Join me at these upcoming Events!
Vibrant Palette group show, "The Upside-Down House"
January 10-March 3, 2024
Reception: Saturday, February 10th
Columbia City Gallery, 4864 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, 98118
Vibrant Palette presents "The Small Things, a miniature community art show"
January 12-February 3, 2024
Reception: Friday, January 12th, 6:00-9:00 p.m. (Belltown Art Walk)
Slide Gallery, 2307 1st Ave., Seattle, 98121
Vibrant Palette Art Center:
Floral Fantasia, Spring Fundraiser
May 16-22, 2022
Artist Reception: May 22, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Vermillion Art Gallery and Bar
1508 11th Ave, Seattle WA
Vibrant Palette Art Center:
Group art show at Columbia City Gallery
February 19, 2022
Artist Reception: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Columbia City Gallery, Seattle WA
Vibrant Palette Art Center:
Community of Gems: 2021 Fall Virtual Fundraiser
October 17-21, 2021
www.vibrantpalette.org
Community of Gems: Storefront Installation
Harrison and Boren Ave N, Seattle
Now on view through December 31, 2021
Art and Jazz
Evening of Music, featuring work by Vibrant Palette artists
October 14, 2021
7:30-9:00 p.m.
Epiphany Seattle
1805 38th Ave, Seattle WA
Vibrant Palette Art Center:
Ghost Gallery's 14th Annual Mini Holiday Exhibit
(virtual exhibition)
Dec 3, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Ghost Gallery, Pioneer Square, Seattle WA
Vibrant Palette Art Center:
First Thursday Artwalk at Impact Hub
February 6, 2020, 6:00-8:30 p.m. durint the art walk
Impact Hub, Pioneer Square, Seattle WA
Vibrant Palette Art Center: Emerging Together
Painted lanterns installation
August 29 - November 30, 2020
Pratt Park, Seattle WA
Artists reception: August 29th
Featured on King 5 Evening Magazine
https://vibrantpalette.org/news/
Vibrant Palette: With Love to Nature
July 15 - September 4, 2019 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Seattle City Hall, Seattle 98101
Artists reception: August 1, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
https://vibrantpalette.org/news/
Vibrant Palette Fundraiser: Bright Futures
March 24, 2019 1:00-3:00 p.m.
The Cloud Room
1424 11th Ave., Ste 400, Seattle 98122
Brown Paper Tickets
NASDDDS Conference
Vendor Marketplace
June 5-6, 2019
Seattle Sheraton Hotel
Seattle, WA
Community Summit 2019: Enriching Lives!
Art Exhibition
June 11-13, 2019
Wenatchee Convention Center
Wenatchee, WA
Bambu Organic Salon Holiday Art Show
December 1, 2018, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
3919 Stone Way N, Seattle WA 98103
Greeting cards, prints, jewelry, journals, mugs, framed art and more!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taurini-Designs/221002647969029
MOSA Holiday Treasures Exhibition
November 17, 2018 - February 28, 2019
Opening reception: Nov. 17, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Museum of Special Art, Country Village
720 238th St SE - Suite 1, Bothell WA 98021
www.facebook.com/museumofspecialart/#
22nd Annual Puget Sound Buddy Walk
October 14, 2018, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Seattle Center, Founders Court
http://downsyndromecommunity.org/
Bambu Organic Salon Art Show!
June 9, 2018, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
3919 Stone Way N, Seattle WA 98103
Greeting cards, prints, jewelry, journals, mugs, framed art and more!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taurini-Designs/221002647969029
Thriving Artists Market
July 9, 2018, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Lagunitas Brewing Company
1550 NW 49th St., Seattle WA 98107
https://lagunitas.com/taprooms/seattle
All Born (In)
April 21, 2018 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Holiday Inn Portland Airport
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/7eawvev6k8on/?&th=162b16f9a5a0d0d9&q=All+Born+In&v=c&s=q
Imaginary Opus: A Sensory Experience in Two Acts
A musical performance, followed by an art exhibition featuring the work of Lupita Cano.
Book and lyrics: Rose Cano, Music: David Nyberg.
February 25-28, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.
Center House Theatre (Black Box Space)
Seattle Center Armory
305 Harrison St., Seattle WA, 980109
"This musical tells the story of a young boy who has difficulty expressing himself in words, and fitting in with the other children. Prone to sensory overload, he finds solace in his vivid imagination and drawing the beautiful world as he sees it."
Click here for more information and tickets
2017 Events
Bambu Organic Salon Holiday Art Sale
December 9, 2017, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
3919 Stone Way N, Seattle WA 98103
Greeting cards, prints, jewelry, ornaments, mugs, framed art and more!
21st Annual Puget Sound Buddy Walk
October 1, 2017, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Seattle Center, Next 50 Plaza
http://downsyndromecommunity.org/
MOSA - Imagination Exhibition featured artist
Lupita Cano - "I Beg To Differ: Making Art and Living Life on My Own Terms"
A collection of paintings reflecting the hopes, fears, joys and angst of forging a meaningful life
in a challenging and confusing world
"We're All In This Together", by Lupita Cano ©
September 9 - October 27, 2017 Opening reception: Sep. 9, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Museum of Special Art, Country Village Complex
720 238th St SE - Suite 1, Bothell WA 98021
www.facebook.com/museumofspecialart/#
Thriving Artists Market
August 28, 2017, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Lagunitas Brewing Company
1550 NW 49th St., Seattle WA 98107
https://lagunitas.com/taprooms/seattle
2017 National APSE Conference
June 20-21, 2017, Portland Oregon
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
1401 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97201
APSE is a national organization focused on integrated employment and career advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
https://apse.org/2017-national-conference
Bambu Organic Salon Art Show and Sale
June 10, 2017, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
3919 Stone Way N, Seattle WA 98103
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taurini-Designs/221002647969029
Past Events
MOSA - Colors of My World
November 5, 2016 - March 24, 2017, Opening reception: Nov. 5, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Museum of Special Art, Country Village Complex, 720 238th St SE - Suite 1, Bothell WA 98021
20th Annual Puget Sound Buddy Walk
October 2, 2016, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Seattle Center, Next 50 Plaza
TASH Conference
December 2-4, 2015, Portland Oregon
Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront
1401 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97201
https://2015tashconference.sched.org/directory/exhibitors
No Boundaries 2015: Peripheral Visions (Touring Art Exhibit)
November-December 2015, Seattle, WA
Washington State Convention Center
Level 2 Gallery, NW corner
800 Convention Pl., Seattle, 98101
Artist Reception: Sunday, Nov. 8, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
http://www.artabilityfaire.com/no-boundaries.html
Bambu Organic Salon Art Show
Dec. 5, 2015 6:00 – 9:00 pm
3919 Stone Way N, Seattle WA 98103
https://www.facebook.com/Taurini-Designs-221002647969029/
19th Annual Puget Sound Buddy Walk
October 4th, 2015, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Seattle Center, Next 50 Plaza
Shoreline Arts Festival
June 27-28, 2015,
Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155
http://www.shorelinearts.net/shoreline-arts-festival/
Bambu Organic Salon Summer Sale
June 27, 2015 6:00 – 9:00 pm
3919 Stone Way N, Seattle WA 98103
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taurini-Designs/221002647969029
No Boundaries 2015: Peripheral Visions (Touring Art Exhibit)
June-July 2015, Seattle, WA
Mt Baker Neighborhood Center for the Arts
2919 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, 98144
Artist Reception: Friday, June 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
http://www.artabilityfaire.com/no-boundaries.html
NB 2015 Schedule:
May- June 2015, Puyallup, WA
The Premier Gallery at the Puyallup Activity Center
February - April 2015, Port Townsend, WA
Pippa's Real Tea
December 2014- January 2015, Seattle, WA
Ballard Academy of Music and Dance
Rising Stars: Works from NW Special Artists
December 5, 2014 - March 15, 2015; opening reception Dec. 6, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Bellevue Arts Museum, Community Education Gallery (free admission)
510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue WA 98004
http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/community_education_gallery.html
Bambu Organic Salon Holiday Art Show and Sale
Dec. 6, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
3919 Stone Way N, Seattle WA 98103
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taurini-Designs/221002647969029
The Arc's 2014 National Conference: Entrepreneur Alley
October 1-2, 2014
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street, New Orleans., LA 70130
http://convention.thearc.org/participate
18th Annual Puget Sound Buddy Walk
October 5th, 2014, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Seattle Center, Next 50 Plaza
NW Special Artists art exhibit: "Colors of My World"
Sep. 1-30, 2014; artist reception Saturday, Sep. 6, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
ArtWorks Gallery
201 2nd Ave. S., Edmonds WA 98020
http://www.nwspecialartists.com/
Renton Annual Art Show, Juried Art Exhibit
July 25 - July 27, 2014
Renton Community Center
1715 Maple Valley Rd., Renton WA
https://www.rentonannualartshow.com
No Boundaries 2014 "Living Metaphors": Touring Art Exhibit
July -October 2014: Burien
Burien Community Center
14700 6th Ave SW, Burien WA 98166
Artist reception: July 17, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/ArtAbilityFaire
Bambu Organic Salon Art Show and Sale
June 21, 2014, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
3919 Stone Way N, Seattle WA 98103
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taurini-Designs/221002647969029
No Boundaries 2014 "Living Metaphors": Touring Art Exhibit
May - June 2014: Seattle (Greenwood Art Walk)
Majestic Art Gallery
129 NW 85th, Suite B, Seattle WA 98117 - 206.743.6141
Artist reception: May 9, 6:00-9:00 p.m., May 10, Noon-5:00 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/
Edmonds Arts Commission: NW Special Artists group show
May 1 – June 17, 2014
Edmonds Public Library
650 Main St., Edmonds WA 98020
http://www.edmondswa.gov/government/boards-and-commissions/arts-commission/exhibits.html
9th Annual All Born (In) National Conference: Self-advocate art sale
April 5, 2014, 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Jantzen Beach Red Lion Hotel
909 N. Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR 97217
http://allbornin.org/abi-conference/abi-art-sale/
No Boundaries 2014 "Living Metaphors": Touring Art Exhibit
February - March 2014: Port Townsend
Pippa's Real Tea
636 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Artist reception: March 1, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/ArtAbilityFaire
NW Special Artists art exhibit: "Inspire"
March 1-31, 2014; artist reception Saturday, Mar. 8, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
ArtWorks Gallery
201 2nd Ave. S., Edmonds WA 98020
http://www.nwspecialartists.com/
Past Events
2013
No Boundaries 2014, "Living Metaphors" : Touring Art Exhibit
Dec. 13, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, artists reception
Ballard Academy of Music & Dance
2404 NW 80th St., Seattle WA 98117
https://www.facebook.com/ArtAbilityFaire
Bambu Organic Salon Holiday Art Sale
Dec. 7, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
3919 Stone Way N, Seattle WA 98103
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taurini-Designs/221002647969029
17th Annual Puget Sound Buddy Walk
October 6th, 2013, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Seattle Center, Next 50 Plaza
NW Special Artists: The Colors of My World
Sep. 1-30; artists reception Sep. 7, 1:00–4:00 pm
ArtWorks Gallery
201 2nd Ave. S., Edmonds WA 98020
http://www.nwspecialartists.com/
The Arc of USA National Convention
Local Artists Display & Entreprenuer Market Place Vendor
Aug. 3-5, 2013
Hyatt Regency Bellevue
900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue WA 98004
http://www.thearc.org/page.aspx?pid=2824
8th Annual All Born (In) Cross-Disability Inclusion Conference
April 13, Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn Airport, Portland OR
http://allbornin.org/abi-
Evergreen Hospital Fundraiser
April 17, 2013 Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
12040 Northeast 128th St ., Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 899-3000
2012
Bambu Organic Salon Holiday Art Sale
Dec. 8, 2012 6:00 – 9:00 pm
3919 Stone Way N., Seattle 98103
SEPAC Woodinville Holiday Craft Fair
Nov. 3, 2012 9:00 – 4:00 pm
Woodmoor Elementary School
12225 NE 160th Street , Bothell
www.sepacnsd.org/craftfair.html
Event benefits special needs kids in the Northshore School District
Edmonds United Methodist Church, Art Hall
Oct. 14-31, 2012
828 Caspers Street
Edmonds WA 98020
*Meet the Artist” coffee break, Oct. 12, 11:30-12:00 pm
www.edmondsumc.org/content.cfm?id=150
OCTOBER IS DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StwSnjtMkxQ&feature=related
Starbucks, October’s Featured Artist
Oct. 1-31
14015 Northeast 175th Street
Woodinville, WA (by the Albertsons store)
16th Annual Puget Sound Buddy Walk
October 7th, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Seattle Center, Next 50 Plaza
No Boundaries 2012: Memories and Visions
Feb. 1 - October 10, 2012
Travelling exhibit showcasing the work of established and emerging artists with disabilities.
Normandy Park City Council Chambers, and other venues tbd
Skagit Valley Hospital & Washington CASH fundraiser
September 6-7, 2012
Mount Vernon, WA
Art Is Not an Option Gallery Show
June 28, 2012
Provail
12550 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle 98133
http://artisnotanoption.wordpress.com/
Bambu Salon Spring Sale & Art Show
June 16, 2012
3919 Stone Way N., Seattle
www.bambuorganicsalon.com/
WA Cash "Banking on Dreams" fundraiser and juried Entrepreneur Showcase
May 17, 2012 Thursday 5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Washington State Convention Center, Seattle WA
http://washingtoncash.org/node/703
Evergreen Hospital Fundraiser
April 26-27, Thu- Fri, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
12040 Northeast 128th St ., Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 899-3000
Northwest Down Syndrome Association "All Born (In)" conference
April 28, Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ambridge Event Center, Portland OR
www.nwdsa.org/index.php/all-born-in/abi-artist-info/
Fresh Flours Bakery, April’s Featured Artist
April 2 -30, 2012, Mon-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat-Sun 7am-5pm
Phinney Ridge, 6015 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle 98103
http://www.freshfloursseattle.com/artists.html
LifeSpan’s Celebration of HeArts & Silent Auction
March 29, 2012, 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Phinney Community Hall
6534 Phinney Ave N., Seattle 98103
http://celebrationofhearts.blogspot.com/
2011
Art With A Heart, an Inclusive Gallery presents, “Flower Power: artistically exploring nature”
July 7 through July 30, 2011
570 1st Ave. S., Seattle 98104 (206) 478-8342
First Thursday opening reception, July 7, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
http://artwithaheartgallery.com/
Group Art Show at Gallery 4500
August 8 through September 9, 2011
(viewing Mon - Fri 9:00-5:00; Sat. 9:00-1:00)
University Business Center, 4500 9th Ave NE, Suite 300, Seattle 98105 (3rd Floor, Above the Metro Cinema)
View inspiring works by four local artists!
Plus...
**Friday, August 19th, 6:00-9:00 p.m. University District Art Walk
"Meet the Artists" event. Cards,prints and originals available for purchase. Light refreshments served.
Bambu Organic Salon, Seasonal Art Exhibit
March 1 through May 31, 2011
3919 Stone Way N.? Seattle, WA 98103?(206) 781-6501?
http://bambuorganicsalon.com/
Bambu Organic Salon Spring Sale and Party
June 18, 2011
3919 Stone Way N.? Seattle, WA 98103?(206) 781-6501
http://bambuorganicsalon.com/
"Art is Not an Option" Gallery Show?
June 24, 2011
Provail, 12550 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98133?
http://artisnotanoption.wordpress.com/about/
Seattle City Hall Exhibition, Creative Activities and VSA Washington
Group show, January 6 - February 28, 2011
City Hall Lobby Gallery and Anne Focke Gallery
600 Fourth Avenue, Seattle WA
http://www.seattle.gov/arts/publicart/city_hall.asp
No Boundaries “Metamorphosis” 2010-2011, juried traveling art exhibition:
December 10, 2010 through January 24, 2011
Lakeside Advisors, Inc., 1115 E. Denny Way, Seattle, 98122, 206-285-1730
February 4 through March 1, 2011
Normandy Park City Hall, 801 SW 174th Street, Normandy Park, WA
March 4 through April 14, 2011
Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA
http://www.CreativeActivities.org/
Group Art Show, Bambu Organic Salon, Seattle, WA
Art exhibit on display through February 2011
3919 Stone Way N.? Seattle, WA 98103?(206) 781-6501
AtWork!, Bellevue, WA
Group art show, October 6 - January 18, 2011
http://www.atworkwa.org/locations.php
2010
Woodinville Holiday Craft Fair, Woodmoor Elementary, Bothell
Saturday, November 6, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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