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Save Capitol Hill's StudioParadiso

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Hello Art-Lovers,

My name is Wyatt Landis and I run a small, independent art school and gallery in Capitol Hill called Studio Paradiso. A big misunderstanding with the landlord resulted in a $2000 fine, which if not paid in full by March 31st, it will cause the studio to close.

The problem has to do with a large graffiti mural designed and painted by a famous Seattle Graffiti artist that was supposed to bring more attention to the studio and act as a deterrent to the constant tagging to the building. The corner of Madison and 10th has had a continuous problem with vagrancy, theft and littering. By adding a piece of art to the façade we hoped to improve both the safety and the overall appearance to the location (nearby business loved it!).

The landlord did not approve and had it repainted and gave me a $2000 fine that I have no means of paying. I am asking you to help me keep Studio Paradiso alive.

We have been open now for 3 years next month, and currently hold a variety of drawing and painting classes twice a week. In addition, we offer a very popular Tuesday evening drop-in life drawing session and another drop in session, GraFight Club, the first Sunday of the month. We also host quarterly fundraiser events called Art Night (which have been recently co-sponsored by Blick Art Materials). The studio space also serves a Gallery and features a different artist every month for Capitol Hill Art Walk.

Help us get through this rough situation and we will continue offering a space for artists to have dialogue; a space for art lovers to have an exposure to local art; a space for artists to hone their skills or acquire new ones through high quality art classes. A space that benefits the Capitol Hill neighborhood, the Arts District of the city.

 

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Wyatt Hiawatha Landis
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Seattle, WA
Victoria Landis
Beneficiary

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