Reflections: May 2014

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MAY 2014

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YOUR COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

SPRING ART SCENE A short list of this season’s must-see local exhibitions

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Explore Ojai Southern California’s Shangri-la

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The Creative Connection Understanding the link between self-expression and your health

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INSIDE

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A short list of this season’s must-see exhibitions.

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EXPLORE OJAI

THE CREATIVE CONNECTION

Southern California’s Shangri-la.

Understanding the link between self-expression and your health.

CITY SCENE The summer has never been so hot. Jazz is back in Bellevue with the annual Bellevue Jazz Festival.

THE ART OF BARTENDING Cosmos bartender Zach Maurer talks about what it takes to craft the perfect drink.

CHEF’S CORNER Executive Chef Chris Peterson puts a creative twist on a simple scallop dish.

A GENIE OF ALL TRADES One local, multi-talented artist explains what keeps her inspired.

THE BUSINESS OF ART Local gallery owner Gunnar Nordstrom delves into the delicate business of art dealing.

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE Creative gift ideas for the loving ladies in your life.

Departments 08 Up-front 10 Calendar 12 Newsfeed

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14 Employee Q&A 64 Classifieds 50 Body | Mind 66 Editor’s Picks 58 F-Stop

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EDITOR’S LETTER MANAGEMENT STAFF

Art for

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or our Arts Issue, I interviewed Gunnar Nordstrom, a gallery owner and icon in the local arts scene. During the interview, one of the topics we talked about was what drives people to pay (sometimes a great deal of money) for a piece of art. In other words, what value does it bring to their lives? His answer: “Through emotion, it has created some positive impact on their lives.”

This may not be a groundbreaking observation in and of itself, but for me, it was a poignant reminder of how art can help improve emotional health and wellness, which more and more heath experts are finding to be directly connected to physical health and wellness.

To find out more about this connection, I sent our writer Katie Vincent on assignment to dig deeper. You can read what she found out about the relationship between creativity and health in the article “The Creative Connection” on page 46.

But even without knowing all the scientific reasons why, most people can feel the positive impact of art on their daily lives. There’s no doubt that mindfully listening to music, watching a film or enjoying the culinary arts produces feelings of happiness and joy. Just looking at art can relieve stress. If you don’t believe me, flip to page 26 for a list of the most intriguing exhibits going on in the area this June, and go see for yourself.

Furthermore, if just looking at art can boost your mood, imagine what creating your own art might be able to do. For a list of ways to let you inner Jackson Pollack shine, check out page 66. The most important thing to remember is not to take it too seriously, be yourself and have fun. Happy creating!

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may 2014

UP-FRONT

Our Culture,

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orkplace culture. These two mysterious words evoke much emotion and debate in modern-day business literature. But the impact of a strong, positive workplace culture is unmistakable. It is the collection of employee values, beliefs, assumptions, attitudes and behaviors. Studies have convincingly shown that workplace culture will triumph over a company’s business strategy, policies, practices and training. And that’s why I have such a passion for this topic—our success depends on getting it right.

My 17 years as an HR practitioner have taught me that every business is shaping its own workplace culture, either intentionally or unintentionally. At the Bellevue Club, we are truly intentional about our own culture. We strive for service excellence, open communication, growth and development, and creating great days at work. And we expect those values in every new employee we invite into our community. We want them to create great days at the Club not just for themselves but also for you!

So what do we look for when interviewing potential newcomers to join our community? While the appropriate combination of skills, education and experience is always essential, what is arguably more important for us is what makes up their “will” factor. What motivated them to apply to the Bellevue Club? What motivates them to perform at their best? How have they gone above and beyond the call of duty? What are their personal standards for service excellence, open communication, growth and development, and creating great days at work? And how have they applied those standards to their past jobs? The collective “will” of a company’s employees can have a positive, powerful impact. Add a dynamic leadership team—and the sky’s the limit. That’s why it is so important to our Human Resources team to diligently seek, select and retain employees who embrace our workplace culture.

With spring upon us, we will require additional staff to help us through this busy period. If you happen to know someone who has that winning combination of skill and will, tell them about us. They can apply for current job openings, or simply stay in touch with us by going to our website, bellevueclub.com. And feel free to share this article with them so they can prepare for the interview. We will be asking those questions.

CONTRIBUTORS MICHAEL M AT T I

Michael Matti is a Seattle-based photographer who shoots everything from architecture to weddings. SEE MICHAEL’S WORK IN “THE BUSINESS OF ART” [PAGE 34].

HALEY S H A P E LY

When she’s not on the road, Haley Shapley writes about travel, health and more from her home in Seattle.

SEE H A LEY’S WOR K IN “EX-

PLORE OJAI” [PAGE 40].

K AT I E VINCENT

Katie Vincent is a Seattle-based freelance writer specializing in outdoor living, wellness, travel and sustainable gardening. R E A D K AT I E’S WOR K I N “ T H E CR E ATI V E CONNECTION” [PAGE 46].

CONTRIBUTE TO REFLECTIONS MAGAZINE! DONNA GRAY, Human Resources Director *At the Bellevue Club we take great pride in hiring talented employees from the communities we serve. As a matter of practice, we do not hire current members, or their children.

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Sunday, May 11, 2014 To celebrate the beautiful lives of mothers, the Bellevue Botanical Garden is hosting an open house from 1-5 p.m. ➸ bellevuebotanical.org

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For more information about programs listed on the calendar, please visit members.bellevueclub.com.

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of NOTE MASTERS LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP: HARDWOOD HOPEFULS 91 - NEWCASTLE GUYS 84 The winter Masters League Championship game lived up to its hype, with both the first and second seeds making it to the final contest. Both teams came out strong, with Jason Pederson leading Newcastle with 15 first-half points and Steve Savard pacing Hardwood with 11 points. The second half saw both teams play hard, with the game coming down to the wire. Nick Carey knocked down four clutch free throws for Hardwood in the last minute and helped seal the upset win.

DRAFT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP: TEAM TODD 97 – TEAM BUCK 78 The winter Draft League Championship game had two underdogs facing off in an unlikely final. The game started with Team Todd running out to a quick lead and maintaining that into half-time. David Todd led in the first half with 19 points for his team, while Team Buck was paced by 15 from Nick Wilson. The second half was a mirror image of the first, with Team Todd dominating as they cruised to a win.

B LOG R E E L Meet more BC trainers! In the January issue of REFLECTIONS magazine, we featured many of the Club’s trainers in an article called “Battle of the Trainers.”

We got such good feedback that we will be continuing the series online. Check out the blog for more insider information from our very own fitness staff.

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CHAMPIONSHIP PICTURE, LEFT TO RIGHT: WALTER WINTER, DAE HEE BANG, DAVID TODD, PAT CONNIFF, NICK CAREY

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Allison Wicomb

➼ POSITION: Assistant manager of Polaris and Cosmos ➼ WORKED AT THE BC: 2.5 years ➼ BEST MEMORY MADE AT THE CLUB: Hosting a Mardi Gras cooking class.

➼ FAVORITE PART ABOUT MY JOB: Participating in a unique food and beverage environment that promotes learning, teaching and creativity. ➼ HOBBIES: Wining and dining, cooking, anything exercise.

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➼ THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME: Cheerful, outgoing and loyal. ➼ FAVORITE FOOD: Bone marrow. ➼ I JUST CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Jalapenos, sunshine and sunscreen. ➼ AN ITEM ON MY BUCKET LIST: Win a food-eating competition. ➼ FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD: Tortuguero, Costa Rica.

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CITY SCENE may 2014

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Jazz is back in Bellevue. From May 28 to 31, the Bellevue Jazz Festival will feature headliner bands and some of the most talented and seasoned musicians in America.

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On Wednesday and Thursday night, experience live music over wine and dinner at Bake’s Place restaurant.

With a smoky-nightclub sound, the East-West Trumpet Summit, a Seattle-New York collaboration, will undoubtedly have you tapping your foot. The following evening at Bake’s, Carlos Cascante Y Su Tumbao simmer it dow n w it h a Ca r r ibea n groove. Jazz aficionados can also swing over to the swanky Theatre at Meydenbauer Center to go dancing or check out Poncho Sanchez’s Latin Jazz Band on Friday night.

Closing the festival with a twist of rock, Grammy winner Bill Frisell mixes jazz with an edgier plugged-in sound.

With fresh bands every night, the festival gives you the chance to experience everything from classic jazz to modern jazz with an exotic twist. These headliners, plus about 40 other free performances, can be enjoyed at various venues in downtown Bellevue. Summer in the city has never been so hot.

For more information, visit bellevuedowntown.com. poncho sanchez

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BOTTLE TALK may 2014

Zach Maurer, bar manager for Cosmos, came to the Bellevue Club looking for a creative challenge. But in order to mix the perfect drink, it takes a tight ship and a knack for reading people.

Not an easy feat. Maurer talks about the journey a cocktail takes from the bottle to a patron’s hand and the reward that comes with serving it.

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REFLECTIONS MAGAZINE: DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF A MIXOLOGIST OR BARTENDER? ZACH MAURER: These days, with how popular mixology has become, referring to myself as a mixologist seems a bit gauche. That being said, I create the cocktail menus for Cosmos and take great pride in coming up with recipes that haven’t seen the light of day before. I want to create drinks that people will be excited to order when they are walking in for dinner, drinks that will stick in people’s minds.

RM: WHAT INSPIRES YOU CREATIVELY? ZM: Boredom. While I am always thinking about new beverages, making the same recipes day in and day out fuels the fire to come up with new ideas. Putting out a new menu is awesome. I get to make new drinks, see how people respond and watch which drinks become favorites.

RM: DO YOU PREFER CLASSIC COCKTAILS TO THE NEW TRENDS? ZM:I love classic cocktails, but there are so many amazing bartenders coming up with outstanding stuff. Why wouldn’t you want to try something new? When I make it out to a place with a great craft cocktail menu, I’ll try as many different concoctions as I can until I get “the look” from my wife.

RM: ASIDE FROM MAKING THE PERFECT COCKTAIL, WHAT MAKES A GOOD BARTENDER? ZM: The ability to read people. You have to be able to see who you can joke with, who wants to interact, who wants to be left alone and who is going to need special attention. Also, sometimes the issue of having to end someone’s evening arises because their intake was greater than their processing ability. I try to make it not come to that by subtly managing people’s evenings.

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RM: WHEN A CUSTOMER ORDERS A SIMPLE LEMON DROP, DO YOU SEE IT AS AN EASY DRINK OR TAKE IT AS A CHALLENGE? ZM: To me, that’s an easy drink. I have my own recipe for it, and I make probably 75 to 100 of them a week. It takes around 30 seconds to make.

It’s fun when they want a lemon drop, but they want something new.

You can twist any normal drink with different ingredients. Muddling fresh strawberry or adding egg whites can make someone shiver with excitement, learning their favorite cocktail just got better.

RM: WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR LINE OF WORK? ZM: Time management. When you order a drink from me, chances are I have also just received several other orders from people at the bar, while the ticket machine keeps spitting out orders, demanding attention from the rest of the bar, the restaurant and even room service. That was a run-on sentence, but sometimes my nights are one long run-on sentence.

RM: WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A BARTENDER? ZM: Honestly, it started out as a means to an end. I was pursuing a film career and lacked a degree. It became apparent that bartending was a job that you could maximize your income without having college credit. I started out bussing tables, and then I became a server for about two months before being thrown behind the bar. Fake it ‘til you make it was the motto.

RM: WHAT LEAD YOU TO POLARIS? ZM: My beautiful wife, Amber, worked downstairs in the spa and noticed they were looking for a bartender upstairs. I had been at Cactus in Kirkland for a couple of years and was looking for something more challenging with some creative freedom.

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MEET BELLEVUE CLUB’S NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF, CHRIS PETERSON. FOR THE ARTS ISSUE, HE PUT A CREATIVE TWIST ON A SIMPLE SCALLOP DISH

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS with Carrot Ginger Couscous and Cilantro Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS FOR THE COUSCOUS 2 cups Mediterranean couscous 2½ cups fresh carrot juice (about 10 carrots) 2 tablespoons fresh ginger juice (about a two-inch piece, peeled) ¼ cup orange juice ¼ cup water 1½ tablespoon kosher salt FOR THE CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard ¼ cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup olive oil ½ tablespoon finely minced shallots FOR THE SCALLOPS 16 large, fresh sea scallops 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 22 | may 2014 reflections

METHOD* To make the couscous, start by juicing the carrots and ginger.

This will retain the pure, bright flavors of the carrots, ginger and orange without the pulp. Do not substitute with a blender.

In a shallow microwaveable container, mix the couscous with all the juices, water and salt. Let the couscous stand at room temperature in an even layer for 25 minutes, or until the couscous is tender and has absorbed all the liquid. Fluff it with a fork, and add more salt if necessary. I don’t prepare the couscous with the conventional method because it cooks out the nutrients and bright flavors we are trying to harness. The cooking will take place later.

To make the vinaigrette, combine the cilantro, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper and briefly whisk them together. Then, while continuing to whisk, pour in the oil using a slow steady stream. Stir in the shallots, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. This is a broken vinaigrette, meaning by simply whisking ingredients together you create a temporary emulsification. Once on the plate, it will have a beaded look that will show off the ingredients with a collage effect.

To make the scallops, first pat them dry on a paper towel. Then, season them all over with salt and pepper. In a large sautĂŠ pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil to the smoke point (I recommend turning on a kitchen fan). Carefully place the scallops in the oil flat side down. Cook for about 90 seconds, or until there is nice browning.

Then, turn them over and cook for another 90 seconds. Remove them and set aside.

In the covered microwaveable container, cook the couscous on high for about 90 seconds.

Do not dread the microwave. It can be incredibly useful, even in fresh cooking.

Remove from the microwave and let steam, covered, for 30 seconds. Plate the dish with grilled or fresh vegetables of your choice. My favorite is fresh arugula with shaved radishes gently tossed with some oil, salt and pepper. You decide, but make the plate look beautiful!

* Do not be alarmed by some of the unconventional cooking methods in this dish. It is easy to make, has bright flavors and looks quite artistic on the plate.

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THE ART SCENE SEATTLE ART MUSEUM Miró: The Experience of Seeing Through May 26, 2014 Miró: The Experience of Seeing is the first in-depth exploration of Spanish artist Joan Miró’s late work to be shown in the United States and its only stop on the West Coast. Drawn from the stunning collection of the Museum Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid, the leading museum of modern and contemporary art in Spain, it brings together some 50 paintings and sculptures made between 1963 and 1981 that testify to Miró’s playful ingenuity and inventiveness. Bold and colorful paintings employing his personal visual language alternate with near-abstract compositions. ➸ seattleartmuseum.org 26 | may 2014 reflections

Head, Bird, 1977, Joan Miró, Spanish, 1893- 1983, lithographic ink and arcylic on Barker paper, 22 5/8 x 30 11/16 in., Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. © Successió Miró / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris 2014.

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Sanctum. James Coupe and Juan Pampin. Installation view. Photo credit R.J. Sánchez

HENRY ART GALLERY Sanctum May 4, 2013 – November 4, 2015 An interactive art installation, Sanctum employs surveillance systems to generate cinematic narratives with social media content that matches the demographic profile of passers-by. “In an era of status updates, tweets and check-ins, the geography of public, shared spaces needs to be reconsidered, along with our expectations of privacy in them,” say artists James Coupe and Juan Pampin.

Sanctum seeks to investigate the narrative potential of social media while raising important and provocative questions about the conflicting imperatives emerging in our culture as we promote and embrace ever-more-intrusive electronic media, while still cherishing traditional notions of privacy. ➸ henryart.org, sanctum.io/sign-up

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Richard Sweeney 03M (Partial Shell), 2012 Watercolor paper, 300 gsm 8½x12x10 in.

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BELLEVUE ART MUSEUM Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami May 16 - September 21, 2014 This exhibit explores the fascinating history and evolution of paper folding. Over 140 works by 45 master folders from around the world—from countries as diverse as Japan, the United States, Uruguay, and Russia—showcase the power of origami and its modern-day applications in the fields of mathematics, engineering, design and the global peace movement. Designed to be an immersive exploration, the exhibition includes videos, photographs, books, as well as interactive opportunities inviting visitors to create their own interpretations. ➸ bellevuearts.org

SEATTLE ART MUSEUM LaToya Ruby Frazier: Born By a River Through June 22, 2014 LaToya Ruby Frazier, recipient of Seattle Art Museum’s 2013 Gwendolyn Knight and Jacob Lawrence Prize, investigates issues of propaganda, politics, and the importance of subjectivity with an emphasis on postmodern conditions, class, and capitalism in her new solo exhibition. Frazier is a photographer and media artist whose practice is informed by late 19th- and early 20th-century modes of representation. Her work is an intimate look at her family, connecting their experiences to the history of her hometown, and its drastic decline from one of America’s first steel mill towns to the distressed municipality it is today. ➸ seattleartmuseum.org

Azure Blue Vase in Jewel-Beetle Form, ca. 1936-1940, Andō Cloisonné Company, blue enamel, silver on metal, 14 3/8 x 6 in., Courtesy of The Levenson Collection.

ASIAN ART MUSEUM Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920-1945 May 10, 2014 – October 19, 2014 Art Deco, a 20th-century style that came to worldwide prominence in the interwar period, left its mark on almost every medium of visual arts. Japanese artists, designers and consumers cultivated their own version of Art Deco, which was perceived as modern and Western. This is the first exhibition outside Japan to focus on Japanese Art Deco from 1920 to 1945. Presenting about 200 works from the collection of Robert and Mary Levenson—including sculpture, painting, prints, ceramics, lacquerware, jewelry, textiles, furniture and graphic ephemera—viewers are introduced to the spectacular craftsmanship and sophisticated designs that define Japan’s contribution to the Art Deco movement. ➸ asianart.org

OLYMPIC SCULPTURE PARK Sol LeWitt Through March 15, 2015 In his wall drawing Seven Cubes with Color Ink Washes Superimposed (1997), Sol LeWitt explores the cube and grid structures, which were of interest to him throughout his career. In this exhibit, the cubes are rendered in isometric projections, rejecting the threedimensionality of a linear perspective and instead emphasizing the flatness of the wall itself. The effect makes the cubes seem to tilt towards the viewer while simultaneously remaining rooted to the wall, drawing attention to the connection between the viewer’s space, the drawing, and the architecture. ➸ seattleartmuseum.org 28 | may 2014 reflections

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did have a knack for being a paralegal though, and worked with him at the firm for 30 years. But in all that time, she never gave up on her artistic endeavors. She sang whenever and wherever she could, including many stints working as a Cher impersonator as well as singing with a local group called the Sam Ramsey Trio.

She also started to paint a great deal, a skill she taught herself as a young girl.

“I started painting when I was very young using paint by number,” Mickelson says. “From there on, I painted anything I saw that I thought was beautiful.”

Many of her paintings are inspired by her travels, which took her “pretty much everywhere but Africa,” she says. She went on to have a few successful private showings and still continues to produce new

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work all the time. Further capitalizing on her visual arts talents, she also illustrated and wrote two children’s books about skiing and mountain life.

Mickelson says keeping up with her art during that period of time was important because it gave her a sense of self.

“You get self-esteem from [art]. You can express yourself so much better. I believe everything—fashion, design, baking—are all expressions of your inner art,” she says.

“Without it, you can feel boxed in, frustrated.” And speaking of baking and cooking, Mickelson does lots of this as well and even currently has yet another side career as a caterer.

These days, Mickelson focuses the majority of her time and creative energy on creating her brightly colored paintings, although she’s got at least one more big dream to chase.

“I tried out for ‘America’s Got Talent’ when they were in Portland,” Mickelson

says. “And I was told I was too old. ‘The Voice’ is something else though. They will take someone my age. So I haven’t quite given up on that yet.”

But how does Mickelson have the energy for all of this? She says her regimen of tennis and skiing keeps her feeling young. She plays tennis almost every day at the Club and acted as team captain for 18 years. As she talks about her interest in sports, she also casually mentions that when she was in her 20s she competed on the professional water-skiing circuit. “I’m full of surprises,” she says.

Mickelson turns 70 years old this August, and a few years ago had a tough battle against breast cancer, but she says she never stops thinking about her next big dream.

“When I’m falling asleep at night, I think to myself, ‘Genie, you’re too old for this. What are you doing?’ But I just can’t stop. I can’t help it.”

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When the economy struggles, mid-range art gallery owners are among the first to feel the impact. Local art expert Gunnar Nordstrom shares the story of how a little whimsy and a lot of smarts helped him survive the most recent storm.

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The Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery currently resides in Bellevue Place, an upscale shopping district. The space is modern, clean and crisp with white walls and large windows. Nordstrom says it’s the perfect place for him now, although it’s a far cry from the business he started almost three decades ago.

“It was the early ‘80s when I started, and the art collecting world was exciting,” he says. After a few years of operating out of a small office in Bellevue, Nordstrom opened an art gallery in Kirkland.

“I was located on the marina. I had a 30-foot sailboat that I kept behind the gallery and my cordless phone would reach out to the

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boat,” he says. Back then, he explains, this was how the local art community and industry operated.

“Kirkland was known as the arts community of the Northwest,” he says. “Try to find that many bronzes in any other city; you can’t do it.

There were 17 galleries, regular art walks and events, people coming from all over.”

Nordstrom was also an active member of the downtown association, which he says supported a thriving local arts scene that everyone in the community could enjoy. The personal, community-centered approach to the art business was perfect for what Nordstrom envisioned.

“I’ve always been a middle class gallery,” Nordstrom says.

“While I have billionaire and millionaire clients, the predominant source of collectors is mid-range.”

He decided to go with this approach because he says the most rewarding part of his job is helping average people acquire art that has a positive impact on their lives.

“It brings me a great amount of pleasure to allow people to own something that they really wanted,” he says. “It has somehow made an impact on them through emotion. It has created some impact on their lives.”

While this was a good model for both the middle class art collectors as well as for Nordstrom during the ‘80s and ‘90s, it was tough to sustain as times began to change.

“We saw from the 2000 stock market and tech market crash, people’s attitude changed,” he says. “In retail markets, when something happens, people clam up. … Being a small business owner, I feel every ripple.”

Within a short period of time, Nordstrom understood the art retail business had changed forever. And that meant he had to change with it or go the way of many small, independent galleries during that time and close the doors.

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“I learned the art business from a retail merchandising standpoint as opposed to a purely aesthetic approach,” Nordstrom says.

And from a retail perspective, he decided he needed to do two things to make sure he survived the economic storm. The first was to make a move. He says as the recession lagged on, less and less people came to Kirkland for art.

“The location became hugely important.

I needed to have a location with traffic as opposed to being a destination,” he says.

So in 2008, Nordstrom made the jump from the sleepy waterfront gallery in Kirkland to a shiny new gallery in Bellevue. To this day, he says he believes it was the best decision.

“There were 17 galleries in Kirkland in 1999. When I left [in 2008] there were two,” he says. “And I was there a good eight years longer than I should have been.”

His other focus was to craft his collection for a changing audience. While he maintained access to works by blue chips artists like Chuck Close and Andy Warhol, he needed a body of work that would raise people’s spirits, while being affordable and also still be new and exciting.

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says. “People make decisions about art based on economics, what they can afford, but more so what it does for them, how it impacts them.”

Among the many featured works he refers to as “whimsical,” the latest example of his vision and direction for the gallery was the Art of Dr. Suess exhibit, which features highly collectible, limited edition replications of the author and illustrator’s personal works.

“I kept them in the window, and immediately I started getting hotel guests in,” Nordstrom says, adding that they hit all the right notes. Clients are already familiar and have an association with the artist, and they are reasonably priced.

Six years after the move, Nordstrom says he continues to struggle at times, and that things aren’t exactly back to where they were in his early days.

“Auction markets worldwide couldn’t be better, but the middleclass galleries are struggling. They are still closing across the country in rampant numbers. … Galleries that have been in business 30 years,” Nordstrom says.

But, he’s hopeful that the emotional power of art will prevail and keep people active in the Pacific Northwest art scene. ➸ For more information, visit gunnarnordstrom.com

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At the base of the Los Padres National Forest in Indeed, about 150 artisans from all over the world practice throughout Ojai, which boasts more than a dozen galleries.

California’s Ventura County sits Ojai, a village 90 Whether you know your way around an easel or are just an appreminutes north of L.A. that has nurtured artists for ciator of creativity, Ojai is the perfect relaxing, artsy getaway. decades. “People who love art are drawn to this area,” says artist Joyce Huntington. “It just seems SLEEP For a liberal dose of R & R, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa delivers. You may like a creative vortex.” be tempted to just curl up in front of your fireplace, but don’t miss Huntington, who was born in Seattle, moved to Ojai (pronounced oh-hi) from New York nearly four years ago after falling in love with the area when visiting her daughter in nearby Santa Barbara. “It’s a really gentle, small-town environment with lots of culture and interesting, creative people,” she says. “There are a lot of artists here, and we can understand each other.”

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ART IN THE PARK May 24–25 Started in 1977, this tradition provides fine artists a place to sell their work during Memorial Day weekend. ojaiartcenter.org/ art-in-the-park.html

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One of the more unusual shops in Ojai, Bart’s Books is known far and wide as the largest independently owned and operated outdoor bookstore in the country. Here, you’ll find both rare tomes and 35-cent specials, which are still sold on the honor system just as they were back in the mid-1960s when the store began. ➸ bartsbooksojai.com There are under-the-radar shopping spots, too. A hopscotch court lines the entrance alley to Fig, a somewhat hidden find that specializes in handmade, local and fair-trade gifts, home décor and other items—many of which celebrate a sense of place. And since you’re so close to wine country, you may want to pick up a bottle to drink while you’re here. At Ojai Beverage Company, you can taste a sample from the ample selection before you commit.

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OJAI STUDIO ARTISTS TOUR Oct. 10–12 Choose from a self-guided or concierge tour, dropping by the personal studios of professional Ojai artists. ojaistudioartists.org/ studio_tour.html OJAI ART DETOUR Oct. 11–12 This free weekend event gives visitors a chance to meet artists in their studios and galleries. ojaiartdetour.com OJAI ART FESTIVAL Dates TBA Last year was the first Ojai Art Festival, which featured art shown in approximately 40 shops, restaurants and galleries throughout town. ojaiartfestival.com

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Perhaps the best thing about Ojai is that you can slow down and go with the flow—all in a gorgeous setting. As Huntington says, “It’s like stepping back in time to a place where things were simpler and sweeter.”

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Some days we all just need to take a break and scribble. Adult routine and societal responsibilities can shift us into our left brain and leave our inner kindergartener in the dust. And while physical exercise and a balanced diet are certainly key components to maintaining our health, creativity is an equally integral connection that we all need in order to find the relaxation, healing and childlike play for mental and physical well being.

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EASY WEEKNIGHT PROJECTS HORIZON DRAWING Take a piece of paper and draw a line through the center to make your horizon (squiggly for mountains, flat for water). Then experiment with colors to fill in the sky and land.

RESISTANCE DRAWING Use a white crayon to draw patterns on a white piece of paper. Then paint over it with watercolor paints.

RIPPED PAPER COLLAGE With your hands, rip construction paper or magazines into various sizes and shapes, then glue them onto a piece of paper to create a new image.

BUILD YOUR CREATIVE TOOLBOX Markers, crayons, colored pencils, oil pastels, watercolor paints, finger paints, construction paper, recycled materials, stickers, magazines, rocks, sticks, leaves, yarn, beads, glitter

WHAT IS CREATIVITY?

Sure, creative expression is less measurable than calories or heart rate, but this very intangibility proves its importance. No numbers can quantify the meditative quality of mixing paints or the satisfaction of tying off the last row of a hand-knitted scarf. Some cultures even espouse creativity as the vital life force, such as chi, prana or kundalini.

And in medical studies, creative expression has been proven again and again to be integral to the healing process.

Just take it from Rosalie Frankel, the founding art therapist at Seattle Children’s Hospital. “Art gives kids having a hard time a voice. It helps them reconnect with who they are … they are in an environment where they don’t have a lot of choices, and the art helps them do something that they have control over and that is purposeful, as

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opposed to being very passive and having all the decisions made for them.”

Having worked with everyone from children to seniors since she began practicing in 1980, Frankel has seen many patients work through anxiety, trauma, depression and illness successfully with various art mediums through her individual and group sessions. Citing the vital nature of optimism in the healing process, she says, “Creativity can be one of the keys to helping people change their attitude and be more positive and relaxed and divert their thoughts in a positive direction.”

This redirection toward mindfulness and away from any brewing storm of negative thoughts can also bring a sense of self, relaxation, confidence, power and even fine-motor skills.

CREATIVITY IN ACTION

Frankel currently assists children and young adults, ages 5 to 30, at the hospital, making the rounds at bedtime and leading groups for inpatient youth. Depending on the circumstances of each patient, she pulls different art materials from her toolbox, and the results not only empower the patient but also allow for increased communication and understanding between the individual and hospital staff.

One girl in particular, Frankel recalls, had an especially difficult time before a scheduled surgery and had been hiding under her bed, refusing to emerge. The nurses were bewildered. Markers in hand, Frankel coaxed the girl out from under the bed, and after some trepidation, the girl began to draw a dog. “We were talking about the dog, and then it comes out that she had this dog,

and they had to put it to sleep. She was told that when she had surgery, she was going to be put to sleep. It’s no wonder she was hiding under the bed! This gave us the opportunity to clarify what was going to happen to her so she wouldn’t have that anxiety.”

Artwork hanging in a hospital room also provides something for hospital staff to connect with patients about other than their state of health. Rather than feeling reduced to a diagnosis, the patient can create art, allowing for an empowered expression of that patient’s humanity.

Of course, in this setting, it is extremely important for the art therapist to propose a task that is going to make for a positive experience so that the patient doesn’t leave feeling frustrated or even more agitated.

Frankel says, “For someone who’s really cognitively loose, I wouldn’t give them a media that’s going to run away from them like watercolors or something that’s going to be hard to control. Whereas for someone who is feeling really stuck and rigid, I might give them something more fluid to encour-

age them to relax and play.”

Frankel notes that it’s also important to keep this principle in mind when dealing with different emotional states: “Sometimes for anger, I’ll have them put down what they’re feeling on the page, but not usually for anxiety … I find that redirecting [anxious thoughts] and using soothing media is more effective.”

FOR THE REST OF US

Thankfully, we don’t have to be in-crisis or artists extraordinaire to benefit from creativity’s therapeutic qualities.

First, drop your preconceptions. “I think everyone needs to not define art as being able to draw,” Frankel says. “I always tell people you wouldn’t expect to pick up a flute and be able to play a symphony on it. Everyone can technically learn how to draw, if that’s what you want to do, but drawing is only one part of art.”

Start with your personality type and goals. If you are more task-oriented and like to feel the sense of accomplishment that

comes from completing a project, perhaps a structured activity like knitting, scrapbooking, or themed collage might work best. If you don’t strive for completion and simply wish to relax and play, an unstructured activity like abstract painting, freeform collage or mandala making could be more satisfying.

Forms of creative expression don’t seem to vary much between men and women, but when it comes to younger children, it’s important to be mindful that boys often develop fine-motor skills more slowly than girls. In keeping with Frankel’s “always be successful” art philosophy, they might feel more empowered and relaxed when building stuff out of blocks, popsicle sticks or other recycled materials.

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That is a 21 PERCENT increase in FOUR years. This growth is faster than the national trend, which shows a TWO-PERCENT decrease around the country.

As the number of art professionals is growing, the salaries paid to them are increasing. The mean salary for art professionals in 2006 was $44,805 per year. And in 2010, the mean salary was $46,722 per year. *According to Educationnews.org

Between 2009 and 2011, 37.60 PERCENT of the adult population in King County attended live performing arts.**

Between 2009 and 2011, 27.20 PERCENT of the adult population in King County visited art museums.

Between 2009 and 2011, 56.90 PERCENT of the adult population in King County went to see movies.

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FINE ART DEALER

Empowering families to make informed and confident decisions regarding senior care and housing options.

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ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS & OTHER ADULTS

Your Fine Art Dealer on the Eastside

On the Courtyard of the Hyatt Hotel www.ArtInBellevue.com

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HOME LENDING

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Loan Officer NMLS# 108898 206-790-6198 zuzana.brogdon@fsbwa.com zuzanabrogdon.com

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CRUISE CONSULTANT – LUXURY TRAVEL

LANDSCAPE SERVICES

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Upcoming Events

Recreation KIDS’ CAMP M-Sa, 9:30 a.m.-Noon ➼ $15/day

KIDS’ NIGHT OUT May 16, 6-9 p.m. ➼ $33/member

FAMILY GYM NIGHT May 2, 23, 5:30-8 p.m. ➼ FREE

LAST DAY OF TODDLER OPEN PLAY May 19, 9:30 a.m.-noon ➼ FREE

FAMILY FLOAT-IN MOVIE NIGHT May 9, 7:30 p.m. ➼ FREE

MOTHER-SON SUPERHERO DANCE PARTY May 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. ➼ $47/pair

Fitness 8 PRINCIPLES OF WELLNESS May 10, 12-1:30 p.m. ➼ $35

Aquatics OUTDOOR POOL OPENING May 31, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Monday-Saturday), 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sunday)

C L A S S I F I E D S VACATION RENTALS

PARIS. Chic 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment in 7th Arrondissement. Walk to Seine and Eiffel Tower. 206.328.0897.

CANNON BEACH (ARCH CAPE). Exquisite oceanfront. Elegant and romantic 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, all new interiors with sweeping 180-degree views, stone fireplace, cherry, stainless, ceramic and quartz, with hardwoods, vaulted ceilings, DSL and hot tub.

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ENJOY SUN, SPORTS, POOL in Tucson’s Ventana Canyon Golf Villas. Three bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom luxury townhome with gourmet kitchen. Guest passes to Ventana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club.

Information: GolfVillasatVentana@gmail. com

KAUAI, POIPU BEACH, KIAHUNA PLANTATION. 1 bedroom deluxe condo.

FOUR SEASONS VILLA, KONA, HAWAII. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa at Huala-

Ocean/ lagoon/garden view. $210/night.

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lai Four Seasons. Ocean view, exquisitely furnished. All resort amenities included. Sandy, 2 0 6. 8 5 1 .4 8 1 0. w w w. h u a l a l a i f o u rseasons.com.

KIHEI, MAUI. Beach front 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium. Ground level. Steps out to 4 mile sandy beach. Maalaea Surf Resort.

425.463.5437.

MAUNA KEA/HAPUNA, BIG ISLAND, HAWAII. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo.

Ocean view. All resort amenities included. Susan 253.222.4651, www.vrbo.com/496808

LAKE CHELAN Charming 3BR/3BA town home on the water with two car attached garage. Nicely furnished, deck on each floor with hot tub on lower. This home sits near all lake amenities. A short walk to the town, the river, wineries or hop over to the water park.

Weekly rental minimum. Call 425.890.9526.

SERVICES DAVE’S PAINTING, INC. 25 years Eastside custom painting. Pressure washing driveways and patios. Free estimates. Owner present at all jobs. 425.747.2543.

RIGHT HAND WOMAN Personal assistant for busy professionals and seniors.

Home management, shopping, meal preparation, errands, chauffer, party planning. Make your life a little easier; call today 425.315.2706. righthandwoman@comcast.net.

To place a classified ad call 688.3162, email reflections@bellevueclub.com or visit www.bcreflections.com/classifieds *Classifieds deadline is the first of the month prior.

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Aquatics

Ongoing Events For full lists of adult classes and events, pick up the latest copy of the Bellevue Club Connector or visit www.bellevue club.com/fitness /BCconnector.pdf.

FREE! INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE, Saturdays, 6:30-8 p.m., and Water Runner, Sundays, 5-6:30 p.m.

HALF-PRICE WINE NIGHT IN POLARIS Tuesdays

SPRING SESSION BLUE WHALES AND GROUP SWIM LESSONS For full information, visit www.bellevueclub.com/youth.

WINE FLIGHT NIGHT IN POLARIS Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Discover new wines in Polaris. Choose from any three reds ➼ 2-ounce pours for $15 or any three whites ➼ 2-ounce pours for $10

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS MASTERS/ADULT FITNESS SWIMMING M-F noon-1 p.m.; T/Th 5:45-7 a.m. or 9-10 a.m.; F 5:45-7 a.m.; Sa 7-8:30 a.m.

For information and reservations for any Aquatics program, call 425.688.3223.

Recreation

Tennis

FREE! ROUND-ROBIN SQUASH Thursdays, 6 p.m.

ADULT GROUP LESSONS JUNIOR GROUP LESSONS

PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS (all ages)

MIXED DOUBLES NIGHT

PRIVATE BASKETBALL LESSONS (6+)

LADIES’ FLIGHTS

KARATE CLUB (7+)

MEN’S NIGHT

MUSIC LESSONS (9+)

LADIES’ NIGHT

KIDS’ NIGHT OUT (3-10)

JUNIOR TENNIS TEAM

RACQUETBALL & SQUASH LADDERS To receive your invite, email recreation@ bellevueclub.com.

Taste

JUNIOR USTA PROGRAM

COSMOS HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.-close. Saturday, open-close HAT TRICK SPECIAL IN SPLASH Daily, 11 a.m.-close Three small plates ➼ $20 SUNDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHT Sundays, 4-9 p.m.

Half-price wine and beer by the glass, half-price kids’ meal when eating with a parent.

OPTIMUS PRIME IN SPLASH Thursdays, 5 p.m. until gone Slow-roasted prime rib (9 ounces) ➼ $24 There’s even a smaller petite cut for the kiddos, ➼ $10

Fitness

SPRING SESSION CLASSES, CAMPS & PROGRAMS For full information, visit www.bellevueclub.com/youth.

See a Group Personal Training or GPX schedule (available at the Athletic Services Desk) for a full list of classes.

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Ways to Get Artsy

VOLUNTEER. Whether you want to help plan events or become a docent, the Bellevue Arts Museum offers numerous fun ways to give back to the local art scene. bellevuearts.org SEE A LIVE SHOW. Every month the Meydenbauer Center presents a new lineup of exciting shows, ranging from ballet to jazz. For a calendar of current events, visit meydenbauer.com.

TAKE A STROLL DOWNTOWN. Downtown Bellevue is a goldmine of public art, with over 130 different pieces adorning the street and parks. Visit bellevuewashington.com to download the Downtown ArtMap. LEARN SOMETHING. The Gage Academy of Art in Seattle is a great place for those serious about their art to learn more about drawing, painting and sculpting. gageacademy.org CHANNEL YOUR INNER CHIHULY. Take a glass blowing class at the Seattle Glassblowing Studio, a working studio with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced instructors. seattleglassblowing.com EXPAND YOUR IDEA OF ART. Take up Tai Chi,

cooking or martial arts.

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