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Green Themed March 4 First Friday Art Walk Sequim Sprouts Creativity

February 27, 2016April 29, 2016Renne

"Peacock Door" by Heather Neal — “Peacock Door” by Heather Neal

An evening filled with green apparel and hints of spring sprouting, supportive anticipation, revitalized luck, and fresh starts. March’s First Friday Art Walk Sequim reveals GREEN as the theme color that represents youthful spirits, generous support, new ideas, wellness, nurturing natures, and young at heart pursuits. You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to decorate and dress in all shades of green 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 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, this encouraging and educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock-Richmond. 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 4:

"love interlace door" by Renne Emiko Brock-Richmond — “love interlace door” by Renne Emiko Brock-Richmond

Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County Fundraising The Artistic Door project is presenting several artists at the Sequim Civic Center at 152 W Cedar St.! Artists from all over Washington are submitting stunning creations to be auctioned off at A Taste of the Peninsula in April. The doors will be on display in the communities in which they were created and you will find doors by the Boys and Girls Club, Sequim High School AP Art, Sequim Skate Park Community, Natalie Andrzejeski, Barb Boerigter, Renne Emiko Brock-Richmond, Norm Elder, Kevin James, Heather Neal, Jess O’Dell, Craig Robinson, and Jeff the Tatoo Guy in Sequim. Don’t miss your chance to sneak a peek and cast your vote for your favorite! The entire collection will be together for the first time on April 15th for a preview and reception in Sunland.

"Covered Bridge" by Jean Wyatt — “Covered Bridge” by Jean Wyatt

Jean Wyatt presents “Art that makes you smile” at 1st Security Bank at 114 S Sequim Ave until 6 PM during the Art Walk. Her Acrylic Paintings, Colored Pencil Art and Journals are colorful, fun, whimsical, unusual and often a little off-beat.

Hart’s Fine Books at 161 W Washington St. hosts “Becoming Piper Pan” author Lindy MacLaine who just released Book 2 of her adventurous trilogy set in The Neverland. And, enjoy the music of Harpist Paula Lalish during the Art Walk at Hart’s Fine Books.

Mike McCollum with "Wild Side" — Mike McCollum with “Wild Side”

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. presents guest artist Mike McCollum, nationally recognized artist and art educator. Artist statement: “This exhibit involves recent wood and resin works consisting of large totems and a series of pyramids. The totems are comprised of different panels of drawings and/or abstract color “paintings.” Several of the totems are lit from inside. The pyramids range in size from desktop to large ones that are best viewed on the floor. A series of tables that have wood and colored resin designed tops will also be on display. This current work demands something from the viewer. The pieces do not answer any questions, they only ask them.” Mike was born in Hoquiam, WA but developed many of his artistic sensibilities from the San Francisco Bay Area and was awarded an individual artist fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1980.

Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. has Twisted Roots in the house performing a mixture of tunes from 60s & 70s. Blues, rock, and Americana along with fresh art with award winning artfully crafted wines with appetizing tidbits.

Starting at 6:00 PM, Sequim Branch of the North Olympic Library System at 630 N. Sequim Ave., enjoy a storytelling program by featured artist Richard Jesse Watson and music by Bread and Gravy. Join the artist for an interactive dance of story, art and books with music while he pick ideas from the audience, turn them into quick drawings and create a story together. Bread and Gravy is the husband and wife duo of Stephanie and Jess Doenges. Based on the Olympic Peninsula, their music alternates between powerful rock and soulful blues to smooth bluegrass and good old fashioned Americana. Dynamically diverse and intricately woven, their musical poetry captures the rarest of dichotomies: raw and refined.

Cedarbrook Lavender Shop at 134 1/2 W Washington St. is filled with crafts, smiles, and scents to calm your head and heart.

New Venue on the Art Walk Mia Bella filled with several local artists.

Mia Bella at 130A N 3rd Ave. features art by George Zien, Pat Gordon, Pam Kauffman, Pricilla Patterson, Brim Leal, J.P Lee, and Josh ‘Yeti” Wright.

R&T Crystals and Beads sparkles with passion for creative beading and has fine jewelry demonstrations at 158 E Bell 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-Richmond 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-Richmond at 360.460.3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com

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National Wear Red Day by Renne Emiko Brock-Richmond

Red Themed February 5 First Friday Art Walk Sequim Focuses on Love and Hearts

January 30, 2016August 30, 2018Renne

Happy and healthy hearts are the focus of February 5th’s First Friday Art Walk Sequim while incorporating RED as the theme color that represents love, active endeavors, increased excitement, driven leadership, and passionate affection. It is also National Wear Red Day to increase awareness of heart health. #GoRed You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to wear all shades of red from blush to burgundy for the evening out on the town.

Initiated in 2006, this encouraging and educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock-Richmond.

Special events for February 5:

A Special Dedication to kick-off during the February First Friday Art Walk at Sequim’s Civic Center

On Friday, February 5, 2016, at 5 p.m., former City Manager Steve Burkett and friends will unveil an art glass sculpture, which is being permanently installed in the lobby of the new Sequim Civic Center at 152 W Cedar St. Commissioned by Burkett, this exciting piece of public art is being donated to the City and will be dedicated in memory of his late wife, Bobbi, who passed away in 2013.

The creation of this beautiful art work was made possible through the generosity of Burkett family members and friends, who donated nearly $12,000 to the Olympic View Community Foundation in Sequim on behalf of the Bobbi Burkett Memorial Fund over the course of two years.

Seattle Glassblowing Studio in Seattle created this standing art glass sculpture which embodies the colors and light found in the natural beauty surrounding Sequim and the Olympic Peninsula, which Bobbi dearly loved. A collaborative design, this installation was created by Bob Rigg, Cyrena Stefano, and Cliff Goodman, a talented team of artists at Seattle Glassblowing Studio.

The Rusting Rooster's flock of artists. — The Rusting Rooster’s flock of artists.

New Venue on the Sequim Art Walk! The Rusting Rooster at 154 E Washington St. exhibits local artists of several media including upcycling, repurposed art, painting, printing, and sculptures. The Rusting Rooster is inside the old Texaco station and bright yellow. You can miss it!

From 7:00 to 9:00, Wind Rose Cellars hosts “Bill & Mark” Volmut, brothers to the winemaker David Volmut, with award winning artfully crafted wines at 143 W Washington St. The duo performs original songs as well as tunes from the 60s & 70s.

Hart’s Fine Books presents Alaska resident Dale Brandenburg and his take on the topic of poaching and renegade justice in the wilds of Alaska, in his novel “Grizzly Tales.” Signed copies will be available for sale. Also, live music with Trent LaCour on piano at 161 W Washington St. Please leave your bears at home.

Just a Fantasy by Marilynn Evans — “Just a Fantasy” by Marilynn Evans

Yew Necklace by Janine Hegy — “Yew Necklace” by Janine Hegy

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. features artists Marilynn Evans, digital artist, and Janine Hegy, sculptor and jewelry maker. They will showcase their original work in the front windows throughout the month of February. With beautiful pieces, skillfully created from imagination and memories, Marilyn and Janine will take viewers to the world of fine art filled with joy.

"I do! I do!" at OTA — “I do! I do!” at OTA

Olympic Theatre Arts at 414 N. Sequim Ave presents “I Do! I Do!” at 7:30 pm. by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt and directed by Charlotte Carroll. “I Do! I Do!” is an award-winning Broadway musical in which a married couple survives ups and downs through the years. This is Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt’s musical adaptation of the play “The Fourposter.”

"Sweetheart Cupcakes" by That Takes The Cake — “Sweetheart Cupcakes” by That Takes The Cake

Make your sweetheart swoon with artful, award-winning sweets from That Takes the Cake at 171 W Washington St.

Add some spice to your love life at Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St. and try a sample of their unique teas, spices, and salts.

A Dropped Stitch at 136 S 2nd Ave. you learn something new at their free drop in knitting and felting classes during the Art Walk! A Dropped Stitch showcases local fiber artists and instructors in a shop full of amazing fiber, yarn, and classes for gifts and a lifetime of creative enjoyment.

Cedarbrook Lavender Shop at 134 1/2 W Washington St. is filled with crafts, smiles, and scents to calm your head and heart.

Mia Bella at 130A N 3rd Ave. features art by George Zien, Pat Gordon, Pam Kauffman, Pricilla Patterson, Brim Leal, J.P Lee, and Josh ‘Yeti” Wright.

R&T Crystals and Beads sparkles with passion for creative beading and has fine jewelry demonstrations at 158 E Bell St.

Local Yarn Shop at 213 E Washington St. has fiber arts demonstrations.

Olympic Lavender Co. at 120 W Washington St. showcases their hand-crafted USDA Certified Organic lavender farm products.

Show your love for the young artists with creative books, supplies, and toys at Dungeness Kids Co. at 163 W. Washington St.

Enjoy these venues during the First Friday Art Walk including Museum & Arts Center at 175 W Cedar St., Alder Wood Bistro at 139 W Alder St., Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Ave., Nourish at 1345 S Sequim Ave. South of HY101, Heather Creek at 122 W Washington St., Rainshadow Roasting Company at 157 W Cedar St., Galare Thai at 120 W Bell, Solar City’s Tesa Boutique & Tanning Retreat at 135 W Washington St., Fieldnotes at 123 E Washington St., and Sequim’s Sunshine Café at 145 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.

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Gleeful Gold Theme on December 4 First Friday Art Walk Sequim

November 29, 2015November 29, 2015Renne

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

December 4, 5 – 8 p.m.

Various Venues in Sequim WA

www.sequimartwalk.com

December 4 Art Walk Color Theme is GOLD! Gold is the color of our star Sol as we celebrate the Winter Solstice and the return of the sun during December. The bright, shiny color of gold represents rekindled optimism, lifelong relationships, kindhearted deeds, wealth, adoration, and warm gatherings. You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in shades of gold or interpretations of this festive time of year to celebrate harmony, illumination, and hope as they enjoy an evening on the town with family, friends, and guests who join our welcoming community.

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

Special events on December 4:

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be strolling the sidewalks to share holiday cheer!

New Venue on the Art Walk! Mia Bella at 130A N 3^rd Ave. has joined the Art Walk showcasing gift giving artwork by George Zien, Pat Gordon, Pam Kauffman, Pricilla Patterson, J.P. Lee, and Yeti ranging from water color, acrylic, ink work and metal work. Start the season of festivities at Mia Bella with holiday refreshments and handmade goodies!

New Venue on the Art Walk! Olympic Lavender Co. at 120 W Washington St. has their grand opening for their new downtown shop during the Art Walk. They are an USDA Certified Organic lavender farm, make all of their own products, and an “Olympic Lavender Heritage Farm” that is 20 year old.

Art Walk finale reception for Gallery on the Walls which showcases Sally Cays and Patricia Taynton at 128 E Washington St. inside the Sequim Vision Center. Gallery on the Walls has been an excellent venue with stunning works by Sally and Patricia with creative gifts and artwork.

Live Rock, Blues, and original music with Jake Reichner with award winning artfully crafted wines at Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St.

Spun into gift giving gold! Discover art and gifts created by the hands and hearts of local fiber artists at the Museum & Arts Center at 175 W Cedar St. Find something for yourself or an one-of-a-kind present of fine art, wearable art, accessories, housewares, yarn, fleece, and fuzzy fun.

Hart’s Fine Books at 161 W Washington St. welcomes author Jonathan Evison 5 to 6:15 p.m., signing his latest novel “This is Your Life, Harriet Chance!” Evison’s novels “All About Lulu”, “West of Here” set around the Elwha Dam, and “The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving”, soon to be a film starring Paul Rudd, are also in stock for purchase and signing. Later in the evening on the baby grand from 6 to 8 p.m., Burke Garrett brings verve to selections from the years when Harriet Chance would have been in her prime. Burke Garrett started his first band in 1955 at age 16. He continued to refine the “Burke Garrett Orchestra” for nearly 15 years, travelling throughout the NW territory playing swing music, blues and jazz. After a career ranging from concert promotion to resort marketing, he now devotes his time to playing and singing the classic evergreen songs from the Great American Songbook.

Karin Anderson preparing the Gift Gallery at Blue Whole Gallery

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. presents their “Annual Holiday Group Show” filled with a wonderful selection of original art and unique gifts. Choose from paintings, photographs, ceramics, pottery, fused glass, Holiday cards and ornaments, jewelry, fiber art, sculpture of wood, drift wood, gourd, mixed media, and more created by Blue Whole Gallery artists.

A Dropped Stitch at 136 S 2nd Ave. showcases local fiber artists and instructors in a shop full of amazing fiber, yarn, and classes for holiday gifts and a lifetime of creative enjoyment.

Enjoy Craig Robinson’s delightful hand painted furniture and artwork at Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St. and try a sample of their seasonal teas.

Todd Fisher’s playful and vibrant artwork is on display at Rainshadow Roasting Company and enjoy local micro-roasted coffee and art at 157 W Cedar St.

That Takes the Cake inspires holiday cheer with colorful cupcakes that are art at 171 W Washington St.

Inspire art in the young with creative toys at Dungeness Kids Co. at 163 W. Washington St.

The City of Sequim CAAC hosts a tree lighting event 4 to 6 p.m. at the City Hall Civic Center at 152 W Cedar St.

Enjoy these venues during the First Friday Art Walk including Olympic Theatre Arts (OTA) at 414 N. Sequim Ave., R&T Crystals and Beads at 158 E Bell St., Alder Wood Bistro at 139 W Alder St., Cedarbrook Lavender at 134 1/2 W Washington St., Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Ave., Nourish at 1345 S Sequim Ave. South of HY101, Heather Creek at 122 W Washington St., Galare Thai at 120 W Bell, Solar City’s Tesa Boutique & Tanning Retreat at 135 W Washington St., Fieldnotes at 123 E Washington St., Local Yarn Shop at 213 E Washington St., and Sequim’s Sunshine Café at 145 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.

Please like our Facebook Page

http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

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