelance writer and former arts and entertainment reporter for the Everett Herald and the Seattle Times, is the winner of the prestigious Richard Wendt Award of Excellence for her extraordinary commitment to the arts scene in Everett. Wright’s insightful, well-researched writing helps bring attention to local artists, performers and events.

“She paints with words,” said Patti Matson and Casey Hall, who nominated Wright for the award. “She is a passionate advocate of everything art and we can’t think of a person more deserving of this award.”

2013 marks the 21st year of the Richard Wendt Award of Excellence, given annually to a person or organization who has demonstrated outstanding support of the arts throughout their lifetime. The award is named for Dr. Richard Wendt, who passed away in 2007. Wendt was a long-time promoter of the arts in Everett and helped found the city’s Cultural Arts Commission and the 1% for the Arts program.

Mayor’s Arts Awards
In recognition of Everett’s growing arts scene, the Cultural Arts Commission in 2010 created the Mayor’s Arts Awards to honor art educators, artists in the community and young artists who demonstrate commitment to the Everett arts community.

This year’s Mayor’s Arts Award winners are: 
• Arts educator: Ann Morgan
• Artist in the community: Duane Kirby Jensen
• Young artists: Aaron Coughlin and Bryan Bradley of I Will Keep Your Ghost

Ann Morgan has been instrumental in building the art education programs for the Everett School District and Schack Art Center, and represents the art community on a variety of local boards and committees. She has taught at Cascade High School for 13 years and helped start the Schack’s art docent program for Snohomish County.

“Ann is a diligent, resourceful and supportive teacher,” said Judy Tuohy with the Schack Art Center. “She is always looking for new ways to support her students.”

Duane Kirby Jensen, a local artist and poet, is a vocal supporter of Everett’s growing poetry scene. Jensen currently hosts Everett Poetry Nite and promotes the weekly event through social media and face-to-face outreach. A published poet and a painter, Jensen has been instrumental in bringing out-of-town voices to Poetry Nite.

“Duane’s strength is his support and promotion of all artists and poets and his love of community building,” said Peggy Larson, who nominated Jensen.

Aaron Coughlin and Bryan Bradley formed the band I Will Keep Your Ghost in 2009. They describe their music as “groovesynth,” and count among their influences Neon Indian, Bear in Heaven, Discovery and “a massive amount of 70s Italian disco.” They’ve already developed a dedicated fan base in western Washington.

“With several shows in Everett and Seattle under their belt, the electro-rock duo has managed to create a full sound that has made quite a splash in the last year,” said Ryan Crowther, founder of the Everett Music Initiative.  “With an album due out by the end of 2013, these two are sure to put Everett on the map in a major way.”

In addition to developing their sound and their following, Coughlin and Bradley are committed to participating in and nurturing the Everett arts and music scene.

“Not only do they invest time, resources and creative energies into producing their own art, they engage with the ripening arts culture within the city,” said Kimberly Williams, cultural arts commission member. “Aaron and Bryan support local artists and bands by attending shows and events, all the while infusing their contagiously positive personalities into vibrant discussions about art, life and culture.”

Learn more
The Everett Cultural Arts Commission is composed of volunteer commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor. The mission of the commission is to initiate, sponsor, organize and promote cultural and artistic programs and services for the enrichment and enjoyment of the Everett community.

For more information, contact Carol Thomas, cultural arts manager, at 425-257-7101 or cthomas@everettwa.gov, or visitwww.everettwa.org/default.aspx?ID=1074.

2025: Untitled Solo Exhibition Scheduled for March 4- April 1

Solo Bar, 200 Roy Street, Seattle WA.

2024: Agony: 16 Emotional Painting by Duane Kirby Jensen

Gold E Lofts Boutique, 1705 1/2 Hewett Ave. Everett, WA 98201

June - August 2024

2020: Community Exhibit: 14 area artists

JAG ArtWorks, 2940 Colby Ave, Everett, Washington 98201

September 19 November 17, 2020

2020:  Darkness - Part of a three-person exhibit.

Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts, January 30 - February 28, 2020

2020:  Untilled Solo Exhibit

Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts, January 17 - January 30, 2020

2020: Friends of JAG - Group Show

JAG ArtWorks, 2940 Colby Ave, Everett, Washington 98201

January 16 - February 18-2020

2020:  Natasha and Friends - Group Show

Zamarama Gallery 2936 Colby Ave, Everett, Washington 98201

January 16 - January 19, 2020.

2019:  Pint of View Exhibit - Group Show

Black Lab Gallery 1618 Hewitt Ave, Everett, Washington 98201

September 7 - September 7, 2019.

2018: Fantastic - Group Exhibit 

The Sisters Restaurant, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett, Washington 98201

September 8 - November 3, 2018.

2017: Mid-Summer Poetry and Painting Showering 2017

September 10th, 2017, Yuming Fine Art Studio 14815-210th Ave. NE Woodinville, WA 98077

2016: Crumbled Cities - Solo Exhibition. Cafe Zippy 2811 Wetmore Ave., Everett, WA 98201

February 11, 2016 - March 10, 2016

2014: ‘Black OR White’ - a group exhibit 

September 1 to October 31, 2014, at 3231 Gallery in Everett, WA 98201

2014: “Portraits” - a group exhibit 

July 1 to Aug 30th, 2014, at 3231 Gallery in Everett, WA 98201

2014: Eight Years After the Flames: A Retrospective of Works from 2006-2014 by Duane Kirby Jensen

May 2 - June 25th, 2014, at Presence Studio * 1412 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225

NOTE: Show was taken down May 25 for being “TOO EDGY FOR BELLINGHAM.”

2013: The Art Auction for the Artist 4th Annual

May 25 -June 1. Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, Camano Island, WA.

2013: Kohaku: Seeking the Calm Center / 11 works by Duane Kirby Jensen

May 1- May 31. Meyers Cafe, Everett, WA

2012: String Theory and Other Random Occurrences That Weave There Way In and Out of Chaos and the World as We Might Know It: New Paintings by Duane Kirby Jensen

September 12th – October 17 – 2012. Zippy’s Cafe, – Everett, WA 98201

 

2012: Meyers Cafe Group Art Show tribute to Ebey Island

August 1- August 31. Meyers Cafe, Everett, WA

 

2012: Conversations within the Landscape of Emotion: Works by Duane Kirby Jensen,

May 12 - July 14. The Sisters Restaurant, 2804 Grand Ave. Everett, WA

 

2012: The Art Auction for the Artist - 3rd Annual,

April 21 - April 28, Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, Camano Island, WA.

 

2011-2012: Honey, I Shrunk the Art (21st Annual),

November 19th, 2011- January 28th, 2012, Matzke Fine Art, Camano Island, WA

 

2011:  Meyers 2011 Group Showcase

August 1- August 30. Meyers Cafe, Everett, WA.

 

2011:  In Microscale: The first annual miniature art show at Metallo gallery

May 1-30, 2011, Reception April 30th

Metallo Gallery, 2863 State Highway 14, Madrid, NM 87010. 505 471-2457

2011:  2nd Annual the Art Auction for the Artist,

April 16 - April 23, Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, Camano Island, WA.

2011:  Honey, I Shrunk the Art

Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, Camano Island, WA.

 

2010-2011: Honey, I Shrunk the Art (the 20th year), 

November 20, 2010 - January 30, 2011, Matzke Fine Art, Camano Island, WA

2010:  Art for Humans: A juried show in which artists were left to interpret a theme of “Man-Made” subject matter. 

December 7- December 31, 2010 

WiseDesignz Custom Framing & Fine Art Gallery 2908 Wetmore Avenue Everett, WA

 

2010:  The Breasts of the Northwest IV: They’re FABULOUS! 

November 20 – December 3, 2010, Lowell Art Works in Everett, WA 

 

2010:  Moments Within and of the City: The Works of Duane Kirby Jensen

September 1–30, Alek’s Art Studio, La Conner, WA.

 

2010:  Meyers 2010 Group Showcase 

August 1 - August 30. Meyers Cafe, Everett, WA.

 

2010:  The Art Auction for the Artist, April 1- 7th, 2010

Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, Camano Island, WA.

2010:  Of My Heart, Mind and Soul. Works by Duane Kirby Jensen

January 26-March 14. Zippy’s Java Lounge. Everett, WA

2010 Honey, I Shrunk the Art: The Extended Edition (The 19th Year). 

January 1- January 30. Matzke Fine Art. Camano Island, WA (

(Note: I was added to the extended exhibit.

2009 Puff: The Art, Allure and Agony of the Smoking Culture 

November 21 - December 20. Lowell Art Works. Everett, WA

2009:  Meyers 2009 Group Showcase 

August 1 August 29. Meyers Cafe, Everett, WA.

2009:  Art of the Written Word July 18 - August 2. 

Lowell Art Works Everett, WA 98203

2009:  It’s Raining Men. 30 artists and their interpretations of the male character. 

February 2-28. Solovei Art Gallery. Everett WA 98201

 

2008:  Offline. April 26– June 7. 

Phoenix Gallery Brighton, UK

 

 2007:  Me, Myself, & Eye: A National Juried Exhibition.

Oct 27 – Nov 25. Chico Art Center, Chico CA.

2025 An untitled interview completed December 2024. Awaiting publication date.

WoWwArt: A Journey Through Creative Minds, London, UK

2024 Beneath Your Beautiful (Fall 2024 Issue 16)

A Builder of Poetic Communities

2023 Beneath Your Beautiful (Jul / Aug 2023 Issue 10)

Outsider Artist

2023 Art Chowder: Arts + Culture Magazine. (May-June 2023 - Issue 45)

Seer and Speaker of the BROKEN SOUL the art and poetry of Duane Kirby Jensen by M J Hudon

July 2019: Art of Duane Kirby Jensen / Thoughts from Duane Kirby Jensen

Zo Magazine (on-line)

2014 ZO Circle of Artists ... featuring Duane Kirby Jensen today

Zo Magazine: A Different Kind of Universe (on-line)

2013: A Slide show of the Art of Duane Kirby Jensen

Zo Magazine: A Different Kind of Universe (on-line)

June 2009: Dallas Fine Arts Examiner. Artist Interview Duane Kirby Jensen by Sonia Semone

August 2008: Orange and Sardines Blog feed: Poets & Artists Interview with artist Duane Kirby Jensen 

by Didi Menendez

Dec.. 2007: MiPOesias Magazine. The Landscape of Flesh & Emotion: An Analysis of Duane Kirby Jensen’s Ink Paintings by Michael Parker

June 2007: Unsigned: The Magazine.