Tulips at Flower Bar at Peninsula Taproom

April 6 First Friday Art Walk Sequim Blooms with a Pink Theme and Flocks with BirdQuest Matching Game

April 6 Art Walk Color Theme is PINK! Spring blooms with bright flowers and hopeful spirits as April’s First Friday Art Walk Sequim bursts with PINK as the theme color that represents encouragement, sweet delight, supportive strength, comforting assurance, and productive promises. You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in all spring shades of pink from strong burgundy to soft blush for the evening out on the town.

 

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art. Our mission is to create approachable and accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.

 

Initiated in 2006, this encouraging and educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock. If you would like to participate in the First Friday Art Walk Sequim, please contact Renne directly at renne@uniqueasyou.com or through Facebook.com/sequimartwalk

 

Special events for April 6:

 

It’s time for BirdFest BirdQuest! You can play BirdFest-BirdQuest which runs April 2 to 14 and is sponsored by Sequim-Dungeness Chamber of Commerce Merchants’ Group. During the First Friday Art Walk, you can find these fine art feathered friends at several locations. BirdFest-BirdQuest: a fun free game for everyone that brings together high school students, merchants and the community to support the Olympic Bird Festival and encourages shopping local. Find and match the ceramic bird sculptures created by Jake Reichner’s Sequim High School ceramic’s class to the business where they are hidden. Game cards available at each of the participating merchants & Sequim Chamber of Commerce. Sculpture locations include The Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W. Washington St., Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W. Washington St., Cedars at Dungeness – Stymie’s at 1965 Woodcock Road, Cedarbrook Lavender at 134 ½ W. Washington St., Fieldnotes at 123 E. Washington St., First Federal at 333 N. Sequim Ave., Forage Gifts & NW Treasures at 121 W. Washington St., Jose’s Famous Salsa at 126 E. Washington St., Purple Haze Lavender at 127 W. Washington St., Robin’s Place at 300 E. Washington St., Sequim Consignment at 154 W. Washington St., Solar City Boutique & Retreat at 135 W. Washington St., That Takes The Cake at 171 W. Washington St., and Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W. Washington St.  Details about the Olympic BirdFest are at OlympicBirdFest.org

 

Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W Washington Street is featuring Keith Ross a local nature photographer for with a concentration on his bird photography for the Birding to go along with the Birdfest Birdquest and the Olympic Bird Festival.

 

"Southern Carmine Bee-eaters" by Zachary Webster Youth Audubon Photography Award
“Southern Carmine Bee-eaters” by Zachary Webster Youth Audubon Photography Award

 

The City of Sequim City Arts Advisory Commission (CAAC) is partnering with the Dungeness River Audubon Center to host the 2017 Audubon Society’s best avian photography. The photographs will be on exhibit at the Sequim Civic Center, 152 West Cedar Street and exhibit opening is scheduled from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Meet the photographers and join us for an artist talk presentation from 6 – 6:15 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments before and after the presentation. Heather Roskelley is the 2017 Amateur Winner with a Varied Thrush taken at the Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle. Bonnie Block is the 2016 Grand Prize Winner with an Eagle and Great Blue Heron taken in Seabeck Washington Arboretum in Seattle.

Selected from more than 5,500 entries, the winning photos were published in the Summer 2017 issue of Audubon Magazine and show birdlife at its most vivid, vulnerable, formidable, and elegant. Photographers from 49 states and eight Canadian provinces submitted images in three categories:  professional, amateur, and youth. A panel of five judges had the daunting task of sifting through the stunning images and grading them based on technical quality, originality, and artistic merit.

 

Flower fairies "In the pink" at Cedarbrook Lavender
“In the pink” at Cedarbrook Lavender

 

Cedarbrook Lavender at 134 1/2 W Washington Street proclaims, “We do Pink for the April 6 First Friday Art Walk!” and weather permitting they will have a “Sidewalk Extravaganza” with bargain vintage finds furniture for your creative chalk paint projects or enjoy just the way it is!  Cedarbrook Lavender Gift Shop is right behind Doodlebugs.

 

Glass Flowers at the Bag Ladies of Sequim
Glass Flowers at the Bag Ladies of Sequim

 

Bread and Gravy are playing live, rocking and bringing down the house of Bag Ladies! Also, find spring colors and fresh styles of artful up-cycled items at The Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W Washington Street. All of their creations are one of a kind items that are handmade. Each item has a unique combination of felting, hand dying, beading, embroidering and appliqueing. Several other artists’ works are for sale in their shop as well.

 

"Kayak Trip" by Priscilla Patterson
“Kayak Trip” by Priscilla Patterson

 

"Waiting for the Tide" by Ken Dvorak
“Waiting for the Tide” by Ken Dvorak

 

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. presents “Strait Inspirations” featuring artists of the month of April, photographer Ken Dvorak and painter Priscilla Patterson. They will showcase unique work, including pieces newly created for this occasion, in the front windows.  Ken and Priscilla invite the community to the new exhibit for sharing their joy of living on the Peninsula by the Strait.

 

Tulips at Flower Bar at Peninsula Taproom
Flower Bar at Peninsula Taproom

 

Linger in the pink blooms! Along with locally crafted brews, the Peninsula Taproom at 210 W. Washington St., Suite 4 is adding a flower bar component to the taproom during the Sequim Art Walk!

 

Olympic Theatre Arts at 414 N Sequim Avenue welcomes ‘Zorina Wolf and Friends’ to introduce you to the joy of African music starting at 5:30 PM. Wolf is offering is “an opportunity to experience joy and healing power of drum and dance. To discover how African music can make you want to get up and move! This performance will share the language of the drum rhythms. You will see how dance steps are mirrored by drum patterns, and how singing connects all these pieces together!”

Zorina Wolf has been teaching African drumming and rhythm training to children and adults for 25 years. She has been teaching in Sequim since 2009. The friends who accompany her are students who have also been bitten by the rhythm bug. First Friday at Olympic Theatre Arts is always free to the public where the snack and beverage bar will be open.

 

Local bluegrass/newgrass band Hot Llamas perform at Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. and enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines with the live music starting at 7:00 PM.

 

Want to participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360.460.3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist of any media, please get your information to Renne for publicity and opportunities. Thank you for your support!

 

April is Pink
April 2012 – Art Walk Color Theme was PINK!

 

To create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it. January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.

 

Please join our Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

 

Thank you very much!

 

 

 

"Tree-lined Road" by Jean Wyatt

March 2 First Friday Art Walk Sequim Emerges with Imagination for the GREEN Color Theme Evening

On March 2, unearth an evening filled with green apparel and hints of promising starts, spring sprouting, revitalized good fortune, and motivated anticipation. March’s First Friday Art Walk Sequim reveals GREEN as the theme color that represents new ideas, wellness, youthful pursuits, generous support, nurturing natures, and eternal good spirits. You will discover newfangled art and imaginative folks supporting the option to decorate and dress in all shades of green while you stroll on the town with friends.

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art. Our mission is to create approachable and accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.

Initiated in 2006, this encouraging and educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock. If you would like to participate in the First Friday Art Walk Sequim, please contact Renne directly at renne@uniqueasyou.com or through Facebook.com/sequimartwalk

 

Special events for March 2:

 

"Tree-lined Road" by Jean Wyatt
“Tree-lined Road” by Jean Wyatt

 

Handmade Green Journal with Black Coptic Bound by Jean Wyatt
Handmade Green Journal with Black Coptic Bound by Jean Wyatt

 

At Lamb Farm Kitchen, meet artist Jean Wyatt and delight in her bright and cheerful paintings, drawings, and handmade journals at 272 W. Bell St, behind the Oak Table. Jean shares, “I like to create art that makes me smile and happy when I look at it. It is meant to be colorful, fun, whimsical, unusual and often a little off-beat. I have been doing some sort of arts and crafts as long as I can remember. My acrylic painting and colored pencil designs are whimsical and colorful. My handmade journals are hand bound and have either hardcovers or soft wrap-around covers.”

 

painting in artist studio space, "Chasing Emma" by Todd Fischer
“Chasing Emma” by Todd Fischer

 

Rainshadow Café at 157 W Cedar St. will have a Sip & Paint with Todd D. Fischer that you can participate in or witness artists at work. If you wish to paint, you want to make reservations with Todd before Friday at sawltybum@gmail.com Do come to the café to see painting in action!

 

"Seventeen" by Lynne Armstrong
“Seventeen” by Lynne Armstrong

 

"Nearsighted Pheasant" by Suzanne Eller
“Nearsighted Pheasant” by Suzanne Eller

 

At 129 W Washington St, Blue Whole Gallery’s exhibition “Figures and concepts glowing in prism and rhythm” features Lynne Armstrong and Suzanne Eller. In the March front windows, Lynne’s focus will be on figures while Sue will display various assemblage sculptures. Lynne and Sue create from what they see, feel and imagine, allowing the viewers a glimpse into what inspires them.

 

Pappenspiel Puppets
Pappenspiel Puppets

 

Pappenspiel Puppets with Max Eberhard Eichner
Pappenspiel Puppets with Max Eberhard Eichner

 

Starting at 5:30 PM, Olympic Theatre Arts welcomes to the stage “Max” Eberhard Eichner as he performing traditional German “Pappenspiel” puppets at 414 N Sequim Ave. Traveling via bicycle from Bellingham and stopping to spread the joy of theater along the way, Max uses traditionally made paper puppets to tell classic fairy tales and fables from the Brothers Grimm, Jean de La Fontaine and more.

 

Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. will feature pianist and vocalist Dawn Martin performing a variety of classic favorites from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. She has played in a variety of bands throughout the Olympic Peninsula and as a soloist she plays a favorites from Carole King, Van Morrison, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Etta James, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Patsy Kline etc. Wind Rose Cellars bistro menu has food specials and small plates tailored to pair with their locally produced award-winning wines.

 

The Bag Ladies of Sequim upcycled art and apparel
The Bag Ladies of Sequim upcycled art and apparel

 

Learn more about the “green” repurposed art and the unique process of the artists at the Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W Washington St.

To create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it. January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.

Want to participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360-460-3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist of any media on the Art Walk, please get your information to Renne for publicity and opportunities.

Please join our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

Thank you for your support!

"sol starstuff" by Renne Emiko Brock

Glimmering Gold Theme on December 1 First Friday Art Walk Sequim

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

December 1, 5 – 8 p.m.

Various Venues in Sequim WA

www.sequimartwalk.com

 

December 1 Art Walk Color Theme is GOLD and all that glimmers brightly! Gold is the color of our star Sol as we celebrate the Winter Solstice and the return of the sun during December. The impressive, shiny color of gold represents warm festivities, rekindled optimism, kindhearted deeds, admiration, prosperity, and lifelong fellowships. As you enjoy an evening on the town with family, friends, and guests who join our welcoming community, you will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in shades of gold or glittery interpretations of this festive time of year to celebrate happiness, harmony, and hope.

 

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at www.sequimartwalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art. Our mission is to create approachable and accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.

 

"sol starstuff" by Renne Emiko Brock
“sol starstuff” by Renne Emiko Brock

 

Special events on December 1:

 

At 5:00 PM, City of Sequim and the City Arts Advisory Commission Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Reception at the Sequim Civic Center, located at 152 W. Cedar Street. The holiday tree will be decorated with ornaments created by local 4th grade students with light refreshments. Dennis Smith and Sharon Dela Barre will say a few words at 5:00 and then at 5:30 there will be a ballet performance in the lobby.

 

Gold in a glass! Discover tasty crafted golden brews and treats at the Peninsula Taproom located on North 2nd Avenue at 210 W. Washington St., Suite 4.

 

 

Lamb Farm Kitchen Shoppe at 272 W. Bell St, behind the Oak Table, presents singer and artist Priscilla Patterson. Delight in her latest album “Christmas from the Heart” which features songs of love and friendship to celebrate the season!

 

Brown Glass and Fiber Art at Bagladies
Brown Glass and Fiber Art at Bagladies

 

Meet and greet the local artists at The Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W Washington St. filled with handcrafted works and artful up-cycled items. From 6:00 to 7:00, come in for a special “how to tie the perfect scarf demo”.

 

"Fresh Snow on the Rose Hip Hedge" by Lynne Armstrong
“Fresh Snow on the Rose Hip Hedge” by Lynne Armstrong

 

"Huntress" by Sally Cays
“Huntress” by Sally Cays

 

Blue Whole Gallery presents a group show titled “Winter Wonderland” at 129 W Washington St. to the community.  The curators of the group show are Nancy Lawrence, a 2D and 3D artist, and Gregory Felando, a ceramic artist, will showcase the rich variety of art with contrasting styles and media in the front windows during the month of December.

 

Find handmade gifts at Cedarbrook Lavender where you can learn how to use lavender in art and cooking at 134 1/2 W Washington St.

 

Rainshadow Café at 157 W Cedar has live music with “Just in Tyme” a true 50’s band, mixing pop, retro and some Christmas tunes. Enjoy warm drinks and food while kicking off the season in holiday style!

 

Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts Jenny Davis with flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny, George Radebaugh, and Ted Enderle. American musician Dmitri Matheny has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation”. Along with this live music, enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits.

 

Mandarin Encounters by Curposney Gdane
Mandarin Encounters by Curposney Gdane

 

"Buoyed Up" by Patty Waite
“Buoyed Up” by Patty Waite

 

Explore the three artists collaboration “Collage Barrage” exhibition at the Sequim Museum & Arts at 175 West Cedar St. Three friends from different walks of life met rather serendipitously recently in Sequim and soon realized that they had something interesting in common. They all used different forms of collage in their artwork. Curposney Gdane is a collage artist who creates intricate pieces that defy reality and contain hidden surprises. Patty Waite is a photographer and mixed media artist who uses layers of partially-hidden collage in the canvas backgrounds her photos are mounted on and Sue Scott uses a mix of collage and assemblage to track the communal process of transitions in all their differences and similarities.

 

This encouraging and educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock.

 

Plan ahead to dress up and play our mystery game to celebrate the new year! Set in the 50’s, please mark your calendar for the Annual Whodunnit Downtown “The Case of the Silver Lining Secret Formula” during the January 5, 2018 First Friday Art Walk!

 

To create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it. January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.

 

Want to participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360-460-3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist of any media on the Art Walk, please get your information to Renne for publicity and opportunities.

 

Please join our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

 

Thank you for your support!

 

"Forest Fire" by Donna Lee Dowdney

Fiber Arts and Orange Themed October 6 First Friday Art Walk Sequim Snuggles and Spices Up Art in the Evening

October 6, 5 – 8 PM

Various Locations in Sequim

Color Theme is ORANGE

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art. Our mission is to create approachable and accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.

October 6 Art Walk Color Theme is ORANGE! Orange is one of the brighter colors in fall as summer fades away. Orange is warm, spicy, energizing, appetizing, sweet, zesty, and inspires optimism and active participation. The hospitable hue of orange reminds us cozy fires, snuggly seasonal sweaters, nesting and organizing, friendship made out of admirable interests, delightful sweets, encouraging teachers and mentors. You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in shades of orange or spicy fall colors as they enjoy an evening on the town with friends and family.

Special events October 6:

"Birch in a Golden Field" by Carolyn Doe
“Birch in a Golden Field” by Carolyn Doe

The 12th Annual North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival, an interactive fiber arts event connecting to the community with activities Oct 6-8, starts at the Sequim Art Walk! “Threads Count – Textiles, Technology & Tales” Opening Reception of the fiber arts exhibition which runs October 6 to November 25, 2017 at the Sequim Museum & Arts at 175 W Cedar St. Sequim WA. This juried fiber arts exhibition validates the advancement of civilization, culture, and community through fiber works that expose the application of innovations in art and science while also creatively expressing the thoughtful tales and ties that bind us together. Balancing aesthetics and utility, fiber art creators manifest meaningful stories with stitches, advocate through Craftivism, and empower inclusion by making efficient and / or exquisite objects that educate, unify, and inspire.

The “Threads Count” exhibition artists includes Carolyn Abbott, Joyce Alford, Lynn Aleta Baritelle, Alex Borgen, Renne Emiko Brock, Mary Ann Clayton, Kathie Cook, Anne Davies, Marca Davies, Michele Delli Gatt, Lauralee DeLuca, Carolyn Doe, Donna Dowdney, Liisa Fagerlund, Marijane Figg, Susanne Foster, MarySue French, Carol Geer, Janet Green, Pamela Hastings, Marilyn Hiestana, Pat Herkal, Leslie Hoex, Kathy Hogan, Erica Iseminger, Estelle Jackson, Christiane Johnson, Lee Johnson, Marge Kepner, Susan Kroll, Mary Liebsch, Connie Lobo, Kathy Martin, Serena Mylchreest, Sherry Nagel, Susan Nylander, Ilse Osier, Patti Pattison, Jennifer Pelikan, Kim Perkins, Barbara Ramsey, Diane Ross, Susan Savage, Allison Sell, Gloria Skovronsky, Peggy St. George, Sue Thompson, Marla Varner, Nancy Wilcox, Diane Williams, and Beth Witters.

 

During the Art Walk, be sure to visit the Gallery at The Fifth Ave. at 500 Hendrickson Road featuring artist Beverly Beighle with her show called “Torn Between Two Art Forms” with her art quilts and paintings.

 

Fiber fun by local artists with handcrafted works and artful up-cycled items at The Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W Washington Street. They create colorful usable items from old wool blankets and garments that have otherwise seen their last days. All of their creations are one of a kind items that are handmade. Each item has a unique combination of felting, hand dying, beading, embroidering and appliqueing. Several other artists’ works are for sale in their shop.

 

Local Yarn Shop at 213 E Washington St. hosts live music and motivating fiber arts demonstrations.

 

photograph by Jan Kepley
photograph by Jan Kepley

Delight in distinctive perspectives with Jan Kepley’s thoughtful photographs and greeting cards on display at Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Ave.

 

Lamb Farm Kitchen Shoppe at 272 W. Bell St, behind the Oak Table, presents a book signing with Kate McDermott author of “The Art of Pie”.

 

West Coast Sea Glass Jewelry by Mary Beth Beuke
West Coast Sea Glass Jewelry by Mary Beth Beuke

City of Sequim Arts Commission presents the “Found Art Exhibit” at the Sequim Civic Center lobby at 152 W Cedar St. The art exhibited is a collection of collected items that the artists have made into art from many interesting things. Art made from driftwood, yard tools, shells, paper, and many other interesting mediums on display. During the October 6 Art Walk, three free workshops are available, 5:15pm Gavin Wuttken from Around Again will demonstrate making collectibles into art, 6:00pm Tim and Toy from Saturday Markets Steampunk Art will be sharing their craft and at 6:45 Mary Beth Beuke will demonstrate how she makes sea glass into art. This exhibit will be in City Hall from October thru December 2017.

Beads from R&T Crystals

Fine jewelry demonstrations by D’Ann Gonzales and Gail Mclaine at R&T Crystals and Beads at 158 E Bell St. with a special store wide sale.

 

"Echoes" by Katherine Loveland
“Echoes” by Katherine Loveland

 

"Autumn Clouds" by Priscilla Patterson
“Autumn Clouds” by Priscilla Patterson

 

Blue Whole Gallery’s “Rhythm and Shape” exhibit features artists photographer Katherine Loveland and painter Priscilla Patterson at 129 W Washington St. Award winning photographer, Katherine says, the theme is “Through the Looking Glass” from Lewis Carroll’s (1871) book. The window will display my macro photography which like Carroll’s book portrays familiar objects as unfamiliar, an alternative universe. Award winning artist Priscilla Patterson enjoys the opportunity to work in detail in watercolor as well as a little more free flowing in oil. Shapes and values are the challenge which makes painting fun. Combining the intricacies of manmade objects, buildings and transportation vehicles, particularly aircraft, with nature has been her focus for more than 30 years. Priscilla has been a member of the American Society of Aviation Artists since 1994 where she serves as Education Chairman.

 

Thank you for helping us celebrate 10 years of the Sequim Art Walk!
Thank you for helping us celebrate 11 years of the Sequim Art Walk in October 2017!

Look for luminarias or “festival lights” to connect the artful spots as the Art Walk celebrates its eleventh year anniversary this month of fostering creative and artistic ideals while supporting local businesses, including artists as enterprises, to create cultural vitality that is financially beneficial, intrinsically responsible, and improves the quality of life in our community. Initiated in 2006, Renne Emiko Brock, Sequim Art Walk sponsor and producer, wanted to establish a free, encouraging, and inclusive event that included all forms of the Arts as an open invitation for our community to participate in an evening of talent, education, and validation of local creative efforts in over 30 locations around town. Thanks to altruistic, collaborative commitment, the First Friday Art Walk Sequim continues to grow and prosper with the encouragement of our community, businesses, educational and cultural institutions, and artists. It is has always been free for businesses and artists of all media to participate and free to the public to enjoy.

To create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it. January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.

This encouraging and educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock.

Want to participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360-460-3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist of any media, please get your information to Renne for publicity and opportunities. Thank you!

Please join our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

"Fly by Night" by Jan Kepley

The Sky is Not the Limit with the Expansive Blue Theme for the September 1 Art Walk

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

September 1, 5 – 8 p.m.

Various Venues in Sequim WA

sequimartwalk.com

 

September 1 Art Walk Color Theme is BLUE! The sky is not the limit when it comes to creativity, inventiveness, and our community spirit. Blue can be dreamy, peaceful, and hopeful, yet it also is strong and honest full of professionalism, ambition, responsibility, and building alliances. Blue is inspiring and imaginative like a night sky full of shooting stars or a cloudless day full of possibilities while also being reliable, sound, and willful. You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in shades of blue or representations of lofty and loyal aspirations as they enjoy an evening on the town with friends and family.

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art. Our mission is to create approachable and accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.

This encouraging and educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock.

 

Special events for September 1:

"Fly by Night" by Jan Kepley
“Fly by Night” by Jan Kepley

 

Jan Kepley’s thoughtful photographs are on display at Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Ave.

 

Habitat for Humanity CHAIR-ity - art chairs photo by Ernst
Habitat for Humanity CHAIR-ity – art chairs photo by Ernst

 

Visit the Habitat for Humanity’s Fundraiser “Room For One More – Create for CHAIR-ity” art chairs on display at various businesses including Sherry Scharschmidt at Blissies Bonetique, Mary Jendrucko at First Federal Bank, SHS Be the Change Club at U.S. Bank, Kevin James at Dungeness Kids Co., Cassidy Crew at Quality Inn, Beverly Pluth at Doodlebugs, Art Jam at Blue Whole Gallery, Raquel Lohrmann at Castell Insurance, Rotary Interact Club at Rainshadow Roasting Coffee, First Federal Bank at First Federal Bank, Jeanne Sliva at Solar City, SHS AP Art Class at First Federal Bank, Heidi Hansen at Brokers Group Real Estate, Craig Robinson at Olympic Lavender Company, Miriam Spreine at Solar City, Melissa Klein at Bonita’s Pet Supply, Anonymous at Habitat Store in Port Angeles, SHS Honor Society at Sequim School District Office, Taylor Prejean at Jace The Real Estate Company, and Blynn Hughes at That Takes the Cake. Be sure to vote for your communities People’s Choice Award.

 

"New Life" by Cindy Fullwiler
“New Life” by Cindy Fullwiler

 

The Sequim Museum and Arts presents “Olym-PIX, a Photographic Exhibition” by the Olympic Peaks Camera Club at 175 W. Cedar St. The club’s mission is to promote interest and enhance skill in photography among friends.

 

"Silent Sobs and Me" by David Tinsley
“Silent Sobs and Me” by David Tinsley

 

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. presents featured artists Bridget Baker a 2D artist and David Tinsley a sculptor with “Fantasies and Fabrications”. They will jointly create exciting windows with unique pieces, taking viewers to the world of fantasies and fabrications.

 

The Bag Ladies of Sequim upcycled art and apparel
The Bag Ladies of Sequim upcycled art and apparel

 

Find bold blues and other colors by local artists with handcrafted works and artful up-cycled items at The Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W Washington Street.

 

Olympic Theatre Arts at 414 N. Sequim Ave. has an original, new musical based on the award-winning picture book called “Strictly No Elephants”. The book and lyrics are by Lisa Mantchev and Glenn Dallas with music and lyrics by Linda Dowdell and directed by Lisa Mantchev, Linda Dowdell, Bonne Smith, Danny Willis.

 

Color themes for First Friday Art Walk Sequim

To create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it. January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.

 

Please join our Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

 

Want to participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360-460-3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist of any media, please get your information to Renne for publicity and opportunities. Thank you!

 

"Mellow Yellow" by Priscilla Patterson

Walk on the Sunny Side for the August 4 First Friday Art Walk Sequim with Yellow Theme

August 4, 5 – 8 PM

Various Locations in Sequim

 

Like the song says, “Life can be so sweet on the sunny side of the street.” Powered by that sunshine, the theme color for the August Art Walk is Yellow! Yellow shines brightly like the sun fueling our world with pure energy and encourages creative communication. The positive intensity of yellow represents joyful happiness, cheerful friendships, expressive enthusiasm, and empowers collective generosity, goodwill, and integrity.

 

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art. Our mission is to create approachable and accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.

 

This encouraging and educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock.

 

Special events for August 4:

 

"Mellow Yellow" by Priscilla Patterson
“Mellow Yellow” by Priscilla Patterson

 

The Sequim Museum and Arts at 175 W. Cedar St. welcomes award winning artist Priscilla Patterson with “The Aviation Art of Priscilla Patterson – With a Sprinkling of Model As and Vintage Fire Engines”. She paints inspiring images of airplanes, cars, motorcycles, and many other modes of transportation.

 

"Leather vest" by Debbie Cain
“Leather vest” by Debbie Cain

 

"Portals" by Karen Rozbicki Stringer
“Portals” by Karen Rozbicki Stringer

 

Blue Whole Gallery presents featured artists Debbie Cain a gourd artist and Karen Rozbicki Stringer a photographer.  Debbie and Karen, the two award winning artists known in their respective fields, will showcase unique work in the front windows “Visual and Emotional Reality in Depth”.

 

Find bold, bright colors by local artists with handcrafted works and artful up-cycled items at The Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W Washington Street.

 

"Keying Around" launch on July 1, 2016
“Keying Around” launch on July 1, 2016

 

The City of Sequim and City of Sequim Arts Commission presents the Keying Around Block Party at Civic Center Plaza from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at the Sequim Civic Center at 152 W. Cedar Street. This is finale and silent auction of the three Keying Around pianos that have been visiting around town for the last month. Thanks to US Bank, Over the Fence and City of Sequim for the temporary piano shelters. There will be a street dance with music from Shaggy Sweet, 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Maggie May’s food truck will be there as well as The Cedars at Dungeness providing a beer and wine garden. There will be face painting and kids bubble parade. Fun for all ages at Civic Center Plaza!

 

Habitat for Humanity CHAIR-ity - art chairs photo by Ernst
Habitat for Humanity CHAIR-ity – art chairs photo by Ernst

 

Visit the Habitat for Humanity’s Fundraiser “Room For One More – Create for CHAIR-ity” Preview Reception at the Sequim Civic Center Council Chambers 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Be sure to vote for your communities People’s Choice Award at the Artist Receptions.

 

At 5:30 PM, Becky and Jamie Kuhns are the First Friday performers in the OTA Gathering Hall at 414 N. Sequim Ave. Featuring a wide variety of entertainers and entertainment, OFF Stage (Olympic Theatre Arts First Friday) happens every month on the first Friday, during the Sequim Art Walk. There is no charge for attendance. Refreshments, including beer, wine, and light snacks will be available for purchase.

 

Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts live music with Hannah Hockett and Christian Jensen of Soul Machine with award winning artfully crafted wines with appetizing tidbits. Soul Machine, a local Motown cover band, includes a mixture of folk and rock in their unique acoustic set featuring contemporary arrangements of classic blues and jazz tunes as well as billboard hits from the counterculture era.

 

Download your First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map!

 

Want to participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360.460.3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist of any media, please get your information to Renne for publicity and opportunities. Thank you!

 

To create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it. January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.

 

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"felted bag in purple" by The Bag Ladies of Sequim

July 7 First Friday Art Walk Sequim Pops with Purple Color Theme

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

July 7, 5 – 8 p.m.

Various Venues in Sequim WA

July 7 Art Walk Color Theme is PURPLE! Purple is the color of Sequim’s famous lavender blooms and represents magical camaraderie, cultivated dignity, supportive spiritual efforts, and royal thoughtfulness. Those sweet lavender flowers come in purple, violet, mauve, orchid, lilac, indigo, amethyst, plum, pink, and even white. You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in tints and shades of purple as they enjoy a festive night on the town with friends and fellow Sequimmers preparing for Sequim Lavender Weekend later in the month. Come out and celebrate what makes Sequim so special!

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art. Our mission is to create approachable and accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.

Initiated in 2006, the First Friday Art Walk Sequim is encouraging and educational arts event that is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock.


July 7 special events during the First Friday Art Walk Sequim:

 

Cedarbrook Lavender featured artist Keith Barrick
Cedarbrook Lavender featured artist Keith Barrick

 

Cedarbrook Lavender at 134 1/2 W Washington St. has their summer featured artist Keith Barrick with his pine and cedar wood design out front for additions to your indoor or outdoor home decor. Come sample their Lavender Lemonade or Lavender Chocolate Mint Iced Tea to quench your thirst your Artwalk stroll and check out their Lavender White Drops cookies too.

 

"Tribute" by Priscilla Patterson
“Tribute” by Priscilla Patterson

 

The Sequim Museum and Arts at 175 W. Cedar St. welcomes award winning artist Priscilla Patterson with “The Aviation Art of Priscilla Patterson – With a Sprinkling of Model As and Vintage Fire Engines”. She paints inspiring images of airplanes, cars, motorcycles, and many other modes of transportation. Enjoy live music by “Jazzy Judy” during the Art Walk.

 

Lamb Farm Kitchen Shoppe at 272 W. Bell St, behind the Oak Table, presents local author book signing with Victoria Redhed Miller and her books include “Pure Poultry: Living Well with Heritage Chickens, Turkeys and Ducks” and “Craft Distilling: Making Liquor Legally at Home”.

 

"Lavender Sunset" by Marilynn Evans
“Lavender Sunset” by Marilynn Evans

 

"Oh Beautiful" by Joyce Volmut
“Oh Beautiful” by Joyce Volmut

 

Blue Whole Gallery presents featured artists are digital artist Marilynn Evans and sculptor Joyce Volmut at 129 W Washington St.

 

"felted bag in purple" by The Bag Ladies of Sequim
“felted bag in purple” by The Bag Ladies of Sequim

 

Find bold colors in local handcrafted works and artful up-cycled items at The Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W Washington Street.

 

"Geisha Dream" by Melanie Salzar
“Geisha Dream” by Melanie Salzar

 

"March Bloom" by Ryoko Toyama
“March Bloom” by Ryoko Toyama

 

The City of Sequim and the City Arts Advisory Commission Reception for “Asian Flair” exhibition and kickoff for Keying Around at the Sequim Civic Center at 152 W. Cedar Street. At the “Asian Flair” exhibit, there are presenters in the council chambers with several artists throughout the evening: 5:00 p.m. Janie Redifer of Port Ludlow is a certified ikebana instructor, 5:45 p.m. Roxanne Grinstad of Port Angeles is a certified Asian brush painting teacher, and at 6:30 p.m. Emily Hu of Sequim, Owner of Roji Home & Garden, is presenting on ideas to add Asian Flair to your garden.

People are encouraged to come and play the Keying Around painted pianos.

"Keying Around" launch on July 1, 2016
“Keying Around” launch on July 1, 2016

 

Olympic Theatre Arts at 414 N. Sequim Ave. will have Just In Tyme playing in the Gathering Hall. Just In Tyme promises an up-beat nostalgic journey through decades of favorite hit tunes covering many styles with Jamie Kuhns (vocals and lead guitar), Mary Charles (vocals), Sandi Lockwood (synthesizer), Richard Crowell (lead guitar), Dee Coburn (drums), and Ken Emerson (Bass).

 

Want to participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360.460.3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist of any media, please get your information to Renne for publicity and opportunities. Thank you!

To create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it. January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.

July is Purple
July 2012 – Art Walk Color Theme was PURPLE!

Please join our Facebook Page at facebook.com/sequimartwalk

 

"Penny Lane Quilts Placemats" by Marla Varner

June 2 First Friday Art Walk Sequim Gleams with White and Spectrum Theme Colors

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

June 2, 5 – 8 p.m.

Various Venues in Sequim WA

June 2 Art Walk color theme is WHITE and the whole visible spectrum! White represents acceptance, open minds, pure and thoughtful actions, friendly impressions, and blank canvases that are receptive to any positive vision. Because white is actually all the colors of the rainbow, multi-color enchantment is in the air with blowing bubbles, the wearing of fairy wings, and spreading glittery pixie dust is encouraged! It is a chance to be magical, shiny, and show off every color!

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at www.sequimartwalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art. Our mission is to create approachable and accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.

Initiated in 2006, the First Friday Art Walk Sequim is encouraging and educational arts event that is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock.

June 2 special events during the First Friday Art Walk Sequim:

 

"Boat Mast Rainbows" by Jan Kepley
“Boat Mast Rainbows” by Jan Kepley

New Venue! Clallam Coworking at 502 S Still Road Suite #201 is featuring many local artists including Jan Kepley, at this new venue on the Sequim Art Walk.

 

"Spring Frames" by Marla Varner
“Spring Frames” by Marla Varner

Lamb Farm Kitchen Shoppe at 272 W. Bell St, behind the Oak Table, presents award winning Sequim quilter Marla Varner. Her colorful designs will make you smile and delight in her hand stitching detail.

 

From left, work of Nancy Lawrrence, Lynne Armstrong, Carol Janda, and Ryoko Toyama
From left, work of Nancy Lawrrence, Lynne Armstrong, Carol Janda, and Ryoko Toyama

 

From left, work of Liz Harper, Barbara Boerigter, Greg Felando, Bud Bowling, and Joyce Volmut
From left, work of Liz Harper, Barbara Boerigter, Greg Felando, Bud Bowling, and Joyce Volmut

Blue Whole Gallery presents “20/20 – a Vision of Excellence” is a 20th Anniversary group show in the front windows curated by Nancy Lawrence, Greg Felando, and Bridget Baker at 129 W Washington St. On June 14, 1997, the Blue Whole Gallery, an artists’ co-op with 26 members opened its doors. The gallery currently has 24 artists working with oil, acrylic and watercolor, mixed media, assemblage, photography, fused glass, ceramics, wood sculpture and turning, and jewelry.

 

The City of Sequim and the City Arts Advisory Commission Reception for “Piecing Together a Changing Planet” exhibition opens at 5:00 PM at the Sequim Civic Center at 152 W. Cedar Street.  The display has been touring the country since December 2014.  This is the only stop in the Pacific Northwest for the national exhibit and the last stop on the tour. The juried show of 26 art quilts was created by artists in Florida as a way to highlight a few of the many ways that America’s 401 National Parks are being impacted by climate change, water pollution, air pollution, and other human-caused phenomena. Maya Schonenberger, the exhibit curator said, “the artists’ goal is to help open people’s eyes to the beauty of nature that surrounds them, and share their concern for its loss.”  The artworks were created by members of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), a 3000-member national organization dedicated to promoting the art quilt through education, exhibitions, professional development, documentation, and publications.  Far from utilitarian quilts, traditionally used as bedcoverings, art quilts focus on layering, “thread painting,” and graphic design, as well as stitching and piecing. The exhibit is sponsored by Sequim’s City Arts Advisory Commission (CAAC) in partnership with the Olympic National Park.

 

"Day's End" by Susan Spar
“Day’s End” by Susan Spar

The Museum and Arts Center features a solo exhibition of painter and instructor Susan Spar at 175 W. Cedar St.

 

Want to participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360.460.3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist of any media, please get your information to Renne for publicity and opportunities. Thank you!

June is White
June 2012 – Art Walk Color Theme was WHITE!

To create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it. January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.

Please join our Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

A 2016 Reuse Contest Winner - The Bag Ladies of Sequim

Aqua Color Themed May 5 First Friday Art Walk Sequim Celebrates Culture and Cultivation during the Sequim Irrigation Festival

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

May 5, 5 – 8 p.m.

Various Venues in Sequim WA

The Sequim Irrigation Festival’s “where water is wealth” inspires the AQUA color theme celebrating cultivation and culture during the May 5 Sequim Art Walk. The color aqua expresses responsible, sustainable elements of cool fresh water, abundant salty seas, renewing rain, and sunny skies. Art and music inspired by our natural resources, creativity, positive partnerships, and revolutionary ideas are included in the May First Friday Art Walk Sequim. From our inventive cultivating irrigation ditches that make our valley abundant to our future forward-thinking ideas are highlighted at the Innovative Arts and Crafts Fair. Besides wearing the color theme of Aqua, everyone is encouraged to dress up in amusing and whimsical outfits, including Sequim’s aeronautical emphasis, for the Irrigation Festival’s “Crazy Days”!

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at www.sequimartwalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art. Our mission is to create approachable and accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.

This encouraging and educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock.

Special events for May 5:

The Irrigation Festival Innovative Arts and Crafts Fair launches the First Friday Art Walk Sequim Patron Preview at the Sequim Civic Center Plaza at 152 West Cedar Street. 2017 will be the 27th year for the Arts and Crafts Fair that provides an opportunity for vendors to sell their handcrafted wares. Artists include 3D Wood Maps, Cherokee Beach Creations, Creative Aarts, Creative Iron Works, LLC, DJ’s Pens, Enanimals, Fresh Hats, From Flat Tire to Evening Attire, Heart to Heart-Designs by Suzi, Howard’s Creations, hue are you?, Lil’ Log Cabin Creations, Mickey’s Unique Designs, Moments in Time and Design, Inc, New Dungeness Nursery, Paperwings Studio, Peninsula College, Phoenixx Fibers, Sandy Tweed, Sassy Glass, Sharray Originals, She Who Sews, The Bag Ladies of Sequim WA, The Best Soap Company, The Jake Hose Company, Transister Sister, Uniquely Designed Jewelry, Vicki Wickell Watercolors, and Wildflower Botanical.

Ribbon Cable Earrings by Transister
Ribbon Cable Earrings by Transister

 

"Heron Moon" by Sandy Tweed
“Heron Moon” by Sandy Tweed

 

"Salmon" by Creative Iron Works
“Salmon” by Creative Iron Works

 

Heidi Hansen Reuse Dog closeup – 2016 Innovative Reuse Showcase & Contest Winner

Recycle, Reuse and Repurpose are an underlying theme of the Innovative Arts and Crafts Fair which will have demonstrations throughout Saturday and Sunday, as well as an Innovative Reuse Showcase and Contest you can enter on Friday night. Details at IrrigationFestival.com

 

Innovative Arts and Crafts Fair at the Sequim Civic Plaza on Cedar Street and Sequim Avenue
Innovative Arts and Crafts Fair at the Sequim Civic Plaza on Cedar Street and Sequim Avenue

 

Music starts at 5 p.m. at the Sequim Civic Center with Peninsula College Vocal Jazz Ensemble which is led by director Elaine Gardner-Morales with Al Harris on the piano.

 

Throughout the town, artwork created by our local students for the 2017 Irrigation Festival Button Contest will be on display at several Sequim Merchants.

 

The Olympic Lavender Company at 120 W Washington St. is hosting artist Steve Bemis.

 

The Museum and Arts Center features the “Sequim Irrigation Festival” exhibition at 175 W. Cedar St.

 

"Tranquility" by Carol Janda
“Tranquility” by Carol Janda

 

"Dungeness Bay" by Ken Dvorak
“Dungeness Bay” by Ken Dvorak

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. featured artists Carol Janda who is a painter, potter, and teacher and photographer Ken Dvorak.

 

Burke Garrett at Olympic Theatre Arts on May 5
Burke Garrett at Olympic Theatre Arts on May 5

Devoting his time to playing and singing classic songs from the Great American Songbook, Burke Garrett will start at 5:30 at the Olympic Theatre Arts Center located at 414 N. Sequim Ave. “I cover the popular songs from the early to mid-20th century,” Garrett says about his one-man show. “I talk about composers, lyricists and the history relating to song writing in the 20th century.”  Free to the public.

 

A 2016 Reuse Contest Winner - The Bag Ladies of Sequim
A 2016 Reuse Contest Winner – The Bag Ladies of Sequim

New Location! Find spring colors and fresh styles of artful up-cycled items at The Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W Washington Street. All of their creations are one of a kind items that are handmade. Each item has a unique combination of felting, hand dying, beading, embroidering and appliqueing. Several other artists’ works are for sale in their shop now facing Washington Street.

 

Want to participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360.460.3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist of any media, please get your information to Renne for publicity and opportunities. Thank you!

To create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it. January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.

Thank you for your support and if you want to learn more or find out how you can participate on the First Friday Art Walk Sequim, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360.460.3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com

 

Please join our Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

"Iris Queen" by Carol Wilhelm

April 7 First Friday Art Walk Sequim Bursts and Blushes with a Spring Pink Theme

April 7 Art Walk Color Theme is PINK! Spring blooms with bright flowers and hopeful spirits as April’s First Friday Art Walk Sequim bursts with PINK as the theme color that represents supportive strength, comforting assurance, sweet delight, productive promises, and encouragement. You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in all spring shades of pink from strong burgundy to soft blush for the evening out on the town.

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art. Our mission is to create approachable and accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.

Initiated in 2006, this encouraging and educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock. If you would like to participate in the First Friday Art Walk Sequim, please contact Renne directly at renne@uniqueasyou.com or through Facebook.com/sequimartwalk

Special events for April 7:

It’s time for BirdFest BirdQuest! Come play this fun free game, a Sequim Merchant Group Event sponsored by Sequim-Dungeness Chamber of Commerce, taking place in 20 of Sequim’s Businesses and promoting the Olympic Peninsula BirdFest. Find the beautiful bird sculptures, created by Jake Reichner’s Sequim High School ceramic’s class and match them to the business that you find them in. Game cards available at each of the participating merchants. The Grand Prize is a “Birds Eye View of Sequim” plane ride to Port Townsend and back with Emily Westcott, plus one year’s membership to the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society.

Turn in your game cards at the Sequim Chamber at 1192 E. Washington St. by 4:00 PM on April 8, 2017. The drawing for the winner is April 9 at 1:00 PM at the Dungeness River Audubon Center in Railroad Bridge Park 2151 W. Hendrickson Road, Sequim, WA and need not to be present to win. Details about the Olympic BirdFest are at OlympicBirdFest.org BirdFest BirdQuest locations include Adagio Bean & Leaf at 981 E. Washington St., The Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W. Washington St., Birds of a Feather Farm at 825 W. Washington St., Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W. Washington St., Cedarbrook Lavender at 134 ½ Washington St., Dungeness River Audubon Center at 2151 W. Hendrickson Rd., Fieldnotes at 123 Washington St., Forage Gifts & NW Treasures at 121 W. Washington St., Full Moon Candle at 609 W. Washington St. #13, Jose’s Famous Salsa at 126 E. Washington St., Local Yarn Shop at 213 E. Washington St., Olympic Lavender Co. at 120 W. Washington St., Pacific Pantry at 229 S. Sequim Ave., Purple Haze Lavender at 127 W. Washington St., Rusting Rooster at 154 E. Washington St., Sequim Spice & Tea at 139 W. Washington St., Solar City Boutique & Retreat at 135 W. Washington St., That Takes The Cake at 171 W. Washington St., and Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W. Washington St.
The 2016 National Avian Photographs exhibition awarded by the National Audubon Society is at the Sequim Civic Center at 152 West Cedar St. Sequim is the only location in the western states to host this amazing collection of photographs and meet the Grand Prize Winner, Bonnie Block, from Gig Harbor during from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Also, visit the Peeps Diorama Exhibit sponsored by Sequim’s City Arts Advisory Commission and vote for the “Peeples” Choice Award! The Peeps Diorama Exhibit is part of a national trend of art shows using the popular marshmallow candy to a create tableau or scene.

 

New Location! Find spring colors and fresh styles of artful up-cycled items at The Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W Washington Street. All of their creations are one of a kind items that are handmade. Each item has a unique combination of felting, hand dying, beading, embroidering and appliqueing. Several other artists’ works are for sale in their shop now facing Washington Street.

"Big Mary 2" by Mary Franchini
“Big Mary 2” by Mary Franchini

 

"Lonicera Sempervirens" by Barbara Neswald
“Lonicera Sempervirens” by Barbara Neswald

 

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. presents “Just me! Plants and Animals” with featured 2 dimensional artist and art teacher Mary Franchini and 2 and 3 dimensional artist Barbara Neswald. Mary Franchini, contemporary artist, teacher and juror for regional shows, will include self-portraits.  Barbara Neswald, a recent transplant to the Peninsula from Philadelphia, will showcase plants and animals.  For years, Barbara has been known for her commitment to Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators.

 

"Elk" by Mary Howard
“Elk” by Mary Howard

 

Sequim’s Sunshine Café exhibits the art of Mary Leone Howard at 145 W Washington St. This exhibition includes a series of five, charcoal and graphite drawings of the Sequim Elk Herd. They were drawn as composites, from photos, taken by her husband and Mary, over a 10 year period, after they first arrived in Sequim in 2000.

Stan Green Quilt Exhibit
Stan Green Quilt Exhibit

The Museum and Arts Center features “Color and Texture: One Man’s Adventure in Quilt Making” an exhibition of Stan Green’s quilts at 175 W. Cedar St. The exhibition of quilts representing the progression of Stan’s styles over 16 plus years.

 

Painter Shirley Mercer art is on display at Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. and enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines with live music of duo Bread & Gravy featuring a dynamic vocalist/rhythm guitarist and a versatile pianist.

 

Discovery Bay Pirates
Discovery Bay Pirates

Olympic Theatre Arts presents the Discovery Bay Pirates Reunion at 414 N. Sequim Ave. Fans have missed Discovery Bay Pirates since this popular Peninsula group disbanded in 2015, ending its long history of Irish pub songs, sea shanties, and other folk music. During the Art Walk, this great quartet will reassemble for a reunion performance at Olympic Theater Arts in Sequim from 5:30-7:00. Admission is free. After the Pirates finish, starting at 7:30, Olympic Theatre Arts will stage its current production of “Over the River and Through the Woods”.

 

pink crystals and beads
pink crystals and beads

 

Lovely jewelry demonstrations with Paulette Hill and Gail Mclain at R&T Crystals and Beads at 158 E Bell St. that includes homemade cookies from Sequim Fresh Catering and a sale on creative goods at the store to inspire your creativity.

 

Natural Light Photography by Jan Kepley
Natural Light Photography by Jan Kepley

Lamb Farm Kitchen at 272 W. Bell St, behind the Oak Table, presents Jan Kepley and his photography. Jan Kepley has been working in the arts of music, writing, painting, natural sound recording, photography and food creation for most of his life.

"Iris Queen" by Carol Wilhelm
“Iris Queen” by Carol Wilhelm

At the Gallery at 5th Avenue presents “No Limits” exhibition with a personal motto of “You don’t know you can’t do it until you try it!” artist Carol Wilhelm experiments with new subjects, new techniques, and new styles. Carol has had a lifelong interest in all forms of art, enjoying a wide variety of arts and crafts mediums including stained glass, silk painting, rug-making, knitting, crochet, sewing, collage and driftwood sculpture to name a few.  Painting with North Olympic Watercolorists, her primary focus is watercolor but the gallery will also display one-of-a-kind Nuno-felted scarves, wall panels and table runners.

 

Want to participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360.460.3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist of any media, please get your information to Renne for publicity and opportunities. Thank you for your support!

 

April is Pink
April 2012 – Art Walk Color Theme was PINK!

 

To create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it. January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.

 

Please join our Facebook Page

http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

 

Thank you very much!