Carl Smool archives and assistance

well as many of you may know by now Carl Smool passed away on April 19th in my loving arms. I will so miss him as a brother and an inspiration for all my life.

we are working on how to best commemorate and archive Carls Art . There will be a celebration of his life in Olympia in June and then a retrospective show in Seattle in August. There are thought of publishing a book as well as finding suitable places to archive some of the work in Seattle. Ongoing funds will assist with this project.

Much Love, Gail Churape

Hi my name is Gail Churape and I am Carl Smool's sister.

Carl Smool, a PNW. Artist spent his early years in Seattle in the 70’s doing political Activist Art, both graphic, sculptural, and installation work. Later he was known for his T shirt designs and Fire Sculptures at Bumbershoot and the Millennium Burn at the Seattle Center.

He worked with W.O.M.A.D (World of Music Art & Dance) researching Art cultures from around the world. And for them, he created stage backdrops and festival grounds textile arts reflecting different cultures which led to other cultural connections including the Beacon Hill light rail station.

After living and working as an artist in Seattle for 30 years, he had to leave Seattle due to the raising cost of studio space and the lack of funding for the Arts.

Currently Carl is living in Olympia and is dealing with both financial and health issues. I have started this Go Fund Me to preserve his Art Archives and assist with his ongoing health issues.