PAST PARTNERSHIPS….
Musicians/Bands:
Damien Jurado, Rosie Thomas, Jesse Sykes, Late Tuesday, Shawn McDonald, The Republic, Jen Wood, Andy Fitts (United States of Electronica), Aaron Sprinkle, Sherri Youngward, Warren Barfield, Logan Martin, Graham Travis, Robert Deeble, Korby Lenker, Laura Gibson, CodyWho, Mark Pickerel, The Lonely Forest, Transmissionary Six, Josh Ottum, Paul Hiraga, Cory Gray, David Knutsen, Jonathan Rich, Jason Harwell, Trace Bundy, Future Of Forestry, Ruth, Derek Webb, David Bazan (Pedro the Lion, Headphones), Gabe Archer (The Pale Pacific), Paul Wright, Lincoln Brewster, Starfield, Matt Papa, Robbie Seay Band, Martin Smith, Vicky Beeching, Josh Garrels
Organizations/Non-Profits:
WorldVision, Acting On Aids, The Fremont Abbey Arts Center, KEXP, Restore International, Heart For Africa, Invisible Children, The Nature Consortium, The RE-Store, Rwanda Partners, Youth Advocates, Youth Specialties, New Horizons (Seattle), LifeWind International, Sojourners
Speakers:
Donald Miller, Erwin McManus, Veronica Gaines, Rick McKinley, Steve Haas, Craig Gross, Chris Seay, Tony Campollo, Shane Claiborne, Andrew Marin, Mark Yaconelli, Francis Chan, Mike Pilavachi, Francis Collins, Phillis Tickle, Mark Ostreicher, Scott Bessenecker
PAST EVENTS….
DCLA
June 25-28 | Los Angeles Convention Center
July 10-13 | Washington DC Convention Center
I was lucky enough to be asked as the artist in residence for this years DCLA09. DCLA is a youth conference held in Los Angeles and DC… hence the name. I was there painting during the big rooms… where we sought to display the mega-narrative of the Bible through live art, speaking, music, video, design, and acting all mixed up over 3 stages. It was very challenging, but awesome.
I also helped run an art space and led seminars for students in the afternoons about what art can do and how we need to strive to make good art in the world.
(marquis laughlin, me, shane claiborne, mandy radford, francis chan, kendall payne, fred lynch)
I worked with the coolest people… and it was a real honor to be involved.
(leading seminar)(people like pictures with me?)
April 25-29 | Washington D.C.
I recently participated in WorldVision’s Acting On Aids Summit On The Hill and Sojourners Mobilization to End Poverty Conference out in Washington DC. Both events were designed to ramp up people’s involvement with advocacy for the poor and to actually go meet with their states representatives to lobby for initiatives that benefit the poor nationally and worldwide.
With Acting On Aids, I painted alongside fantastic Josh Garrelsduring an evening concert, painted with Scott Bessenecker from Intervarsity as he shared his thoughts on advocacy, and hosted a seminar with Josh about being a creative advocate. This event was focused on college students from around the nation.
My involvement with Sojourners was a bit different. Their conference was a large event at the Washington Convention center and involved a lot of big named people from around the nation. My part was small as Caitlin Beidler and I painted during the worship response time. Not that I wasn’t thankful to be there. It was a great pleasure to work alongside Martin Smith from Delirious andVicky Beeching as they led in music. Basically, good times all around.
Youth Specialties Conferences
Sacramento, October 10-13
Pittsburgh, October 31-November 3
Nashville, November 21-24
I was the resident artist at this year’s National Youth Workers Conventions. I painted with all the speakers during the main sessions and facilitating an interactive arts center for leaders called theArtDen. To see more pictures, click here.
October 25 | Beauty For Ashes Auction | Modesto, Ca
I donated a painting for LifeWind’s Beauty For Ashes fundraiser … and I painted at the event.
October 14 | Round 41
Musicians: David Bazan, Aaron Sprinkle, Gabe Archer
Painters: Scott Erickson (me), Skye Graves
September 14 | The Grove | Chandler, AZ
These are paintings I did at the Grove on their new focus to run all programs through their three goals to love God, grow together, and serve the world.
Aug 30 – Sept 1 | Bumbershoot Festival
the round at bumbershoot 2008
musicians: damien jurado, jen wood, carrie biell
poets: buddy wakefield, rose mcaleese
painters: scott erickson, jen grabarczyk
Aug 11-22 | Artist in Residency, Vancouver BC
I was selected to be a part of six painters who will be going up to Vancouver BC and will be working together on a series of work based on the theme “the beautiful, the sublime, and the grotesque”. The amazing part about this residency is that this project is totally funded by churches…. harkening back to the days when the church financed a lot of art. Works from this project will be shown in a gallery downtown, will spend a year in the spaces of the various patrons, and then could possible end up going on a year long tour around the united states. The patrons as of now are John Knox Presbyterian Church, Church of the Beloved, Sanctuary (Seattle), Mars Hill Graduate School, Shoreline Christian Reformed Church, and CIVA (Christians In the Visual Arts).
Aug 8 | Warren Barfield, Snohomish, Wa
May 20, 2008 | Derek Webb | Washington DC
May 19 – 21, 2008 | Acting On Aids Summit | Wash. DC
May 17 | Charlie Peacock Concert | Fremont Abbey Arts Center | 8pm
Charlie came out from Nashville to do a benefit concert for Artists Life Guild. He played some of his new music at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center and I got to paint with him.
May 14-15 | Logan Martin | Seattle Concerts
Painter: Scott Erickson
I will be partnering with the Grove Church in doing live art pieces throughout the Easter weekend.
Painter: Scott Erickson
I will be painting with Trace Bundy… the acoustic ninja… at the beautiful Triple Door in downtown Seattle. I will be creating two paintings that go along with the release of Trace’s new DVD “Missle Bell”… highlighting the work of Agros, a non-profit that works with the rural poor in central america.Doors open at 5:30 pm.
$10 advanced, $12 at the door.
It’s the grand opening for the Fremont Abbey. There will be music, art, face painting, food, drink, dancing…. just a good ole time in the center of the universe… Fremont. I will be live painting as well. Hope to see you there!
8pm at the Fremont Abbey.
w/ Jen Wood and guests
Painter: Scott Erickson
the first one in Portland.
poets Matt Gano (Seattle), Brian Elliss (Boston)
painters Scott Erickson (Seattle) Martha Wallulis.
8:00, all-ages, $5-10 donation
@ Pacific Crest Community School
116 NE 29th Avenue
http://www.pcrest.org/contact/index.php
Painter: Scott Erickson
There are 60 runners who are participating in the Carlsbad Marathon to raise money to build a school in Africa through Heart For Africa. I will be there and painting at different events around the marathon (Keebler Kids at Legoland, and winners stage after the marathon on sunday)… afterwards the paintings will be auctioned and part of the proceeds will go the building of this school.
Painter: Scott Erickson
Holiday Round
Painter: Scott Erickson, Jen Grabarczyk, Skye Graves
all your favorites from the year for one frickin good time. space is limited so you must RSVP to make it in….
2nd Annual AIDS Benefit Show in Weter Lounge on the campus of Seattle Pacific University.
8pm
WorldVision | Global Vigil
Painter: Scott Erickson
In lew of World AIDS Day on Dec 1st, this is an event focusing on the issues surrounding AIDS and how we can be advocates for those affecting by this disease.
Bellarmine Prep High School – Tacoma, WA
11:00am – 1:00pm
Painter: Scott Erickson
8pm @ the Nectar Lounge
Robb Benson (Dear John Letters, Dept of Energy)
Bre Loughlin (Kuma, Daylight Basement)
Poet: Blair (on tour from Detroit)
U2charist
Painter: scott erickson
This event was put on by Church of the Beloved and Trinity Lutheran Church. It was a communion service based around the music of U2 and focusing on the issues and hopeful solutions around poverty.
Music by Urban Hymnal
Speaker: Rick Steves
November 17, 2007 | Round 1 | Tacoma WA
@ School of Arts Tacoma, 1117 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98401
Live Music: Aaron Spiro,Robert Deeble, Carrie Biell
Live Poetry: Daniel Blue
Live Painting: me
Peak Park Opening
I was there representing the Fremont Abbey Arts Center to celebrate the opening of Peak Park, Fremont’s newest and perhaps coolest park
Urban ArtWorks | Atlanta
Painter: Scott Erickson
“Face of Hope” art show highlighting the work of Heart For Africa.
I will have pieces showing… and I will also be painting live at the reception (Nov. 3). All proceeds benefit the work of Heart For Africa.
Less Is More Tour | Atlanta GA
Painter: Scott Erickson
That’s right! one last less is more show!
if you’re in the Atlanta area, you need to be there…8pm
@ Midtown Community Church
1095 State St NW
Atlanta, GA
Less Is More Tour
I will be heading out on a tour with two musical genius’ from Atlanta : Jonathan Rich and Jason Harwell.SHOW DATES
10/15 – The Q Cafe | Ballard WA
10/16 – The Venetian | Albany OR
10/17 – TBA
10/18 – Arcade Church | Sacramento CA
10/19 – Fresno State Univ | Fresno CA
All other dates canceled due to family issues….go to website for more info› http://www.virb.com/lessismoretour
The Stigma Project
Painter: Scott Erickson
I made visual centerpieces that will be used in Acting On Aids Stigma Project that will be hitting select college campuses this fall.
Logan Martin Tour
Painter: Scott Erickson
Here’s some highlights!I will be finishing with Logan on his tour in Northern California….Sep 1 | 8:00P @ Seven / Reno, Nevada
Sep 2 | 1:45P Joshua Fest- Air1 Main Stage / Quincy, California
Sep 3 | 8:00P Crosstown Coffee / Alameda, CA
Sep 4 | 7:00P @ Crossroads Yuba City / Yuba City, California
Sep 5 | 7:00P @ North Modesto Church / Modesto, California
Logan Martin | Albany, OR
Painter: Scott Erickson
painting with Logan and crew at the Venetian Theatre in Albany.
Youngstown Cultural Art Center
Painter: Scott Erickson
I have a mish mash of work up at Youngstown in West Seattle.
Logan Martin CD Release | Salem, OR
Painter: Scott Erickson
I will be painting with my good friend Logan Martin for three shows…
Jubilee @ the Triple Door
Painter: Scott Erickson
Jubilee is playing at the Triple Door and I will be painting with them. Jubilee is a non-profit band that raises money for International Justice Mission. My paintings will be auctioned at the end of the show and all proceeds will go to IJM.
Kenya | Heart for Africa
We will be going to Kenya and teaching art lessons at an orphange. At the end of the week, the kids will make art, we will bring it back to the states, and we are having an art show in Atlanta in November at Urban Art Works to raise money for further work with street kids.
Art Show @ Cafe Verite, Ballard
Painter: Scott Erickson
I will be showing paintings that I did for Youth Advocates and will be hanging and selling a few independent pieces. And this shop is one of my favorites to hang out at!
Round 25
Painter: Scott Erickson and Jen Grabarczyk
musicians: Damien Jurado and friends! live poetry and the return of Emily Leonard!
Adultery Series @ MHGS
Painter: Scott Erickson
My Adultery series is going to be up at Mars Hill Graduate School in downtown Seattle. If you haven’t seen it… well, here it is.
Fremont Bridge Opening
Painter: Scott Erickson
Working with the Fremont Abbey Arts Center at the opening of the Fremont Bridge! We did live interactive paintings and kids could make their own t-shirts….
Art Show @ Icon Coffee
Painter:
Painter: Scott Erickson
Paintings based on the work of Hear for Africa… a great organization doing redemptive work in the many dilapidated communities in Africa.
www.heartforafrica.org
Thread Art Show
Painter: Scott Erickson
A community art show being hosted by CrossPoint Green Lake. I will be showing my Adultery series… so if you missed it in March, here’s your chance. I will also be painting live with the fabulous band Jubilee.
7pm-8pm gallery and hors d’oeuvres
8:15 Show begins
Acting On Aids @ UW Red Square
Painter: Scott Erickson
“Do you see orange?” campaign
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Steve Haas will be speaking on the Library stairs and I will be painting!
Visual Arts Workshop @ SPU
“Beyond the Banner: New Options for the Visual Arts in Worship.”
The event is part of a three-part series of learning workshops SPU Campus Ministries is putting on this year, as funded by a grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. The three workshops center on ecumenical worship, global worship, and ancient /future worship, respectively. This one focuses on the visual arts. More specifically, exploring practical ways to incorporate the visual arts in worship. I will be a part of a panel discussion, leading a class, and doing live art during a worship time.
Painter: Scott Erickson
New paintings up at Herkimer Coffee shop… just right around the corner from my house. My subject matter will be scenes from the ocean – surfing, water, sun, and everything thing else that makes us feel good inside!
the Round @ the Fremont Abbey
Painter:
Painter: Kristen Cochran and Chris Sheridan
ROUND23 post-Earth Day Special
w/ Gabe & Tirzah Archer (Pale Pacific, Finder), Cam Nicklaus (Pale)…..
poetry as well….
Art Show @ Cafe Verite, Madrona
Painter: Scott Erickson
new works at Cafe Verite in the Madrona area of seattle. My subject matter will be green lake…. very exciting.
The Kindlings Muse
Tara Ward of Late Tuesday and I will be discussing online conversations verses face to face conversations. Starts at 7pm at Hales Ales in Fremont, WA.
the Round @ the Fremont Abbey
Painter: Victor Ramirez and Skye Graves
music by Bobert Deeble and guests! live poetry and painting! what more could you want on a monday night?
Ballard Art Walk
Painter: Scott Erickson
Heart For Africa | Carlsbad, CA
Painter: Scott Erickson
I’ll be painting with Janine Maxwell of Heart For Africa as she shares about her work on that amazing continent….
Acting On Aids Summit
Painter: Scott Erickson
A gathering for all the student leaders for Acting On Aids chapters nation wide.
Round 21 @ the Fremont Abbey
Painter: Scott Erickson and Kate Protage
2nd annual anti-valentines day concert! more to come….
Late Tuesday in Bellingham
Painter: Scott Erickson
It’s Late Tuesdays last concert…(sadness… sniff, sniff). So join them for one final kickin show. other special guests: the pale pacific, mindhead, lonely forest… and more!
The Kindlings Muse
Painter: Scott Erickson
I have been asked to be on the Kindlings Muse – a show which features a live audience and round-table of thoughtful creatives and gadflies discussing ideas, beliefs and values shaping life today and originating from the center of the universe, Seattle’s Fremont District, at Hales Ales Brewery & Pub every Monday night at 7pm. For more information contact: reservations@thekindlings.com
Round 20 @ the Fremont Abbey
Painter: Jen Grabarczyk and Skye Graves
live music by the Hope and Drew Grow… live art and live poets! come one come all!
Round 19 @ the Fremont Abbey
Holiday best of event! an all-star event from the round’s of this year – musicians, painters, and poets. And holiday treat’s. what more could you want?
Painter: Scott Erickson
i am showing work for Work of Art Ministries annual art show. I am selling selected paintings and half the proceeds will go to the work of Invisible Children.
23302 56TH Ave W, Mountlake Ter, WA
Restore International
Painter: Scott Erickson
a fund-raising event for Restore International – who work against the child sex trade and human traffiking. You should support this great organization. i also just designed t-shirts that can be purchased soon to support this fab group
World Aids Day
Painter: Scott Erickson
i’ll be on the SPU campus working with World Vision’s AIDS experience activity.
Art Show
Painter: Scott Erickson
I will be showing four large paintings at the Green Bean Cafe in Greenwood. These painting were commissioned by Youth Advocates… a local foster care organization. i think they are some of the best work i’ve done lately. So stop by, look at art, and grab some joe….
Coffee House @ SPU
Painter: Scott Erickson
i’ll be at SPU’s Weter Lounge painting with student musicians to highlight world aids day…..
Advent Paintings
Painter: Scott Erickson
I will be painting four consecutive sundays at Sanctuary, which meets at Taproot Theatre on 85th and Greenwood. Gatherings begin at 10am.
Round 18 @ the Fremont Abbey
Painter: Scott Erickson
live music by Laura Gibson, Paul Hiraga, and special guest. Live Poetry by members of the poetry slam. and our beloved Cote will join Scott in providing live painting for the evening. Starts at 8pm. All Ages. $5-$10 donation › http://www.myspace.com/intheround
Luis Palau Conference
Painter: Scott Erickson
I’ll be painting and speaking about modern uses of using art in church communities. this conference is in portland oregon.
Las Vegas Conference
Painter: Scott Erickson
LV Transformational Congregation Conference…..i will be the artist in residence at this national presbyterian convention. i will be leading seminars, orchestrating interactive projects, and just making art the whole time….
Ballard Art Walk
Painter: Scott Erickson
i will be doing live painting along at the New York Fashion Academy (5201 Ballard Ave)…. working with the RE-Store. i will be painting on recycled goods and the paintings will be up for sale at the end of the night. all proceeds will go to this great organization.
Acting On Aids Conference
Painter: Scott Erickson
i will be working with the Acting On Aids crew at Trinity International College, IL… doing interactive art projects with students and speaking with them about how they can use their creative abilities for awareness and advocacy on the issue of AIDS.
Modern Worship Conference
Painter: Scott Erickson
First Baptist Church in Marysville, WA… i will be speaking and painting at this conference. Sunday night at is an open community time to see what this is all about.
Late Tuesday CD Release Show
Painter: Scott Erickson
L.T. is on their fourth album… and there CD release party is at the triple door this friday night. come one come all and see this great local band and scotty e doing is business.
Arts in Nature Festival
Painter: Victoria Crowfield and Scott Erickson
a weekend of art dedicated to the beautiful natural world around us. check out the website for a listing of all the events going on.
Round 15 @ the Arbor
LIVE MUSIC by Loch Lomond (Ritchie & friends – from Portland), Tomo (Grand Hallway/Jen Wood Trio/Asahi) with his upright bassist, special guests LIVE POETRY by poets from Seattle Poetry Slam LIVE PAINTING by TBA 7:30 “doors”, 8:00-9:45 show (yes we have a curfew) $5-10+ suggested donation to cover costs and support the artists
Scott’s Art Show @ Chocolati
Painter: Scott Erickson
it’s strange to think but this is my first real show! i’m actually hanging a set of work that’s for sale in a permanent place. crazy. come and see some of my latest stuff and have some good chocolate as well….
Round 12 @ the Fremont Abbey
live music and live t-shirt creating by victoria crowfield and scott the painter
Scott tours w/ Shawn Mcdonald
Painter: Scott Erickson /
Scott will be on tour with Shawn McDonald (website) & Friends through March.
Round 9
Painter: Scott Erickson / Holly Erickson / Victoria Crowfield /
w/ musicians: Jen Wood, Andy Fitts, and more…
Acting On AIDS Conference, Taylor University, IN
Painter: Scott Erickson /
Acting on AIDS is a university based program partnered with WorldVision to promote awareness and advocacy of the AIDS epidemic on college campuses. Over 40 university chapters attended for training, strategic ideas, and inspiration. I led an art reaction assignment and then painted with two worldvision artist associates.
Round 8
Painter: Scott Erickson / Kristen Cochran / Emily Leonard /
Painters: Kristen, Scott, Emily
Green Bean coffee shop
Painter: Scott Erickson /
For the month of January, I painted at the coffee shop five paintings based upon the ideas of customers.
Winter Youth Celebration, Portland, OR
Painter: Scott Erickson /
A youth convention put on by CB Northwest. About 1000 kids with speakers, music, and more. I created a mural on stage during the opening evening session.
Round 7
Tractor Tavern, Ballard, WA
Painter: Scott Erickson /
Painting with Late Tuesday in celebration of there Christmas album and being on the Christmas in the Northwest CD
Round 6
Painter: Emily Leonard /
Painter: Emily Leonard w/ musicians: Graham Travis and more…
Round 5
Painter: Scott Erickson /
The girls from the Green Bean coffee shop put on a fundraiser for orphans in Zimbabwe. These are paintings that were painted in store to advertise the fundraiser. The paintings were later auctioned off at the fundraiser.
Round 4
Painter: Scott Erickson / Kristen Cochran /
w/ musicians: Adam Finch, Jeff Gough, Kristen Gough, David Knutsen
Bumbershoot Music Festival, Seattle, WA
Painter: Scott Erickson /
September 2-5, 2005 – At the WorldVision booth. I created an interactive mural that festival attendees could and to on the issue of AIDS in Africa. Next door they could learn more about what WorldVision is doing and even sponsor a child. It was AWESOME!!!
Round 3
Painter: Scott Erickson /
w/ musicians: Aaron Sprinkle, Sherri Youngward, Jocelyn Feil
