The 2018 Seattle Erotic Art Festival took place April 27th, 28th, and 29th, 2018.
Here’s what happened at the 2018 Festival!
Friday, 27th, 2018 | 6PM—1AM
To be enjoyed all hours: Visual Art Gallery, Interactive Installations, Audio Erotic, and the Festival Store.
21+ Valid ID required.
6PM Doors Open
6:30-7:00PM Guided Art Tour & Lecture with Andi S.
Exploring masculine body image from a non-binary perspective. Starting at the Art Buyer’s Lounge in front of the Festival Store.
6:30-7:30PM Accepted Literary Artists’ Presentation – Reading
Accepted artists read works accepted into the 2018 Anthology. In the Literary Lair.
6:30-8:00PM Song Bird – Interactive Performance
For the price of a pretty bauble, a Song Bird will sing to you, and only you, drawing you in with a song to stir your spirit before releasing you back into the crowd. In the Bird Cage, near the Aerial Stage.
7:00PM Guided Art Tour with Festival Director, Sophia Iannicelli
Hear the stories behind why the art was chosen. Starting at the Art Buyer’s Lounge in front of the Festival Store.
7:00PM-8:00PM Alyssa Taubin – Interactive Performance
Pole instruction and demo Aerial & Bondage Stage.
7:00-11:00PM The Mistress Is In – Interactive Installation
Mistress Matisse and the other beauties of Velvet Swing answer your questions and sex advice. Near the Bar.
7:30PM Guided Art Tour with Jennifer Jigour
The tension in movement in erotic art with special attention to the art work of Jennifer Jigour and select artists. Starting at the Art Buyer’s Lounge in front of the Festival Store.
7:30PM-8:30PM Lowa De Boom Boom presents: The Nearly Naked Truth: KINKED
Featuring: Briq House, Magnoliah Black, Tas Deville, Lowa De Boom Boom. Guest curator showcase on the Main Stage.
8:00-9:15PM Painting Parlour – Body Painting
Experience the erotic thrill of painting the naked human form. Paint by numbers or paint a pattern. The truly daring can become a canvas themselves! In Aaaahz!
8:00PM-9:30PM Fantastic Flirts – A drop-in educational and creative experience with Madame Umbra
Learn about the novelty of hand fan signals used for courtship. Create your own flirting accessory to keep cool while in the heat of playful romance. In the Studio.
8:00PM-12:00AM Self-Censored – Interactive Installation
Self-Censored Portraits is an on-site photo project where participants can pose covering themselves as little or as much of as they want with two black censor bars. Behind the Studio.
8:30PM-11:30PM Ambient Performances
Look for intimate and surprise performances throughout the venue.
8:30PM-11:30PM Piercing Performances
Tom Hill and 3 amazing models create living suspended sculptures. (needles) Suspension frame behind Festival Store.
8:30PM Writers Wanderlust – Spoken-word Guided Art Tour
Spoken word performances by Festival 2018 and Guest Literary Artists, inspired by the exhibition art. Starting at the Literary Lair.
8:30-9:00PM Endza and Jesse Sparkles – Performance
Using needles, impact, and a tie, this performance is a meditation on the suffering of the individual as the rise of the technocratic class makes Seattle unlivable for everyone else. (needles) On the Aerial Stage.
9:00PM-10:00PM The Luminous Pariah presents: Ascending from the Aviary
Featuring: The Luminous Pariah, Valtesse, Imani Sims, Shanghai Pearl. Guest curator showcase on the Main Stage.
9:00-11:00PM From Drawing to Sculpture by Ronnie Werner
Watch the artist sculpt a nude model, live. Orders for the finished art available exclusively in the Festival store. In the Studio.
9:00PM-12:00AM Aerial & Bondage Performances
Featuring: Shelby; Don; Stellaxluna & Paisley; BlkStar & Hummingbird. Aerial & Bondage Stage.
9:30-10:45PM Aphrodesia
Sample a tasting menu of sensual aphrodisiacs that you can succulently savor with a partner. Try it without looking. And please, play with your food! Requires additional activity ticket available here. In Aaaahz!
10:30-11:30PM The Black Tones – Live Music
A goody bag of BLUES, PUNK and BLACK POWER! On the Main Stage.
10:45PM-12:00AM Hot Chocolate – A sexy ice breaker
Our newest event is a sexy, anonymous, “ice breaker.” In Hot Chocolate, as masked participants find a new, or old, friend and feed them a chocolate truffle in any one of a number of creative ways. Use consent and your imagination. In Aaaahz!
11:30PM-1:00AM DJ
Featuring Mariu5. On the DJ Stage.
1AM Doors Close
Saturday, 28th, 2018 | 12PM—2AM
To be enjoyed all hours: Visual Art Gallery, Interactive Installations, Audio Erotic, and the Festival Store.
Noon-6PM Gallery Hours 18+ Valid ID required.
12:00-2:00PM Racial Representation in Sex-Positive Communities – Jenn P.
Conversation Corner in the Literary Lair.
1:00-3:00PM Rope Art Salon – with Life Drawing
A Beyond Nude life drawing session, a la Rm. 1618. Drawing supplies provided or bring your own. In the Studio.
2:00PM A Kink In The Cure – Performance
A performance piece centered in the world of sexual trauma, kink, and BDSM in the style of “The Vagina Monologues.” On the Main Stage.
2:00-2:30PM Guided Art Tour & Lecture with Andi S.
Exploring masculine body image from a non-binary perspective. Starting at the Art Buyer’s Lounge in front of the Festival Store.
2:00pm What is erotic? – Jessica Lee
Conversation Corner in the Literary Lair.
7:30PM Guided Art Tour with Juror, Daniel McGlothlen
Starting at the Art Buyer’s Lounge in front of the Festival Store.
3:00PM-5:00PM Fantastic Flirts – A drop-in educational and creative experience with Madame Umbra
Learn about the novelty of hand fan signals used for courtship. Create your own flirting accessory to keep cool while in the heat of playful romance. In the Studio.
3:00PM-6:00PM Bondage Performances
Featuring: Panda & Subtlybound; Nick & Paisley; Agent 99 & Jesi; . Aerial & Bondage Stage.
3:30PM Guided Art Tour with Artist, Seattle’s Dreamcaptures
Visionary Portrait & Lifestyle photographer who loves creating visceral imagery. Starting at the Art Buyer’s Lounge in front of the Festival Store.
4:00PM Guided Art Tour & Lecture with Guest Curator, Claire Koenig
A History of John-Franklin Koenig and how his travel and sexuality influenced his art. Next to the Masters of Erotic Art gallery.
4:00-4:45PM Song Bird – Interactive Performance
For the price of a pretty bauble, a Song Bird will sing to you, and only you, drawing you in with a song to stir your spirit before releasing you back into the crowd. In the Bird Cage, near the Aerial Stage.
4:00-6:00PM A Conversation about Asian Fetishization – Sophia Akiko Stephens
Conversation Corner in the Literary Lair.
4:30PM Guided Art Tour with Jennifer Jigour
Join painter Jennifer Jigour for a discussion about her art in SEAF2018. Starting at the Art Buyer’s Lounge in front of the Festival Store.
4:30-5:30PM Mojo Duo – Live Music
Heather Thomas and Dune Butler of Northwest Neo-Psych group General Mojo‘s go acoustic with ukulele and upright bass, harmonizing folk-interpreted classics as well as cosmic originals. On the Main Stage.
5:00PM Writers Wanderlust – Spoken-word Guided Art Tour
Spoken word performances by Festival 2018 and Guest Literary Artists, inspired by the exhibition art. Starting at the Literary Lair.
6PM – 21+ only. Valid ID required.
6:00PM-7:00PM Alyssa Taubin – Interactive Performance
Pole instruction and demo Aerial & Bondage Stage.
6:00PM-9:00PM Wild Paradise – Drawing Installation
Art Studio after-hours, when the models get some wildly creative ideas of their own. Everyone is welcome to be a voyeur and try their hand at sketching. In the Studio.
6:15-7:15PM Dr. Bettina Judd and Briq House – Guest Speakers
Briq House and Dr. Bettina Judd will discuss Black Feminism, Black women in Sex work, and dimensions of Black Female Pleasure. On the Main stage.
6:30-8:00PM Song Bird – Interactive Performance
For the price of a pretty bauble, a Song Bird will sing to you, and only you, drawing you in with a song to stir your spirit before releasing you back into the crowd. In the Bird Cage, near the Aerial Stage.
7:00PM Writers Wanderlust – Spoken-word Guided Art Tour
Spoken word performances by Festival 2018 and Guest Literary Artists, inspired by the exhibition art. Starting at the Literary Lair.
7:00PM-8:30PM Aerial & Bondage Performances
Featuring: Don; Christina; Shay & BathTubSiren. Aerial & Bondage Stage.
7:00-11:00PM The Mistress Is In – Interactive Installation
Mistress Matisse and the other beauties of Velvet Swing answer your questions and sex advice. Near the Bar.
7:15-8:30PM Painting Parlour – Body Painting
Experience the erotic thrill of painting the naked human form. Paint by numbers or paint a pattern. The truly daring can become a canvas themselves! In Aaaahz!
7:30PM Guided Art Tour with Artist, Billy Spain
Starting at the Art Buyer’s Lounge in front of the Festival Store.
7:30-8:30PM Alyza DenPan Monley presents: A Mouthful of of Mouthfeel
Featuring: Mother Tongue, Princess Bubblecum, Virtue of Sin, Salty Licks. Guest curator showcase on the Main Stage.
7:30-8:30PM Kamari Bright – Spoken Word & More
Join published poet and 2018 Jack Straw Writer, Kamari Bright, as she enlists the help of special guest, Chef Tarik Abdullah, to delve into the intimacy of food. Kamari will be reading from her book, “Emergence,” as well as performing new poems written to complement Abdullah’s sultry surprise dish which will be composed live. In the Literary Lair.
8:00PM Photography- is it art anymore? – Guided Art Tour & Lecture with John Santerineross
A discussion on the changing world views on photography as a fine art. Starting at the Art Buyer’s Lounge in front of the Festival Store.
8:00PM-12:00AM Self-Censored – Interactive Installation
Self-Censored Portraits is an on-site photo project where participants can pose covering themselves as little or as much of as they want with two black censor bars. Behind the Studio.
8:30PM-11:30PM Ambient Performances
Look for intimate and surprise performances throughout the venue.
8:30PM-11:30PM Piercing Performances
Tom Hill and 3 amazing models create living suspended sculptures. (needles) Suspension frame behind Festival Store.
8:30-9:00PM Aerial & Bondage Performance Showcase
Featuring: Myles Higher; Shay Tiziano and Bath Tub Siren; Panda and SubtlyBound. On the Aerial Stage.
8:30-9:00PM Love & Lust in the Jade Pavilion – Art Lecture with Doreen Russell
Expand your cultural perceptions and indulge your wanderlust. Madam Mings returns to SEAF this year with tantalizing Asian erotic pleasures and curiosities. In the Festival Store.
8:45-10:00PM Aaaahmazingly Racy
Season 2 of Aaaahmazingly Racy is coming Saturday night only. Once again, you will perform challenges to earn clues that take you on a tour throughout SEAF. Become part of our “ambient experience” as you race to the finish line where treats await. Requires additional activity ticket available here. Starting in Aaaahz!
9:00PM Guided Art Tour with Jim Duvall
Join SEAF founder and Master of Erotic Art, Jim Duvall to hear their thoughts about their creative process and the art of the festival. Starting at the Art Buyer’s Lounge in front of the Festival Store.
9:00PM-10:00PM Namii presents: Bois of a Feather
Featuring: Namii, TAQUEET$, Britt, Dom, Lanette, D’Dynasty, Anastacia Renee, Danni Cassette. Guest curator showcase on the Main Stage.
9:00-11:00PM From Drawing to Sculpture by Ronnie Werner
Watch the artist sculpt a nude model, live. Orders for the finished art available exclusively in the Festival store. In the Studio.
9:00PM-12:00AM Bondage Performances
Featuring: TheAdmiral & Agent 99; Stellaxluna & alittlespicey; BlkStar & Hummingbird. Aerial & Bondage Stage.
10:00PM-11:00PM Vamp and Sole Shoe Contest Registration
A friendly “best dressed below the knees” with multiple prizes & different categories of footwear. On Main Stage.
10:30-11:30PM Carnival of Delights – Sensation Play
Push your inner erotic being to the edge with some toys designed to get you going with a collection of sensations. And, don’t let your clothes get in the way! In Aaaahz!
11:00PM-12:30AM Fantastic Flirts – A drop-in educational and creative experience with Madame Umbra
Learn about the novelty of hand fan signals used for courtship. Create your own flirting accessory to keep cool while in the heat of playful romance. In the Studio.
11:00PM-2AM Dance Party
Featuring: Nark, DJ Sharlese, Arson.
2:00AM Doors Close
Sunday, April 29th, 2018 | Noon—4PM
18+ Allowed. Valid ID required.
To be enjoyed all hours: Visual Art Gallery, Interactive Installations, Audio Erotic, and the Festival Store.
Noon Doors Open
12:00PM-1:30PM Healing Trauma Through Art & Sharing – Hiba Jameel
Conversation Corner in the Literary Lair.
12:30PM Guided Art Tour with Jennifer Jigour
Join painter Jennifer Jigour for a discussion about her art in SEAF2018. Starting at the Art Buyer’s Lounge in front of the Festival Store.
1:00PM-2:00PM Visual Art Jury Discussion Panel
Festival Director, Visual Art Jurors and Curators share the process of assembling the art to make up the exhibitions. On the Main Stage.
2:00PM Guided Art Tour with members of the Visual Art Jury
Continue the conversation of the jury’s thoughts on the selected art. Starting at the Art Buyer’s Lounge in front of the Festival Store.
2:00PM-3:30PM All In A Day’s [Sex] Work – Blair Hopkins
Conversation Corner in the Literary Lair.
2:00PM-4:00PM Fantastic Flirts – A drop-in educational and creative experience with Madame Umbra
Learn about the novelty of hand fan signals used for courtship. Create your own flirting accessory to keep cool while in the heat of playful romance. In the Studio.
2:30PM-3:00PM Love & Lust in the Jade Pavilion – Art Lecture with Doreen Russell
Expand your cultural perceptions and indulge your wanderlust. Madam Mings returns to SEAF this year with tantalizing Asian erotic pleasures and curiosities. In the Festival Store.
2:30PM-3:00PM Cannabis & Sex – Lecture with Chelsea Cebara
Combining sex and weed is certainly nothing new, but the recent wave of legalization has relaxed the stigma around cannabis and vastly expanded the options for incorporating it into your sex life. Learn about various strains, products, and safety tips. On the Main Stage.
4:00PM – Doors Close
6:00PM-8pm – Art Pick-Up
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