June 3 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 3:
Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W Washington Street is hosting an Open House celebrating their 6th Anniversary encouraging you to view local artistry, edibles, and gifts. Forage carries creative works from local artists with a strong sense of our Olympic Peninsula and Pacific Northwest Pride.
“Old Schoolhouse” by Marilynn Evans“Long Shadows” by Suzan Noyes
Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special exhibit SEQUIMAGES curated by veteran member artists Mary Franchini and Lynne Armstrong. In 1997, Northwest artists’ co-op art gallery opened its door in downtown Sequim. As envisioned by the founding members, Blue Whole Gallery has continued to flourish as a fine art center with increasing support from the community. On the occasion of the celebration, the gallery will also open the Shirley Foss Room, dedicated to a former member who had made a significant contribution, including funding for the scholarship for local high school students.
“Bald Eaglets Rescue – Sequim WA” by Keith Ross
The Sequim Museum & Arts at 544 N Sequim Avenue features Keith Ross with “A Glimpse Inside Keith’s Frame of Mind”, a collection of his best works, including the bald eaglets, puffins, owls, and a wide variety of birds and wildlife from our area in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery. His images and the story of the rescue of a pair of bald eaglets were published in Scholastic Magazine, and distributed nationally to all the schools in the country. Keith is widely known and respected for his wildlife, event, and portrait photography. He is also the creator and administrator of the Sequim Outdoors Facebook group, created to allow our local artists and photographers to post their work on a safe platform. He will be hosting during First Friday Art Walk from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and again on Saturday June 4 11:00 AM-4:00 PM, with a 10 foot big screen and laser projector airing a massive slide show set to music.
Pacific Mist – Books, Cards & Gifts at 122 West Washington Street hosts artist Diane Fatzinger and the Olympic Peninsula Authors. Diane Fatzinger, SticksNStones, will be introducing her “Wee Pebble Art”. One of a kind original handmade “wee little artwork” created using pebbles, driftwood, twigs, ferns, shells, and seaglass. Linda Myers will be representing the many authors of the Olympic Peninsula Authors group during the June First Friday Art Walk at Pacific Mist. Clallam County is blessed with a multitude of creative and talented writers. A wide selection of their books by local authors will be available during the Art Walk.
At the City of Sequim Civic Center at 152 W. Cedar Street, the City Arts Advisory Commission hosts at 4:00 to 7:00 PM the First Friday Music Jam in the City Council Chambers, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the Karen Kuznek-Reese Gallery an exhibition of watercolor paintings reception by Peninsula Art Friends, and at 6:00 PM the Sequim Ballet on the Plaza with “Peter and The Wolf”.
Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts live music with Rainshadow String Band from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Enjoy this local bluegrass/blues/folk band headed by Gregg King along with award winning wines and tasty treats.
Locally created gifts don Cedarbrook Lavender Gift Shop at 120 W Washington Street has delightful farm fresh lavender creations, treats, and inspired vintage décor items.
Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St. has heart filled unique art including glass, pottery, illustration, and photography of local artists. You can also find artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun tea pots and cups, and cheerful culinary gifts.
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.
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.
April 1 Art Walk Color Theme is PINK! Spring flaunts hope and high spirits with the return of bright flowers and fluttering feathered friends as April’s First Friday Art Walk Sequim bursts with PINK as the theme color that represents congenial care, productive promises, encouragement, sweet delight, supportive strength, and kind, comforting assurance. You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in all spring shades of pink from strong burgundy to soft blush for the evening out on the town.
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 1:
It’s time for BirdFest BirdQuest! You can play BirdFest-BirdQuest which runs April 1 to 30 and is sponsored by Sequim-Dungeness Chamber of Commerce. During the First Friday Art Walk, you can find these fine art feathered friends at several locations. BirdFest-BirdQuest: a fun free game for everyone that brings together high school students, merchants, and the community to support the Olympic Bird Festival and encourages shopping locally. www.OlympicBirdFest.org Find and match the bird art pieces created by Sequim High School students to the business where they are hidden. You can vote for your favorite student art piece too! Game cards available at and can be returned to each of the participating merchants and the Sequim Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center at 1192 E Washington St. by 4:00 PM April 30, 2022. Winners need not to be present for the Prize Drawings or People’s Choice Awards. Questions? 360-683-6197 or info@SequimChamber.com
Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts vocal jazz artist Wendy Cassandra performing jazz standards from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Partner live music, art, and award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits at Wind Rose.
Pacific Mist – Books, Cards & Gifts at 122 West Washington Street hosts author Ruth Marcus and artist Carol Pearson. Local poet and former Gazette columnist, Ruth Marcus, weaves art and poetry in this collection of hand-drawn mandalas and modern haiku — a lush journey into ancient-art-cum modern. Readers will find themselves in the forest, wheat fields and coastal waters. From ice fishing to meditation, Ruth weaves the spiritual and political with nature and everyday life. A beautiful gift book that weds two ancient arts. Educational and inspiring. Autographed for First Friday shoppers. Carol Pearson is the owner/artist of Lizzie Betz Jewelry (Lizzie Bets was her grandmother’s nickname). After 35 years of teaching Special and Regular Education classes, her artistic and creative talents took her into a new endeavor. Carol uses a broad collection of semi-precious gems and crystals in her jewelry making. All pieces are one of a kind, making them unique and full of personal detail. She offers customer designs at her Sequim Studio, along with her own beautiful creations in necklaces, earrings, bracelets, barrettes, decorative pins and key chains. Carol is self-taught and draws her inspiration from the nature of the spectacular Pacific Northwest. Carol’s work will be on display and available for purchase at Pacific Mist during the April First Friday Art Walk and Carol will be happy to tell you the art and history behind each of her creations.
The City Arts Advisory Commission hosts the High Schools of the Olympic Peninsula Creative Crafts & Art Exhibit at the Sequim Civic Center at 152 W. Cedar Street. Please join the City Arts Advisory Commission (CAAC) for an Open House and Awards Ceremony for the winners of the High Schools of the Olympic Peninsula Creative Crafts and Arts Exhibit on Friday, April 1 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. with award presentations at 5:00 p.m. The event will take place in the Karen Kuznek-Reese Gallery at the Sequim Civic Center.
Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St. has heart filled unique art including glass, pottery, illustration, and photography of local artists. You can also find artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun tea pots and cups, and cheerful culinary gifts.
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 5:00 to 7:30 PM, Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store at 213 E Washington St. has a local artist and Live Music by The OG.
“Ruby Seed Pod” by Deborah Harrison“Robin and Nicholas” by Susan Trisko
Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. features the exhibition “Celebrating the Natural World” with artists Deborah Harrison, mixed media sculptor, and Susan Trisko, 2D artist in painting. Sequim with blue skies, their art will help viewers to reconnect with the beauty of nature.
Deborah Harrison shares her process through a series of questions, “What inspires your creativity? ‘Sacred Elements’, my series of watersculptures, was inspired by a dream. One morning, just as I was awakening from sleep, the image of an illuminated marble fountain flashed boldly in my consciousness. It stayed with me all day, and I could not shake the feeling that it wanted to come into physical form. Not being formally trained in the arts, it took five years of experimenting before I succeeded in crafting the dream vision. I call it the Nautilus Mandala. In time, more complex designs emerged, all with flowing water as their central element. I find the gentle sound of the water soothes the nervous system, while the dance of water and light delights the eye. Each fountain in the series features classic geometric shapes that promote harmony and a sense of well-being. Recently I have been enjoying a novel artform: layered glass sculptures. “Layering” the stained glass—a unique approach that I developed—adds complexity and depth to my pieces. When the sunlight streams through multiple layers of colored glass, their vivid hues intensify: the sculpture comes to life, sparkling and glimmering with luminosity. The precise abstract geometrics of my first pieces have given way to more organic lyrical forms such as fields of wind-swept grasses filled with budding wildflowers, seedpods bursting with jeweled ‘bead seeds’, blossoming lotuses, delicate butterflies, and—most recently—translucent cobalt blue waves of the Salish Sea.
What’s the most challenging part of your artistic process? Photographing my glass sculptures is very challenging. It’s almost impossible to capture their luminosity in a photo. I find that one really needs to experience them in person. Oh, and the cutting of the glass–as one might imagine—is really rough on the fingers! An abundant supply of band-aids is essential.
What is next for you? Is there anything you are working on right now that is exciting for you? With spring now upon us, and new life blossoming all around, I feel a surge of fresh enthusiasm. The stunning natural beauty of our little corner of the continent enchants me, and I am feeling inspired to create some layered glass sculptures in honor of the wild gorgeousness here. Now that temps are warming up, I am making my annual camping reservations. I always get excited about that. Spending time in the wilderness, breathing in the exquisite beauty of the Olympic Peninsula, is so healing to the psyche. Mother Nature is my muse!”
Susan Trisko ponders about her art practice, “I wonder: Why do we paint or draw or do any artistic endeavor? What is it that drives us to take a subject of any kind and make a representation of it to hang on the wall or on ourselves or put on a pedestal in the middle of a room? I think it is to draw attention to it, to share with others. Most of us do our work in solitude and when completed, we find ways to share with others. It is to say “Isn’t this beautiful or interesting or magnificent in some way?”
As a child, drawing the chipmunks or deer or birds I found around my house was a way to make them mine, to hold them still. My parents weren’t the kind of people who praised or encouraged. It wasn’t until I was in my late 20s and married to my husband that I took my first Art lessons with Sacramento artist Carole McNair. I do not remember how I met her nor how we became best friends. She was an Art teacher and we became almost inseparable. We did mall shows together throughout Northern California and that was when I sold my first paintings.
A few years later I found myself wanting to learn more. I wanted to do portraits and I began searching for my next teacher. A friend told me about Abraham Nussbaum. Abe was Austrian and a Holocaust survivor. He was also a famous artist. I interviewed for a spot. He taught one-on-one only and had but one opening. I studied with Abe for several years, painting in his studio and listening to his stories. He was the kindest, wisest man I ever met, and a published poet.
I painted absolutely every night for about 20 years. It was obsessive. In my late 30s, I felt there was more to learn and I found someone who had a lot to teach. His name was Gary Pruner in Carmichael, California. I learned a lot from him, like fading edges and blending, blending. I was in three galleries at this time, The Treasure Trove in Roseville, Ca. Delphina’s on J Street in Sacramento, and an Artists’ Coop in Sacramento. I was selling a lot of paintings.
Then it became necessary for me to go to work full-time on the second shift and I could not paint much during this next chapter of my life. I was caught up in earning a living and not very happy.
In 2003 we moved to Port Townsend, escaping Sacramento. After many health problems, I am painting again. I am enjoying the bright colors. I love painting fur. I love painting feathers. I love exploring each subject as I paint it, discovering something new with each one. I paint beautiful things because, while there are ugly things in our world worth depicting, I choose to concentrate on the innocent and beautiful. I hope other people will enjoy looking at my paintings as much as I enjoyed painting them.”
Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W Washington St. is showcasing artist Keith Ross with some images of Birds of the Pacific Northwest, in honor of April being Bird Month. Keith Ross, of Keith’s Frame of Mind based in Sequim WA, is widely known and respected for his wildlife photography, and for his event and portrait photography, as the official photographer for the Sequim Irrigation Festival season, and also captures live events like theater ballet, and concerts using his mastery behind the camera. He also teaches photography & editing, and has a full-service printing and framing business, providing complete unmatched quality, from the press of the shutter, to delivery of the finished products. Teamed with his wife KryzTyna, highly skilled in graphic design and photography, they offer a complete professional package for anything you need.
At Sequim Museum & Arts, 544 N. Sequim Ave., artists Orval Howe, Sr., and Sammy Catii, Howe’s granddaughter, are featured. “My grandfather … helped feed his family in part by selling his paintings along Old Olympic Highway during the Depression,” Catii said. “He painted on whatever he could find, sometimes that meant paper plates or cardboard and sold for whatever a buyer was willing to pay. It was his dream that someday his paintings would hang in a museum.” Howe died in 1956, and now his grandchildren have collected many of his paintings to display, alongside Catii’s photography. “There is some fun history here and his love for nature is inspiring,” Catii said. For every dollar donated to the museum, the donator’s name will be put in a hat for a drawing at the end of the month for one of Catii’s prints. Catii is a professional photographer with a love for the outdoors. A native to Washington state, she has volunteered with Audubon and studied ornithology at Cornell University. Their artwork will be on display at Sequim Museum & Arts throughout April; hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.
Brad Griffith will open the historic home, Sequim’s first creamery in 1914, at 311 W Turnhere Road to share his current work. It is across the street from the Sequim Middle School as well. Enjoy his craft wood bending and “Make Tools in Schools” home studio tour. Twelve years of reinventing how to design, make, and teach NO STEAM wood bending. Come see hundreds of arts, crafts, tools, toys and furniture. Three years of making and teaching how to make small hand tools from everyday objects. Both are his way to support students learning how to work with wood and the skilled trades. www.craftstickcrafts.com
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.
December 3 Art Walk Color Theme is GOLD and all that glimmers brightly! Gold is the color of our star Sol as we celebrate the Winter Solstice and the return of the sun during December. The impressive, shiny color of gold represents superb festivities, admiration, prosperity, rekindled optimism, kindhearted deeds, and lifelong fellowships. As you enjoy an evening on the town with family, friends, and guests who join our welcoming community, you will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in shades of gold or glittery interpretations of this festive time of year to celebrate happiness, harmony, and hope.
First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5:00 – 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.
The First Friday Art Walk Sequim has returned while respecting the Covid health and wellness guidelines of masks, social distancing, and limited capacity. Please enjoy the Arts and Culture of Sequim safely. We are starting out small. Not all venues are open fully with the slow start of the return of the evening activities of Sequim Art Walk, so please visit them when they are open.
Special Events December 3:
“A Childhood Friend” by Gretchen Sotebeer“Look at that Teal Cabin!!” by Shirley Rudolf“Blue Hydrangeas” by Allyne Lawson
The Olympic Peninsula Art Association invites you to their Winter Members’ Art Show & Sale Fundraiser Opening at Sequim Museum & Arts at 544 N Sequim Avenue. The annual Members’ Art Show & Sale demonstrates both the variety of media interests and the diversity in artistic talents of OPAA’s membership. The show runs December 3-22 and January 19-31. Olympic Peninsula Art Association, OPAA (formerly Sequim Arts) is a non-profit arts organization located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State since 1969. OPAA provides a forum where artists encourage each other and promote the understanding and appreciation of art for the benefit of members and the community by means of meetings, exhibits, demonstrations, newsletter, and various other educational programs. Olympic Peninsula Art Association invites you visit their live and online Members’ show at https://opaagroup.org and their fundraiser auction site at https://2021membershow.opaashow.org
During the Art Walk, the Sequim Civic Center at 152 W Cedar Street has a photographic exhibit portraying favorite story photographs of the Olympic Peninsula by Marina Shipova now through January 2022 in the Karen Kuznek Reese Gallery. The exhibit includes a digital presentation of Shipova’s work on a big screen that can be viewed through the window of the Civic Center at any time. Shipova was selected as the Artist Fellow for the Sequim Understory Project, a placemaking program that will result in the design of Centennial Place at the corner of Sequim Avenue and Washington Street. Her work is one of the community engagement components of the project. Also in the Civic Center, all fourth grade or nine-year-old students in the Sequim School District, private schools and home schooled, are invited to create an ornament to decorate the holiday tree that will be displayed from December 3, 2021, through the first of January 2022. The theme for all student-created ornaments is The Importance of Kindness. The Civic Center hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
“Rialto Beach” by Julie Senfb“Almost Ripe” by Lynne Armstrong“Sunrays (fractal)” by Dan Brewer
Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. features the group show “Celebrating the Light” welcoming the holiday season in their front windows. From an illuminated layered glass sculpture to diverse paintings and whimsical pottery, artists depict the mystery of light in fine art form. In addition, the annual Gift Gallery, a special holiday display, is showcased in the main gallery for December. Members of the gallery welcome the community to our Holiday group show. Marilynn Evans, the president of the gallery, will curate the show. She loves to create multi-layered, imaginative, and very colorful digital art that invites the viewer to step into a different reality for a brief moment. She is fascinated by the beauty of colors and by the moods and emotions they evoke. An imaginative layering of the images, whimsical or even surreal elements, rich in textures, and other effects that allow her to design something new that captures your imagination as well, resonates with you and makes you pause and wonder if only for a moment. But most of all, it makes you smile. A celebration of light comes in many versions: light a path; light a candle; shed light on an idea; light encourages hope.
“tiger moth” handprint by Jaiden Dokken Isabella “portrait of a weensy creature” handprint by Jaiden Dokken
Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Avenue is open until 7:00 PM and featuring talented artist Jaiden Dokken.
plant stakes by Jean Wyatt
Pacific Mist Bookstore at 122 W. Washington hosts two amazing artists as they pursue the goal of artistry where it exists. Christina and Charles founded “We Do Fudge” in Sequim in April 2013. In addition to offering a huge variety of delicious fudge flavors Christina created a new product in 2018 … you just can’t stop eating “Cashew Delight”. We Do Fudge will be offering samples and a variety of fudge for the special people on your Christmas gift list. Jean Wyatt is a Sequim artist who loves color and has a whimsical/story like style. She likes to create art that makes her smile and happy when looked at. It is meant to be colorful, fun, whimsical, unusual and often a little off beat. In recent years Jean has become immersed in the making of books, journals and boxes – unique gifts perfect for family, friends or a special treat for yourself. These journals are covered with decorative papers or fabrics and filled with hand-torn paper to capture the thoughts or drawings of its owner. Stop by Pacific Mist during the December First Friday Art Walk to see her newest creation – plant stakes! Colorful additions for home or office guaranteed to brighten your day!
Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. enjoy award winning crafted wines, appetizing tidbits, and hosts local watercolorists in December. Participating Art Friends artists are Beverly Beighle, Connie Drysdale, Melissa Doyel, Wendy Goldberg, Eva Hidalgo, Roger Huntley, Allyne Lawson, Jerri Moore, Shirley Rudolf, and Randy Washburne.
Olympic Theatre Arts Center at 414 N Sequim Avenue has two events happening during the Art Walk! Olympic Peninsula Ukulele Strummers (OPUS) will be playing in OTA’s newly revamped Gathering Hall on Friday, December 3rd at 5:00 PM. OPUS is a musical group sourced from of 40+ ukulele players entertaining their way across the northern peninsula. “While learning to play the ukulele brought us together originally,” says group organizer Mike Bare. “It’s the meeting with friends and singing that keeps the group alive. Most of our songs come from the 1940’s thru the 1960’s. Songs that we grew up hearing and singing.
A single night can change everything. Olympic Theatre Arts Center at 414 N Sequim Avenue has a 7:30 PM performance of “A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play”, adapted for the stage by Joe Landry, music by Kevin Connors, directed by Olivia Shea. We return to the timeless Dickens classic told from the set of a 1940’s radio broadcast! Relive your favorite holiday ghostly tale that reminds us how kindness and compassion make all the difference. You can buy tickets for performances December 2-19 online at https://www.olympictheatrearts.org/ or contact them directly at (360) 683-7326.
A Stitch in Time Quilt Shoppe at 225 E. Washington St. will display works by the Peninsula Art Quilters, pieces that correspond with the monthly color theme. Each of the four featured quilts in the exhibit, “Collaboration,” were designed and mastered by multiple members of this local group. A Stitch in Time encourages people, if they have a quilt they made that coincides with the color designated for the Art Walk, to drop them off at their shop the day of the walk with their label and info attached to their quilt. (Note: this is the final chance to buy raffle tickets for the 2021 Sunbonnet Sue annual quilt; the drawing is set for Dec. 8.)
Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St. has artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun tea pots and cups, and festive culinary gifts.
Locally created gifts don Cedarbrook Lavender Gift Shop at 120 W Washington Street has delightful farm fresh lavender creations, treats, and inspired vintage décor items.
Rainshadow Café at 157 West Cedar Street has lots of seating outside and inside with a full menu and drinks to enjoy.
Want to participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360-460-3023 or 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.
Celebrate creativity and collaboration by supporting local artists and Arts organizations you love! Enjoy artistic demonstrations, performances, and direct sales with artistson Saturday, November 27 in Sequim WA!
Demonstrating interwoven and united connections in the Arts with several heART beats, Sequim pARTners logo by Renne Emiko Brock. It symbolizes our collaboration of different groups, the circles representing the importance of individuals along with the larger community, and plenty of capital As for Arts!
Sequim pARTners include Blue Whole Gallery, First Friday Art Walk Sequim, North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival, Olympic Arts Theatre, Olympic Peninsula Art Association, Peninsula College, Sequim City Arts Advisory Commission, Sequim Museum & Arts, and many more are welcome!
Blue Whole Gallery will be open 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and will have artist demonstrating pottery on a portable wheel, a couple of artists working on easels outdoors from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at 129 W Washington St.
The Blue Whole Gallery is a Cooperative Gallery. Opened in June, 1997, the Blue Whole Gallery brings together more than 35 well-known and emerging Northwest artists in a creative celebration of fine art. Works created by our members are as varied and invigorating as the natural splendor of the Olympic Peninsula. The Gallery has hosted workshops, demonstrations, and exhibitions, and our artists have participated in many art and community events since that time. https://bluewholegallery.com/
West Coast Sea Glass jewelry, bulk sea glass, photography, and beachy gifts https://www.westcoastseaglass.comGuatemala Inspired Weaving by Lynn Baritelle
Sea Glass Artist and Author, Mary Beth Beuke, Artist Lynn Baritelle, and Artist and Author Renne Emiko Brock will be selling their unique jewelry andfiber art at the Sequim Museum & Arts 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 544 N Sequim Avenue. Both Mary Beth and Renne will have their books available.
hand-dyed superhero cape / scarf by Renne Emiko Brock
The Annual North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival is an interactive fiber arts event connecting to the community with activities like a museum exhibition, workshops, educational demonstrations of fiber processes, hands-on projects with children and adults, Fiber Arts Market of local artists work and fiber supplies, lectures, and information about local fiber activities, groups, businesses, and instructional resources.
Started in 2005, the North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival is an opportunity to experience positive inclusion, creative expression, and the economic enterprise of art. Always encouraging genuine growth and artistic integrity, most activities are free to the public and all forms of fiber art are welcome.
Founded in 1976, the Sequim Museum & Arts has an art gallery and is home to the Manis Mastodon tusks and bones which were found at an early human encampment located on the present day Manis Farm, famous as one of the first-known contact between humans with a mastodon 13,000 years ago. https://www.sequimmuseum.com/
Olympic Theatre Arts Center announces the beginning of a new tradition: “Tale Spinners”, a comfortable, safe storytelling. At 1:30 PM, OTA Tale Spinners storytelling theme is “Moments of Gratitude”. Storytellers and listeners will meet in the Gathering Hall, a newly revamped, nimble and cozy space for intimate events. https://www.olympictheatrearts.org
Olympic Peninsula Art Association will be around town sharing details about their nonprofit and upcoming OPAA Winter Members’ Art Show & Sale Fundraiser at the Sequim Museum & Arts opening December 1.
Olympic Peninsula Art Association, OPAA (formerly Sequim Arts) is a non-profit arts organization located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State since 1969. OPAA provides a forum where artists encourage each other and promote the understanding and appreciation of art for the benefit of members and the community by means of meetings, exhibits, demonstrations, newsletter, and various other educational programs.
The annual Members’ Art Show & Sale demonstrates both the variety of media interests and the diversity in artistic talents of OPAA’s membership. Visit the live and online show. Find more information on the website at https://opaagroup.org
City of Sequim City Arts Advisory Commission hosts artist Marina Shipova, Artist Fellow for the Sequim Understory Project, will have a book signing event at the Civic Center Plaza, 152 West Cedar Street, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. The “Olympic Peninsula” books are offered as a non-profit, limited edition and her photographs will also be on display in the gallery. Marina states, “My goal is to use my camera as a painting tool, to paint new uncharted worlds, as a place of self-discovery, and most importantly, the grounds for telling new (untold) stories.”
The price of Marina Shipova’s book is $25. For those who wish to purchase a book, cash and checks only will be accepted forms of payment. Checks should be made out to the City of Sequim.
Marina Shipova’s exhibit will be on display in the Karen Kuznek-Reese Gallery in the lobby of the Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar Street, from mid-November through January 2022. The Civic Center lobby is open during business hours 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The exhibit includes a digital presentation of Ms. Shipova’s work on a large screen that can be viewed through the southern window of the Civic Center lobby at any time.
From 1:00 – 3:00 PM, enjoy a Live Music Jam with the Arts Commission that will bring musical instruments to set up at the Civic Center Plaza overhang with information table with upcoming art exhibits and Sunshine Festival Save the Date information. https://www.sequimcityarts.com/
Sequim Home Town Holidays at Centennial Place on the corner of Sequim Ave and Washington St. Each year Santa comes to downtown Sequim via horse-drawn carriage, historic tractor, or antique fire truck! Families can have their pictures taken with the man in red!
The festivities also mark “Small Business Saturday” and the local merchants will be enticing you to their shops to find all sorts of great gifts, stocking stuffers, hold some raffles/contests as well as offer some refreshments! The evening will culminate in a tree-lighting ceremony where you can enter the “number of lights” contest where you might win a gift certificate to spend at a local business that night! Immediately after, there will be a lighted tractor parade organized by the Sequim Museum & Arts.
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Thank you very much for your kindness and support! Please join us for First Friday Art Walk Sequim Events year round!
December 6 Art Walk Color Theme is GOLD and all that glimmers brilliantly! Gold is the color of our star Sol as we celebrate the Winter Solstice and the return of the sun during December. The impressive, shiny color of gold represents radiant friendships, admiration, prosperity, superb festivities, rekindled optimism, kindhearted deeds, and lifelong fellowships. As you enjoy an evening on the town with family, friends, and guests who join our welcoming community, you will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in shades of gold or glittery interpretations of this festive time of year to celebrate happiness, harmony, and hope. Enjoy the Holiday Stroll among the downtown venues and visit with Santa!
First
Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues
in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at
SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out
what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art.
Initiated in 2006, the First Friday Art Walk Sequim is an encouraging and
educational arts event that is sponsored and produced by Renne Emiko Brock. Our
mission is to create approachable and accessible art and cultural venues that
encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.
Special events on December 6:
Several
of our First Friday Art Walk Sequim venues are part of the Sequim Holiday
Stroll and Sale happening from 4 to 7 as well. This includes a jolly photo-op
with Santa & Mrs. Clause and free candy canes at Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W Washington St.
Gather “Night Before Christmas” books signed by Santa from Dungeness
Kids Co. at 163 W Washington St. Play “Elk on the Shelf” throughout town and
visit Santa’s Reindeer at Coastal Farm & Ranch.
Rainshadow Cafe at 157 W Cedar St. is participating in the Holiday Stroll with giving away mini hot chocolate sippers and hosting live music with “Bread and Gravy” from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
The City
of Sequim and the City Arts Advisory Commission invite the public to the Sequim
Civic Center for the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Reception and “Tie One
On” exhibit at 152 W Cedar St. The artists represented are Lora Armstrong,
Nancy Booth, Jane Burkey, Jeannine Chappell, Patrick Clark, Sharon DelaBarre,
Leslie Dickson, Penny Dorothy, Marilynn Evans, Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry,
Cindy Fullwiler, Fumie Gage, Anne Grasteit, Eva Kozun, Ernie Kozun, Allyne
Lawson, Melissa Mann, Bob Martinson, Debra Olson, Priscilla Patterson, Marcedes
Perry-Baar, Susan Schneider, Gloria Skovronsky, Ryoko Toyama, and Sandy
Wolf.
“The Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass: Beach Comber’s Edition: Finding, Collecting, Identifying, and Using the Ocean’s Most Beautiful Stones” by Mary Beth Beuke
That Takes The Cake at 171 W Washington St. is hosting the Sequim Creatives and Educators Book Signing with Mary Beth Beuke, Renne Emiko Brock, Kelly Griffith, Marina Shipova, and Lara E. Starcevich from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. At this book buying and signing event, you will discover “The Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass: Beach Comber’s Edition: Finding, Collecting, Identifying, and Using the Ocean’s Most Beautiful Stones” by Mary Beth Beuke with expert advice for first-time seekers start new collections and veteran hunters who want to learn more—from California to Cape Cod, from the Gulf Coast to the Pacific Northwest, and around the world.
“action-packed superheroes: your guide to revealing and utilizing your superpowers” by Renne Emiko Brock
“action-packed superheroes: your guide to revealing and utilizing your superpowers” by Renne Emiko Brock teaches through color and action how to communicate your unique, authentic motivation, zeal, and mission to be productive, successful, and encouraging superhero.
“After Words” by Kelly Griffith
“After Words: Cultivating peace, purpose and beauty in the aftermath of tragedy” by Kelly Griffith recounts her family’s difficult and remarkable journey from grief and new normal to happiness and gratitude.
“Fine Art Photography” by Marina Shipova
“Fine Art Photography”, “The Art of Steampunk – Every Picture Tells a Story”, and “The Art of Fantasy – Whimsical Fairytale Illustrations” by Marina Shipova and she says “. Classic art has always been the anchor and core of my artistic journey. I find myself in a world where the digital canvas is infinitely flexible, a conduit for limitless possibilities, upended in multiple dimensions and unified by apps and technologies.”
“The Lost and Unfortunately Found Erotic Memoirs of Flora Ludmilla” by Lara E. Starcevich
by Lara E. Starcevich “The Lost (and unfortunately found) Erotic Memoirs of Flora Ludmilla: by Flora Ludmilla” by Lara E. Starcevich is a lark in this ‘tell-all’ expose of epic proportions, Flora Ludmilla bares all in this seething, self-pleasuring confessional that pushes the envelope of good taste. You can learn a lot from these local authors. Brock, Griffith, Shipova, and Starcevich teach and work at Peninsula College, including art, multimedia, and drama, and Beuke travels the world to teach about sea glass treasures. Their books can delight your eyes, tickle your funny bone, tug at your heartstrings, and inspire your soul. Also, get artistic cupcake treats at the award-winning That Takes The Cake while you stroll on the Art Walk.
Makayla DeScala painting collage
Wind
Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts visual artist and designer Makayla
DeScala. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, she gains inspiration from
the diverse and rugged landscape around her, drawing parallels between events
in nature, like storms and seasons, with the human experience. Her newest
collection of paintings will be featured at Wind Rose Cellars December-February
and is a focused work on environmental cloudscapes. She explores variations in
shape, tone, color and texture with the intent to showcase how they can alter
and/or create mood and atmosphere. Primarily a painter working with
acrylic paints and mediums, her pieces have been described as colorful and
expressive. Simplicity, movement and color remain at the center of her work,
making her collections versatile and desirable for various tastes. A
graduate of Peninsula College’s Multimedia program, Makayla credits the skills
she learned there as well as the relationships she formed, as being crucial to
her success as an artist. She currently sits on the Multimedia advisory board
as a way to give back and encourage a new generation of creatives.
“Xmas” by Terri Biondolino
At 129 W
Washington St, the Blue Whole Gallery’s exhibition is inspired by the Beatles,
John Lennon classic song IMAGINE. Calling on their wealth of imagination for
their works, the artists of the Blue Whole Gallery will display in this group
show. All the members will be Co-curators, Lynne Armstrong and Mary Franchini,
have worked together curating the gallery and sharing ideas and creative
endeavors for many years. Enjoy the exciting windows curated by two veteran
artists. The community is invited to the free opening reception. Meet the
artists, check the Gift Gallery, and participate in a surprise raffle
Design2Scan3D
and Dungeness Chestnuts are teaming up at the Spruce Building, 207 W Spruce
Street for the Sequim Art Walk.
Design2Scan3D will host a holiday bazaar in the studio featuring unique
stoneware gift items under $10. Dungeness Chestnuts will offer both roasted and
fresh chestnuts for sale as well as our popular Chestnut Crunch Caramel Corn
that sold out during last month’s Art Walk. Stop by and shop their unique gifts
and try something new.
“Raven’s Gold” by Mary Hughes of NOW
Harbor
Audiology and Hearing Center at 538 N 5th Avenue hosts members of NOW (North
Olympic Watercolorists which is located across the street from St. Luke’s
Episcopal Church. In addition to original art hanging, there will be also small
prints, miniatures, greeting cards, Christmas ornaments, so on, which would
make great stocking stuffers.
Olympic
Theatre Arts welcomes Cheryl Bell and Jason Paul for an evening of musical
variety at 5:30 PM at 414 N Sequim Avenue. Cheryl Bell has always loved singing
and is enjoying bringing her sultry, provocative vocals to many musical styles.
You can follow her on Facebook at Cheryl Bell Vocalist. Jason Paul is a
guitarist and vocalist. Since moving to the Olympic Peninsula his musical talents
include classical, jazz, pop, country, and rock & roll. He performs as a
soloist and in concert with fellow musical talent here on the Olympic
Peninsula. From Latin to Country these two perform an entertaining blend of
music you are sure to enjoy! First Friday at OTA is always free to the public,
where the snack and beverage bar will be open.
“The Yellow Brick Road Scarf” by Jan Tatom
Sequim
Museum & Arts at 175 W Cedar St. hosts a fiber art exhibition by Jan Tatom
and is featuring four Sequim authors book signing and. The local authors
are Iconic Pioneer Photographer Ross Hamilton, Katherine Vollenweider, Barbara
Paschal, and Teresa Schoeffel-Lingvall.
Jan
Tatom is a local fiber artist who is ever inspired by the spectacular colors
and textures of nature. Whether it’s the incredible colors of the seasons, or
the snow-capped Olympic Mountains, nature is always providing a wonderland of
texture and color that Jan loves to mimic in her artistic creations. Her
artistry is expressed in the form of wearable art, including hand-woven, knitted,
and felted items; garments constructed from purchased fabrics; wall hangings;
and utilitarian art.
Katherine
Vollenweider joins the Sequim Museum crew and will be aboard to sign her book,
“Images of America, Sequim – Dungeness Valley”. This book presents our
local history as a continuum – through the people, the natural resources, and
how both have contributed to the communities we see today. Meticulously
researched, methodically cited, and imminently quotable, Vollenweider reveals
the origins and roles of locations, dates, places, and names that are almost
forgotten except on vintage maps. Always looking for the answers, she shows how
commerce and development linked to create an economy. In her research,
Vollenweider unearthed the mystery as to how and by whom New Dungeness was
initially funded and the true people who commissioned the Dungeness Wharf.
All of this material became available in the early 2000’s due to
digitizing of newspapers, books, government records and more. Katherine was the
Sequim Museum & Arts Registrar from 2002 -2004, its’ Director from 2004 –
2010; started the Sequim Archives at the museum; serves as an Advisor to
the Museum Board of Trustees; Seattle Power Squadron grant writer; and
has recently started assembling maritime photography of vessels and
fisheries of the last 40 years.
Barbara
Paschal has written two Children’s Books: “Stampy and
Friends” and ” Stories for Stampy”. Combined in the two
volumes she has written 15 short gentle tales of animals from giraffes to
puppies to ladybugs as well as small children. The two books are illustrated
with 150 of Barbara’s original colorful and imaginative watercolor paintings.
They were originally written for a wonderful child she was helping at the
Sequim Boys and Girls Club. Barbara named the Teddy Bear on the cover and in
some of the stories “Stampy”. Barbara is a retired Physical
Therapist and love’s watercolor painting, writing and helping others in the
community. She is grateful for the opportunity to share her books so they may
be enjoyed by other children and help them with reading.
Teresa
Schoeffel-Lingvall, great granddaughter of one of the first to discover the
Olympic Hot Springs, authored a book of the history of this local phenomenon.
Beautiful old pictures are on every page giving the reader a clear view of the
area and its development. The resort remains strongly in our memories and the
hot water still bubbles out of the ground.
2019 “Whodunnit Downtown?”
Be prepared for the 2020 Seventh Annual “Whodunnit Downtown? – The Case of the Disco Trophy Hustle” Mystery Game is a fun-filled evening where visitors engage with suspects and collect the clues about them at various venues to solve the crime for a chance to win a prize during the January 3 First Friday Art Walk Sequim from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. The mystery game is set in 1977 on New Year’s Eve and is Co-Hosted by Cedarbrook Lavender & Herb Farm and Renne Emiko Brock. Visitors and sleuths to the “Whodunnit Downtown?” and Sequim Art Walk are encouraged to dress in the theme colors of silver, black, and white, as well as, in 70’s era attire, disco duds, and Star Wars motivated costumes. It is not required, but dressing up makes the evening more fun and festive. Discover details at SequimArtWalk.com closer to game time in January. Can you solve this mystery?
Want to
participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim
Map, Listing, and Website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360-460-3023 or
renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist of any media, please get your
information to Renne for publicity and opportunities. Thank you!
To
create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged
to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in
any creative form they wish to express it. January is silver, February is red,
March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple,
August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and
December is gold.
September
6 Art Walk Color Theme is BLUE! The color blue relates to creativity, imagination,
inventive inspiration, thoughtful research, and reliable community-minded achievement.
Like the sky, lofty and ambitious blue can be dreamy, peaceful, and hopeful,
yet it also is strong and honest full of productivity, responsibility, and constructing
alliances. You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress
in shades of blue or representations of lofty and loyal aspirations as they
enjoy an evening on the town with friends and family.
First
Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues
in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at
SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out
what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art.
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 6:
Design2Scan3D
will continue their local author series this month and feature Beverly Hoffman
who will be reading from her book, “Creating a Pause…Changing an Ordinary
Moment to the Sacred.” Within the book are 24 vignettes showing how a person
has the opportunity to transform that moment. The suggestions are neither
labor-intensive nor costly. She’ll be reading from the chapter on
Creating Art. After the reading, Beverly and Chris Kresa, owner of Design2Scan3D,
will create a ceramic art piece together in the studio.
Painting by Catherine Mix
Local
artist and teacher Catherine Mix will have a one woman show at the Pacific
Pantry at 229 S Sequim Ave. Catherine states, “I paint in watercolor, pastel,
or oil paint to capture the fascinating patterns of light and shadow on a
person or an object. I paint to revel in color and texture, for the
satisfaction of solving a complex problem, and for the joy of creating an
original work of art. Here on the North Olympic Peninsula of Washington
state, we are spoiled for choice with spectacular vistas of mountains, water,
forests, fields, gardens, and wildlife and I am always excited to paint these
subjects. Much of the work for this show was painted en plein-air which
means in the open air.”
“Wolf” by Barbara Lippert
New
Location! Now visit the Sequim Museum and Arts at 544 N Sequim Avenue in their
new location! The Sequim Museum and Arts presents “Out of the Forest”
photography exhibition by the Olympic Peaks Camera Club. The club’s mission is
to promote interest and enhance skill in photography among friends.
Also at the Sequim Museum and Arts, Al Harris, Ed Donohue, and Elaine Gardner-Morales will be playing music during the Opening Night Reception for the Olympic Peaks Camera Club exhibition “From the Forest”. Al Harris is a music producer and is the piano player for the Dukes of Dabob, Chez Jazz (Sarah Shea), Jessie Lee, and has played at Stymie’s, 7 Cedars, The Cellar Door, OTA and various other venues. He’s currently the director for the Port Angeles Symphony’s Adventures in Music program. Ed Donohue (trumpet, flugelhorn) has toured with the jazz group “Abraxis” and has also performed with Clark Terry, Ethel Ennis, Mark Murphy, Phil Woods, Joe Williams, Bobby McFerrin, Bobby Shew and Shelly Manne. He’s in high demand for various groups on the Peninsula and currently teaches band at several Port Angeles schools. Elaine Gardner-Morales is the bass player for the Olympic Express big band and for the Dukes of Dabob. She’s also the Peninsula College director of the Jazz Vocal Ensemble classes.
Ches Ferguson by Carol Pope
Rainshadow
Café at 157 W Cedar St. has live music with Ches Ferguson along with locally
roasted coffee, Northwest craft beer, wine, and cheese platter’s and
charcuterie plates. The music of Ches Ferguson has been described as folkadelic
groove for your soul. He will take you on a musical adventure, weaving
originals, covers and improvisational journeys on guitar, flute and mesmerizing
vocals.
“Finn” by Sally Cays“Raw Flowers” by Debbie Cain
At 129 W
Washington St, Blue Whole Gallery’s exhibition “Autumn bloom” features gourd
artist Debbie Cain and painter Sally Cays. Debbie states, “When I did my first
gourd about 16 years ago, I was totally captivated and very excited to explore
the possibilities on this new 3D canvas. I began with wood burning and then was
introduced to carving. I use both techniques in most of my work today. To
produce the overall effect, I embellish my work with natural pine needles,
gemstones, glass and fiber coiling. I have also taken great inspiration
from Southwest American Indian motifs.” Sally Cays is well known and frequently
commissioned to do portraits of people and pets, many of which will be on display
at the gallery. A well-liked teacher, Sally is planning a workshop to teach
“Portraits of Children” for later this year. Ever since she was very
young, Sally has had the ability to capture what she considers the “essence” of
a personality in her paintings. This is why, with few exceptions, she
prefers to work with and photograph the subject herself to get to know
them. Although some of her portraits are done from other people’s photos,
this is a much more difficult way for her to work.
“Storm King” by Jan Kepley
Pondicherri
at 119 E Washington St. will be showcasing fine art photographer Jan Kepley. Jan
says this about his creative process, “I have been dabbling in the arts all my
life, working in many directions: music, writing, painting, photography,
recording & food creation. Some of my photographic images are concept
pieces begun like paintings with general decisions about what I want to say and
what visual elements I want to use to say that. I go out and collect the
elements photographically and from there an image grows and changes along the
way. Other images are representations of what I see.”
“Blue Salmon” by Randy Radock
Wind
Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts artist Randy
Radock and live
music with Bread and Gravy. Randy, who is a block printer and photographer,
shares about his work, “I print on a variety of materials
including tapa, slate, papyrus and handmade papers collected on world travels.
My photography and art reflects my interest in wildlife, North American and
First Nations artistry and from my travels to the seven continents of the
world.” Bread and
Gravy are husband and wife team. They will be performing as a duo with a
mixture of songs from the 70-90s from 7:00 to 9:00PM. Partner live music, art,
and award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits at Wind Rose.
Christopher Melgar at OTA
Olympic
Theatre Arts at 414 N Sequim Avenue hosts live music with Olympic Peninsula
newcomer Christopher Melgar starting at 5:30 PM in the Gathering Hall. Skilled
in classical guitar and violin, trumpet, vocal performance, piano, percussion,
and select folk instruments, Melgar’s main focus is classical guitar. Having
studied under world-renowned classical guitarist Elliot Frank, Ph.D at East
Carolina University, Melgar recently graduated from Coastal Carolina University
with a Bachelors in music education and classical guitar performance under Dr.
Daniel Hull, Ph.D. Melgar is currently looking for students that are eager to
share his passion for classical music through string instruments. “I plan to
continue my course of studies to obtain my Masters in classical guitar
performance here on the west coast,” said Melgar. “Overall, I get the most
enjoyment from life when I have an opportunity to share my gift and passion for
music. Knowing I can help someone find a state of happiness and enjoyment while
playing music really touches my heart and soul.” First Friday at OTA is always
free to the public, where the snack and beverage bar will be open.
The City
of Sequim and the City Arts Advisory Commission invite the public to enjoy and
participate in their Open Jam – an informal gathering of people who like to
make music from 5:30 to 7:30PM at 152 W Cedar
St. All acoustic
instruments are welcome plus singers, keyboards, practice basses, and other
electronic instruments. If you’d like to play certain songs, please bring
multiple paper copies of songs or pdf files. September is the last month for
“The Beach” exhibit plus we will have another Open Jam Session from 5:30pm to
7:30pm Be sure to enjoy the last month of “The Beach” art exhibit inside the
Civic Center featuring artists Lora Armstrong, Lynne Armstrong, Gary Bullock,
Jane Burkey, Jeannine Chappell, Patrick D. Clark, Gdane Curposney, Melissa
Doyel, Christopher Enges, Marilynn Evans, Cindy Fullwiler, John Gussman,
Paulette Hill, Rick Hill, David Johannessohn, Mark Kennedy, Rita Kepner,
Katherine Loveland, Melissa Mann, Natalie Martin, Stacey Martin-Lopez, Linda
Martz, Gail McLain, Sharman Owings, Sallie Radock, Claudia Serafin, Linda
Stadtmiller, Morgan Stephenson, Ryoko Toyama, Patty Waite, Donna Wilson-Sommer,
and Sandy Wolf.
“Blue Souls” by Phil Tauran
Tracy Wealth Management at 149 W Washington St.
hosts local photographer Phil Tauran. Fascinated by the pictorialist movement
of the early twentieth century and also impressionism, he invites you to
discover an unusual photograph. Born and raised in France, Phil was very early
attracted by art in all its forms. Painter first, he dives pretty quickly in
photography and more specifically black and white. For him “The image is a
medium of truth and emotion, to capture and live the decisive moment. It’s both
a need and a way to communicate. “Phil is a professional photographer who
has been based in Sequim since 2011.
Gary McMannon at the Herd Gallery in Big Elk
Special Event during the September
6 Sequim Art Walk!
“The Poetry of form & color” as expressed by featured painter and poet Gary
McMannon at the Herd Gallery inside the Big Elk at 707 E Washington St. Internationally
inspired painting and poetry by local artist Gary McMannon will be featured
within the gallery, please take this unique opportunity to view this collection
of images created during his decades of travel to such diverse locales as
Kentucky, Ireland, Madrid, Spain, South Africa, Wyoming, Seattle, WA, and our
own Olympic Peninsula where Gary has lived for over 20 years.
Want to
participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim
Map, Listing, and Website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360-460-3023 or
renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist of any media, please get your
information to Renne for publicity and opportunities. Thank you!
To
create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged
to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in
any creative form they wish to express it. January is silver, February is red,
March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple,
August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and
December is gold.
“Leave your worry on the doorstep, Just direct your
feet, On the sunny side of the street.” Stroll or dance in the summer sunshine
with the yellow theme color for the August Art Walk! 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, positive friendships, and empowers collective
generosity, goodwill, and integrity. Everyone is encouraged to wear yellow or cheerful,
fun apparel during the Art Walk to celebrate our Sunny Sequim!
First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free
self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every
month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to
download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening,
links, and how you can be part of art. Initiated in 2006, the First Friday Art
Walk Sequim is an encouraging and educational arts event that is sponsored and
produced by Renne Emiko Brock. Our mission is to create approachable and
accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and
celebrate expression and diversity.
Special events for August 2:
D.R. Anderson painting
New Venue on the Art Walk! Harbor Audiology and Hearing Center at 538 N. 5th Avenue hosts members of NOW (North Olympic Watercolorists) including Carol Wilhelm, D.R. Anderson, Shirley Rudolf, Roger Huntley, and Reiko Barclay. Come meet the artists and enter into a raffle for a donated giclée of Seattle’s cityscape.
New Venue on the Art Walk! The Shipley Center at 921 E Hammond St. has an exciting line up of exhibitions and demonstrations of Fine Art including oil, pastel, and watercolors, Fiber Arts, Stitchery, Wood Burning, Driftwood Critters, Art Glass Pieces, and a singing group! They are also providing a $5 meal for before or after the Art Walk.
New Location! Now visit the Sequim Museum and Arts at 544 N Sequim Avenue in their new location! Enjoy the “Daring To Defy Ordinary – Three Unique Photographic Perspectives of Nature” exhibition includes Sammy Catiis, Tim Hauf, and Sally M. Harris. See how nature inspired these artists’ viewpoints as you travel the world with Tim, up close with Sammy, and visit “The Bird Zone” with Sally. Al Harris will be providing the live music during the reception.
The City of Sequim and the City Arts Advisory Commission invite the public to a Block Party on the Civic Center Plaza at 152 W. Cedar Street from 5:00 to 9:30 PM. The Party will kick off with a Flash Mob in the Civic Center Plaza at 5:15 p.m. by the Zumba Sisters! Live music starts at 5:30 with the high-energy and easy going sounds of Bread & Gravy, followed by the unique blend of folk and rock by Quilcene musician, Kalan Wolfe at 6:30 PM, and then the compelling mix of eclectic rhythm and blues of Locos Only from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. There will also be rock painting for kids, and a live painting by local artist, Craig Robinson during the concerts. Cedars at Dungeness will provide a beer and wine garden throughout the evening and visitors are encouraged to bring your own chair and picnic on the plaza during the event.
Zumba Flash Mob at Sequim Civic Center“Cormorant” by Rich Hill
Be sure to enjoy “The Beach” art exhibit inside the Civic Center featuring artists Lora Armstrong, Lynne Armstrong, Gary Bullock, Jane Burkey, Jeannine Chappell, Patrick D. Clark, Gdane Curposney, Melissa Doyel, Christopher Enges, Marilynn Evans, Cindy Fullwiler, John Gussman, Paulette Hill, Rick Hill, David Johannessohn, Mark Kennedy, Rita Kepner, Katherine Loveland, Melissa Mann, Natalie Martin, Stacey Martin-Lopez, Linda Martz, Gail McLain, Sharman Owings, Sallie Radock, Claudia Serafin, Linda Stadtmiller, Morgan Stephenson, Ryoko Toyama, Patty Waite, Donna Wilson-Sommer, and Sandy Wolf.
THISTLE and Sequim Community Makerspace
Brad and Kelly Griffith will open their historic
home, Sequim’s first creamery in 1914, at 311 W Turnhere Road to share their
studios and passions. Brad, of Sequim Community Makerspace, will share his
enthusiasm and secrets for wood bending of all kinds. His knowledge and creations
are sure to inspire. Kelly will have jewelry available from THISTLE and will
also be available to share her first published book on life after loss, “After
Words: cultivating peace, purpose and beauty in the aftermath of tragedy.” Stop
by to share conversation and refreshments!
Kayohti
Olympic Theatre Arts at 414 N Sequim Avenue hosts
live music with Kayohti starting at 5:30 PM in the Gathering Hall. Kayohti is a
four piece band of guitar, keyboard, bass, and drums composed of some of the
most experienced players on the Olympic Peninsula. Featuring Jim Charlier on
bass and vocals, Mark Schecter on keyboards and vocals, Terry Smith on drums,
and Mike Pace on guitar and vocals, Kayohti plays both originals and uniquely
interpreted covers. You can expect to hear anything, from Albert King, to The
Meters, The Neville Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, and Little Feat. It’s
all about dancing. First Friday at OTA is always free to the public, where the
snack and beverage bar will be open.
“That’s when the light shines through” by Lynne Armstrong“EarthSong” and “Golden Spiral Triangle” by Deborah Harrison
Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. features the
gallery’s veteran artist Lynne Armstrong and welcoming a new face, Deborah
Harrison, who is a glass-water sculptor. Lynne’s exhibit includes ‘The Beach
Series’ of acrylic paintings, while Deborah presents water-sculptures
collectively titled ‘The Dance of Water and Light.’ Lynne Armstrong
states, “I am privileged as an artist to live where the land meets the
sea. It is a place of great spiritual significance. I completed a Masters
degree in Fine Arts in Painting at Cornell University and a Masters in Art
History at Stanford. For one year I was a student at the Academia de
Belle Arte in Florence, Italy, before completing my comprehensive examinations
for a Ph.D. in Art History at Stanford. I have taught art in college, high
school and elementary school. I work in the mediums of watercolor, oil,
acrylic, and clay.” Deborah Harrison states, “Ever since I was a small child, I
have been mesmerized by the play of water and light. Recently I have learned
that just gazing upon the water, and listening to its sound, helps quiet the
mind and calm the nervous system. I wonder if perhaps that is why I have always
been so captivated by it.” Her artwork highlights the beauty of light and
water. Incorporating Sacred Geometry into her designs, these unique sculptures
feature flowing water as their central element. The fountains—which she calls
“Watersculptures”—are made of marble and natural stone, stained glass, and
ceramic, and are illuminated from within. Her latest pieces do not incorporate
water, but are made with multiple layers of a unique stained glass called
“waterglass”. With its gentle rippling undulations, waterglass gives the
impression of gazing into a watery realm. When the waterglass is illuminated by
natural light, it comes to life. For this reason, Deborah recommends they be
placed on a windowsill.
Mixed Media Art by Patty Waite
Pondicherri at 119 E Washington St. is hosting artist
Patty Waite and her photo-based mixed media artwork involves equal parts
digital art and hands-on creativity in the studio. She creates designs
that acts as inspiration, encouragement and empowerment using found and
recycled materials. Also, henna artist Ellie Curtis will be creating
all natural henna tattoos. Light bites and refreshments provided. 20%
off all Pondicherri products for wearing the month’s theme color: YELLOW!
Design2Scan3D at 207 W Spruce St. which features
Sequim featuring 3D printing, 3D scanning, and ceramics classes. For August Art
Walk, local Port Angeles author, Louise Lenahan Wallace will do two readings
from her books. At 6:00 PM, she will read from her first book, “Length of
Days”, which starts us out in Ohio during the outbreak of the Civil
War. At 7:00 PM, she will read from, “The Longing of the Day”,
which takes place on a ranch in the Wyoming Territory. Both readings will
be approximately 5-10 minutes each. Design2Scan3D will also be displaying
a 3D print of the bonsai project that was scanned at the July Art Walk.
Check out local artists and craftspeople at the
Sequim Farmers Market showcase at Centennial Place on the corner of 100 E
Washington St. and Sequim Ave.
The Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W Washington St. has
added several unique new artists including Elvina Taylor who creates ceramic birdhouses
and colorful votive shrines, Gloria Hancock who paints wine glasses with cheery
images of lavender and birds. Also, Julie Taylor has handwoven wool socks and
fingerless gloves, Kelly St. Clairs acrylic paintings, and Valerie Stevens
ceramic tiles with hand-painted mermaids, octopus, and etc.
Nightingale
Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts the
harmonious live music of Nightingale with Donna and Mary. Also enjoy award
winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits at Wind Rose.
Rainshadow Cafe at 157 W
Cedar St. has live music with “Mixed Company” who are a local
husband and wife team and friends who enjoy making music together and know how
to get toes tapping. The music they play is a mix of
old-time favorite bluegrass, Irish tunes, a few Texas two-step favorites, a
sprinkling of vintage soft rock/folk with a “Mixed Company” twist, as well as
some spicy Cajun samplings. David Herrera plays mandolin,
having played with several groups locally, entertaining friends for a number of
years. Bob Warner, on guitar, comes to “Mixed Company” from Olympia and time
playing with a blues band. Jon Faverty has played fiddle for decades, formerly
playing professionally in south Florida. Jon’s wife, Karen Faverty, rounds out
the sound with a bass line, played on a Kala U-bass. You’re bound to go away
from a performance with a song in your heart!
Special event during the Sequim Art Walk! “A Glimpse Inside Keith’s Frame of Mind” with photographer Keith Ross at Decorate with Panache at 154 W Washington St.
Want to participate as a venue or artist on the
Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, please contact
Renne Emiko Brock at 360-460-3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist
of any media, please get your information to Renne for publicity and opportunities.
Thank you for your support!
To create inclusion between venues, artists, and
audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly
themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express
it. January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is
aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue,
October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.
Please join our Facebook Page at
facebook.com/sequimartwalk
July 7 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 – 8 p.m. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to
download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening,
links, and how you can be part of art. Initiated in 2006, the First Friday Art
Walk Sequim is an encouraging and educational arts event that is sponsored and
produced by Renne Emiko Brock. Our mission is to create approachable and
accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and
celebrate expression and diversity.
Special
Events for July 5:
“Ruby Beach Sunset” by Christopher Enges
A lot of activity happening at the Sequim Civic
Center! City Arts Advisory Commission (CAAC) hosts the opening exhibit and
artist reception for “The Beach” at the Sequim Civic Center at 152 W. Cedar
Street. The jury reviewed a record 110 pieces of artwork from 50 artists before
selecting 40 pieces to be included in the exhibit. The artists represented are: Lora Armstrong, Lynne Armstrong, Gary
Bullock, Jane Burkey, Jeannine Chappell, Patrick D. Clark, Gdane Curposney,
Melissa Doyel, Christopher Enges, Marilynn Evans, Cindy Fullwiler, John
Gussman, Paulette Hill, Rick Hill, David Johannessohn, Mark Kennedy, Rita
Kepner, Katherine Loveland, Melissa Mann, Natalie Martin, Stacey Martin-Lopez,
Linda Martz, Gail McLain, Sharman Owings, Sallie Radock, Claudia Serafin, Linda
Stadtmiller, Morgan Stephenson, Ryoko Toyama, Patty Waite, Donna Wilson-Sommer,
and Sandy Wolf.
Inside the Sequim Council Chambers experience the
Art Talk on the Art Walk that will include demonstrations from local presenters
talking about driftwood creations, visual and virtual storytelling, and using
videography and drone photography:
5:30 p.m. – Tammy Hall: “Creating Animals from Driftwood: A Lesson in Anatomy”
Tammy is and always has been driven to do art even
if she didn’t have art supplies. As a child she would use water from the garden
hose (forbidden activity) and use clay soil to make up a batch of mud so she
could sculpt dishes and the food to go on them to play house. As she grew
up, she went from media to media teaching herself. Some of these are pen and ink,
scratchboard, oils, collage and found object assemblages which include
driftwood animal sculpture. These take the form of all manner of animals,
wolves, foxes, rabbits, ravens and even a large pacific giant octopus.
Currently she is learning to sculpt in porcelain and has come full circle and
returned to playing in the mud.
Renne Emiko Brock and her virtual self
6:15 p.m. – Renne Emiko Brock: “Message in a Bottle – Visual and Virtual
Storytelling in Art”
Encouraging you to achieve your creative potential,
artist and instructor, Renne Emiko Brock, developed a storytelling system that
inspires people through color theory, transformative experiences, visual
vocabulary, and enthusiasm to articulate your passion. Along a sandy shore in a
virtual learning environment, artists discover how to deliver meaningful
messages through their medium and intentions. Using Renne’s storytelling
checklist, learn how to communicate your unique, authentic motivation and
conceive inclusive, effective engagement.
7:00 p.m. – Christopher Enges: “The Living Beach: Using Videography & Drone Photography to
Capture its Essence”
Chris has an AAS degree in Multimedia
Communications, as well as certificates in digital editing, photography, and
advanced digital videography from Peninsula College in Port Angeles, WA. He has
lived on the North Olympic Peninsula for over 35 years and has captured images
from Washington’s Olympic National Park and Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National
Park, along with lighthouses and ocean beaches of Washington, Oregon, and
British Colombia, and commercial product photography for the last 15 years
before entering the videography field almost three years ago.
In the Lobby, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., meet and greet
the artists Volodymyr (Vlad) Husarovskyi , Tammy Hall, Renne Emiko Brock, and
Christopher Enges. Volodymyr (Vlad) Husarovskyi with Ukranian Roots –
Distinctive art created from roots, burls and uniquely shaped driftwood. Vlad was born and raised in Western Ukraine.
In high school, he became very interested in sculpting. Coming from a large
modest family, carving stone, especially marble, was not an option, as the
tools and the materials were too expensive. He made a steel knife from a
shaving blade and started to experiment with wood. That was about 45 years
ago. Vlad enjoys working with natural
shapes and “imperfections” of driftwood and found wood, carving some
and leaving some “as is”, bringing out a critter or a more abstract
object for all of us to see. He tends to gravitate towards roots, burls
and uniquely shaped driftwood. Often Vlad walks the beaches and trails in
Sequim, Port Townsend or La Push to find the inspiration and some raw material
to work with. All the work is done with
hand tools, the favorite steel knife he also made (he’s gone thru several over
the years), sanded by hand and then coated with bee’s wax and orange oil.
Habitat for Humanity’s End Tables Reception
Also at the Sequim Civic Center, enjoy a preview of
the creative end tables from Sequim Artists for Habitat for Humanity of Clallam
County’s “Recycle into Art” Art Auction fundraiser and vote for your
community People’s Choice winner!
Design2Scan3D showing off some of their purple ceramics
New Sequim Art Walk Venue! Design2Scan3D at 207 W Spruce St. which features Sequim featuring 3D printing, 3D scanning, and ceramics classes. Design2Scan3D will be showcasing a member of the Dungeness Bonsai Society and making a miniature stoneware mold with it.
Dianne and Allen of Sunshine Cafe and new owners Tristen and Lucas.
Come meet the new owners of Sunshine Café, Tristen
and Lucas, at 145 W Washington St with some finger foods and the opportunity to
introduce themselves to the public. Using one of Tim Quinn’s designs,
watch an artist in action painting a mural on the wall inside sunshine. Thank
you Dianne and Allen for being such wonderful supporters of the Sequim Art Walk
all these years!
“The Lavender of Sequim America’s Provence” by Bonnie Louise Gillis
Do visit Purple Haze Lavender’s Downtown Store at
127 W Washington St. for a “The Lavender of Sequim: America’s Provence” book
signing with Bonnie Louise Gillis.
Phil Tauran
Tracy Wealth Management at 149 W Washington St.
hosts local photographer Phil Tauran. Fascinated by the pictorialist movement
of the early twentieth century and also impressionism, he invites you to
discover an unusual photograph. Born and raised in France, Phil was very early
attracted by art in all its forms. Painter first, he dives pretty quickly in
photography and more specifically black and white. For him “The image is a
medium of truth and emotion, to capture and live the decisive moment. It’s both
a need and a way to communicate. “Phil is a professional photographer who has
been based in Sequim since 2011.
My Woolly Mammoth paper floristry at Pondicherri
In honor of the Sequim Lavender Weekend, Pondicherri at 119 E Washington St. is featuring My Woolly Mammoth. Her love of nature, attention to detail, and whimsical eye combine to create realistic floral art that lasts forever. Her surreal floral paper art blends easily into any home just as regular flowers would. Whether a wreath or a bouquet, these handcrafted pieces blur the line between manmade and natural in a beautiful way. Also Ellie Curtis, henna artist, will be there, you can reserve an appointment for your own wearable art aka henna tattoo today for Friday.
Forage Gifts Owner Theresa Rubens and Photographer Keith Ross with the famous eaglets
We have all enjoyed following the story of our local eaglets! Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W Washington St. will be featuring framed prints and notecards taken by Keith Ross of Keith’s Frame of Mind during the Art Walk. Come by to chat and see the beautiful eaglet portraits. And, enjoy all things that inspire us in Sequim and creative works from local artists.
“Alpaca” by Jeannine Chappell
Blue
Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. features Jeannine Chappell and incarcerated individuals at the Clallam Bay Correction Center. Jeannine
Chappell, award-winning artist known for her work on animal images, especially
the owl, will showcase both her digital paintings and mixed media paintings in
the window. During the opening reception on the First Friday, July 5, 5-8
PM, she will discuss her art. Then on Saturday, July 6, Jeannine will
present an art talk at the gallery about her work and her process, from 1-2
pm. Her art talk, an educational opportunity for the community, is free.
Another window will hold a special exhibit by the incarcerated individuals at
the Clallam Bay Correction Center where neglected dogs are trained
professionally. The exhibit was initiated by Ken Dvorak, member of the
gallery and WAG (Welfare for Animals Guild), and presented by the Blue Whole
Gallery, a co-op art gallery in downtown Sequim since 1997. The
individuals at the Correction Center are pleased to help WAG by making and donating
their artwork.
Rainshadow Café at 157 West Cedar St. hosts live
music with Hot Llamas. How they describe themselves, “We’re a “Rural Funk” band
from the Pacific Northwest. Formed in a magic space between the sea and the
mountains, we play energetic danceable tunes that also find a unique home
between bluegrass and funk, blues and jam.”
“SquareBirds” by Robert Steelquist
Alder Wood Bistro at 139 W. Alder St. showcases
recent photography of Sequim author and photographer Robert Steelquist. The
exhibition “Square Birds” features intimate portraits of wild birds framed
within a one-to-one aspect ratio that draws the viewer’s gaze to the birds’ eye
and a visual encounter we rarely experience.
Check out local artists and craftspeople at the
Sequim Farmers Market showcase at Centennial Place on the corner of 100 E
Washington St. and Sequim Ave.
“Happy Dog” by Susan Zoya
Shirley Rudolf, painter and teacher, has arranged
for members of NOW (North Olympic Watercolorists) are displaying their artwork
at First Security Bank at 114 S. Sequim Avenue and members of RAG (Rudolf’s Art
Group) are displaying their artwork at Harbor Audiology & Hearing Center at
538 N 5th Ave.
Painting by Tami Wall
Evil Roy’s Elixirs Distillery at 209 S Sequim Ave.
is hosting painter Tami Wall and Zorina Wolf with Village Heartbeat Drummers.
Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts Twisted
Roots in the house with a mixture of blues, folk and rock. Bring your dancing
shoes for the live music and award winning artfully crafted wines and
appetizing tidbits at Wind Rose.
Please note that several regular Sequim Art Walk
venues will be closed due to the July 4 Holiday.
Want to participate as a venue or artist on the
Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, please contact
Renne Emiko Brock at 360-460-3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist
of any media, please get your information to Renne for publicity and
opportunities. Thank you for your support!
To create inclusion between venues, artists, and
audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly
themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express
it. January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is
aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue,
October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.
Please join our Facebook Page at
facebook.com/sequimartwalk
First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art. Our mission is to create approachable and accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.
October 5 Art Walk Color Theme is ORANGE! Orange is one of the brighter colors in fall as summer fades away. Orange inspires optimism and active participation! It is warm, spicy, energizing, appetizing, sweet, and zesty. The hospitable hue of orange reminds us cozy fires, snuggly seasonal sweaters, nesting and organizing, friendship made out of admirable interests, delightful sweets, encouraging teachers and mentors. Enjoy an evening on the town with friends and family as you discover together works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in shades of orange or spicy fall colors.
This encouraging and educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock.
Special activities October 5:
“Byways Number 2” by Marla Varner
“Ferrous Scarf” by Erica Iseminger
For the 13th Annual North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival, experience the “Transformative Style – Originality, Revolution, & Repute” Opening Reception at the Sequim Museum & Arts at 175 W Cedar St. This juried fiber arts exhibition embracing how attire and fiber artworks reveal our extraordinary spirits in color, action, and intent. All fiberworks that explores how apparel influences and makes a difference in historic consequences, altered narratives, and personal evolution. Worn inspiration and reputation, from sublime costumes to heartfelt heirlooms, authenticates individual esthetics and fuses integrity with fabric, fashion, and fate.
“Fantasy #2” by Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry
“Justified 2018” by Gloria B. Skovronsky
“Transformative Style” exhibition artists include Carolyn Abbott, Lora Armstrong, Aleta Lynn Baritelle, Amanda Beitzel, Karen Bright, Renne Emiko Brock, Mary Ann Clayton, Betty Cook, Sally Ann Corbett, Bruce Cully, Anne Davies, Marca Davies, Denise Erickson, Kathey Ervin, Liisa Fagerlund, Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry, Susanne Foster, MarySue French, Carol Geer, Janet Green, Marilyn Heisted, Erica Iseminger, Estelle Jackson, Michelle Johnson, Susan Kroll, Mary Liebsch, Gladis Marr, Kathy Martin, Seri Mylchreest, Sherry Nagel, Sue Nylander, Patti Pattison, Jennifer Pelikan, Judy Ramos, Gloria Skovronsky, Judith Reandeau Stipe, Jan Tatom, Sue Thompson, Gail Van Horsen, Marla Varner, Karen Weiss, Pepai Whipple, Nancy K Wilcox, Diane Williams, Diane Wolf, and Jean Wyatt. Several artists will be demonstrating during the opening reception from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and even more on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Sequim Museum & Arts.
Please join the City Arts Advisory Commission (CAAC) for the opening of the “Rocks, Gems & Jewels” exhibit and artist reception from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar Street. The artists represented are Bob Riley, Gail McLain, Pat Herkal, Kathy Schreiner, Mark Weiss, Eva Kozun, Paulette Hill, Scott Thornhill, David Johannessohn, Barbara Neswald, Katherine Loveland, Evan Miller, Mary Marsh, Randy Radock, and Beighle, Nagle & Feigenbutz. During the opening there will be demonstrations from local presenters talking about rock painting, stone sculpting, and jewelry restoration:
At 5:00 PM, Sarah Miller: “Paint a Rock, Give a Smile – How Sequim Rocks Got Its Start.” Miller is the Administrator for the Sequim Rocks Facebook page. Sequim Rocks is a public group intended to serve as a conduit for members’ creativity and desire to spread goodness throughout our corner of the world. It’s about beauty, playfulness, creativity, and kindness. At 5:35 PM, Dan Fuller: “Estate Jewelry 101 and Is it a Diamond or Just Another Fake.” Fuller is the owner of Just Fix It, a Sequim jewelry sales and repair business. He has 38 years of jewelry experience from gold refining, casting, and stone setting, to basic repairs. Fuller has been a goldsmith in Sequim for the past 23 years specializing in fine antique and estate jewelry, coins, gold, and silver. At 6:00 PM, Eva Kozun and Barbara Neswald: “A Beginners Guide to the Joy and Addiction of Sculpting in Stone.” Kozun and Neswald will discuss the interest they have in working with stone and the satisfaction that the medium offers when they create art using this interesting and challenging medium. An introduction to tools and techniques and two take home lessons will be included. Kozun has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Southern Maine and a second degree in Art Education from the Maine College of Art. She was an art educator for 20 years and has exhibited her work in galleries throughout New England. Neswald studied art at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts and Fleisher Art Memorial in Philadelphia, the Wallingford Community Arts Center, and the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles. She has exhibited in shows and galleries throughout the east coast and has won multiple awards. Prior to retirement, she worked in advertising as a copywriter, creative director and director of marketing.
Also in the Civic Center lobby, Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association share “All Things Lapidary” to learn how to process a stone from rough, to slab, to cabochon, to finished jewelry. Sarah Miller will demonstrate how to prepare and paint rocks. Dan Fuller invites the public to bring in their jewelry and he will help to identify what it is and provide ideas for redesign. The artists, Eva Kozan and Barbara Neswald, will be available to answer questions and discuss their work on display.
Once inspired, discover glittery hot rocks and colorful beads with fine jewelry demonstrations at R&T Crystals and Beads at 158 E Bell St.
“Sleepover” by Jean Wyatt
Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W Washington St. features J Wyatt Art by Jean Wyatt a local Sequim artist and her colorful work is art that will make you smile. Explore whimsical paintings, color pencil works, and hand crafted journals that are one of a kind pieces of art.
Fiber Art by Rae Powell-Walz
Gary Stroutsos
Starting at 6:00 PM, Sequim Branch of the North Olympic Library System at 630 N. Sequim Ave., celebrates the opening of a new “Art in the Library” with fiber art by Rae Powell-Walz and enjoy refreshments with live music by flute player Gary Stroutsos from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Gary Straoutsos’ live performances have captivated audiences around the world. His meditative flute music and time-honored stories evoke the lands and cultures that he has studied over the course of his 35-year career. Gary’s mission is to carry the music forward to future generations and to promote stewardship of diverse cultures and the natural environment.
Rainshadow Café at 157 W Cedar St. is hosting the ever famous and local accordion player Kip Tulin that will entertain all with his great stories and Oom-Pah music featuring some great marches and polkas. German draught will be on tap and a full menu available. Special prizes for anyone wearing lederhosen and bring the kids for a fun evening.
“Viewing in Mid Value” by Mary Franchini
“The Hat and the Sunglasses and the Watermelon” by Lynne Armstrong
At 129 W Washington St, Blue Whole Gallery’s exhibition “Think Pink” presents a combined creative offering from Mary Franchini and Lynne Armstrong in the windows. This display to efforts to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month is wonderfully curated by their longtime Barn Sisterhood friend Susan Gansert Shaw who recognized a color linked their paintings. The show will feature figures, (imagined and real), landscapes (imagined and real) and a lot of hats. Lynne Armstrong’s experience includes a decade of formal art education: BFA, MFA in Painting at Cornell, MA in Art History at Stanford, and years of exhibitions. Mary Franchini has taught mixed media, acrylic, monotypes, and pastel for Peninsula College, as well as, in her home studio.
Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts live blues music by the Malcolm Clark Trio starting at 7:00 PM with award winning artfully crafted wines with appetizing tidbits.
“Discovery Trail” by Jan Kepley
Jan Kepley will be displaying his fine art photography at Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Ave. from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. This show will be an expression of Jan’s metaphoric and scenic fall influenced imagery, as well as, a display of photographic note cards and 2019 calendars.
The Olympic Theatre Arts Gathering Hall at 414 N Sequim Ave. has lively music by former Seattle band leader, concert impresario and recently arrived Sunland North resident, Burke Garrett, will, together with the Peninsula’s premium horn man, Craig Buhler. Garrett and Buhler promise to offer up an exciting mix of classic Evergreen Standard Songs with emphasis on popular award winning hits from the fifties, sixties and seventies. From 5:30 to 7:00 PM, the duo will dish up the music of Hoagy Carmichael, Ray Charles, Duke Ellington, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini. First Friday at OTA is always free to the public, where the snack and beverage bar will be open. For most of the sixties Burke had the most popular working dance band in Seattle. Burke was originally a reed player, alto, tenor, soprano saxes and clarinet, during the years that he fronted the Burke Garrett orchestra. Following his band leader years, Burke was a co-owner of the Seattle concert company, Northwest Releasing Corporation. Craig Buhler’s band HONK toured with The Beach Boys, Loggins & Messina, Chicago, Santana, etc. and released 5 albums. HONK still sells out its California appearances. Buhler also teaches clarinet, saxophone, flute, ear training, and improvisation at Joyful Noise Music Center in Sequim.
Fiber fun by local artists with handcrafted works and artful up-cycled items at The Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W Washington Street. They create colorful usable items from old wool blankets and garments that have otherwise seen their last days. All of their creations are one of a kind items that are handmade. Each item has a unique combination of felting, hand dying, beading, embroidering and appliqueing. Many amazing artists’ works are for sale in their shop.
Enter Brad Griffin’s Studio and Sequim Makerspace
New to the Art Walk! Sequim Community Makerspace Inventing Studio at 311 W Turnhere Road is own by wood bending designer and creator of Sequim Community Makerspace, Brad Griffith, who opens his inventing studio to the public for hands on activities and tours. Kids of all ages are welcome to explore and learn how to bend craft sticks, safely without steam of boiling. Please come and discover ten years of making wood bend, you will find art, toys, crafts, gifts, furniture and the new woodshop of the future. Also, the studio / home was Sequim’s first creamery “Dungeness-Sequim Cooperative Creamery” built in 1914 which also can be accessed via W Hendrickson Road across from the Sequim Middle School.
Also new to the Art Walk! Tracy Wealth Management at 149 West Washington St. and Evil Roy’s Elixirs Distillery at 209 S. Sequim Ave.
Ryoko Toyama with fellow artist studies
Special Art Walk Event! On Sunday, October 7, please visit Ryoko Toyama at the Gallery at Fifth Avenue to enjoy her enchanting, colorful art and learn about her experiences as an artist.
Look for luminarias or “festival lights” to connect the artful spots as the Art Walk celebrates its twelfth year anniversary this month of fostering creative and artistic ideals while supporting local businesses, including artists as enterprises, to create cultural vitality that is financially beneficial, intrinsically responsible, and improves the quality of life in our community. Initiated in 2006, Renne Emiko Brock, Sequim Art Walk sponsor and producer, wanted to establish a free, encouraging, and inclusive event that included all forms of the Arts as an open invitation for our community to participate in an evening of talent, education, and validation of local creative efforts in over 33 locations around town. Thanks to altruistic, collaborative commitment, the First Friday Art Walk Sequim continues to grow and prosper with the encouragement of our community, businesses, educational and cultural institutions, and artists. It is has always been free for businesses and artists of all media to participate and free to the public to enjoy.
Want to participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360-460-3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist of any media, please get your information to Renne for publicity and opportunities. Thank you!
To create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it. January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.
On March 2, unearth an evening filled with green apparel and hints of promising starts, spring sprouting, revitalized good fortune, and motivated anticipation. March’s First Friday Art Walk Sequim reveals GREEN as the theme color that represents new ideas, wellness, youthful pursuits, generous support, nurturing natures, and eternal good spirits. You will discover newfangled art and imaginative folks supporting the option to decorate and dress in all shades of green while you stroll on the town with friends.
First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art. Our mission is to create approachable and accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.
Initiated in 2006, this encouraging and educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock. If you would like to participate in the First Friday Art Walk Sequim, please contact Renne directly at renne@uniqueasyou.com or through Facebook.com/sequimartwalk
Special events for March 2:
“Tree-lined Road” by Jean Wyatt
Handmade Green Journal with Black Coptic Bound by Jean Wyatt
At Lamb Farm Kitchen, meet artist Jean Wyatt and delight in her bright and cheerful paintings, drawings, and handmade journals at 272 W. Bell St, behind the Oak Table. Jean shares, “I like to create art that makes me smile and happy when I look at it. It is meant to be colorful, fun, whimsical, unusual and often a little off-beat. I have been doing some sort of arts and crafts as long as I can remember. My acrylic painting and colored pencil designs are whimsical and colorful. My handmade journals are hand bound and have either hardcovers or soft wrap-around covers.”
“Chasing Emma” by Todd Fischer
Rainshadow Café at 157 W Cedar St. will have a Sip & Paint with Todd D. Fischer that you can participate in or witness artists at work. If you wish to paint, you want to make reservations with Todd before Friday at sawltybum@gmail.com Do come to the café to see painting in action!
“Seventeen” by Lynne Armstrong
“Nearsighted Pheasant” by Suzanne Eller
At 129 W Washington St, Blue Whole Gallery’s exhibition “Figures and concepts glowing in prism and rhythm” features Lynne Armstrong and Suzanne Eller. In the March front windows, Lynne’s focus will be on figures while Sue will display various assemblage sculptures. Lynne and Sue create from what they see, feel and imagine, allowing the viewers a glimpse into what inspires them.
Pappenspiel Puppets
Pappenspiel Puppets with Max Eberhard Eichner
Starting at 5:30 PM, Olympic Theatre Arts welcomes to the stage “Max” Eberhard Eichner as he performing traditional German “Pappenspiel” puppets at 414 N Sequim Ave. Traveling via bicycle from Bellingham and stopping to spread the joy of theater along the way, Max uses traditionally made paper puppets to tell classic fairy tales and fables from the Brothers Grimm, Jean de La Fontaine and more.
Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. will feature pianist and vocalist Dawn Martin performing a variety of classic favorites from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. She has played in a variety of bands throughout the Olympic Peninsula and as a soloist she plays a favorites from Carole King, Van Morrison, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Etta James, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Patsy Kline etc. Wind Rose Cellars bistro menu has food specials and small plates tailored to pair with their locally produced award-winning wines.
The Bag Ladies of Sequim upcycled art and apparel
Learn more about the “green” repurposed art and the unique process of the artists at the Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W Washington St.
To create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it. January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.
Want to participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360-460-3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist of any media on the Art Walk, please get your information to Renne for publicity and opportunities.
