The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-29
Seattle League to Help Decorate
State Building,
PANELS TO BE PAINTED HERE.
Mrs. 3. O. Slaughter Makes Provisional
Allotment OF Work for Worlds
Fair At Chicago.

S"h NorIu air commission, was present
ana gave an interesting talk on the work
10 be done. She explained that the decora-
tlon OF the interior panels of the state
building would be in the hands of the
artists of Washington. There are 800 of
these panels, each 18x32 inches, the
smaller side in each instance forming the
base OF these panels about 200 are to be
hiied with oil paintings on canvas. show
ing the scenery of the state. Mrs. Slaugh-
ter's idea is to have each city or locality
given its portion of the panels, to be filled
| with the local scenery. The other 100
panels are to be of polished native woods;
but in the middle of each-so that the
wood can show on the sdes-may be
paintings of Washington fruit, flowers,
birds, fish, etc.
The filling of these panels was discussed
at the meeting and the decision arrived at
that Seattle could take fifteen or twenty of
them. Next Thursday morning at 10
O'Clock at the Chamber Of Commerce the
members of the Art League and all artists
interested will meet to make arrangements
for the work. An effort will also be made
to prepare an exhibit for the Tacoma ex-
positon-a point upon which Mrs.
Slaughter dwelt at some length.
At the close of the meeting Mrs.
Slaughter distributed copies of the follow
ing circular, to which is signed her name
as director of the department of fine arts:
The enormous importance OF art, both in its
commercial, educational and artistic phases, as
we'll as its power factor in the development
and settlement Of our state, leads me to hope for
the active support and cooperation OF all who
are in sympathy with art culture in the state of
Washington. The inspiration OF SO much that
yfuI in NOT mott r., fha
highest expression in art. The pictorial grand
eur OF our scenery equals, and in many cases
outrivals, the noted ''beauty spots" of Europe.
The magnfcence OF our mountain ranges; the
gories of our lakes, rivers and water courses;
the prolific abundance of our orchards with
their wealth of fruits: the varieties of
our grains, hops, cereals, and the flowers
that smile over the length and breadth of our
state; our game birds, fish. animals, all should
be perpetuated in unfading colors that will
speak more eloQuently than words of the beau
ties OF state and the cultivation and artistic
expression of her people. Here, where our ma
terial resources and splendid activity have DEM
onstrated the possibilities of our future great
ness, shall the homes OF beauty, culture and re-
fnement compare with the cities OF the old
world, who foster and encourage art as the
great civilizer, the underlying greatness OF
whose principles and precepts makes OF the
wilderness ''thing of beauty and a joy for
ever"
appeal to the loyalty of the men aud women
of Washington to aid and assist me with samples
of their finest work, that our art exhibit may
compare favorably with the older states. The
talent and material is here; all We need is ac-
tive, earnest work and cooperation. / shall be
most happy to aid in any possible manner to
make our states exhibit notable and attractive,
as it should be- in all respects. ! will be most
grateful for any suggestions tending to such
result.
l have organized ''art leagues" in the principal
cities OF the state and am assured OF most valua-
bic help in that direction.
The Worlds fair exhibit at Chicago gives us
an opportunity of incalculable value, for our
material resources are already known, and
when we can add fine exhibit of. our educa-
tional, estbetic and artistic culture, we have
removed the last obstacle in the minds of liber-
ally educated parents, who hesitate to sacrifice
the comfort and educational advantages OF the
East for their wives and families. The state OF
Washington can point with pride to her schools,
universities, art leagues, musical and literary
societies, public libraries and charitable insti-
tutions that will be a revelation TO those who
So little realize the rapid progress made in those
lines in few years.
The exhibits in this department will be made
principally under the following subdivisions:
OIL paintings-Exhibits of this class will in-
clude original pictures OF scenery, noted places
OF historic interest, fruits, flowers, birds, fish.
game anu dii Ill tutse tuiuSs anu
scenes must be of pictorial interest and indigo
nous to the state of Washington
Water colors-This class sill include original
studies and sketches of scenery, botanical
studies of the states fora, fruits, fish, birds
and animals in water coors, Tezzotint, sepia,
and black aud white Ut is desired that mar
gins Of water colors do not exceed three inches
each way.)
Interior decorations of the state building
These decorations to be furnished by this
department They will consist principally of
panels of native woods decorated with pictures
of Washington scenery. groupings OF flowers,
fruits, grains, fish, game and birds, all showing
the native aud polished woods in the back
grounds. Anyone wishing information about
these panels should correspond with me al once.
Carved panels of native woods will also be Il
feature of these interior decorations.
An effort will be made to secure some large
scenic backgrounds for the exhibits in the vari-
Gus departments OF the states exhibit.
Modelling in native clays.-There will be
something of an exhibit in clay modelling III
this department. Many manufacturing firms
have agreed to donate native cays Tor this pur-
pose. Parties writing should specify what class
Of work is planned, in order that the proper
kind of clay can be secured Tor them.
Metal hammering. Il am told that / can ex-
pect an interesting exhibit in this class. trust
We may secure many OF them.
Ftchings and illustrations.-I would be
pleased to correspond Win any one VINO could
help us with an exhibit under this head.
Photography The artist photographers of
this state requested TO contribute pictures of
noted places attractive scenery IN their vi
entities. An interesting ana unique exhibit of
this kind could be collected in this way, giving
a reliable view of the states attractions and
sources. Especial care should b. taken in label
ing carefully each picture, giving full descrip-
ton of the view.
Committees of selection.-A committee OF
lection will be appointed at each concentrating
point in this state, who viii decide what pic
lures are worthy oi space at Chicago. Thus far
the concentrating points named are: Walla
Walla, Spokane, seattle and Tacoma. All
hib.ts should be ready for shipment 10 Chicago
by tho first of loJi
II any OF the exhibits for this department are
| completed ty the middle OF August, or in time
| 70 be exhibited AZ the Tacoma position during
| the month OF September, would like 10 10 H.
formed of this fact al once.
| Further iniormation.-I would be pleased 10
| furnish any farther information in my power,
| ana also any tags, blanks or labels All intend
/ ing exhibitors are invited 70 correspond with
me about these or auy other matters pertaining
| TO this department