October 2 First Friday Art Walk Sequim with Autumn Orange Theme

October 2 First Friday Art Walk Sequim with Autumn Orange Theme

Renne

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

October 2, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Various Venues in Sequim WA

www.sequimartwalk.com

October 2 First Friday Art Walk Sequim Color Theme is ORANGE! Orange is one of the brighter colors in fall as summer fades away. Orange is warm, spicy, energizing, appetizing, sweet, zesty, and inspires optimism and active participation. The hospitable hue of orange reminds us of cozy fires, snuggly seasonal sweaters, nesting and organizing, friendship made out of admirable interests, delightful sweets, encouraging teachers and mentors. You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in shades of orange or spicy autumn colors as they enjoy an evening on the town with friends and family.

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art.

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 October 2:

The Sequim Museum & Arts at 544 N Sequim Avenue features the Fifth Annual Strait from the Artists Studio Tour Preview Exhibition for the month of October and the tour is November 14 and 15 where the artists create.

This exhibit is a visual introduction of the artists you can visit from A to Z, the artists include Christine Alexandre-Zeoli, Ross Brown, Lauren Blair Churchill, Trish Cole, Drew Ealey, Monica Gutierrez-Quarto, Michelle Lindblom, Sharman Owings, Pat Reichner, Laurie Riley, Keith Ross, Linda Silvas, David Willis, and Len Zeoli.

Download your studio maps here to plan your art adventure and get a sneak peek of the art you can discover on the Strait from the Artists Studio Tour https://straitfromtheartists.com/ This creative community experience is part of Renne Emiko Brock’s creative business enterprise and art adventures! She is truly grateful for the artists and supporters that are part of inclusive and collaborative art adventure in our community!

Artist David Willis shares, “As an artist I really enjoy showing my work to others. The Studio Tour facilitates just that, it helps bring an awareness to the wealth of talent and diversity that thrives in our community. Of course we like a sale or two along the way, but just the opportunity of joining with other artists to share our passions is reward enough.” 

The A. Milligan Art Studio & Gallery at 520 N. Sequim Ave. welcomes you to the “Transitions” Exhibition. This exhibit continues to evolve with the seasons as we move from sunny bright summer days into the rich earthy colors of fall. Join them for some tasty bites and refreshments, visit with friends and meet the artists as you enjoy the works of two area artists drawn to those in-between places where greens turn to gold, falling leaves obscure pathways, and autumn clouds continually rewrite the sky.

The artists are both representational painters, with the soft airy brushwork of Linda Tilley’s oils joining the intricate touch of Suzan Noyes hand. Come delight in the interpretations of each artist’s expressions of these transitional moments.

Dee Shire’s jewelry collection compliments the exhibit. Inspired by nature, anthropology and paleontology, her necklaces are uniquely special adornments. As always, when you visit the gallery, you’re invited to take a peek into owner Anne Milligan’s pastel studio to see what new works are in progress on her easels.

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W. Washington St. features exploring the beauty, energy and interconnectedness found in the “Elements of Nature” with the work of artists Marilyn Hiestand and Julie Hembree. For Hiestand, nature is a primary source of inspiration. Her work in this exhibition focuses on the shoreline and the dynamic meeting of ocean and land. She draws attention to the morning light on the waves and their movement toward shore, while also celebrating the life and objects carried from the water onto the beach. Birds, water creatures and other animals that inhabit this ecosystem become part of the story. “This exhibit hopes to capture some of that magic,” Hiestand says.

Hembree approaches the natural world through the relationships created where environments intersect. “To me, the elements of nature are the relationships between land, shore and sea – the places where they meet, overlap and transform one another,” she explains. Her artwork uses natural materials, color and texture to express those connections. Together, the artists offer two complementary perspectives on the shoreline. One emphasizing the movement, activity and life found along the water’s edge, and the other exploring the relationships and transformations that occur where natural environments meet.

Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. has live music 6:00 to 8:00 PM with Owl Chrysalis Medicine while you enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits. Owl shared, “It’s my first show at Wind Rose Cellars!! I can’t wait! Back when I was a traveling busker my favorite places to play was outside wine bars. The vibes of my music just meld beautifully with wine. Brunch just outside or around the corner of a tasting room was always the best time and place for me to do my thing. Playing inside a wine bar like a “real artist” inevitably became a goal of mine ever since. So, I’m incredibly tickled and excited about this. It feels like a huge win for me as an artist. I hope you’ll come help me celebrate this really cool moment in my life.” 

Spoonbar Sweets at 171 W Washington Street has gastronomic treats and support for local artists within their delightful bakery. Olympic Peninsula Art Association returns Spoonbar Sweets with featured artist Mary Lewis of Made by Mary Mosaics. About Olympic Peninsula Arts Association: The Olympic Peninsula Art Association (formerly Sequim Arts) was organized in 1969. OPAA promotes and encourages the understanding and appreciation of art for the benefit of the members and the community, by means of exhibits, seminars, demonstrations, workshops, and various other educational programs. Visit opaagroup.org to learn more.

From 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Rainshadow Café at 157 West Cedar Street has live music with Dawn & Steve. Come sing your favorite songs with a full menu and drinks to enjoy. Some dancing is encouraged too.

Over the Fence at 118 E. Washington St. hosts local artists in their amazing shop. You can explore your own creative force with pop-up art making! They celebrated 30 years as a family business and Sequim shopping staple!

La Petite Maison Blanche at 213 E Washington St. features their delicious local dessert bar, artwork, uniquely curated gifts, treats throughout the shop, and culinary goodies to add zest to your life. Explore the support of local artists and delightful spot downtown.

Alder Wood Bistro at 139 W Alder St. has artisan wood-fired local, seasonal, organic food in the heart of Sequim. While you dine, check out their walls filled with unique art by local artists.

From 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store at 213 E Washington St. has fabulous live music!

Pacific Mist Books at 122 West Washington Street shares the love of reading and offers an eclectic mix of new and vintage books, cards, and gifts including local authors and artists.

Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W Washington Street supports local artists, creators, and makers of goodies that reflect the Pacific Northwest and our Olympic Peninsula.

Sofie’s Flowers at 127 W Washington St. has their shop full of heartful and artful creations from local artists and decorative pieces reflecting the season including décor, plants, flowers, and, gifts.

Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. has live music 6:00 to 8:00 PM while you enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits.

Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St. has unique art including glass, pottery, illustration, and photography of local artists. You can also find artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun teapots and cups, and cheerful culinary gifts.

Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Avenue is open until 7:00 PM and hosts a rotation of local artists.

Soup in the Alley at 138 W Washington has live music from 5:30 to 7:30 PM as they have a rotation of local artists, live music, and treats.

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 renneemiko@gmail.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. February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.

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

September 4 First Friday Art Walk Sequim with Imaginative Blue Theme

September 4 First Friday Art Walk Sequim with Imaginative Blue Theme

Renne

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

September 4, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Various Venues in Sequim WA

www.sequimartwalk.com

September 4 Sequim Art Walk Color Theme is BLUE! Blue is dreamy and imaginative like a night sky full of shooting stars or a cloudless day full of possibilities while also being reliable, sound, and willful. The honest hue of blue represents responsibility, loyal alliances, creative professionalism, and empowers peaceful ambitions. You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in shades of blue or representations of lofty and sublime aspirations as they enjoy an evening on the town with friends and family.

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art.

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 September 4:

The A. Milligan Art Studio & Gallery at 520 N. Sequim Ave. welcomes you to the “Transitions” Exhibition. Nearly every moment holds a threshold — the hour gold light slides into blue, the bend where a river curves out of sight, the step one takes through a doorway. This exhibition brings together the works of two area artists who are drawn to those in-between places where paths disappear into fog, and clouds continually rewrite the sky.

Both artists are representational painters, with the intricate touch of Suzan Noyes hand joining the soft airy brushwork of Linda Tilley’s oils. Come delight in the interpretations of each artist’s expressions of these transitional moments.

Jewelry maker Dee Shire’s summer collection compliments the exhibit. Inspired by nature, anthropology and paleontology, her necklaces are uniquely special adornments. As always, when you visit the gallery, you’re invited to take a peek into owner Anne Milligan’s pastel studio to see what new works are in progress on her easels.

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. has their “Travel the World thru Art” exhibition, featuring gourd artist Jane Smith and mixed-media artist Dee Cantlon. Both artists draw inspiration from the places they have lived and traveled, and their collective work spans nearly every shade of blue found on a world map — echoing the oceans, skies, and landscapes that shaped their art. Jane Smith’s early years in Hawaii shaped her color palette and beach-themed subjects, beginning with hula instrument gourds. Thirty-four years in Arizona expanded her access to gourds and broadened her subject matter, while twenty-four years in rural Washington introduced pine needles as a recurring material and chickens as a favorite motif. Her travels to Africa, Russia, Sweden, and beyond — along with places found only in daydreams — continue to inform her work. Gourds remain Jane’s preferred canvas, transformed into musical instruments, masks, vessels, and sculptural art.

Dee Cantlon, raised on the West Coast, has long held a deep affinity for the ocean. Her scuba diving adventures through the Caribbean and the temperate Pacific fostered a fascination with marine life that infuses her vividly colored artwork. Additional travels to Ireland, Scotland, Central America, and Greece, as well as hiking the Inca Trail, continue to inspire her nature-based acrylic paintings and pyrography pieces. Together, Jane and Dee invite visitors on a visual journey around the globe, with artwork ranging from African-inspired figures and Southwestern-themed pieces to sea turtles and tropical reef scenes.

From 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Rainshadow Café at 157 West Cedar Street has live music with Dawn & Steve. Come sing your favorite songs with a full menu and drinks to enjoy. Some dancing is encouraged too.

La Petite Maison Blanche at 213 E Washington St. features music with Kate Lily, their delicious local dessert bar, artwork, uniquely curated gifts, treats throughout the shop, and culinary goodies to add zest to your life. Explore the support of local artists and performers at this playful, eye candy shop.

Harmony and Vines at 120 W Spruce Street will be hosting artist Doug Early. He shares, “I enjoy taking pictures of nature, landscapes and architecture.  I hope that my photography can take a person on a journey either by showcasing a foreign city’s highlights that peak the individual’s curiosity, an unusual landscape that begs the observer to want to know more or through capturing a flower in bloom that brings a wonderful calmness and serenity for the viewer.”

Spoonbar Sweets at 171 W Washington Street has gastronomic treats and support for local artists within their delightful bakery. Olympic Peninsula Art Association returns Spoonbar Sweets with featured artist is watercolorist Gayle Brauner, who describes her work as doodling, she shares, ”….doodling off ‘n on for about 60 years. From penciling on pads of yellow lined paper, to using music to inspire colored India ink intricate designs, to flowing variegated washes with penciled images highlighted with splashes of watercolor. Now and then I’ve taken lessons to improve skills for realistic genres of art, such as the mixed media, joyfully decorating sugar skull portraits, capturing butterflies, flowers, clouds, dabbling in political cartooning and photography… but the expressiveness of abstract art is irrepressible.” Artist Kristine Henshaw will be doing quick portrait sketches outside, while we will be selling minis inside to raise money for our scholarship fund. About Olympic Peninsula Arts Association: The Olympic Peninsula Art Association (formerly Sequim Arts) was organized in 1969. OPAA promotes and encourages the understanding and appreciation of art for the benefit of the members and the community, by means of exhibits, seminars, demonstrations, workshops, and various other educational programs. Visit opaagroup.org to learn more. The opening of the OPAA Members Show on Saturday, September 5 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Dandelion Botanical at 4681 Sequim-Dungeness Way in Sequim.

The Rain Shadow Artisans are going to be in Whimsey Park at 130 E. Washington next to Jose’s Salsa House. Their 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization’s mission is to support, encourage and inspire artisans to practice and share with the community through group events. The Rain Shadow Artisans is a collaboration of local artists create masterful pieces of art using a wide range of mediums. Throughout the year, they come together at community events to share, demonstrate, and sell their work.

Blue Sky Real Estate at 108 W Washington Street will have locally crafted ceramics from various artists and painter Edward Sumpter.

The Olympic Theatre Arts Center at 414 N. Sequim Ave. presents a performance of “39 Steps” written by Patrick Barlow and directed by Ron Graham at 7:00 PM.In “The 39 Steps”, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure! Ticket sales information at https://www.olympictheatrearts.org/

Alder Wood Bistro at 139 W Alder St. has artisan wood-fired local, seasonal, organic food in the heart of Sequim. While you dine, check out their walls filled with unique art by local artists.

From 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store at 213 E Washington St. has fabulous live music with Reckless Dove!

Pacific Mist Books at 122 West Washington Street shares the love of reading and offers an eclectic mix of new and vintage books, cards, and gifts including local authors and artists.

Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W Washington Street supports local artists, creators, and makers of goodies that reflect the Pacific Northwest and our Olympic Peninsula.

Sofie’s Flowers at 127 W Washington St. has their shop full of heartful and artful creations from local artists and decorative pieces reflecting the season including décor, plants, flowers, and, gifts.

Over the Fence at 118 E. Washington St. hosts local artists in their amazing shop. You can explore your own creative force with pop-up art making!

Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. has live music 6:00 to 8:00 PM while you enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits.

Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St. has unique art including glass, pottery, illustration, and photography of local artists. You can also find artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun teapots and cups, and cheerful culinary gifts.

Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Avenue is open until 7:00 PM and hosts a rotation of local artists.

Soup in the Alley at 138 W Washington has live music from 5:30 to 7:30 PM as they have a rotation of local artists, live music, and treats.

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 renneemiko@gmail.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. February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.

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

Walking on Sunshine for August 7 Yellow and Aloha Print Themed Sequim First Friday Art Walk

Walking on Sunshine for August 7 Yellow and Aloha Print Themed Sequim First Friday Art Walk

Renne

Sequim First Friday Art Walk

August 7, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Various Locations in Sequim

www.SequimArtWalk.com

Fueled by motivating sunshine, the theme color for the August Sequim Art Walk is Yellow! Yellow shines brightly like the sun fueling our world with renewing energy and encourages clear, creative communication. The positive intensity of yellow represents expressive enthusiasm, joyful happiness, cheerful friendships, and empowers collective generosity, goodwill, and integrity. Everyone is encouraged to wear yellow or bright Aloha printed apparel during the Sequim Art Walk to celebrate our summer in Sequim! Like the song says, “I’m walking on Sunshine! Wow! Don’t it feel good!” and you can dance too on August 7!

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art.

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 August 7:

Sequim Library at 630 N Sequim Avenue has on display the Olympic Peninsula Art Association (OPAA) showcase of plein air artwork by 13 local artists and artwork by OPAA art student scholarship recipients in a new exhibition. From 6:00 to 7:30, enjoy a free public reception with music by Ranger and the Re-Arrangers and live painting by several artists.

Artists in the exhibition are Gayle Brauner, Alice Crapo, Janet Flatley, Kristine Henshaw, Marilyn Hiestand, Heidi Hitchman, Hattie Kauffman, Karen Lavender-Peterson, Margarete Noesner, Sandy Placek, Suzanne Rescigna, Darcy Schultz and David C. Willis. The artwork was created en plein air (in the open air) with some pieces completed entirely on location and others refined later in the studio.

The art walk reception will include a scholarship awards ceremony to celebrate three art students, Colby Barker of Forks, and Natalie Hollow-Bist and Sierra Douglas, both of Port Townsend. Photography by Hollow-Bist and paintings by Douglas are on display in the library’s teen area, inspiring the next generation of young artists. OPAA is a nonprofit organization that has given art scholarships for half a century to selected art students.

About the Band: Seattle “Gypsy Jazz” band Ranger and the Re-Arrangers evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Romani campsite with their version of Hot Club Swing. At the heart of their sound is Ranger Sciacca’s sweet violin playing, his sense of melody and daring improvisations. Their repertoire includes vocal swing standards, traditional European melodies, the music of Django Reinhardt, and unique originals. Learn more at rangerswings.com.

About Olympic Peninsula Arts Association: The Olympic Peninsula Art Association (formerly Sequim Arts) was organized in 1969. OPAA promotes and encourages the understanding and appreciation of art for the benefit of the members and the community, by means of exhibits, seminars, demonstrations, workshops, and various other educational programs. Visit opaagroup.org to learn more.

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. is celebrating a new summer exhibition titled “All the Colors of Summer” featuring gallery artists Sheri Whetstine and Nancy Peet. Whetstine brings two decades of warm glass artistry to the show. Working with flat glass that enters the kiln as one thing and emerges as another, she embraces both the precision of her craft and the happy surprises that heat and time can produce. Her work reflects the spirit of summer Itself and its lingering light, saturated color, and the way warmth has a way of changing everything it touches. Peet is a Sequim-based watercolor artist whose large-scale floral paintings are rooted in a lifelong love of color, organic form, and the natural world. Watercolor suits her perfectly and its fluidity and spontaneity allow pigment to flow and bloom in ways that mirror the living subjects she paints. Her goal goes beyond capturing a flower’s appearance; she aims to carry into each canvas the happiness and sense of well-being that flowers bring to our lives. Together, Whetstine and Peet bring a shared curiosity and commitment to experimentation that makes this exhibition a dynamic celebration of summer through their respective mediums.

Harmony and Vines at 120 W Spruce Street will be hosting artist Suzanne Rescigna and they are also celebrating their One-Year Anniversary with having different vendors along with wine and yummies and drawings each hour. Suzanne shares, “I started painting in high school thanks to a fabulous art teacher’s encouragement. Continuing my art classes as an adult, I fell in love with watercolor, especially the tension and interaction of water, paper, and paint that watercolor provides. One never knows what will happen, no matter one’s plan. It is mercurial. After I retired, I revived my interest in painting, and participated in classes and painting groups including with the North Olympic Watercolorists (NOW) and Olympic Peninsula Art Association (OPPA). My interest in subject matter is eclectic; I paint whatever inspires me. Locally the Fields Arts Center, the City of Sequim Art Gallery, Port Angeles Senior Center, North Olympic Library, and others have displayed my work.”

Blue Sky Real Estate at 108 W Washington Street will have locally crafted ceramics from various artists. Featured in August, local glass artist Jean Lamb and painter Edward Sumpter.

The Sequim Museum & Arts at 544 N. Sequim Avenue features the exhibition “Found and Formed” with Len Zeoli and Pat Reichner in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery. Using natural and reclaimed materials, they explore the connection between the world and our place within it. Their sculptures emerge from a dialogue between maker and material where craftmanship and curiosity meet. Both artists share a reverence for materials and organic forms in their skillfully crafted structures. 10% of any sales going to support Olympic Peninsula Art Association scholarship program. 

The A. Milligan Art Studio & Gallery at 520 N. Sequim Ave. welcomes you for some tasty bites and refreshments during the opening reception of our new “Transitions Exhibit”. Every landscape holds a threshold — the hour gold light slides into blue, the bend where a river curves out of sight. This exhibition brings together the works of two area artists who are drawn to those in-between places where paths disappear into fog, and clouds continually rewrite the sky. These artists are both are representational painters, with the soft airy brushwork of Linda Tilley joining the works of Suzan Noyes’ more intricate touch. Come delight in the interpretations of each artist’s expressions of these transitional moments.

Jewelry maker Dee Shire’s summer collection compliments the exhibit. Dee travels in search of rare artifacts, choosing her pieces based on their uncommon beauty. Inspired by nature, anthropology and paleontology, her necklaces are uniquely special adornments to be shared and cherished.

As always, when you visit the gallery, you’re invited to take a peek into owner Anne Milligan’s pastel studio to see what new works are in progress on her easels.

The Rain Shadow Artisans are going to be in Whimsey Park at 130 E. Washington next to Jose’s Salsa House. Their 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization’s mission is to support, encourage and inspire artisans to practice and share with the community through group events. The Rain Shadow Artisans is a collaboration of local artists create masterful pieces of art using a wide range of mediums. Throughout the year, they come together at community events to share, demonstrate, and sell their work.

La Petite Maison Blanche at 213 E Washington St. features music with Kate Lily, their delicious local dessert bar, artwork, uniquely curated gifts, treats throughout the shop, and culinary goodies to add zest to your life. Explore the support of local artists and performers at this playful, eye candy shop.

Spoonbar Sweets at 171 W Washington Street has gastronomic treats and support for local artists within their delightful bakery. Donuts!

From 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Rainshadow Café at 157 West Cedar Street has live music with Dawn & Steve. Come sing your favorite songs with a full menu and drinks to enjoy. Some dancing is encouraged too.

From 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store at 213 E Washington St. has fabulous live music with Reckless Dove!

Pacific Mist Books at 122 West Washington Street shares the love of reading and offers an eclectic mix of new and vintage books, cards, and gifts including local authors and artists.

Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W Washington Street supports local artists, creators, and makers of goodies that reflect the Pacific Northwest and our Olympic Peninsula.

Alder Wood Bistro at 139 W Alder St. has artisan wood-fired local, seasonal, organic food in the heart of Sequim. While you dine, check out their walls filled with unique art by local artists.

Sofie’s Flowers at 127 W Washington St. has their shop full of heartful and artful creations from local artists and decorative pieces reflecting the season including décor, plants, flowers, and, gifts.

Over the Fence at 118 E. Washington St. hosts local artists in their amazing shop. You can explore your own creative force with pop-up art making!

Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. has live music 6:00 to 8:00 PM while you enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits.

Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St. has unique art including glass, pottery, illustration, and photography of local artists. You can also find artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun teapots and cups, and cheerful culinary gifts.

Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Avenue is open until 7:00 PM and hosts a rotation of local artists.

Soup in the Alley at 138 W Washington has live music from 5:30 to 7:30 PM as they have a rotation of local artists, live music, and treats.

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 renneemiko@gmail.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 http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

Photo by Renne Emiko Brock of lavender for purple themed Sequim Art Walk

July 3 First Friday Art Walk Sequim Sparkles with Purple Color Theme

Renne

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

July 3, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Various Venues in Sequim WA

www.sequimartwalk.com

July 3 Art Walk Color Theme is PURPLE! Purple is the color of Sequim’s famous lavender blooms and the color purple represents mesmerizing potential, magical camaraderie, thoughtfulness, cultivated dignity, supportive spiritual significance, and impressive extravagance. Those sweet lavender flowers come in purple, violet, mauve, orchid, lilac, indigo, amethyst, plum, pink, and even white. You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in tints and shades of purple as they enjoy a festive night on the town with friends and fellow Sequimmers preparing for Sequim Lavender Weekend later in the month. Come out and celebrate what makes Sequim so special!

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art.

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 July 3:

New Venue on the Sequim Art Walk! Blue Sky Real Estate at 108 W Washington Street will have featured artist Edward Sumpter. He is a local artist whose art has been shown locally at the Museum and Arts Center; his art has also been displayed at a Parkinson’s clinic in Kirkland. Check them out next door to Hurricane Coffee.

The Sequim Museum & Arts at 544 N. Sequim Avenue features the exhibition “Found and Formed” with Len Zeoli and Pat Reichner in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery. Using natural and reclaimed materials, they explore the connection between the world and our place within it. Their sculptures emerge from a dialogue between maker and material where craftsmanship and curiosity meet. Both artists share a reverence for materials and organic forms in their skillfully crafted structures. 10% of any sales going to support Olympic Peninsula Art Association scholarship program. 

The A. Milligan Art Studio & Gallery at 520 N. Sequim Ave. welcomes you to come join them at the closing reception of “The Pacific Northwest Impressions” exhibit. If you haven’t been, now is the time to see the delightfully different approaches these artists have in expressing the natural beauty that surrounds us here in the PNW.

Both are representational painters, with the energetic oils of Anne Pfeiffer joining the dreamy watercolors of Lyn Conlan. The colorful spring/summer collection of jewelry maker Dee Shire adds a lovey compliment to the show.

Dee travels the world in search of rare artifacts and chooses her pieces based on their uncommon beauty. Inspired by nature, anthropology and paleontology, she creates uniquely special adornments to be shared and cherished. As always, while you’re visiting the main gallery, take a peek around the corner into Anne Milligan’s pastel studio for any works that might be in progress; and see some of her finished pieces on display in the digital studio.

Harmony and Vines at 120 W Spruce Street will be hosting Kristi Kaiser as their featured artist. Kristi shares, “I’m originally from a cattle ranch in Montana and moved to the Pacific Northwest to enjoy the temperate weather and the beauty of the Olympic Mountains and Pacific Ocean. During my career as a Software Engineer, I discovered my passion for watercolor painting, amazed and inspired by the flora and fauna that surrounds us. When I’m not painting, I’m also an avid golfer who enjoys the great outdoors and the beautiful weather in Sequim! I discovered my passion for watercolor over fifteen years ago, studying with local Puget Sound instructors in private lessons and workshops, as well as with international watercolor instructors over the last several years. My work has been shown in local venues in both Sequim and Port Angeles, including the Field Arts & Events Hall, the Blue Whole Gallery, the Port Angeles Library, as well as other venues. I love to challenge myself and try different techniques to see where the watercolor medium leads me! What I love about watercolor is its spontaneity. I can paint fun, loose, transparent paintings that capture light and movement in a painterly way, or I can paint controlled and precise for a more realistic effect. Watercolor is a medium where ‘color goes where water flows’, and it’s fascinating to see what beautiful paintings I can create when I work with the medium and let watercolor do the job only it knows best! I believe artists should dream in full color – and be enlightened where watercolor will take you on your painting journey!”

From 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store at 154 W Washington Street has fabulous live music with Reckless Dove!

Spoonbar Sweets at 171 W Washington Street has watercolorist Laurie Ragan Anderson, gastronomic treats, and support for local artists within their delightful bakery.

The Rain Shadow Artisans are going to be in Whimsey Park at 130 E. Washington next to Jose’s Salsa House. Their 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization’s mission is to support, encourage and inspire artisans to practice and share with the community through group events. The Rain Shadow Artisans is a collaboration of local artists create masterful pieces of art using a wide range of mediums. Throughout the year, they come together at community events to share, demonstrate, and sell their work.

From 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Rainshadow Café at 157 West Cedar Street has live music with Dawn & Steve. Come sing your favorite songs with a full menu and drinks to enjoy. Some dancing is encouraged too.

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. is showcasing “Painting with Light” with Deborah Harrison and Melissa Doyel as they are capturing light in artwork is, by itself, an art form. Deborah’s art medium is stained glass, which she brings to life using the unique technique of layering. This process gives a painterly feel to her sculptures as well as adding a deep complexity not often found in conventional glass works. Her work focuses on the natural world and is designed to come alive in sunlight. “The shimmering blues of the Salish Sea, cascading waterfalls or peaceful meadows inspire me,” states Harrison. “My focus is always the beauty of the Pacific Northwest!”

Melissa’s mediums are watercolor and acrylic paint. “I’ve always been captivated by light–how it shimmers on water, moves through a scene or transforms something ordinary into something worth noticing,” says Doyel. “Most of my paintings begin with one of those moments that catches my eye.” Melissa is inspired by water and by scenes where reflections and movement come alive when the light is just right. Her goal is to have the viewer remember a place or feeling and connect with her work through that experience.

Pacific Mist Books at 122 West Washington Street shares the love of reading and offers an eclectic mix of new and vintage books, cards, and gifts including local authors and artists.

La Petite Maison Blanche at 213 E Washington St. features music with Kate Lily, their delicious local dessert bar, artwork, uniquely curated gifts, treats throughout the shop, and culinary goodies to add zest to your life. Explore the support of local artists and performers at this playful, eye candy shop.

Sofie’s Flowers at 127 W Washington St. has their shop full of heartful and artful creations from local artists and decorative pieces reflecting the season including décor, plants, flowers, and, gifts.

Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W Washington Street supports local artists, creators, and makers of goodies that reflect the Pacific Northwest and our Olympic Peninsula.

Alder Wood Bistro at 139 W Alder St. has artisan wood-fired local, seasonal, organic food in the heart of Sequim. While you dine, check out their walls filled with unique art by local artists.

Over the Fence at 118 E. Washington St. hosts local artists in their amazing shop. You can explore your own creative force with pop-up art making!

Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. has live music 6:00 to 8:00 PM with Border Town Folk while you enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits.

Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St. has unique art including glass, pottery, illustration, and photography of local artists. You can also find artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun teapots and cups, and cheerful culinary gifts.

Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Avenue is open until 7:00 PM and hosts a rotation of local artists.

Three Little Birds Studio d’Arte and Western Wanderer at 112 W. Washington Street host live music, decorative, storytelling apparel, handcrafted artisan goods, and creative conversations.

Soup in the Alley at 138 W Washington has live music from 5:30 to 7:30 PM as they have a rotation of local artists, live music, and treats.

Lavender plants in bloom
“Blooming Lavender at Sequim Botanical Garden” by Renne Emiko Brock

This year on July 17, the Friday of the Sequim Lavender Weekend, several Sequim Art Walk venues will be open for art receptions, special activities, and live music which gives you two for one!

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 renneemiko@gmail.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 http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

June 5 First Friday Art Walk Sequim Celebrates Inclusion with the White and Spectrum Color Theme

June 5 First Friday Art Walk Sequim Celebrates Inclusion with the White and Spectrum Color Theme

Renne

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

June 5, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Various Venues in Sequim WA

www.sequimartwalk.com

June 5 Sequim 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 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art.

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 5:

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. is proud to announce the celebration of its 29th anniversary, marking nearly three decades of championing artists, fostering creativity, and enriching the cultural landscape of Sequim and the surrounding area. Since opening its doors in 1997, Blue Whole Gallery has featured both emerging and established artists, showcasing diverse works across mediums and styles.

Over the past 29 years, the gallery has built a reputation for thoughtful curation, innovative exhibitions, and a deep commitment to supporting the arts and the community of Sequim. To commemorate this milestone, Blue Whole Gallery will host an anniversary exhibition, “At 29, We Still Shine” with the showcase collection of works from present gallery artists, highlighting the “Shine” of the gallery.

“This anniversary is not about looking back = it’s about honoring the artists, patrons, and community members who continue to make Blue Whole thrive,” said Barb Boerigter, founding member. “At 29, we still shine because of the passion and connection that art brings into people’s lives.”

Spoonbar Sweets at 171 W Washington Street has folk, blues, rock and Americana live music with NorthStar, gastronomic treats, and support for local artists within their delightful bakery.

Pacific Mist Books at 122 West Washington Street shares the love of reading and offers an eclectic mix of new and vintage books, cards, and gifts including local authors and artists. They kick off the summer season with local poets Linda B. Myers & Laura E. Garrard! Featuring their newly published poetry chapbooks, Load-Bearing Walls and Paddling the Sweet Spot Between Life and Death (respectively), Myers and Garrard will be discussing and signing their works, which complement one another in vulnerability, candor, craft, and creativity. Garrard’s and Myers’ books were simultaneously selected and published through a 2025 Open Chapbook Competition with Finishing Line Press, an award-winning publishing company based in Georgetown, Ky. Myers and Garrard met one another through Olympic Peninsula Authors (OPA), and were friends prior to the contest, but were unaware of one another’s contest participation until after selection. Myers is a co-founder of OPA, a local organization that supports writers through monthly reading and writing events and collaborations, like Poetry in the Park at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center (PAFAC). Garrard’s chapbook focuses on a cancer journey, resiliency, present-minded living, and inspiration from Nature. Myers’ book revolves around the subjects of aging, dying, caretaking, and reflection. Both collections of poetry utilize detailed imagery and direct but lyrical verse to convey personal observations and overcoming life challenges.

The Rain Shadow Artisans are going to be in Whimsey Park at 130 E. Washington next to Jose’s Salsa House. Their 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization’s mission is to support, encourage and inspire artisans to practice and share with the community through group events. The Rain Shadow Artisans is a collaboration of local artists create masterful pieces of art using a wide range of mediums. Throughout the year, they come together at community events to share, demonstrate, and sell their work.

The City of Sequim invite the public to the Sequim Civic Center at 152 W Cedar St. for the exhibition opening reception of “Narratives; Stories in Art” from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Light refreshments provided.

The A. Milligan Art Studio & Gallery at 520 N. Sequim Ave. continues the season with some fresh new works added to “The Pacific Northwest Impressions Exhibit”. The exhibition showcases two area artists that are both representational painters, with the energetic oils of Anne Pfeiffer joining the dreamy watercolors of Lyn Conlan on our gallery walls this June.

These talented artists have delightfully different approaches in their artistic expression of the natural beauty that surrounds us here in the PNW. Also, this month is jewelry maker Dee Shire. Her colorful spring/summer collection is a lovey compliment to the PNW Impressions Exhibit.

Dee travels the world in search of rare artifacts and chooses her pieces based on their uncommon beauty. Inspired by nature, anthropology and paleontology, they are uniquely special adornments to be shared and cherished. As always, while you’re visiting the main gallery, take a peek around the corner into Anne Milligan’s pastel studio for any works that might be in progress; and see some of her finished pieces on display in the digital studio.


The Sequim Museum & Arts at 544 N. Sequim Avenue features the Olympic Peninsula Art Association’s “Wilderness and Wonder” exhibition in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery. OPAA (formerly Sequim Arts) is a non-profit arts organization located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state, with Mount Olympus to the south and Victoria, British Columbia across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north. The purpose of Olympic Peninsula Art Association (OPAA) shall be to promote and encourage the understanding and appreciation of art for the benefit of the members and the community, by means of exhibits, seminars, demonstrations, workshops, and various other educational programs. Their scholarships to include students in Clallam and Jefferson counties.

From 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Rainshadow Café at 157 West Cedar Street has live music with Dawn & Steve. Come sing your favorite songs with a full menu and drinks to enjoy. Some dancing is encouraged too.

La Petite Maison Blanche at 213 E Washington St. features their delicious local dessert bar, artwork, uniquely curated gifts, treats throughout the shop, and culinary goodies to add zest to your life. Explore the support of local artists and performers at this playful, eye candy shop.

Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. has live music while you enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits.

Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St. has unique art including glass, pottery, illustration, and photography of local artists. You can also find artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun teapots and cups, and cheerful culinary gifts.

Harmony and Vines at 120 W Spruce Street hosts local artists with Spellbound Body Care and Coffee and Composure.

Sofie’s Flowers at 127 W Washington St. has their shop full of heartful and artful creations from local artists and decorative pieces reflecting the season including décor, plants, flowers, and, gifts.

Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W Washington Street supports local artists, creators, and makers of goodies that reflect the Pacific Northwest and our Olympic Peninsula.

Alder Wood Bistro at 139 W Alder St. has artisan wood-fired local, seasonal, organic food in the heart of Sequim. While you dine, check out their walls filled with unique art by local artists.

Over the Fence at 118 E. Washington St. hosts local artists in their amazing shop. You can explore your own creative force with pop-up art making!

Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Avenue is open until 7:00 PM and hosts a rotation of local artists.

Three Little Birds Studio d’Arte and Western Wanderer at 112 W. Washington Street host live music, decorative, storytelling apparel, handcrafted artisan goods, and creative conversations.

Soup in the Alley at 138 W Washington has live music from 5:30 to 7:30 PM as they have a rotation of local artists, live music, and treats.

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 renneemiko@gmail.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 http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

May 1 First Friday Art Walk Sequim with Aqua Theme and Irrigation Festival Sequimming

May 1 First Friday Art Walk Sequim with Aqua Theme and Irrigation Festival Sequimming

Renne

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

May 1, 2026

5:00 to 8:00 PM

Various Locations Around Sequim

SequimArtWalk.com

The Sequim Irrigation Festival “where water is wealth” motto inspires the AQUA color theme celebrating cultivation and culture during the May 1 First Friday Art Walk Sequim. 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 Art Walk.

For the Sequim Irrigation Festival besides wearing the color theme of Aqua, everyone is encouraged to consider “the rich history of irrigation in Sequim has given us the gift of sustainable life as we celebrate 131st theme “Let’s Go Sequimming!” Explore the creative and friendly events for all ages during the two weeks of the festival at https://irrigationfestival.com/

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art.

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 1:

As you stroll along the streets during the Sequim Art Walk, you will hear the quartet “No Batteries Required” from members of the Juan de Fuca Harmony.  

Enjoy the Downtown Shop and Stroll during the art walk as several regular venues welcome other business during this distinct social evening event. Local merchants and restaurants are celebrating the start of the Irrigation Festival with open house activities, special sales, and gifts with purchase.

Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. has live music 6:00 – 8:00 PM with the Fliptones while you enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits.

The A. Milligan Art Studio & Gallery at 520 N. Sequim Ave. welcomes the warmth of the sunshine back to Sequim and invites you to some tasty bites and refreshments as they add new works to the exhibit of two artists in “The Pacific Northwest Impressions”. Both are representational painters, with the dreamy watercolors of Lyn Conlan joining the energetic oils of Anne Pfeiffer on their gallery walls this season. These talented artists have delightfully different approaches in their artistic expression of the natural beauty that surrounds us here in the PNW. As always, while you’re visiting the main gallery, take a peek around the corner into Anne Milligan’s pastel studio for any works that might be in progress; and see some of her finished pieces on display in the digital studio.

Harmony and Vines at 120 W Spruce Street is hosting artists Michelle Lindblom and Joanna Fairchild along with Spellbound Body Care and Coffee and Composure including strolling musician. Michelle shares, “Michelle Lindblom Studio is a sanctuary where art transcends boundaries and becomes a bridge to connect souls. Stepping into my creative realm, you are invited to immerse yourself in a world where colors dance, shapes whisper stories, and emotions find their voice. Each stroke on the canvas is a reflection of my journey, an echo of the unspoken, a glimpse into the depths of human experience. Welcome to a place where art is not just witnessed but felt, where inspiration blooms and narratives unfold, waiting to resonate with your own inner world. Join me in this artistic voyage, where every stroke is a conversation, and every creation is a piece of my heart shared with yours.” Joanna states, “My name is Joanna Fairchild, or Jojo. I am a Lingit. I am a great niece to Alaska’s civil rights activist: Elizebeth Peratrovich, and a direct descendant of Chief Shakes of Wrangell. My people trace back to time immemorial in Southeast Alaska. My story began on a small island we referred to as “the rock,” on the Inside Passage of Alaska’s Southeast Panhandle. As a child, my beadwork was always inspired by the creative people around me and my father’s tackle box. After countless fishing trips aboard my family’s troller and being away from “civilization” I became accustomed to using the materials I found around me. I spent the years of my life amongst many of the Southeast fishing communities, eventually spending over the last 20 years owning and operating my own pizza business in the capital city of Juneau. In the spring of 2025, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and after much consideration and soul searching my family and I relocated to find milder weather and a proactive healthcare system. Since arriving at a fork in life, not sure what my career path holds, I have returned to my roots of beading. Thank you for letting me share what I love and be a facet of the Sequim Gallery Walk! I look forward to meeting people and becoming part of the community.”

From 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Rainshadow Café at 157 West Cedar Street has live music with Dawn & Steve. Come sing your favorite songs with a full menu and drinks to enjoy. Some dancing is encouraged too.

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. features artists Jolene Sanborn and Rick George for their show “May Flowers.” Rick is a self-taught artist inspired by ancient imagery and petroglyphs that often surface in his work. He uses vivid colors and frequently incorporates flowers to soften the composition or evoke a more joyful tone. Rich shares, “Central to my creative process is the juxtaposition of imagery, arranging symbols and forms in unexpected ways.” He works to invite curiosity and a fresh perspective. The theme “May Flowers” complements his palette and subject matter, especially his use of deep yellow, which echoes the California poppies growing so abundantly here in Sequim. Jolene is also self-taught, as a watercolorist. She is drawn to bright, bold colors found in nature and particularly in flowers and birds. “Each petal is a little abstract,” she states. “The shape of the petal and the way the colors mix and combine in nature are perfect for the watercolor medium.” She finds herself drawn to the first bright spring flowers, whether tulips or iris, dogwoods or roses. She loves them all and finds them challenging to present in her realistic style. 

La Petite Maison Blanche at 213 E Washington St. features their delicious local dessert bar, artwork, uniquely curated gifts, treats throughout the shop, and culinary goodies to add zest to your life. Explore the support of local artists and performers at this playful, eye candy shop.

Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W Washington Street supports local artists, creators, and makers of goodies that reflect the Pacific Northwest and our Olympic Peninsula.

Alder Wood Bistro at 139 W Alder St. has artisan wood-fired local, seasonal, organic food in the heart of Sequim. While you dine, check out their walls filled with unique art by local artists.

From 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store at 213 E Washington St. has fabulous live music with Reckless Dove!

At the Sequim Museum & Arts at 544 N. Sequim Avenue features the Peninsula Fiber Artists “Colors of the Pacific Northwest” exhibition in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery. Forty-three art quilts, fabric collages, silk paintings, sculptures and 3-D pieces go on exhibit in Sequim Museum and Arts on April 1, created by Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Hadlock, Port Townsend and Bainbridge Island members of Peninsula Fiber Artists. Participants in the exhibit are Linda Carlson, ZeeLinda Dissinger, Celeste Kardonsky Dybeck, Liisa Fagerlund, Lynn Gilles, Marla Varner, Evette Allerdings, Merrie Jo Schroeder, Larkin Jean Van Horn, Angela Dideum, Leslie Dickinson, Caryl Fallert-Gentry, Sue Gale, Debra E Olson, Susan Sawatzky, Ellen Thomas, and Donna Lee Dowdney. Peninsula Fiber Artists meets monthly for informative presentations and show-and-tell, alternating between Fort Worden and the Gardiner Community Center; for a schedule, see https://sda-np.com/meetings1 Admission is complimentary.

Over the Fence at 118 E. Washington St. hosts local artists in their amazing shop. You can explore your own creative force with pop-up art making!

Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St. has unique art including glass, pottery, illustration, and photography of local artists. For May 1, local painter Dave Montage will be sharing his work! You can also find artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun teapots and cups, and cheerful culinary gifts.

Spoonbar Sweets at 171 W Washington Street has gastronomic treats, music, and support for local artist within their delightful bakery.

Pacific Mist Books at 122 West Washington Street shares the love of reading and offers an eclectic mix of new and vintage books, cards, and gifts including local authors and artists.

Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Avenue is open until 7:00 PM and hosts a rotation of local artists.

Three Little Birds Studio d’Arte and Western Wanderer at 112 W. Washington Street host live music, decorative, storytelling apparel, handcrafted artisan goods, and creative conversations.

Sofie’s Flowers at 127 W Washington St. has their shop full of heartful and artful creations from local artists and decorative pieces reflecting the season including décor, plants, flowers, and, gifts.

Soup in the Alley at 138 W Washington has live music from 5:30 to 7:30 PM as they have a rotation of local artists, live music, and treats.

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 renneemiko@gmail.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 http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

Thank you very much!

April 3 First Friday Art Walk Sequim Flocks in the Pink Theme and BirdQuest Matching Game

April 3 First Friday Art Walk Sequim Flocks in the Pink Theme and BirdQuest Matching Game

Renne

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

April 3, 2026

5:00 to 8:00 PM

Various Locations Around Sequim

SequimArtWalk.com

April 3 First Friday Art Walk Sequim 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. Support and encourage young artists while playing our matching game BirdFest-BirdQuest! You might see some Sequim High School 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 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art.

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 3:

It is Birding Season in Sequim! Beginning on April 1, visit your favorite merchants and destinations around the Dungeness Valley to find and match the student-crafted bird sculptures for this year’s BirdFest/BirdQuest! Game cards are available at all participating locations beginning April 1, including the Sequim Visitor Information Center. Match a minimum of 15 sculptures with their locations on the game card, then enter to win the Grand Prize Basket, including treats for bird watchers, Sequim swag, and a one-year membership to the Audubon Society. You also get to vote on your favorite bird! You tell us (by circling the name of the sculpture) – and the top three vote-getters receive a cash prize! The game ends at noon on April 30, be sure you turn your game card in to any participating location by then.

BirdFest-BirdQuest is a fun free game for everyone that brings together high school students, merchants and the community to support the Olympic Bird Festival, encourages shopping local and, sponsored by Sequim-Dungeness Chamber of Commerce Merchants’ Group.

You can find these fine art feathered friends at several locations: Alderwood Bistro at 139 W Alder St., Applebee’s Bar & Grill at 130 River Road, ACE Hardware at 232 Valley Center Place, Blue Whole Gallery at 128 W Washington St., Cedarbrook Lavender at 120 W Washington, Dungeness River Nature Center at 2151 W Hendrickson Rd., Forage Gifts & NW Treasures at 121 W Washington, Harmony and Vines at 120 W Spruce St., Mountainside Mail at 1400 W Washington St., Over the Fence at 118 E Washington St., Old Mill Cafe at 721 Carlsborg Rd., Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Ave., Sequim Spice & Tea at 139 W Washington St., Sequim Habitat Boutique Store at 154 W Washington St., Sequim Chamber & Visitor Information Center at 1192 E Washington St., Spoonbar Sweets at 171 W Washington St., Tedesco’s Italian Fresh at 210 W Washington St., Wild Birds Unlimited at 275953 Hwy 101in Gardiner, and 7 Cedars Hotel at 270756 Hwy 101 in Blyn.

Rumor has it a special guest will be hopping by to pass out treats and invitations to the Sequim Shiso Sister City Association’s open house happening on April 4 at the Friendship Garden, located at Carrie Blake Community Park. Come enjoy the springtime blooms. Rain or shine, photo ops, garden tours, and hands-on papercrafts will be available. 

The A. Milligan Art Studio & Gallery at 520 N. Sequim Ave. welcomes the warmth of the sunshine back to Sequim and invites you to some tasty bites and refreshments as they open for the season with a fresh new exhibit of two artists in “The Pacific Northwest Impressions”. Both are representational painters, with the dreamy watercolors of Lyn Conlan joining the energetic oils of Anne Pfeiffer on their gallery walls this season.

These talented artists have delightfully different approaches in their artistic expression of the natural beauty that surrounds us here in the PNW. As always, while you’re visiting the main gallery, take a peek around the corner into Anne Milligan’s pastel studio for any works that might be in progress; and see some of her finished pieces on display in the digital studio.

At the Sequim Museum & Arts at 544 N. Sequim Avenue features the Peninsula Fiber Artists “Colors of the Pacific Northwest” exhibition in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery. Forty-three art quilts, fabric collages, silk paintings, sculptures and 3-D pieces go on exhibit in Sequim Museum and Arts on April 1, created by Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Hadlock, Port Townsend and Bainbridge Island members of Peninsula Fiber Artists.

Participants in the exhibit are Linda Carlson, ZeeLinda Dissinger, Celeste Kardonsky Dybeck, Liisa Fagerlund, Lynn Gilles, Marla Varner, Evette Allerdings, Merrie Jo Schroeder, Larkin Jean Van Horn, Angela Dideum, Leslie Dickinson, Caryl Fallert-Gentry, Sue Gale, Debra E Olson, Susan Sawatzky, Ellen Thomas, and Donna Lee Dowdney. Peninsula Fiber Artists meets monthly for informative presentations and show-and-tell, alternating between Fort Worden and the Gardiner Community Center; for a schedule, see https://sda-np.com/meetings1 Admission is complimentary.

The group also maintains a 24/7 walk-by exhibit at 675 Tyler, Port Townsend. Displays change every two months. For April and May, visitors can see the new pieces created when members anonymously swapped unfinished objects (UFO’s) at an autumn meeting. Artwork will be displayed with photos of the original UFO’s.

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. features painter Jean Glaser and ceramicist Mike Middlestead with the exhibition “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” To Jean the show theme shouts “change is coming,” and indeed change has come to her work. She has added new mediums in the form of pan pastels and soft chalk pastels. “Parts of my work will never change: my interest in animals and my color palate.” Her goal is to infuse all her subjects with energy and spark through color, texture, and pattern. She hopes to make viewers of her work smile.

Mike has just returned for a month-long trip to India where he studied new concepts and techniques in pottery. He described the experience as “amazing, wonderful, and exciting,” and challenging. He is putting those new concepts and techniques to work creating a window of vases for those spring flowers. His presentation will include thrown, handmade, and slab vases using various glazing techniques as well as raku. “One piece will be the largest I’ve ever created,” he states.

Get sketched, fuel a scholarship! Spoonbar Sweets at 171 W Washington Street has artist Kristine Henshaw who will be doing quick portrait sketches for those who make a donation of any size to OPAA scholarship fund. The donation helps fund the scholarship that Olympic Peninsula Art Association (OPAA) awards each year to one or more graduating seniors. OPAA (formerly Sequim Arts) is a non-profit arts organization located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state, with Mount Olympus to the south and Victoria, British Columbia across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north. The purpose of Olympic Peninsula Art Association (OPAA) shall be to promote and encourage the understanding and appreciation of art for the benefit of the members and the community, by means of exhibits, seminars, demonstrations, workshops, and various other educational programs. Their scholarships to include students in Clallam and Jefferson counties.

From 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Rainshadow Café at 157 West Cedar Street has live music with Dawn & Steve. Come sing your favorite songs with a full menu and drinks to enjoy. Some dancing is encouraged too.

La Petite Maison Blanche at 213 E Washington St. features artwork, uniquely curated gifts, treats throughout the shop, and culinary goodies to add zest to your life. Explore the support of local artists and performers, like Katy Lily, at this eye candy, delightful shop.

Alder Wood Bistro at 139 W Alder St. has artisan wood-fired local, seasonal, organic food in the heart of Sequim. While you dine, check out their walls filled with unique art by local artists.

Over the Fence at 118 E. Washington St. hosts local artists in their amazing shop. You can explore your own creative force with pop-up art making!

Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St. has unique art including glass, pottery, illustration, and photography of local artists. You can also find artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun teapots and cups, and cheerful culinary gifts.

Pacific Mist Books at 122 West Washington Street shares the love of reading and offers an eclectic mix of new and vintage books, cards, and gifts including local authors and artists.

Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Avenue is open until 7:00 PM and hosts a rotation of local artists.

Three Little Birds Studio d’Arte and Western Wanderer at 112 W. Washington Street host live music, decorative, storytelling apparel, handcrafted artisan goods, and creative conversations.

Sofie’s Flowers at 127 W Washington St. has their shop full of heartful and artful creations from local artists and decorative pieces reflecting the season including décor, plants, flowers, and, gifts.

Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W Washington Street supports local artists, creators, and makers of goodies that reflect the Pacific Northwest and our Olympic Peninsula.

Soup in the Alley at 138 W Washington has live music from 5:30 to 7:30 PM as they have a rotation of local artists, live music, and treats.

Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. has live music 6:00 – 8:00 PM while you enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits.

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 renneemiko@gmail.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 http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk Thank you very much!

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Invigorating March 6 First Friday Art Walk Sequim with Green Theme

Renne

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

March 6, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Various Venues in Sequim WA

https://sequimartwalk.com

On March 6, 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 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art.

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 March 3:

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. features Blue Whole Gallery is partnering with the Sequim Food Bank in the gallery’s nonprofit-focused month of giving. Gallery artists will be donating a portion of the proceeds from art sales throughout the month to the Sequim Food Bank. Gallery members chose the Sequim Food Bank as its annual nonprofit partner last fall when funding began affecting our neighbors and the food bank.

In addition to the weekly food distribution at its Alder Street location, the food bank serves our community in many other ways. They provide weekend snacks and meals to local children and deliver ready-to-eat meals to homebound and recovering neighbors. The Mobile Food Pantry takes food directly to neighborhoods, rural areas, and senior sites.

And the Food Bank connects families with health, housing, and other supportive services, such as purchasing fresh produce from local farmers to then distribute to food bank participants. Blue Whole Gallery is pleased to invite the public to join them in March to support of Sequim Food Bank and our greater community. Monetary donations for the Sequim Food Bank will be accepted at Blue Whole Gallery throughout March.

Alder Wood Bistro at 139 W Alder St. has artisan wood-fired local, seasonal, organic food in the heart of Sequim. While you dine, check out their walls filled with unique art by local artists.

Harmony and Vines at 120 W Spruce Street is hosting Mary Lewis as their featured artist. “I am a lifelong artist currently living in Sequim. I was raised on the Olympic Peninsula. We are surrounded by beautiful landscapes and amazing wildlife. The majority of my pieces are inspired from that. All of my artwork is created using upcycled magazines. Different colors, patterns and textures are cut out into different shapes and sizes. Each one is glued down individually working from the background to the foreground. This process creates a mosaic style. Not only is my art giving a new life to something considered to be trash but I’m able to create a unique art experience.”

Spoonbar Sweets at 171 W Washington Street has artist Kristine Henshaw who will be selling “minis” created by members of the Olympic Peninsula Art Association. The sale of minis helps fund the scholarship that OPAA awards each year to one or more graduating seniors. Olympic Peninsula Art Association, OPAA (formerly Sequim Arts) is a non-profit arts organization located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state, with Mount Olympus to the south and Victoria, British Columbia across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north. The purpose of Olympic Peninsula Art Association (OPAA) shall be to promote and encourage the understanding and appreciation of art for the benefit of the members and the community, by means of exhibits, seminars, demonstrations, workshops, and various other educational programs. Their scholarships to include students in Clallam and Jefferson counties.

Pacific Mist Books at 122 West Washington Street will be hosting local photographer, Doug Early. He is a Pacific Northwest Photographer who enjoys taking pictures of landscapes, nature and architecture. He’s traveled extensively around the world, capturing stunning shots of world-known landscapes and structures, as well as many hidden gems. “I hope that my photography can take a person on a journey either by showcasing a foreign city’s highlights that piques the individual’s curiosity, an unusual landscape that begs the observer to want to know more, or through capturing a flower in bloom that brings a wonderful calmness and serenity for the viewer.” Pacific Mist Books shares the love of reading and offers an eclectic mix of new and vintage books, cards, and gifts including local authors and artists.

From 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Rainshadow Café at 157 West Cedar Street has live music with Dawn & Steve. Come sing your favorite songs with a full menu and drinks to enjoy. Some dancing is encouraged too.

La Petite Maison Blanche at 213 E Washington St. features artwork, uniquely curated gifts, treats throughout the shop, and culinary goodies to add zest to your life. Explore the support of local artists and performers, like Katy Lily, at this eye candy, delightful shop.

Green as delicious flavored olive oil and tasty herbs! Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St. has unique art including glass, pottery, illustration, and photography of local artists. You can also find artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun teapots and cups, and cheerful culinary gifts.

From 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store at 213 E Washington St. has fabulous live music with Reckless Dove!

Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Avenue is open until 7:00 PM and hosts a rotation of local artists.

Three Little Birds Studio d’Arte at 112 W. Washington Street and Western Wanderer at 108 W Washington St. hosts live music, decorative, storytelling apparel, handcrafted artisan goods, and creative conversations.

Sofie’s Flowers at 127 W Washington St. has their shop full of heartful and artful creations from local artists and decorative pieces reflecting the season including décor, plants, flowers, and, gifts.

The River House Bakery & Cafe at 120 W. Bell Street serves a limited dinner menu from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM the café also features local artists.

Soup in the Alley at 138 W Washington is focusing on Mardi Gras with Sequim Picken’s live music from 5:30 to 7:30 PM as they have a rotation of local artists, live music, and treats.

The Sequim Museum & Arts at 544 N Sequim Avenue is one of Washington State’s preeminent historical, cultural, and community institutions. It was started in 1950 on the desk of the clerk at Sequim town hall, where locals left bones, old tools and other antiquities forming a collection that became what was to become the Sequim Museum. Since it’s official founding in 1976, the Museum has advanced its regional mission to collect, preserve, and display artifacts and information about human and natural history through a wide-ranging program of research, education, and exhibition. The museum is renowned for its local exhibitions and historical collections, which portray a panorama of the area’s diverse economic, cultural, and social development. Designated a Blue Star Museum by the National Endowment for the Arts, the museum is acclaimed the finest community-supported museum of its kind in western Washington. 

Edward Albee’s power house drama, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” directed by Kyle LeMaire, comes to Olympic Theatre Arts Center at 414 N. Sequim Avenue at 7:00 PM.  Watch George and Martha’s crossfire banter and inhuman bitterness tear apart the many levels of lies in their relationship and the lives of their houseguests. Tickets are $25 and available online at olympictheatrearts.org or by calling the box office Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 PM. to 4:00 PM.

The City of Sequim invite the public to the Sequim Civic Center at 152 W Cedar St. for the “7th Annual High Schools of the Olympic Peninsula”. Please join the student artists and the Sequim Arts Commission for the exhibition opening reception on Friday, March 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Light refreshments provided.

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 renneemiko@gmail.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 http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

Thank you very much!

red heart in knitted fabric for Wear Red Day

Art Full of Heart for Red Themed February 6 First Friday Art Walk Sequim and National Wear Red Day for Heart Health Awareness #WearRedDay

Renne

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

February 6, 2026, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Various Venues in Sequim WA

https://sequimartwalk.com

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. #WearRedDay

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art.

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 6:

New Venue for the Sequim Art Walk – Harmony and Vines at 120 W Spruce Street. They will be hosting Spellbound Care and Shayla Smith as their featured artist. From 5:00 to 7:00 PM, they are running a Vision Board class. What is a Vision Board? It is a collage of images, words, photos, dreams, and goals full of liberated creativity and affirmations to support your aspirations and unique intentions.

New Venue for the Sequim Art Walk – Spoonbar Sweets at 171 W Washington Street will have live music a little earlier with “Jason’s and Friends” from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

From 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Rainshadow Café at 157 West Cedar Street has live music with Dawn & Steve. Come sing your favorite songs with a full menu and drinks to enjoy. Some dancing is encouraged too.

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. features “Art from the Heart”, an exhibition of artists Mary Franchini and Jennifer Rose. For most artists, the art they create is an expression of an emotion or a feeling they are experiencing. Mary and Jennifer share a passion for their art, and they both love the creative process.

Jennifer, a master bead artist, explains how beading puts her in her “happy place,” where she is grounded and at peace with the world. “After a busy day at work or when life moves in turbulent ways, I sit down with my tiny little beads and before long all of that is gone,” states Rose. “I love beading, and all of that love goes into every piece I create. A part of me is in each of my pieces.” 

Mary, who works in acrylics, believes that “all art comes from our hearts.” She states, “When I am in the studio working, I’m happy and I feel complete. I love working with acrylics. They dry fast and I can make changes easily.” Lately Mary has begun working with oil pastels, a new challenge for this gallery member of 24 plus years. And longevity is a big part of Mary’s life. This month on February 13, she and her husband, George, will celebrate their 55th anniversary. “I love February!” states Franchini. Easy to see why!

From 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts Laurovia Jazz & Soul with powerful, sultry vocals by Laura Newman meets the lyrical beauty of Pianist, Sylvia Heins. Listen to classics like “Unforgettable” and “At Last” as well as reimagined takes on James Taylor and Otis Redding. Have your breath taken away! Cocktails and Kleenex on hand. No cover. Partnered with this live music, enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits.

La Petite Maison Blanche at 213 E Washington St. features artwork, uniquely curated gifts, treats throughout the shop, and culinary goodies to add zest to your life. Explore the support of local artists and performers, like Katy Lily, at this eye candy, delightful shop.

Soup in the Alley at 138 W Washington is focusing on Mardi Gras with Sequim Picken’s live music from 5:30 to 7:30 PM as they have a rotation of local artists, live music, and treats.

Alder Wood Bistro at 139 W Alder St. has artisan wood-fired local, seasonal, organic food in the heart of Sequim. While you dine, check out their walls filled with unique art by local artists.

“OP Panto: It’s Not About the Hood” performs from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the Olympic Theatre Arts at 414 N. Sequim Ave. The Panto returns to OTA for its second season bringing with it laughs, fractured fairy tales, audience interaction, and nonsensical fun. This year’s story focuses on a smashup of Little Red Riding Hood with Hansel and Gretel as Bernie Riding-Hood, enters the foreboding forest to find her lost hood and estranged grandmother, only to be encountered by overly aged siblings roaming the woods hungry for treats. Hilarity ensues as a gang of self-righteous squirrels, and an enterprising wolf, enter the picture wreaking havoc on all. None of it really makes sense, but the time had by all will be brilliant. “It’s Not About the Hood” is written and directed by Shannon Cosgrove with musical direction by Morgan Bartholick. Details about tickets at https://www.olympictheatrearts.org/

Warm hearted and spicy! Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St. has unique art including glass, pottery, illustration, and photography of local artists. You can also find artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun teapots and cups, and cheerful culinary gifts.

From 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store at 213 E Washington St. has fabulous live music with Reckless Dove!

Three Little Birds Studio d’Arte at 112 W. Washington Street and Western Wanderer at 108 W Washington St. hosts live music, decorative, storytelling apparel, handcrafted artisan goods, and creative conversations.

Sofie’s Flowers at 127 W Washington St. has their shop full of heartful and artful creations from local artists and decorative pieces reflecting the season including décor, plants, flowers, and gifts.

The River House Bakery & Cafe at 120 W. Bell Street will be serving a limited dinner menu from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM the café also features local artists.

The Sequim Museum & Arts at 544 N Sequim Avenue in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery features an exhibit of Peninsula Art Friends (aka PAF) during the first two weeks in December 2025 and the last two weeks in January 2026. Participating artists are Beverly Beighle, Melissa Doyel, Connie Drysdale, Cecilia Olivera-Hillway, Roger Huntley, Jerri Moore, Shirley Rudolf, Georgianna Seko, and Susan Stewart. PAF is also exhibiting at Wind Rose Cellars on 143 W. Washington Street and hanging at 1st Security Bank on 114 S. Sequim Ave. through December. 

Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Avenue is open until 7:00 PM and hosts a rotation of local artists.

The A. Milligan Gallery, Over the Fence, and Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures are closed and taking a well deserved break for the February Art Walk. Thank you for your love and understanding!

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 renneemiko@gmail.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 http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

Thank you very much!

The Tenth Annual “Whodunnit Downtown? – The Case of the Back in the Day in the Y2K Glitchy Computer Fraud” Mystery Game on Silver, Black, and White Themed January 2 First Friday Art Walk Sequim

The Tenth Annual “Whodunnit Downtown? – The Case of the Back in the Day in the Y2K Glitchy Computer Fraud” Mystery Game on Silver, Black, and White Themed January 2 First Friday Art Walk Sequim

Renne

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

January 2, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Various Venues in Sequim WA

SequimArtWalk.com

January 2 Art Walk Color Theme is SILVER with hints of black and white to celebrate the New Year filled with courage to collaborate, hope, reflection, and idealistic goals for the future. The sparkly color of silver represents shimmering aloft ideals, honorable dedication, imaginative aspirations, transformative thoughtfulness, untarnished resilience, and evolutionary 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.

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art.

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 2:

The Tenth Annual “Whodunnit Downtown? – The Case of the Back in the Day in the Y2K Glitchy Computer Fraud” Mystery Game is a fun-filled evening where visitors engage with suspects and collect clues at various venues to solve the crime. Play the game for a chance to win a prize during the January 2 First Friday Art Walk Sequim from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. Visitors and sleuths to the “Whodunnit Downtown?” and First Friday Art Walk Sequim are encouraged to dress in the theme colors of silver, black, and white, as well as 2000s-era attire. It is not required, but dressing up makes the evening more fun, festive, and full of laughs.

Our story is set at the turn of the Millennium and everyone is freaking out about how computers will cope with the turn of the times. Will everything be wiped out? Will the world stop turning? Will we go back to life before computers? One thing’s Fo’Shizzle…you don’t wanna miss this game! While everyone is panicking and buying up all the bottled water and preparing their end of the world bunkers, some sketchy baller is taking advantage of the chaos to perpetuate computer fraud on a whole new level! Grab all yo peeps for a Crunk good time! Clues will be chillin’ at various downtown locations!

You will find clues at these venues: A. Milligan Art Studio & Gallery at 520 N. Sequim Avenue, Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington Street, Harmony & Vines Spa at 120 W Spruce Street, La Petite Maison Blanche at 213 E Washington Street, Pacific Mist Bookstore 122 W Washington Street, Rainshadow Café at 157 W Cedar Street, Sequim Spice & Tea at 139 W Washington Street, Three Little Birds Studio d’Arte at 112 W Washington Street, and Western Wanderer 108 W Washington Street.

To play, pick up your game card at any of the participating venues at 5:00 PM. While visiting various Sequim First Friday Art Walk venues for clues, you can mingle with the suspects in our mystery game and try to solve the crime. Fill out your game card and enter it at “Whodunnit Headquarters,” Three Little Birds Studio d’Arte at 112 W. Washington Street, and then be part of the prize drawing for the correct answer at 7:30 PM. No purchase is necessary. Must be 21+ to win. Need not be present to win. The winner is drawn randomly, and the first game card drawn with the correct answer wins the prizes donated by Sequim friends and local businesses.

One mother and daughter team is passing the “Whodunnit Downtown?” baton to a new mother and daughter team to produce this delightful mystery community event! Owners of Western Wander and Three Little Birds Studio d’Arte, Carolee Edwards and her daughter, Patience, are taking the lead from Renne Emiko Brock and her mom, Dona Brock. Though they are new at running the Whodunnit event, Carolee has 15 years real-life sleuth experience as a former police Sergeant and both ladies have produced theatrical dance events at the Sequim High School and YMCA. Renne and Dona, and prior mystery makers friends and cohorts in crime, Vickie Maples and Diane Fatzinger, thank you very much for your sleuthing support and encouragement all these years!

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. features “The Best of the Blue Whole Gallery” exhibition to celebrate the new year with a presentation of their artists’ best work. The gallery windows will display pieces each artist considers to be among their finest. Janet Piccola, gallery president and pottery artist, is curating the presentation. “The Best of Show gives each artist an opportunity to present what they like most about their work,” she said. “My job as curator is to find a way to showcase each piece, presenting that piece in its best light.”

The Blue Whole Gallery is an Artist Cooperative Gallery that has been in the heart of downtown Sequim, Washington for over 25 years. You can discover something new as the main gallery is re-hung every four weeks to coincide with Sequim’s monthly First Friday Art Walks. The gallery displays work from over 25 local artists with expertise in oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, digital artistry, ceramics, glass, wood, jewelry and more.

Warm and glowing! Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St. has unique art including glass, pottery, illustration, and photography of local artists. You can also find artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun teapots and cups, and cheerful culinary gifts.

The A. Milligan Art Studio & Gallery at 520 N. Sequim Avenue continues to host the Olympic Peninsula Art Association’s Annual Member’s Show and Fundraiser. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to benefit the OPAA’s Art Scholarship Program, designed to assist graduating high school students fund their future education in the visual arts.

Visitors to the Gallery will have a chance to see the diverse works and various talents of the artist members of the OPAA and this year’s Scholarship Winners. Vote for your favorite artworks in the “People’s Choice Awards”, bid in a silent auction for a beautiful pastel painting by local artist Suzan Noyes, and enter a 50/50 Raffle.

To make things even more interesting, there’s sure to be a clue hiding somewhere in the gallery for those of you participating in the Whodunnit Downtown Mystery Game. You are invited to come join folks for some tasty bites and refreshments, visit with friends, meet the artists, and enjoy the show during this annual fundraising event which runs through January 9, 2026.

La Petite Maison Blanche at 213 E Washington St. features artwork, uniquely curated gifts, treats throughout the shop, a welcoming host haven, and culinary goodies to add zest to your life. Explore the support of local artists and performers, like Katy Lily, at this eye candy, delightful shop.

Western Wanderer at 108 W Washington St. hosts live music, decorative, storytelling apparel, and creative conversations.

Over the Fence at 118 E. Washington St. hosts local artists in their amazing shop. You can explore your own creative force with pop-up art making!

From 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Rainshadow Café at 157 West Cedar Street has live music with Dawn & Steve. Come sing your favorite songs with a full menu and drinks to enjoy. Some dancing is encouraged too.

Sofie’s Flowers at 127 W Washington St. has their shop full of shiny new year and artful creations from local artists and decorative pieces reflecting the season including décor, plants, flowers, and gifts.

The City of Sequim and the City Arts Advisory Commission invite the public to the Sequim Civic Center at 152 W Cedar St. The “Black & White” art exhibition is on display through mid-January.

Several venues will be closed during the January 2 Art Walk including Alder Wood Bistro, Wind Rose, Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures, Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store, Pacific Pantry, and Sequim Museum & Arts.

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 renneemiko@gmail.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 http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

Thank you very much!