April 26 - June 28

Join us for an artist reception on May 2!

When: May 2, 6-9pm

Where: 157 Front Street N., Issaquah WA 98207

What: Letters from Strangers Friends

Celebrate the collective wisdom of strangers in this secondary exhibit to BALANCE: the community mailbox experiment. Individual letters make up the bright threads of a poignant, universal story.

Experience—and contribute to—its warm, human heart.

Why: This one runs deep.

Bonus: Free Live Art Demo - Origami with Dani Flanary!

Artist Statement:

Anna Sullivan

Hi! I’m Anna, a multi-disciplinary artist, writer, and teacher of connection. As our world grows ever faster and more demanding of our attention, I believe fiercely in the human need to pause.

Handwriting is my foundational medium, a practice with the power to transcend intellectual thought and allow reflection through body and heart. My work encourages humans to step back from the screen and revel in this simple act, to connect deeply to themselves, others, the planet, and the magic/mystery of living.

So much in our lives pushes us toward greater speed, scale, efficiency. I invite the opposite. Slow down; get personal; be wildly, beautifully inefficient.

This is my rebellion. It’s a gentle, joyful resistance. Thank you for joining me. .

See more of Anna’s work at Pidge Post.

The gallery space is open by appointment only, and for pop up hours as announced. Reach out, and follow our instagram for details! We would love to show you this gorgeous work.

Previous exhibits at Happy Time:

May - August 2024: “The Language of Trees” - William Cook - Linocuts and monotypes @williammakes

September - November 2024: “Shadows of Life” - Matthew DeFilippo - Oil paintings (website)

December 2024 - February 2025: “Social Media” - Multidisciplinary group show

March 2025 - April 2025: “For the Love of Film” - Arturo Solorio & Sammy Alvarez - photographers and associated mixed media sculpture (more from Arturo & Sammy)