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Look, Ma! We’re in Psychology Today!
Our fabulous Press Manager, Rags Madison, recently put me in touch with artist and writer, Russell C. Smith who was working on an article about sexuality in Seattle. After a lovely back and forth, Russell came up with a great way to talk about the Festival in the context of Seattle’s burgeoning reputation of being… Full Article »
Letter from the Director
Viewing erotic art is a form of activism. When you look at any piece of art and see the beauty or artistic merit contained within, you are creating a more sex positive world. By not limiting your appreciation to your own preferences, you transcend tolerance and accept the myriad ways eros manifests in others. Purchasing… Full Article »
Face Off at the Opening Gala!
Artist Reception and Opening Gala – Thursday, April 23rd. Come meet the artists and be among the first to see the art! Art Activist Society members get early admission for first dibs on purchasing art. Our Juries and Curators will host a panel discussion on the art selection process at 8pm. Find out how the… Full Article »
Black Tie Affair this Saturday!
Buy my tickets! We have updated the Black Tie Affair page with information about the silent auction and the incredible food Kim Black has cooked up for us. Take a look and just try to resist what he has planned for our palates! If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, please do so before Friday… Full Article »
A Black Tie Affair
You are cordially invited to an exclusive, Black Tie Affair Saturday March 14 benefiting the Seattle Erotic Art Festival, at the stunning home of art collectors Vincent Lipe and local artist and 2014 Festival Guest Curator Steve Jensen. Join us for an evening of burlesque, live music, exquisite food performances, and a silent art auction…. Full Article »
Introducing: the 2015 Literary Art Jury
We’re proud to introduce the outstanding writers, poets, bloggers, musicians, and editors who have agreed to be part of our 2015 Literary Art jury. Our 2015 Literary Art Director is author Briana Jacobs: Briana Jacobs, Literary Art Director A Charleston SC native, book artist and printer, Briana recently set up shop in the state of… Full Article »
Introducing: the 2015 Visual Art Jury
Five individuals sit on our visual art jury: an artist, an art professional (often a gallery owner), an art collector, a sex-positivity activist, and a Festival committee member. Jury members are selected by the Festival Director and Exhibition Curator. Each year, the membership is new, except under special circumstances or on the basis of expertise… Full Article »
Erotic Comics: The Art Behind the Counter
This year, we will be featuring a special exhibit of erotic comics and sequential art curated by Kevin Boze, co-author/artist of The Virgin Project. This gallery sized installation will feature original framed art work on the walls and a reading area to enjoy more erotic comic books provided by Fantagraphics Books! Not only are we looking… Full Article »
What’s new for the 2015 Call for Art?
The 2015 Call for art opens tomorrow at noon! Each year we strive to make the Festival run smoother, thereby making it easier for everyone involved. From our volunteers to our artists to our patrons. This year, our biggest movement towards ease is using CallForEntry.org (CaFE) as our artist portal to accept all art submissions…. Full Article »