Washington Filmworks in partnership with IFP/Seattle, Northwest Film Forum, Northwest Screenwriters Guild, Seattle Film Institute, Seattle International Film Festival, Seattle Office of Film + Music, and Women in Film/Seattle present "Pulling Focus: A Clear Picture of Today’s Film Industry" -- the first of three events about the business of film featuring a candid conversation with veteran Producer Jay Stern (Rush Hour 1,2, 3, Money Talks, Love Jones), Moderated by Warren Etheredge.

Sorrento Hotel / Top of the Tower Room
900 Madison Avenue (Madison and 9th)
Seattle

Suzanne Brooker has been an instructor at Gage Academy of Art for over ten years.  She has now written a book "Portrait Painting Atelier,Old Master Techniques and Contemporary Applications".  Join Suzanne on Friday, March 26 (free) at 7:00pm at Gage Academy for her book signing and lecture.
 
Her book will be available for purchase that evening at a discount from retail plus some of the purchase price goes to Gage as a fund raiser.

The Gage Academy
1501 Tenth Ave E.
Seattle, WA

Is your cat or dog trying to tell you something? Come join us as we learn to talk with the animals in this free lecture courtesy of the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County. Learn how to better your relationship with your pet and finally figure out what he or she has been trying to communicate. Museum admission free, registration not required.

For information contact 253-272-4258 or info@tacomaartmuseum.org.

Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402

Lecture by Linda Fortune. Please visit www.tacomaartmuseum.org for more information.

Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402

What is it about animal protagonists that can shed light on our human struggles for understanding, meaning, love, and happiness? Garth Stein, author of the New York Times bestselling book The Art of Racing in the Rain, will discuss how animal characters speak to us and what we can learn from them. Cost: $15, $5 for members of Tacoma Art Museum. Pre-registration is recommended and space is limited.

For information or to register contact 253-272-4258 or info@tacomaartmuseum.org.

Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402

Join artist Deborah Butterfield, who is known for her life-size sculptures of horses made from salvaged materials, as she discusses her inspiration and process. Cost: $10, $5 for members. Includes museum admission.

For information contact 253-272-4258 or info@tacomaartmuseum.org.

Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402

Join biologist and author Dr. Thor Hanson for pictures, music, and stories about his work with the mountain gorillas of Uganda and other rare African species. Hanson will read from his award-winning book, The Impenetrable Forest: My Gorilla Years in Africa. A book signing will follow. Cost: $15; $5 for Tacoma Art Museum members; $10 for Tahoma Audubon members. Pre-registration is recommended, space is limited.

For information or to register contact 253-272-4258 or info@tacomaartmuseum.org.

Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402

Chas Bowie, accomplished photographer and art critic for The Oregonian, will provide an illustrated history of Northwest photography in this one-hour lecture. Cost: $15, $5 for members. Pre-registration is recommended.

For information or to register contact 253-272-4258 or info@tacomaartmuseum.org.

Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402

Join Scott Fife as he shares his creative process behind Leroy, The Big Pup. After the lecture, stay and learn how to make your own cardboard sculpture. Lecture is free with admission.

Workshop cost: $25 , $15 for members. For ages 8 and up; youth 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Workshop pre-registration required.

For information or to register contact 253-272-4258 or info@tacomaartmuseum.org.

Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402

Northwest artist Camille Patha first became active during the rise of feminism. Hear about her experiences and learn more about her processes and inspirations during this Women's History Month-inspired artist lecture.

Cost: $15; $5 for members. Pre-registration is recommended. Contact Education@TacomaArtMuseum.org for more information.

Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402