Mountlake Terrace Library

Bill & Sharon Grader

Exhibit Opens December 1
December 1 – 31, 2025

The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission presents the Bill & Sharon Grader Exhibit at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Avenue W.

Artist Statement:
Bill and Sharon Grader’s partnership reflects a fusion of individual artistry and collaborative creativity. Through their project Separate and Together, they balance personal artistic visions while crafting one-of-a-kind collaborative pieces.

Bill Grader, a sculptor and furniture design¬er, works with wood, driftwood, and mixed media, transforming discarded materials into evocative sculptures and functional art. His pieces often incorporate natural stones, metals, and found objects, breathing new life into them. A graduate of Seattle Pacific University, Bill’s work emphasizes environ¬mental and conceptual art.

Sharon Grader, an abstract painter and mixed-media artist, explores texture, form, and color through techniques like encaustic painting and mixed-media compositions. Her intuitive process utilizes materials like dyed silk, sumi ink, and cold wax. Sharon is also a teacher, conducting workshops and contributing to the Women Painters of Washington.
Their works are showcased at Lynn Hanson Gallery and other pres¬tigious venues, earning acclaim and awards. Together, their art tells transformative stories, blending innovation and tradition.

www.sharon-bill-grader.com

The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission oversees the library exhibits as part of its mission to promote cultural events in the community. Library hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-6pm, and Sunday 1-5pm.