June 7 Art Walk color theme is WHITE and the whole
visible spectrum! White represents inclusive acceptance, optimistic opportunities,
hope, 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 bright tie dyes and fairy wings, and spreading validating
pixie dust is encouraged! It is a chance to dress in white and rainbow colors
to be magical, shiny, and show off every color of the visible spectrum!
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. Initiated in 2006, the First Friday Art
Walk Sequim is an encouraging and educational arts event that is sponsored and
produced by Renne Emiko Brock. Our mission is to create approachable and
accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and
celebrate expression and diversity.
Special
Events for June 7:
Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W
Washington Street is hosting an Open House celebrating their 3rd Anniversary
encouraging you to view local artistry, edibles, and gifts. Forage carries
creative works from local artists with a strong sense of our Olympic Peninsula and
Pacific Northwest Pride.
New Venue to the Sequim Art Walk! The Shipley Center at 921 E Hammond St. has an exciting line up of exhibitions and demonstrations of Fine Art including oil, pastel, and watercolors, Fiber Arts, Wood Burning, various forms of dance, and information by a self-published author.
New Sequim Art Walk Venue! Design2Scan3D at 207 W Spruce St. which features Sequim featuring 3D printing, 3D scanning, and ceramics classes. Design2Scan3D will be showcasing the work from their Earthenware Olla Making Class, as well as, the work of the Stoneware Plate and Bowl Class.
Tracy Wealth Management at 149 W Washington St.
hosts local photographer Phil Tauran. Fascinated by the pictorialist movement
of the early twentieth century and also impressionism, he invites you to
discover an unusual photograph. Born and raised in France, Phil was very early
attracted by art in all its forms. Painter first, he dives pretty quickly in
photography and more specifically black and white. For him “The image is a
medium of truth and emotion, to capture and live the decisive moment. It’s both
a need and a way to communicate. “Phil is a professional photographer who
has been based in Sequim since 2011.
Pondicherri at 119 E Washington St. invites you on
an exploration of India; home to their workshop and where all of Pondicherri
designs are created. Experience featured photography from Apa Sunriver who
returned from a nine-week journey through India earlier this year. See the
colors, landscape, streets, and temples that call India home. Photos also
capture behind the scenes footage of their workshop. See for yourself how their
prints and patterns become your beloved table cloths and kimonos. Indian
culture celebrates life. Join Pondicherri during this art walk for a
celebration complete with henna art and Indian inspired light bites.
Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. presents
the “22 Shades of Blue” exhibition where Greg Felando, Nancy Lawrence, and Bridget
Baker have curated the group show in the front windows with premier pieces. The
show presents the beautiful shades of blue with rich variety and contrasting
styles, a tapestry of the gallery’ 22nd-anniversary celebration.
The Sequim Branch Library at 630 North Sequim Ave.
hosts live music with The Pine Hearts starting at 6:30 PM and featured artist Tim
Roos at 6:00 PM. Refreshments will be served, and limited library services will
be available during this free after-hours event. The Pine Hearts share their
unique style of classic country songwriting, experimental folk, and fast
pickin’ rhythms of traditional Appalachian bluegrass, rooted in their
rock-n-roll background. Tim’s photographs feature the rugged and enchanting
mountains, forests, and open waters of the Pacific Northwest. The images
have been taken from hikes, climbs, boat excursions, and road trips. Though
they refer to physical places, they also follow the unusual light found in the
moment.
Student Art Exhibit Opening and Open Jam Session at the City of Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar Street. See awesome artwork from local Sequim high school students! All levels of musicians (and vocalists) can join in the fun! Music with lyrics and chords will be provided. And, cake!
Olympic Theatre Arts at 414 N Sequim Avenue hosts
live music with Cool Jam starting at 5:30 PM in the Gathering Hall. Cool Jam
began with Rick Marschall, rhythm guitar, keyboards, and Mike Gerber lead
guitar last July and played at the Port Angeles Market monthly during the
winter months. The band added Jack Smith drummer in December and Duane Wolfe
bass in February. Cool Jam plays mostly 60’s & 70’s easy listening but
danceable Beatles, Beach Boys, Kinks, Steve Miller Band, the Who, Doobie
Brothers and others. They are 4 guys singing 4 part harmony, who grew up
listening to Rock’N’Roll and playing for high school, college and club events.
First Friday at OTA is always free to the public, where the snack and beverage
bar will be open.
Special venue during the June 7 Art Walk – Members
of RAG, Rudolf’s Art Group, are displaying their art at the Harbor Audiology
& Hearing Center at 538 N. Fifth Ave. Meet the participating artists,
Jerri Moore, Susan Zoya, Roger Huntley, Barb Diekfuss, Eva Hidalgo, and Shirley
Rudolf, during the Art Walk.
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.
Please join our Facebook Page at facebook.com/sequimartwalk
The Sequim Irrigation Festival’s “where water is
wealth” inspires the AQUA color theme celebrating cultivation and culture
during the May 3 Sequim Art Walk. The color aqua expresses responsible,
sustainable elements of cool fresh water, abundant salty seas, renewing rain,
and bright 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 for the Irrigation Festival’s “Callen 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 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. Initiated in 2006, the First Friday Art
Walk Sequim is an encouraging and educational arts event that is sponsored and
produced by Renne Emiko Brock. Our mission is to create approachable and
accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and
celebrate expression and diversity.
Special
events for May 3:
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. 2019 will be the 29th year for the Arts and Crafts Fair that provides an opportunity for vendors to sell their handcrafted wares.
Come participate in the Community Creativity Activity to color small parts of the 2019 Irrigation Festival logo to make a giant logo mural that will be on display at Coastal. Bring your DIY reuse, recycle, repurpose creations to win prizes on Friday night or Saturday morning! Enter to win in the People’s Choice Awards in our 4 categories: Wearable, Functional, Decorative, and Kids 15 and under.
Innovative Arts and Crafts Fair vendors include 3D
Wood Maps, Ansley Art & Images, Art to Suit You, Beyond Caricature,
Creative Iron Works, CR Wearables, DJ’s Pens, Full Moon Rising Body Care Co.,
Generations Boutique, Gypsy Bound, hue are you?, I Found Treasurers, Lazy Soul,
Lil’ Log Cabin Creations, Misty Hollow Woods, Moments in Time and Design, Inc.,
New Dungeness Light Station Assoc., Olympic Peninsula Authors, Paperwings
Studio, Peninsula Friends of Animals, Phoenixx Fibers, Pop’s Sausage Grill, PNW
Arts & Treats, Sassy Glass, Sativa Valley Essentials, Sequim Bee Farm,
Sharray Originals, Snow Creek Leather, The Shepherd’s Fold, The Tangled Gourd,
Tsunami Bat Company, Uniquely Designed Jewelry, Welfare for Animals Guild, and
Your Old Silver.
Recycle, Reuse and Repurpose are an underlying theme
of the Innovative Arts and Crafts Fair which will have creative demonstrations
throughout Saturday and Sunday, as well as an Innovative Reuse Showcase and
Contest you can enter on Friday night and Saturday morning. Enjoy entertainment
and food as well on May 4-5! Details at IrrigationFestival.com
Throughout the town, artwork created by our local
students for the 2019 Irrigation Festival Button Contest will be on display at
several Sequim Merchants.
New
Sequim Art Walk Venue! Design2Scan3D at 207 W Spruce St.
which features Sequim featuring 3D printing, 3D scanning, and ceramics classes.
Mayor Smith agreed to let them scan him and make him into a ceramic figurine
atop an olla that they made together in the studio. Design2Scan3D plan to
present this olla to the mayor and the City of Sequim in their studio to
celebrate the Sequim Art Walk and the Irrigation Festival.
R&T Crystals and Beads at 158 E Bell St. is
having their 10 year anniversary celebration. Along with a sale, treats from
Sequim Fresh Catering will be served.
Tracy Wealth Management at 149 W Washington St. hosts
members of NOW (North Olympic Watercolorists) who are displaying their
watercolors. Participating artists are
Carol Wilhelm, John Wilkinson, Jim Gift, Beverly Beighle, Rita Heywood, Roger
Huntley, and Shirley Rudolf.
Pondicherri at 119 E Washington St. is hosting artist
Monica Gutierrez Quarto. Her artwork ranges from paintings and monotypes to
woodcuts. Nature is an obvious theme in her pieces with magic and whimsy mixed
in. Monica hosts local workshops in Sequim and Port Angeles. Art Walk guests
will receive special pricing on her upcoming workshops just in time for
Mother’s Day! Sign up during Art Walk required. Monica states of her work,
“Nature plays an integral role in all of my artwork, as does the
interaction between human beings and wildlife. I’m attempting through art
to help revive the soul and change the hearts of the people who have lost the
balance with nature and have become numbed to its essential elements.”
The Sequim Museum & Arts at 175 W Cedar St. will
host “Discoveries and Abstractions” with photographer Jerry Fagerlund and fiber
artist Liisa Fagerlund. The photographs and collages represented in this exhibition
reflect the wide range of environments Jerry and Liisa have experienced in
their years together. Travel interests and career advancement gave them the opportunity
to live and work in a number of different and fascinating places including
Nigeria, Utah canyon country, France, New York, and the Pacific Northwest. Liisa
is inspired by the natural world including the wonderful colors and patterns of
landscape and the human environment. She began focusing on art after retirement
to Sequim, taking classes in drawing and painting, employing sewing skills in creative
ways to make art quilts, fabric collages, and wearable art. She benefits from the
vision of her husband and his photography, learning to look and really see the world
around her. Many of her collages are inspired by photographs he has taken.
“Art in an Aqua Tone” exhibition at the Blue Whole
Gallery at 129 W Washington St. features artists Carol Janda and Stacey
Martin-Lopez. Carol Janda is known for her two and three dimension
artwork. She will showcase her paintings including refreshing waterscapes and
stoneware pottery with a touch of nature. Stacey Martin-Lopez will
exhibit paintings, revealing her long-standing expertise
in gouache. Her selection of pieces for the window also
includes an aqua tone. Carol and Stacey, two veteran artists,
are eager to talk about their art with art supporters of the community. Stacey
states, I prefer working with graphite and the vibrant colors of gouache as
well as printmaking.” To learn even more, Carol Janda will offer Art Talk
on Saturday, May 4, 1:00 to 3:00 in the gallery about her thoughts, techniques,
ideology, and developing abstract images and the various types of abstract
expressionism.
If you have never heard a sax quartet, you owe it to
yourself to check out the Saxologists in their upcoming performance at Olympic
Theater Arts Gathering Hall starting at 5:30 PM at 414 N Sequim Avenue. The
Sequim City Band Saxologists are a saxophone ensemble composed of members of
the Sequim City Band. Current instrumentation includes a quartet of saxes –
soprano, alto, tenor and baritone. The sound is both warm and edgy and the
range of music covers everything from classical to pop, ragtime to smooth jazz.
Each instrument has an opportunity to shine in solo melodic lines as well as
blending into the overall sound of the quartet with full, rich ensemble
moments. The Saxologists are community ambassadors for Sequim City Band.
Performing in venues more intimate than those that can accommodate the entire
band, they introduce young and old to the joy of live musical performance.
First Friday at OTA is always free to the public, where the snack and beverage
bar will be open.
The Peninsula Taproom at 210 W. Washington St.,
Suite 4 offers up springtime brews and hand-crafted spirits at Evil Roy’s
Elixirs Distillery at 209 S Sequim Ave. during the Sequim Art Walk.
Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts
artist Carolyn Votaw and live music with “Hannah and Christian”. “Far
Shores: New works by Carolyn Votaw” is an exhibition of monotype impressions of
natural treasures collected from the far shores of the Olympic Peninsula and
also features a selection of miniature linocut prints inspired by the Pacific
Northwest through May. “Hannah and Christian” are a wife and
husband duo with a mixture of songs from the 70-90s. Partner live music, art,
and award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits at Wind Rose.
Visit the Olympic Peninsula Art Association’s Member
Art Show, Sale, and Silent Auction at the Sequim Civic Center Chambers at 152 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 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.
April 5 Art Walk Color Theme is PINK! Spring flaunts
hope and high spirits with the return of bright flowers and fluttering
feathered friends as April’s First Friday Art Walk Sequim bursts with PINK as
the theme color that represents congenial care, productive promises, encouragement,
sweet delight, supportive strength, and kind, comforting assurance. 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. You
might see some pink flamingos too!
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. Initiated in 2006, the First Friday Art
Walk Sequim is an encouraging and educational arts event that is sponsored and
produced by Renne Emiko Brock. Our mission is to create approachable and
accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and
celebrate expression and diversity.
Special
events for April 5:
It’s time for BirdFest BirdQuest! You can play BirdFest-BirdQuest which runs April 1 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 Sequim High School ceramics students to the business where they are hidden. Game cards available at and can be returned to each of the participating merchants and the Sequim Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center at 1192 E Washington St. The Grand Prize is a Sequim Bay Cruise with “Salty Girls Charters” for up to 6 people, plus one year membership to Olympic Peninsula Audubon. The Grand Prize Drawing and People’s Choice Awards will be on April 23 at 12:00 PM during the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber’s Luncheon at Guy Cole Center at 292 N Blake Ave. in Carrie Blake Community Park.
* Please note BirdQuest locations that are open during the April 5 First Friday Art Walk Sequim. BirdQuest sculpture locations include The Bag Ladies of Sequim* at 161 W Washington St., Blue Whole Gallery* at 129 W Washington St., Cedarbrook Herb and Lavender* at 134 ½ W Washington St., Dungeness Kids Co.* at 163 W Washington St., Dungeness River Audubon Center at 2151 W Hendrickson Road, Fieldnotes* at 123 E Washington St., First Federal* at 333 N. Sequim Ave., 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., Mariner Café* at 609 W Washington St. #1, Pacific Pantry Artisan Deli* at 229 S Sequim Ave., Purple Haze Lavender* at 127 W Washington St., Rainshadow Café* at 157 W. Cedar St., Salty Girls Sequim Seafood Co.* at 210 W Washington St., Sequim Habitat Boutique Store* at 213 E Washington St., Sequim Spice & Tea* at 139 W Washington St., Solar City Boutique & Retreat* at 135 W Washington St., Sweet Spot Frozen Yogurt* at 609 W Washington St. #11, and That Takes The Cake* at 171 W Washington St. After April 14 – April 27, the Sequim High School students’ ceramic bird sculptures will be on display at the Dungeness River Audubon Center in Railroad Bridge Park 2151 W Hendrickson Road, Sequim, WA. DungenessRiverCenter.org Details about the Olympic BirdFest are at OlympicBirdFest.org
The City of Sequim City Arts Advisory Commission is
partnering with the Dungeness River Audubon Center to host the 2018 Audubon
Society’s Best Avian Photography. The photographs will be on exhibit at the
Sequim Civic Center at 152 West Cedar Street. The winning photographers and
their stunning photographs were selected from more than 8,000 entries submitted
by photographers from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and 10 Canadian
provinces. This year’s exquisite photographs celebrate the splendor of many
bird species protected under the 100-year-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).
Bonnie Block, the 2016 Grand Prize Winner with an Eagle and Great Blue Heron
taken in Seabeck Washington Arboretum in Seattle, will be in attendance on during
the First Friday Art Walk Sequim for the exhibition opening to talk about each
photo in the show.
About the National Audubon Society: The National
Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout
the Americas using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation.
Audubon’s state programs, nature centers, chapters and partners have an
unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform,
inspire and unite diverse communities in conservation action. Since 1905,
Audubon’s vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Audubon
is a nonprofit conservation organization. Learn more at audubon.org and @audubonsociety.
For more information please contact the Dungeness River Audubon Center at
360-681-4076.
Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W
Washington St. is featuring artist Jean Wyatt with her imaginative art that
includes acrylic paintings, colored pencil art, hand-crafted journals, and much
more! Jean says of her art, “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. My mission is to create art that makes me smile, and I
hope makes you smile as well.”
Returning to the Sequim Art Walk! Pondicherri at 119 E Washington St. will be showcasing painter Tami Wall along with carefully designed, hand crafted textiles for home and fashion in their curated boutique.
The Sequim Museum & Arts at 175 W Cedar St. will
host the colorful and detailed solo exhibition of local watercolorist Patrick D.
Clark called “Memories”. Patrick shares, “In 2013, my wife, Nancy and I moved
to Sequim from Hutchinson, KS. I am a dedicated purest watercolorist. I
graduated from the University of KS in 1965 and started work as an aeronautical
engineer for Boeing in Seattle. I started exhibiting my artwork at street fairs
in 1983 until 2014 throughout the USA. I am a member of the Kansas Watercolor
Society, the American Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. I
hope you will enjoy viewing my paintings “Memories”.”
Brad Griffith of Sequim Community Makerspace at 311 W Turnhere Road invites you to please come and enjoy our space for creating, discovery and inventing. He states, “After the winter dig out we have surfaced to continue sharing my 12 years of wood bending skills with the Peninsula. I make and share the skills to make art, crafts, tools, gifts and small scale engineering projects for education.” Sequim Community Makerspace is across the street from the Sequim Middle School and can be accessed that way as well.
Cedarbrook Lavender at 134 1/2 W Washington St. is
showcasing their theme of “In the Pink!” with handmade gifts and
uplifting lavender.
The “Don’t Fool with Mother Nature” exhibition at the
Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. featured artists Lucinda Hayes, Debbie
Patapoff, and Kathy Schreiner. Lucinda will curate a front window with her rich
collection of paintings, presenting her gift of design and polished technical
skills. Debbie and Kathy will curate another window with their unique fine art
jewelry, inviting the viewers to the world beyond the contemporary setting of
wearable art. Native Californian, Lucinda Hayes, captures life’s enthusiasm and
deep emotion in each work of art she creates. Lucinda believes art is an
adventure and each painting has a personality of its own. Allowing the character
of a painting to create a feeling, she uses vibrant colors and dramatic light,
or perhaps soft subtle tones to tell the story. Although working primarily in
watercolor, Lucinda is also established as a custom wall mural artist. Debbie
Patapoff states, “Since coming to Sequim, WA, my jewelry fabrication has
evolved to the fine art. I was born in Nebraska, lived in Europe and
Okinawa, and many states in between Florida and Alaska. I have been
creating beaded wearable art for 30 years and started Silverwork over 16 years
ago. My passion is to make one of a kind jewelry that evoke emotion and that
aesthetically appeal to people who are looking for unique wearable art.” Kathy
Schreiner shares, “I have been blessed to live in two of the most beautiful
places created by Mother Nature – Hawaii and the Olympic Peninsula. Surrounded
by beauty I clearly understand the statement – “Don’t fool with Mother
Nature!” I have adopted this as a good policy to follow when creating and
designing my individual jewelry pieces. My goal is to take the many
beautiful stones created by Mother Nature and enhance their beauty in my
designs.”
Pinks and all colors are blooming from creations
made by local artists at The Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W Washington St.
filled with handcrafted works and artful up-cycled items.
Rainshadow Café at 157 W Cedar St. presents live
music with Donna Rankin and Mary Clock. They met a couple of years ago and
almost immediately realized they were “song sisters” who shared a passion for
music and all that it encompasses. They believe that music is the language of
the soul and has the ability to touch something deep within all people. Music
often gives voice to experiences and feelings that we are unable to express in
our own words and yet feel intensely. Their genre would best be categorized as
Folk Americana as it has its roots in folk, rock, country, gospel and more. The
most striking aspect of their music is their harmonic blends, which can be
anywhere from hauntingly beautiful to delightfully sweet. They feel their
meeting was destined to be. Together they enjoy exploring music and tend to be
drawn to music that speaks of both the highs and lows of the human condition.
They enjoy singing of love and joy but also of the inevitable times of
suffering that all humans experience. It is their desire that their music will
inspire a celebration of life in all of its facets.
Two of the “Barn Sisters” from the ongoing run at
Rock Hollow Farm and ARTJAM are “hangin’ out around town” for Sequim’s First
Friday Art Walk. Susan Gansert Shaw is showing a mélange of work from stems and
stacks to pears and pleasure in Alder Wood Bistro 139 W Alder St. Susan
encourages you to seek out ‘Sandhill Skipper and Flying Cat Ballet’ piece. Lynne
Armstrong is at Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Ave. celebrating the respect and
joy she finds in the faces of strangers, and the power and beauty of the
everyday.
Tracy Wealth Management at 149 W Washington St.
presents Shirley Rudolf and her art students are displaying their artwork in
acrylics, watercolors, and oils. Artist participating along with Shirley are Barb
Diekfuss, Eva Hildago, Roger Huntley, Jerri Moore, and Susan Zoya.
Visit The Tangled Gourd at 861 E Alder St. where you
will find creative gourds and polymer clay art by Chawn Vance. Her detailed and
mesmerizing detailed work uses Zentangle to create a unique art form used to
create beautiful images from repetitive patterns.
Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts
artist Carolyn Votaw and live music with Bread and Gravy. “Far Shores: New
works by Carolyn Votaw” is an exhibition of monotype impressions of natural
treasures collected from the far shores of the Olympic Peninsula and also
features a selection of miniature linocut prints inspired by the Pacific
Northwest through May. Bread and Gravy are husband and wife team. They
will be performing as a duo with a mixture of songs from the 70-90s. Partner
live music, art, and award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing
tidbits at Wind Rose.
Olympic Theatre Arts at 414 N Sequim Avenue features
Russian born actor and musician, Dmitri Gerasimenko in non-verbal performance
art and Russian poetry and music at 5:30 PM in the Gathering Hall. First Friday
at Olympic Theatre Arts is always free to the public where the snack and
beverage bar will be open. Dmitri grew up in St. Petersburg, Russian, one of
the great cultural capitals of the world. By age ten, he was participating in
the professional theater world there. He went on to graduate at a master’s
level from the prestigious St. Petersburg Theater Academy where he trained with
a master who holds the National Treasure award in Russia. After sixteen busy
years as a veteran of radio and television in St. Petersburg, he came to
America, where he received a work visa reserved for those of great cultural
significance. In America, Dmitri quickly learned to use his tremendous physical
acting skills to overcome his deficiencies in English. He worked with Interact
Theater in Minneapolis, and performed individual concerts of poetry and singing
for such organizations. Whether communicating in English, Russian or body
language, Dmitri gets his message across. He now lives in Port Angeles with his
wife, Jan Adams and his 11-year old son Oleg.
The Peninsula Taproom at 210 W. Washington St.,
Suite 4 offers up springtime brews during the Sequim Art Walk.
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.
Please join our Facebook Page at facebook.com/sequimartwalk
On March 1, reveal an invigorating evening filled
with green apparel and hints of promising starts, spring sprouting, motivated
anticipation, and revitalized good fortune. March’s First Friday Art Walk
Sequim reveals GREEN as the theme color that represents fresh ideas, learning
something new, youthful pursuits, nurturing natures, eternal good spirits,
wellness, and generous assurance. 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. Initiated in 2006, the First Friday Art
Walk Sequim is an encouraging and educational arts event that is sponsored and
produced by Renne Emiko Brock. Our mission is to create approachable and
accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and
celebrate expression and diversity.
Special
Events for March 1:
New
Venue on the Art Walk! Please visit The Tangled Gourd at
861 East Alder St. where you will find creative gourds and polymer clay art!
Chawn Vance uses Zentangle to create a unique art form used to create beautiful
images from repetitive patterns. At first glance, a Zentangle may seem
intricate and complex, yet its simplicity, fun and captivating nature become
clear when you see how it is done. You can transfer the insight and success you
feel from Zentangle to any life experience. 360-451-3238 thetangledgourd.com
Chawn Vance of The Tangled Gourd said this of her
art practice, “For as long as I can remember I have had a love of art and
creativity. As a young child my favorite pastime was to take my box of crayons
outside, find the perfect rock and color it. I was a very shy and sensitive
child, so being creative and imaginative and creating art allowed an outlet for
me. Now over sixty years later, I’ve gone from coloring on rocks to painting on
gourds. Several years ago, an artist friend introduced me to the art of
Zentangle and my discovery of beautiful hard shell gourds have become my canvas
of choice.
Over the years I have enjoyed working with many
different mediums, including pen and ink, acrylic and watercolor, distress
inks, colored pencil, paper crafting, mosaic and basketry, as well as teaching
classes on polymer clay techniques. I am a member of the Pacific Northwest
Polymer Clay Guild and have taken classes from world-renowned clay artists,
including Donna Kato, Sarah Shriver, and Lindly Haunani.
I am a member of the American Gourd Society. I hold
a degree in graphic design and advertising art from Seattle Central College and
have taken many classes throughout my years as an artist.
I believe this gift of creativity has been given to
me and I cannot imagine my life without art.”
Tracy Wealth Management at 149 West Washington St.
presents Shirley Rudolf and her art students are displaying their artwork in
acrylics, watercolors, and oils. Those participating along with Shirley are
Jerri Moore, Susan Zoya, Eva Hildago, and Barb Diekfuss.
Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts artist Carolyn Votaw and live music with Hot Llamas. “Far Shores: New works by Carolyn Votaw” is an exhibition of monotype impressions of natural treasures collected from the far shores of the Olympic Peninsula and also features a selection of miniature linocut prints inspired by the Pacific Northwest. Hot Llamas’ is a local bluegrass/newgrass band from a mixture of musicians from Sequim and Port Angeles. Partner live music, art, and award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits at Wind Rose.
Meet “green” minded and local artists with
innovative ideas at The Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W Washington St. filled
with handcrafted works and artful up-cycled items.
The Sequim Museum & Arts at 175 W Cedar St.
features the work of local photographer, Phil Tauran, with the “The
Reflections Series” a collection of images of places and portraits
photographed in the South of France and on the Olympic Peninsula. The series
“Reflections” is an open book on his travels through Olympic
Peninsula and France. Fascinated by the pictorialist movement of the early
twentieth century and also impressionism, he invites you to discover an unusual
photograph. Born and raised in France, Phil was very early attracted by art in
all its forms. Painter first, he dives pretty quickly in photography and more
specifically black and white. For him “The image is a medium of truth and
emotion, to capture and live the decisive moment. It’s both a need and a way to
communicate. “Phil is a professional photographer who has been based in
Sequim since 2011.
The “Barn Sisters”, after an ongoing run at Rock
Hollow Farm….the “Barn Sisterhood”, the “Fabulous Five” and now ARTJAM are “hangin’
out around town” for Sequim’s First Friday Art Walk. Lynne Armstrong will open
at Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Ave. celebrating the respect and joy she
finds in the faces of strangers, and the power and beauty of the everyday. Mary
Franchini is a featured artist at The Blue Whole Gallery presenting “Old Things
New Again” and the continuing exploration into new light. Susan Gansert Shaw is
showing a mélange of work from stems and stacks to pears and pleasure in Alder
Wood Bistro 139 W Alder St. and introducing the “joy birds” in the great hall!
The Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. featured
artists Mary Franchini and Terry Grasteit for March. Mary and Terry are
known for their continuous exploration of new while applying their expertise
for renewal of the art in a new light. Mary Franchini states, “Old Things New
Again! Here I go again with some of my old pieces. Why do I keep
them? There must be something of merit—to me anyway in them. Most of
the pieces in the show have been around for a while and most of them have been
changed in some way, very recently. I guess it is a way to “clear out” what is
not needed or should go somewhere else. I have mostly used pastel to add
to them or change values. They are like time capsules —they show a
progression of my learning and changing from their beginning to now. Hope you
enjoy!” Terry Grasteit states, “My artist goal is to create paintings which are
evocative, expressive and colorful. My preferred artistic genre is abstract
expressionism as it provides me with the widest range of expressive options. My
approach to painting is to create a context around some feeling, subject,
shapes or color set that has caught my interest and imagination. My
education in art and psychology provides a framework for introspective
exploration and painting is my expression of these musings. Using
abstraction and the elements of the painting, I try to create a visual expression
which invites a viewer to participate in the creative process with me, using
their own imagination and reflections. A painting’s abstract structure,
being objectively nonspecific, allows visual elements to combine spatial
elements, creating form and relationships which can be unique to the viewer.
Art in this context emulates life, changeable and always evolving as the
viewer’s personal visual pallet grows, creating a virtual sea of possibilities.”
The City Arts Advisory Commission (CAAC) presents “Jam
Session – Get Your Mind Off Wintertime” is at the Sequim Civic Center at 152 W.
Cedar Street from 5:00 to 7:30 PM during the Art Walk. This is not an Open Mic
event but a True Jam meaning that we will all be playing the same song as a
group. This first jam will feature folk music and early rock, with many songs
played in G, so all levels of musicians can join in the fun. The music with
lyrics and chords will be provided. Any acoustical instruments are welcome, and
if nothing else, bring your voice and a tambourine. So pack up your fiddle,
harmonica, guitar or other merry music maker and let’s get our minds off wintertime
and make some fun! The CAAC also features the “Go Figure” at the Sequim Civic
Center including artists Ron Reynolds, Priscilla Patterson, Randy Radock,
Marilynn Evans, Stacey Marin-Lopez, Gary Bullock, Gail McLain, Mark Kennedy,
Ross Brown, Sharman Owings, June Echternkamp, Eileen Gieser, Mary Marsh, Mary
Franchini, Lynne Armstrong, Pamela Dick, Curposney Gdane, Jeannine Chappell,
Susan Martin Spar, David Johannessohn, and Steve Jones.
Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W
Washington St. invites you to come spend an evening with Jan and Kay Kepley of
Resonance Cards and Natural Light Photography. Jan has photographed the beauty
of nature and flora as we move into spring. View his work and notecards for
those soft natural textures of nature.
Sequim Habitat Boutique Store at 213 E Washington
St. has featured artist Natalie Martin who does PourSipPaint events.
Brad Griffith of Sequim Community Makerspace at
311 W Turnhere Road invites you to please come and enjoy our space for
creating, discovery and inventing. He states, “After the winter dig out we have
surfaced to continue sharing my 12 years of wood bending skills with
the Peninsula. I make and share the skills to make art, crafts, tools, gifts
and small scale engineering projects for education.”
Cedarbrook Lavender at 134 1/2 W Washington St. is
showcasing their theme of “All Things Spring” of handmade gifts and
lavender.
Olympic
Theater Arts at 414 N Sequim Ave. presents Arthur Miller’s “Death of a
Salesman” directed by Merv Wingard at 7:30 PM. Discover how Willy Loman’s quest
for the “American Dream” kept him blind to the people who truly loved
him. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most
profound classic dramas of the American theatre.
Rainshadow Café at 157 W Cedar presents Stephanie Doenges, the lead
singer and rhythm guitarist for “Bread & Gravy”, and Jason Taylor
as the bassist. Together, they make magical harmonies. Having played together
in the larger band for many years, this will be their first duo show. They will
be performing Americana, Blues, Soul and more.
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.
You need
art to have heart! An evening filled with love, lots of
live music, red apparel, passionate pursues, warm hearts, the virtues of fine
wine, and sweet treats. February’s First Friday Art Walk Sequim embraces RED as
the theme color that represents heartfelt forte, vehement affection, driven
leadership, active endeavors, and intense jubilation. It is also National Wear
Red Day to increase awareness of heart health. You will find works of art and
folks supporting the option to decorate and dress in all shades of red from
blush to burgundy 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. Initiated in 2006, the First Friday Art
Walk Sequim is an encouraging and educational arts event that is sponsored and
produced by Renne Emiko Brock. Our mission is to create approachable and
accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and
celebrate expression and diversity.
Special Events on February 1:
The Sequim Museum & Arts at 175 W Cedar St.
features the work of local photographer, Phil Tauran, with the “The
Reflections Series” a collection of images of places and portraits
photographed in the South of France and on the Olympic Peninsula. The series
“Reflections” is an open book on his travels through Olympic
Peninsula and France. Fascinated by the pictorialist movement of the early
twentieth century and also impressionism, he invites you to discover an unusual
photograph. Born and raised in France, Phil was very early attracted by art in
all its forms. Painter first, he dives pretty quickly in photography and more
specifically black and white. For him “The image is a medium of truth and
emotion, to capture and live the decisive moment. It’s both a need and a way to
communicate. “Phil is a professional photographer who has been based in
Sequim since 2011.
Tracy Wealth Management at 149 West Washington St. presents Susan Zarit, of Zaritglassworks, who has been an award winning glass artist since 2004. She creates both stained glass and fused glass art. Several of her art projects are a means of fundraising efforts to support nonprofit causes. Susan specializes in powder printed fused glass art and she creates both custom and ready-to-buy art.
New to the Art Walk! Please visit The Tangled Gourd at 861 East Alder St. where you will find creative gourds and polymer clay art! Chawn Vance uses Zentangle to create a unique art form used to create beautiful images from repetitive patterns. At first glance, a Zentangle may seem intricate and complex, yet its simplicity, fun and captivating nature become clear when you see how it is done. You can transfer the insight and success you feel from Zentangle to any life experience. 360-451-3238 thetangledgourd.com
The Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. presents
“Harmony and Contrast: Painting and Photography” with featured artists Sally
Cays and Ken Dvorak. Both are the well-established artist on the Peninsula
and beyond. Sally’s many award-winning pieces are known for the stunning use of
color and clarity. Sally Cays’ paintings reflect her love of intense color and
strong contrast and express the beauty she sees in the world around her. She
is also a highly regarded art instructor who offers workshops regularly. Ken
who practices Ansel Adams’ credo “A photograph is made not taken” will exhibit
cloudscapes. Ken Dvorak’s photos come from a love of the natural world. He
started his approach to landscape photography when he was in the Navy and
bought his first 35mm camera from a fellow sailor some 50+ years
ago.
At 5:30 PM, the Olympic Theatre Arts at 414 N Sequim
Ave. presents Jake Reichner and a gathering a gang of friendly neighborhood musicians.
Reichner is a practicing musician and artist residing on the Olympic Peninsula.
He has performed with multiple bands including Free to Wander and Greenlight
Situation. Most recently he plays drums and sings with STC (The Space Time
Continuum) and performs his solo material. As a singer songwriter Reichner’s
style is best described as acoustic folk-funk. His original work is both mellow
and upbeat and his lyrics are accessible and introspective, humorous and
honest. First Friday at OTA is always free to the public, where the snack and
beverage bar will be open.
Starting at 6:00 PM, the Sequim Branch Library at
630 N Sequim Ave. has featured artist Jeannine Chappell and live jazz music
with the Chuck Easton Quartet at 6:30 PM. Refreshments will be served, and
limited library services will be available during this free after-hours event. Jeannine
Chappell’s art combines images created on paper using watercolors, pencils and
pastels, and then edited in Photoshop. She works in multiple layers,
which allows her to manipulate one portion of the image separately, e.g., to
darken or change the color, size or shape of a portion without affecting the
rest of the image. For the last ten years Jeannine has worked
predominantly with bird images, and especially the owl. Her goal with the
owl is to communicate the combination of beauty and power in this fascinating
animal. The Chuck Easton Quartet will feature original tunes by jazz
guitarist Chuck Easton and pianist George Radebaugh, as well as jazz standards.
Bassist Ted Enderle and drummer Tom Svornich round out the quartet. Easton
sings an occasional tune and also doubles on flute and saxophone. The four
musicians perform different styles with a variety of groups on the North
Olympic Peninsula. Easton is a graduate of Boston’s Berklee College of Music.
He has taught at Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend and the North West Big Band.
The City Arts Advisory Commission (CAAC) features
the “Go Figure” from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar
Street. The artists represented are Ron Reynolds, Priscilla Patterson, Randy
Radock, Marilynn Evans, Stacey Marin-Lopez, Gary Bullock, Gail McLain, Mark
Kennedy, Ross Brown, Sharman Owings, June Echternkamp, Eileen Gieser, Mary
Marsh, Mary Franchini, Lynne Armstrong, Pamela Dick, Curposney Gdane, Jeannine
Chappell, Susan Martin Spar, David Johannessohn, and Steve Jones.
Find handmade gifts at Cedarbrook Lavender at 134
1/2 W Washington St.
Rainshadow Café at 157 W Cedar presents Dawn Martin
the vocalist and pianist from 6:00 till 8:00 PM.
Sequim Habitat Boutique Store at 213 E Washington
St. where they are featuring local artist Craig Robinson with acrylic on canvas
and some painted furniture.
Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts Kalan
Wolfe, an acoustic duo from Sequim. They play an arrangement or rock and folk,
some original some more known. They call it medicine music. Partnered with this
live music, enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits.
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.
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.
“Whodunnit Downtown?” It was Elpis, named after the
goddess of hope, who stole Specular Specular’s hat! The NASA satellite dish had
fallen to Earth in a Sequim lavender field where the fashion designer gathered
it up for her latest collection! Elpis managed to phone home and the whole band
Harmonia, who were inspiring and encouraging extraterrestrials, got picked up
in the end to return to their cosmic home because “there is no place like home”.
Pamela Newman of Sequim picked Elpis and won the big
prize of donated gifts including: A Night Stay at the Seaview Vacation Rental
from Cedarbrook Lavender and Herb Farm, a bottle of wine from Wind Rose
Cellars, coffee and lunch for two from Rainshadow Café, Klingon Blood Wine from
Evil Roy’s Elixirs Distillery, $20 gift from Sunshine Café, the game of Clue
from Diane Fatzinger, and a set of Sequim magnets from Renne Emiko Brock.
Our suspects were Tawana Borden – Specular Specular,
Joe Borden – Sir Talash Sooth, Mary Higley – Arcus, Anne Burkhardt – Elipis, Cindy Weston – Koros,
Kelly Olson – Pax, Emily Westcott – Captain Aster Nestor, Adriana Hashem – Mrs.
Minerva Mens-Smitty, CaptainCrystal Stout – Agent CC, and Jeff Perry – Agent JP.
Clues were at Bag Ladies of Sequim, Blue Whole
Gallery, Cedarbrook Lavender, City of Sequim Civic Center, Evil Roy’s Elixirs
Distillery, Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures, Peninsula Taproom, Rainshadow
Café, Sequim Habitat Boutique Store, Sequim Spice and Tea, Sequim’s Sunshine
Café, That Takes the Cake, and Wind Rose Cellars
“Whodunnit Downtown? – The Case of the Mistaken Tin
Foil Hat” Mystery Game was written and produced by Renne Emiko Brock. Thank you
to Vickie Maples and Diane Fatzinger who established this fun yearly event. The
January 2010 mystery game will be set in the 70’s with boogie fever!
January 4 Art Walk Color Theme is SILVER with hints
of black and white to celebrate the New Year filled with idealistic goals for
the future, optimistic hope, and reflection. The sparkly color of silver
represents shiny aloft ideals, confident inclusion and equity, shimmering thoughtfulness,
honorable dedication, untarnished resilience, imaginative aspirations, and revolutionary
receptiveness. To create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience,
everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly color themes as
a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it. You can
also solve the “The Case of the Mistaken Tin Foil Hat” at the 6th Annual
Whodunnit Downtown? Mystery Game during January 4 Sequim Art Walk for a prize!
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. Initiated in 2006, the First Friday Art
Walk Sequim is an encouraging and educational arts event that is sponsored and
produced by Renne Emiko Brock. Our mission is to create approachable and
accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and
celebrate expression and diversity.
Special events for January 4:
The Sequim-Dungness Valley Chamber Merchant Group presents
the Sixth Annual “Whodunnit Downtown? – The Case of the Mistaken Tin Foil Hat”
Mystery Game which is a fun-filled evening where visitors engage with suspects
and collect the clues about them at various venues to solve the crime for a
chance to win a prize during the January 4 First Friday Art Walk Sequim from
5:00 to 7:30 PM.
Our story is set in 1967. The Apollo Space Program
and Star Trek has launched interest in Extraterrestrial Life beyond Earth. This
galactic curiosity apparently inspired the famous fashion designer, Specular Specular,
who launched her haute couture spring line with glowing reviews and petty theft.
Amok camera flashbulbs blasts during the fashion show finale, her silver showstopper
topper, the 50’s inspired satellite dish tin foil hat, was stolen right off the
model! Flashing lights, futuristic ideals, and unfamiliar faces have descended and
something strange is happening in Sequim involving optics, fields, and fashion!
Can you solve the mystery of “The Case of the Mistaken Tin Foil Hat”? Find the
clues about the suspects at the Whodunnit Downtown locations during the First
Friday Art Walk Sequim.
Go boldly as you adventure around the Sequim Art
Walk venues to mingle with the suspects in our mystery game and discover why
they might have stolen Specular Specular’s “Tin Foil Hat” starting at 5 PM. You
can solve this crime that will inspire communication and inclusion by finding
clues at these local businesses: Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W Washington St.,
Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St., Cedarbrook Lavender at 134 1/2
W Washington St., City of Sequim Civic Center at 152 W Cedar St., Evil Roy’s
Elixirs Distillery 209 S Sequim Ave., Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at
121 W Washington St., Peninsula Taproom 210 W. Washington St., Rainshadow Café
at 157 W Cedar St., Sequim Habitat Boutique Store at 213 E Washington St., Sequim
Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St., Sunshine Café at 145 W Washington St.,
That Takes the Cake at 171 W Washington St., and Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W
Washington St.
Can you solve this mystery? Pick up your game card
at any of the participating venues. Fill out your game card, enter it at
Sunshine Café at 145 W Washington St., and be part of the prize drawing for the
correct answer at 7:30 PM. No purchase necessary. Must be 21+ to
win. Need not be present to win. Winner drawn by random and prizes donated
by local Sequim Businesses. The first game card drawn with the correct answer
wins the big prize of gifts from Sequim friends and businesses including a stay
at the Seaview Vacation Rental at Cedarbrook Lavender and Herb Farm.
Visitors and sleuths to the “Whodunnit Downtown?”
and Sequim Art Walk are encouraged to dress in our themed colors of silver,
black, and white, as well as, in 60’s era and Star Trek motivated attire. It is
not required, but dressing up makes the evening more fun and festive.
Details for the Whodunnit Downtown, including a map for the First Friday Art Walk Sequim, are at SequimArtWalk.com and Facebook.com/sequimartwalk
To welcome the New Year, 2019, the Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. presents the gallery’s First Juried Show. Fifty-nine local artists responded the call for 2D artists. From 149 total artworks, 61 pieces were selected for the exhibit in the month of January. The jurors, Lynne Armstrong, Jeannine Chappell, Carol Janda, and Karen Rozbicki Stringer are extremely pleased with the overall quality of the submitted works. Joyce Volmut, president of the gallery and the coordinator of the juried show, expressed her gratitude to the local artists for their enthusiastic participation. The artists successfully juried in are Allyne Lawson, Anne Milligan, Betsy Robins, Beverly Beighle, Carol Patrick, Chawn Vance, Claude Manning, Colleen Bittner, Dana Burback, David Chastain, David Willis, Deb Sterk, Debbie Harding, Ed Stetson, Ernst Shaker, Gail Larson, Howard Chadwick, Jackie Hardin, Jerry Moore, Jim Gift, Jinx Bryant, Judy Larimore, Kathy Buchanan, Lisa Martin, Marilyn Sandau, Mary Marsh, Marti Mathis, Melissa Doyel, Pat Lazzarotto, Patrick Clark, Phillip Zonner, R. Evan Miller, Ray Shook, Rose Guastella, Ross Brown, Sandy Jacobsen, Sharmon Owings, Sherry Smith, Sherry Scharchmidt, Shirley Rudolf, Susan McDougall, Susan Noyes Mangold, Susan Shaw, Tammy Hall, Terry Buchanan, Tina Weitz, Virginia Jefferson, and Wanda Sims.
The City Arts Advisory Commission (CAAC) opening of
the “Go Figure” exhibit and artist reception from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Sequim
Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar Street. The opening event will include demonstrations
from local award-winning artist presenters talking about how to draw and paint
figures, how to create digital artwork, and how a criminal sketch artist works.
The CAAC reviewed 46 pieces of work before selecting 34 pieces from 21 artists
to be included in the show. The artists represented are Ron Reynolds, Priscilla
Patterson, Randy Radock, Marilynn Evans, Stacey Marin-Lopez, Gary Bullock, Gail
McLain, Mark Kennedy, Ross Brown, Sharman Owings, June Echternkamp, Eileen
Gieser, Mary Marsh, Mary Franchini, Lynne Armstrong, Pamela Dick, Curposney
Gdane, Jeannine Chappell, Susan Martin Spar, David Johannessohn, and Steve
Jones.
At 5:15 PM, Susan Spar presents “Bringing Your
Vision to Life; An Introduction to Finding Your Inner Artist”. Spar is a
classical artist and teacher. In her presentation, she will illustrate the
steps she takes in drawing and painting a figure and will be sharing some of
her students’ work to show how they take their idea and begin to create it.
This will be done via showing a visual progression of how they are taught to
place a figure into an imaginary environment.
At 6:15 PM, Pamela Dick presents “Digital Artistry:
Using Your Computer to Create Fine Art”. Dick is a digital artist specializing
in fractals. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “the term fractal was
coined in 1975 to describe shapes that seem to exist at both the small-scale
and large-scale levels in the same natural objects. Fractals can be seen in
snowflakes, in which the microscopic crystals that make up a flake look much
like the flake itself.” Dick will explain the steps she takes to create her own
unique shapes and imagination expanding images, with examples, explanations,
and interpretations of her work.
At 7:00 PM, Priscilla Patterson will present “How to
Catch A Criminal: Starting with a Sketch”. Patterson is a police sketch artist
certified in Composite Drawing for Law Enforcement. She will share her passion
for the journey to become a Certified Composite Artist and her work as a police
sketch artist.
In the Sequim Civic Center Lobby visit with Susan Spar while working with a live model on site, Susan will demonstrate the technique she uses to start a drawing and will have illustrations of previous work available for viewing. Pamela Dick will show some of the steps to creating fractal art including what happens when the mathematical formula is changed and how to add colors, 3-D effects, and finishing. And, Pricilla Patterson will do some on-site sketching while she shares her award-winning paintings, books, and CDs.
Find handmade gifts and 60’s inspired gear at Cedarbrook Lavender at 134 1/2 W Washington St.
Rainshadow Café at 157 W Cedar presents “Mixed Company”
a local husband and wife team with friends who enjoy making music together and
know how to get toes tapping. The music they play is a mix of old-time favorite
bluegrass, Irish tunes, a few Texas two-step favorites, a sprinkling of vintage
soft rock/folk with a “Mixed Company” twist, as well as some spicy Cajun
samplings. David Herrera plays mandolin, having played with several groups
locally, entertaining friends for a number of years. Bob Warner, on guitar,
comes to “Mixed Company” from Olympia and time playing with a blues band. Jon Faverty
has played fiddle for decades, formerly playing professionally in south
Florida. Jon’s wife, Karen Faverty, rounds out the sound with a bass line,
played on a Kala U-bass.
New Venue to the Art Walk! Sequim Habitat Boutique
Store at 213 E Washington St. where they are featuring local artist Craig
Robinson with acrylic on canvas and some painted furniture.
Artist Tami Wall is exhibition at That Takes the Cake at 171 W Washington St.
Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts Crushwater
hailing from Port Angeles. Crushwater was formed in 2016 when singer, violinist
Chandra Johnson joined forces with frontman, guitarist Scott Sullivan and
drummer Casey Northern. The band immediately began crafting original songs with
vocals that interlace harmony and interwoven male/female interplay, enraptured
by a bed of lush violins, full harmonies, resonant guitars, and driving
rhythms. Partnered with this live music, enjoy award winning artfully crafted
wines and appetizing tidbits.
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.
At 5:30
PM, the Olympic Theatre Arts at 414 N Sequim Ave. has a “Best of the their
Newest Repertoire” performance by JUST IN TYME with songstresses Olga Palenga
and Debra Davis accompanied by Richard Crowell on his wailing guitar and brought
together by their leader Sandi Lockwood on synthesizer in the Gathering Hall. First
Friday at OTA is always free to the public, where the snack and beverage bar
will be open.
Jan Kepley will be displaying his fine art photography at Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Ave. from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. His show will be an expression of Jan’s metaphoric and scenic winter influenced imagery, as well as, a display of photographic note cards and 2019 calendars.
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.
December 7 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 superb festivities, admiration, prosperity, rekindled optimism, kindhearted deeds, 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.
Special events on December 7:
New Venue to the Art Walk! Sequim Habitat Boutique Store at 213 E Washington St. where they are featuring local artist Craig Robinson with acrylic on canvas and some painted furniture.
Also new to the Art Walk! Evil Roy’s Elixirs Distillery at 209 S. Sequim Ave. making spirits bright and hosting artist Tami Wall! The Dreamer’s Woods chainsaw sculpture and gallery of various artists at 618 E Washington St. and Tracy Wealth Management at 149 West Washington St.
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. “Rocks, Gems & Jewels” art exhibit is on display from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
That Takes the Cake at 171 W Washington St. is featuring Molten Momma’s Hot Shop, aka Megan Schmidlkofer, and her beautiful blown glass artistry along with their holiday themed cake artistry.
At 129 W Washington St., the Blue Whole Gallery presents a group show curated by Nancy Lawrence and Greg Felando with the theme “do you see what I see”. The question is “how do you perceive this art.” Since art is in the eye of the beholder, tell us what you see. Join the free Holiday Party during the First Friday Art Walk. Artsy refreshments will be served. Annual Holiday Gift Gallery, filled with unique surprises, is also waiting for you.
Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts live music by the Tony Flaggs Band starting at 7:00 PM with award winning artfully crafted wines with appetizing tidbits. This Trio halls from Clallam County and plays a mixture of folk and rock.
Sequim Museum & Arts at 175 W Cedar St. is featuring four local artists, Bev Majors, Bridget Baker, Steve Vogel, and Skip Kratzer, with a variety of mediums to satisfy everyone’s interests. Their work will enhance the new historical display “Sequim Prairie Fire Service” that will be presented during the Art Walk. Come in for music, a Christmas bake sale, hot coffee, visit friends, see a fire truck, and walk downtown to see the Christmas lights. The Sequim Museum & Arts is honoring our fire department for their commitment to the safely of Sequim, as we appreciate this group of women and men who are our “first responders”.
Rainshadow Café at 157 W Cedar St. is hosting a “Pour, Sip, and Paint” event everyone is an artist in our First Friday Art Walk event as we paint this whimsical cluster of ornaments and flock, the perfect holiday decor. December’s color is Gold, so play part in being an artist for the night by wearing gold tones and throwing in gold in your masterpiece. $40 covers the cost of instruction from a local artist, painting supplies, and (1) beer, wine or non-alcoholic beverage. Full beverage menu and food available for purchase. Registration is required and you are welcome to watch art in action if you are not signed up.
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.
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.
At 5:30 PM, the Olympic Theatre Arts at 414 N Sequim Ave. has a performance of “The Nutcracker Cracked Up” which is an original work created by Sequim Ballet and Olympic Theatre Arts, and directed by Laurel Herrera and Tavin Dotson.
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.
Alderwood Bistro has artwork from the North Olympic Watercolorists members on display at 139 W Alder St. They are a group of artists living on the North Olympic Peninsula who share a love of the watercolor medium. Artists participating in December are John Wilkinson, Carol Wilhelm, Rita Heywood, Margo Hankel, Lyn Conlan, Jim Gift, Jolene Sanborn, Marcia Barrett, Kathi Vito, Beverly Beighle, Roger Huntley, and Shirley Rudolf. Members represent a cross section of experience ranging from beginners to professionals. Painting together twice-weekly at the Lazy Acres “Studio”, they share ideas, tips, techniques and constructive critiques. These sessions, where each artist paints in their own style, with a wide range of subject matter provide the group with support, encouragement and inspiration.
Fine Artist Iris Edey will have a reception at Nourish at 1345 S Sequim Ave. which is South of HY101 starting at 4:00 PM.
Plan ahead to dress up and play our silver themed mystery game to celebrate the new year! Set in the 60’s, please mark your calendar for the Annual Whodunnit Downtown “The Case of the Mistaken Tin Hat” during the January 4, 2019 First Friday Art Walk! Will you dress mod, hippie, or out of this world?
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.
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 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.
November 2 Art Walk Color Theme is BROWN! Brown is the color of warm acceptance, fall harvest and abundance, the turning of the leaves, and seasonal spicy treats. Brown represents solid assemblies, family trees with deep roots and supportive branches, community minded activities, comforting homesteads, and steadfast alliances. You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in shades of bountiful brown or representations of warm hearth and harvest as they enjoy an evening on the town with down to earth friends and family.
Special events November 2:
Artist demonstrations and fiber arts exhibition “Transformative Style – Originality, Revolution, & Repute” are at the Sequim Museum & Arts at 175 W Cedar St. This juried fiber arts exhibition embracing how attire and fiber artworks reveal our extraordinary spirits in color, action, and intent. All fiberworks that explores how apparel influences and makes a difference in historic consequences, altered narratives, and personal evolution. Worn inspiration and reputation, from sublime costumes to heartfelt heirlooms, authenticates individual esthetics and fuses integrity with fabric, fashion, and fate. “Transformative Style” exhibition artists include Carolyn Abbott, Lora Armstrong, Aleta Lynn Baritelle, Amanda Beitzel, Karen Bright, Renne Emiko Brock, Mary Ann Clayton, Betty Cook, Sally Ann Corbett, Bruce Cully, Anne Davies, Marca Davies, Denise Erickson, Kathey Ervin, Liisa Fagerlund, Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry, Susanne Foster, MarySue French, Carol Geer, Janet Green, Marilyn Heisted, Erica Iseminger, Estelle Jackson, Michelle Johnson, Susan Kroll, Mary Liebsch, Gladis Marr, Kathy Martin, Seri Mylchreest, Sherry Nagel, Sue Nylander, Patti Pattison, Jennifer Pelikan, Judy Ramos, Gloria Skovronsky, Judith Reandeau Stipe, Jan Tatom, Sue Thompson, Gail Van Horsen, Marla Varner, Karen Weiss, Pepai Whipple, Nancy K Wilcox, Diane Williams, Diane Wolf, and Jean Wyatt.
Rainshadow Café at 157 W Cedar St. is hosting performer Dawn Martin with her diverse style and soulful hard-edge vocals that will rock the house. Dawn grew up in a musical family and began playing the piano and singing at age four with her dad W.L. Martin. Her family entertained regularly playing mostly bluegrass and old style country music. She also studied classical piano, competed in concerto competitions and attended San Francisco State University as a piano performance major. Always an entertainer, Dawn played in jazz and rock bands during this time and would slide off to the clubs to sing and play. Dawn recently relocated to Sequim from Vail Colorado where she has been playing regularly as a soloist and with duos, trios and full bands.
At 129 W Washington St., Blue Whole Gallery’s exhibition “Sound of Waves” features award-winning painters, Melanie Burns and Nancy Delgado. Skies to waters, sea creatures to the sound of waves, and the unity of grandmother and her granddaughter, together the two artists present in the front window gallery. Born and raised in Ketchikan Alaska, a rainforest of mostly blues and grays, Melanie is drawn to color. When the clouds finally dissipate and SE Alaska is blessed with a sunrise or sunset, there is nothing more captivating and overwhelming to her. She loves the color, the way it blends into everything. When Melanie paints in her unique way with acrylics, she first introduces the colors to each other and gets them to talk, then the colors take over, blending as they will and what emerges is a representation of what she sees. Nancy Delgado has been a realist since she was old enough to hold a paintbrush, and has been creating art in one form or another all her life in various mediums. In the early 90’s, she took a watercolor class from Carol Janda and fell in love with the luminosity and immediacy of the medium while pushing color beyond the pale norm. For the past 11 years, Nancy has been a faux painter on the beautiful luxury yachts and picked up her brushes for the journey of focusing on painting artful and peaceful images of our world.
At 5:30 PM, the Olympic Theatre Arts at 414 N Sequim Ave. has Sicilian born concert pianist Giovanni Andolina performing his own work, “Eleonora della Baronia Concerto”. The performance weaves an original piano concerto together with the prose of a classic Sicilian love story. Mr. Andolina will be telling the story primarily in English, but also incorporates some of the original Italian into the work. The performance weaves an original piano concerto together with the prose of a classic Sicilian love story. Mr. Andolina will be telling the story primarily in English, but also incorporates some of the original Italian into the work. “It is a legend of a passionate and true love from around the year 1600 in my birthplace of Milazzo, Sicily,” says Andolina, graduate of the Francesco Cilea Music Conservatory in Italy. “I did write the entire piano concerto and I performed it in my home town in Sicily at the Teatro Trifiletti. Since then I have worked in translating the piece to be able to perform it in both Italian and English.” First Friday at OTA is always free to the public, where the snack and beverage bar will be open.
Sequim Community Makerspace Inventing Studio at 311 W Turnhere Road is own by wood bending designer and creator of Sequim Community Makerspace, Brad Griffith, who opens his inventing studio to the public for hands on activities and tours. You can also visit the studio of Kelly Griffith, Brad’s wife, who is the designer and maker behind THISTLE. For those of you looking for a gift of unique jewelry for that special someone, look no more. Classy and romantic with a hint of attitude, THISTLE is about adornment which is funky, upcycled, unexpected, and earthy. Free gift wrapping with purchase. Also, the studio / home was Sequim’s first creamery “Dungeness-Sequim Cooperative Creamery” built in 1914 which also can be accessed via W Hendrickson Road across from the Sequim Middle School.
Alderwood Bistro has artwork from the North Olympic Watercolorists members on display at 139 W Alder St. They are a group of artists living on the North Olympic Peninsula who share a love of the watercolor medium. Members represent a cross section of experience ranging from beginners to professionals. Painting together twice-weekly at the Lazy Acres “Studio”, they share ideas, tips, techniques and constructive critiques. These sessions, where each artist paints in their own style, with a wide range of subject matter provide the group with support, encouragement and inspiration.
Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts live music by Cort Armstrong in a solo performance starting at 7:00 PM with award winning artfully crafted wines with appetizing tidbits. This local musician performs a mixture of blues, rock, and some folk until 9:00 PM.
Jan Kepley will be displaying his fine art photography at Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Ave. from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. This show will be an expression of Jan’s metaphoric and scenic winter influenced imagery, as well as, a display of photographic note cards and 2019 calendars.
Please join the City Arts Advisory Commission (CAAC) “Rocks, Gems & Jewels” exhibit from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Sequim Civic Center at 152 W. Cedar Street. The artists represented are Bob Riley, Gail McLain, Pat Herkal, Kathy Schreiner, Mark Weiss, Eva Kozun, Paulette Hill, Scott Thornhill, David Johannessohn, Barbara Neswald, Katherine Loveland, Evan Miller, Mary Marsh, Randy Radock, and Beighle, Nagle & Feigenbutz.
Experience an Evening with Diane Fatzinger of Sticks ‘n Stones Design at Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W Washington St. Some people use a camera to capture a scene. Diane uses pebbles, driftwood, sea glass and other natural materials. Some of the materials are from her home state of Montana, some are from long beach walks here on the Olympic Peninsula. A lot of the scenes are of outdoor activities, especially the ones with dogs in remembrance of her dog, Bailey.
Special Event! Pondicherri & Handprint is celebrating 25 years all month during November with a kick-off party with a henna artist during the Sequim Art Walk at 119 E Washington St.
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. Many amazing artists’ works are for sale in their shop.
Also new to the Art Walk! The Dreamer’s Woods chainsaw sculpture and gallery of various artists at 618 E Washington St., Tracy Wealth Management at 149 West Washington St. and Evil Roy’s Elixirs Distillery at 209 S. Sequim Ave.
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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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 5 Art Walk Color Theme is ORANGE! Orange is one of the brighter colors in fall as summer fades away. Orange inspires optimism and active participation! It is warm, spicy, energizing, appetizing, sweet, and zesty. 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. Enjoy an evening on the town with friends and family as you discover together works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in shades of orange or spicy fall colors.
This encouraging and educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock.
Special activities October 5:
For the 13th Annual North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival, experience the “Transformative Style – Originality, Revolution, & Repute” Opening Reception at the Sequim Museum & Arts at 175 W Cedar St. This juried fiber arts exhibition embracing how attire and fiber artworks reveal our extraordinary spirits in color, action, and intent. All fiberworks that explores how apparel influences and makes a difference in historic consequences, altered narratives, and personal evolution. Worn inspiration and reputation, from sublime costumes to heartfelt heirlooms, authenticates individual esthetics and fuses integrity with fabric, fashion, and fate.
“Transformative Style” exhibition artists include Carolyn Abbott, Lora Armstrong, Aleta Lynn Baritelle, Amanda Beitzel, Karen Bright, Renne Emiko Brock, Mary Ann Clayton, Betty Cook, Sally Ann Corbett, Bruce Cully, Anne Davies, Marca Davies, Denise Erickson, Kathey Ervin, Liisa Fagerlund, Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry, Susanne Foster, MarySue French, Carol Geer, Janet Green, Marilyn Heisted, Erica Iseminger, Estelle Jackson, Michelle Johnson, Susan Kroll, Mary Liebsch, Gladis Marr, Kathy Martin, Seri Mylchreest, Sherry Nagel, Sue Nylander, Patti Pattison, Jennifer Pelikan, Judy Ramos, Gloria Skovronsky, Judith Reandeau Stipe, Jan Tatom, Sue Thompson, Gail Van Horsen, Marla Varner, Karen Weiss, Pepai Whipple, Nancy K Wilcox, Diane Williams, Diane Wolf, and Jean Wyatt. Several artists will be demonstrating during the opening reception from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and even more on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Sequim Museum & Arts.
Please join the City Arts Advisory Commission (CAAC) for the opening of the “Rocks, Gems & Jewels” exhibit and artist reception from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar Street. The artists represented are Bob Riley, Gail McLain, Pat Herkal, Kathy Schreiner, Mark Weiss, Eva Kozun, Paulette Hill, Scott Thornhill, David Johannessohn, Barbara Neswald, Katherine Loveland, Evan Miller, Mary Marsh, Randy Radock, and Beighle, Nagle & Feigenbutz. During the opening there will be demonstrations from local presenters talking about rock painting, stone sculpting, and jewelry restoration:
At 5:00 PM, Sarah Miller: “Paint a Rock, Give a Smile – How Sequim Rocks Got Its Start.” Miller is the Administrator for the Sequim Rocks Facebook page. Sequim Rocks is a public group intended to serve as a conduit for members’ creativity and desire to spread goodness throughout our corner of the world. It’s about beauty, playfulness, creativity, and kindness. At 5:35 PM, Dan Fuller: “Estate Jewelry 101 and Is it a Diamond or Just Another Fake.” Fuller is the owner of Just Fix It, a Sequim jewelry sales and repair business. He has 38 years of jewelry experience from gold refining, casting, and stone setting, to basic repairs. Fuller has been a goldsmith in Sequim for the past 23 years specializing in fine antique and estate jewelry, coins, gold, and silver. At 6:00 PM, Eva Kozun and Barbara Neswald: “A Beginners Guide to the Joy and Addiction of Sculpting in Stone.” Kozun and Neswald will discuss the interest they have in working with stone and the satisfaction that the medium offers when they create art using this interesting and challenging medium. An introduction to tools and techniques and two take home lessons will be included. Kozun has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Southern Maine and a second degree in Art Education from the Maine College of Art. She was an art educator for 20 years and has exhibited her work in galleries throughout New England. Neswald studied art at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts and Fleisher Art Memorial in Philadelphia, the Wallingford Community Arts Center, and the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles. She has exhibited in shows and galleries throughout the east coast and has won multiple awards. Prior to retirement, she worked in advertising as a copywriter, creative director and director of marketing.
Also in the Civic Center lobby, Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association share “All Things Lapidary” to learn how to process a stone from rough, to slab, to cabochon, to finished jewelry. Sarah Miller will demonstrate how to prepare and paint rocks. Dan Fuller invites the public to bring in their jewelry and he will help to identify what it is and provide ideas for redesign. The artists, Eva Kozan and Barbara Neswald, will be available to answer questions and discuss their work on display.
Once inspired, discover glittery hot rocks and colorful beads with fine jewelry demonstrations at R&T Crystals and Beads at 158 E Bell St.
Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W Washington St. features J Wyatt Art by Jean Wyatt a local Sequim artist and her colorful work is art that will make you smile. Explore whimsical paintings, color pencil works, and hand crafted journals that are one of a kind pieces of art.
Starting at 6:00 PM, Sequim Branch of the North Olympic Library System at 630 N. Sequim Ave., celebrates the opening of a new “Art in the Library” with fiber art by Rae Powell-Walz and enjoy refreshments with live music by flute player Gary Stroutsos from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Gary Straoutsos’ live performances have captivated audiences around the world. His meditative flute music and time-honored stories evoke the lands and cultures that he has studied over the course of his 35-year career. Gary’s mission is to carry the music forward to future generations and to promote stewardship of diverse cultures and the natural environment.
Rainshadow Café at 157 W Cedar St. is hosting the ever famous and local accordion player Kip Tulin that will entertain all with his great stories and Oom-Pah music featuring some great marches and polkas. German draught will be on tap and a full menu available. Special prizes for anyone wearing lederhosen and bring the kids for a fun evening.
At 129 W Washington St, Blue Whole Gallery’s exhibition “Think Pink” presents a combined creative offering from Mary Franchini and Lynne Armstrong in the windows. This display to efforts to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month is wonderfully curated by their longtime Barn Sisterhood friend Susan Gansert Shaw who recognized a color linked their paintings. The show will feature figures, (imagined and real), landscapes (imagined and real) and a lot of hats. Lynne Armstrong’s experience includes a decade of formal art education: BFA, MFA in Painting at Cornell, MA in Art History at Stanford, and years of exhibitions. Mary Franchini has taught mixed media, acrylic, monotypes, and pastel for Peninsula College, as well as, in her home studio.
Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts live blues music by the Malcolm Clark Trio starting at 7:00 PM with award winning artfully crafted wines with appetizing tidbits.
Jan Kepley will be displaying his fine art photography at Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Ave. from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. This show will be an expression of Jan’s metaphoric and scenic fall influenced imagery, as well as, a display of photographic note cards and 2019 calendars.
The Olympic Theatre Arts Gathering Hall at 414 N Sequim Ave. has lively music by former Seattle band leader, concert impresario and recently arrived Sunland North resident, Burke Garrett, will, together with the Peninsula’s premium horn man, Craig Buhler. Garrett and Buhler promise to offer up an exciting mix of classic Evergreen Standard Songs with emphasis on popular award winning hits from the fifties, sixties and seventies. From 5:30 to 7:00 PM, the duo will dish up the music of Hoagy Carmichael, Ray Charles, Duke Ellington, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini. First Friday at OTA is always free to the public, where the snack and beverage bar will be open. For most of the sixties Burke had the most popular working dance band in Seattle. Burke was originally a reed player, alto, tenor, soprano saxes and clarinet, during the years that he fronted the Burke Garrett orchestra. Following his band leader years, Burke was a co-owner of the Seattle concert company, Northwest Releasing Corporation. Craig Buhler’s band HONK toured with The Beach Boys, Loggins & Messina, Chicago, Santana, etc. and released 5 albums. HONK still sells out its California appearances. Buhler also teaches clarinet, saxophone, flute, ear training, and improvisation at Joyful Noise Music Center in Sequim.
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. Many amazing artists’ works are for sale in their shop.
New to the Art Walk! Sequim Community Makerspace Inventing Studio at 311 W Turnhere Road is own by wood bending designer and creator of Sequim Community Makerspace, Brad Griffith, who opens his inventing studio to the public for hands on activities and tours. Kids of all ages are welcome to explore and learn how to bend craft sticks, safely without steam of boiling. Please come and discover ten years of making wood bend, you will find art, toys, crafts, gifts, furniture and the new woodshop of the future. Also, the studio / home was Sequim’s first creamery “Dungeness-Sequim Cooperative Creamery” built in 1914 which also can be accessed via W Hendrickson Road across from the Sequim Middle School.
Also new to the Art Walk! Tracy Wealth Management at 149 West Washington St. and Evil Roy’s Elixirs Distillery at 209 S. Sequim Ave.
Special Art Walk Event! On Sunday, October 7, please visit Ryoko Toyama at the Gallery at Fifth Avenue to enjoy her enchanting, colorful art and learn about her experiences as an artist.
Look for luminarias or “festival lights” to connect the artful spots as the Art Walk celebrates its twelfth 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 33 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.
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.