First Friday Art Walk Sequim
July 6, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Various Venues in Sequim WA
July 6 Art Walk Color Theme is PURPLE! Purple is the color of Sequim’s famous lavender blooms and the color purple represents mesmerizing potential, magical camaraderie, thoughtfulness, cultivated dignity, supportive spiritual significance, and impressive extravagance. 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 5:00 – 8:00 PM. 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. 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
July 6 special events during the First Friday Art Walk Sequim:
The Gallery at The Fifth Avenue at 500 Hendrickson Road hosts the North Olympic Watercolorists exhibition during the Friday Art Walk from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Members represent a cross section of experience ranging from beginners to professionals living on the North Olympic Peninsula. Painting together twice-weekly at the Lazy Acres “Studio” we share ideas, tips, techniques, and constructive critiques. These sessions, where each artist paints in his/her own style, with a wide range of subject matter provide the group with support, encouragement and inspiration.
Sequim Museum & Arts at 175 W Cedar St. is hosting “Owls and Others” a solo art show of Jeannine Chappell. Join her at the museum for an artist’s reception during the Art Walk and on Saturday, July 7, noon, when she will talk about her art and her process. Jeannine has developed a unique style combining the spontaneity of working on paper with the editing capabilities of the computer. For the last several years Jeannine has worked predominantly with bird images, and especially the owl, which she finds to be a compelling subject. Her goal with the owl is to communicate the combination of beauty and power in this fascinating animal.
Please join the City Arts Advisory Commission (CAAC) for the opening of the “Earth, Wind, Fire and Water” exhibit and artist reception on Friday, July 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar Street. The CAAC reviewed 80 pieces of work from 38 artists before selecting 36 pieces from 19 artists to be included in the show. The artists represented are: Dave Shreffler, Eileen Gieser, Katherine Loveland, Kathy Schreiner, Cindy Fullwiler, Guy Cranor, Robert Caldwell, George Zien, Pamela Dick, Linda Chapman, Paulette Hill, Evan Miller, Rita Kepner, Timothy O’Connell, Jim Wood, Rick Hill, Linda Stadtmiller, Cathie Wier, and David Johannessohn. The exhibit will be on display until September 28, 2018.
Along with the juried exhibition, there are several demonstrations and presentations with “Tribal History, Art and the Elements” sponsored by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe.
In the council chambers at 5:15 PM, Dale Faustich: “A Behind the Scenes Look at Making Sequim’s Totem Pole”. Dale Faulstich is an artist and woodcarver. Living near Sequim, Washington since 1972, his long career began with painting canvases and watercolors, and later branched into commercial art. Many of his signs have enhanced businesses around the Sequim and Port Angeles areas. His sign business led to collaboration with the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, and a unique opportunity arose to create carvings for their various enterprises. Dale became fascinated with the rich culture of the Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest. Though he is a non-native, he has immersed himself in learning about Northwest Coast Native American art, traditions, and legends. This knowledge has enabled him to convert many stories and important figures into monumental totem poles, masks, wall panels, boxes, and other objects. His relationship with the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe has flourished, with more than 62 hand-carved totem poles completed. Dale continues to be captivated by this sophisticated art form, and is always looking forward to what the next red cedar log will reveal.
At 6:15 PM, David Brownell: “A Glimpse of Sxʷčkʷíyəŋ, a S’Klallam Village at Washington Harbor”. David Brownell, M.A., a Cultural Resources Specialist of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, will give a presentation of ethnographic and archeological research on sxʷčkʷíyəŋ, one of the ancestral villages of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe that stood at Washington Harbor. The presentation will feature artifacts, maps, and historical photos.
In the Lobby, Timothy O’Connell, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Member, apprentice carver, and oil painter will be on hand to display his work and answer questions regarding his artistic process which melds the traditional with the contemporary evoking animals, landscapes, and the forces of nature.
Rita Kepner, will be at a table with her book “Through Fire and Water: True Stories of Rita Marie Matthiesen as told to Laura Callender”.
On the Plaza, Ross Brown – Bronze Casting Demonstration. Ross Brown has been a sculptor for more than 30 years with a background in metal casting. He recently retired from the Bellevue College Art Department where he taught sculpture and design. He was also in charge of the foundry and welding shop for the University of Washington Art Department. He was a bronze casting instructor at Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle. Come see the pouring of molten bronze and a demonstration of the ancient art of lost wax bronze casting. Works of art will be created and cast at this event.
Delight in local flavors and colors as Sequim Farmers Market Vendors will be participating in the First Friday Art Walk located at Centennial Place on the northeast corner of Sequim Ave. and Washington St.
Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. presents “All Creatures Great and Small” with fiber artist are Terri Biondolino and “Bright and Beautiful” with jewelers Macaria Patapoff and Kathy Schreiner in the front windows. Terri was practically born with a love of textiles, having had two grandmothers who were accomplished seamstresses and she’s done the gamut: spinning, quilting, crewel, sewing, knitting, weaving and crocheting, painting, drawing, sewing. But, she gave it all up for needle felting because it’s the ultimate medium and art form with no limits other than imagination, patience and determination. Macaria crafts wearable pieces of art for people ambitiously strive to be unique. The exclusive, one of kind necklaces, rings and bracelets that she creates convey her command and artistic revolution into the art of silversmithing. As a member of the Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association, Kathy learned lapidary skills in addition to wire wrapping and metalsmithing which enabled me to create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces from the rocks and sea glass she collected. Sea glass has been described as Mother Nature’s vanishing gems.
Olympic Theatre Arts at 414 N Sequim Avenue welcomes Just In Tyme playing the Best of the Fifties with songstresses Mary Charles, Becky McKinley, and Olunia Palenga accompanied by Richard Crowell on his wailing guitar and their leader Sandi Lockwood on synthesizer. You’ve heard them before, come hear them again. First Friday Art Walk Sequim at OTA is always free to the public, where the snack and beverage bar will be open with a peek into the up-coming theatre’s performances.
Encouraging artistic projects, Cedarbrook Lavender at 134 1/2 W Washington St. is having a Vintage and Décor Sidewalk Sale. The vintage furniture ready for your summer fun and creative projects! Come experience their farm fresh lavender goodies as well.
Rainshadow Café at 157 W Cedar St. has live music starting at 6:00 PM with Dawn Martin. Dawn grew up in a musical family and been performing her entire life. She is a classically trained pianist and a powerful singer who loves to entertain. She has a very diverse background in music and a large song selection. Their full menu will be available including some specialty small eats, flat breads, beer, wine, and, of course, the peninsula’s best coffee roasted on site.
Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. is showcasing Jan Kepley’s lovely photography along with traveling musician from sunny California, Chris Cruz, who takes the stage 7 to 9 PM! He plays a mixture of rock throughout the ages. He’ll get those toes tapping while you and your friends enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines.
Find all those purple and lavender colors in local handcrafted works and artful up-cycled items at The Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W Washington Street.
Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W Washington Street is featuring local watercolor artist Shirley Mercer.
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!
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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