Happy and healthy hearts are the focus of February’s First Friday Art Walk Sequim on Feb. 5 while incorporating red as the theme color that represents love, active endeavors, increased excitement, driven leadership and passionate affection.
It also is National Wear Red Day to increase awareness of heart health. Find works of art and folks supporting the option to wear all shades of red from blush to burgundy for the evening out on the town.
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. Go online to www.sequimartwalk.com to download and print a map, find special events and how to be part of art.
Initiated in 2006, this encouraging and educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you/Renne Emiko Brock-Richmond.
Special events
• At 5 p.m., former City Manager Steve Burkett and friends unveil an art glass sculpture being permanently installed in the lobby of the Sequim Civic Center at 152 W. Cedar St. Commissioned by Burkett, this exciting piece of public art is being donated to the city and will be dedicated in memory of his late wife, Bobbi, who died in 2013. The creation of this beautiful art work was made possible through the generosity of Burkett family members and friends, who donated nearly $12,000 to the Olympic View Community Foundation in Sequim on behalf of the Bobbi Burkett Memorial Fund. Seattle Glassblowing Studio in Seattle created this standing art glass sculpture.
• New venue on Sequim’s Art Walk! The Rusting Rooster at 154 E. Washington St. exhibits local artists of several media including upcycling, repurposed art, painting, printing, and sculptures. The Rusting Rooster is inside the old Texaco station and bright yellow. You can’t miss it!
Venues
• 1st Security Bank of Washington (formerly Bank of America), 114 S. Sequim Ave., 5-6 p.m. meet the artist Judy Larimore. Exhibit/sale of her photographs ongoing through February during regular business hours. She will feature new photos of the Arabian coast.
• Hart’s Fine Books, 161 W. Washington St., Alaska resident Dale Brandburg signs copies of his novel “Grizzly Tales.” Signed copies will be available for sale. Also, live music with Trent LaCour on piano.
• Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St., artists Marilynn Evans, digital artist; and Janine Hegy, sculptor and jewelry maker, artist reception 5-8 p.m. and showcasing their original work in the front windows through February.
• A Dropped Stitch, 136 S. Second Ave., free drop-in knitting and felting classes during from 5-8 p.m.
• Mia Bella, 130-A N. Third Ave., art by George Zien, Pat Gordon, Pam Kauffman, Pricilla Patterson, Brim Leal, J.P Lee and Josh Wright.
• R&T Crystals and Beads, 158 E. Bell St., fine jewelry demonstrations.
• Local Yarn Shop, 213 E. Washington St., fiber arts demonstrations.
About the Art Walk
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.
To learn more or find out how you can participate on the First Friday Art Walk Sequim, contact Brock-Richmond at 460-3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com.
