Blue Whole Gallery members say ‘Thank You’ with exhibit

The Blue Whole Gallery is turning 24, and to celebrate the downtown Sequim venue is hosting a group show titled “Thank You to the Community” in June.

Curated by the veteran member artists Macaria D Patapoff (fine art jewelry) and Julie Senf (paintings), the exhibit will extol the natural beauty of Sequim and its surroundings dotted with local history.

The next exhibit opens Friday, June 4, with gallery hours set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sundays, starting in June. (Note: the gallery follows state Department of Health guidelines; check the sign posted at the door for current requirements)

An exhibit Open house is scheduled for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26.

The Blue Whole Gallery is at 129 W. Washington St. Visit bluewholegallery.com for more information.

“Old Schoolhouse” by Marilynn Evans, a presenting artist at the Blue Whole Gallery’s “Thank You to the Community” exhibit in June. Submitted art

“Old Schoolhouse” by Marilynn Evans, a presenting artist at the Blue Whole Gallery’s “Thank You to the Community” exhibit in June. Submitted art

“All Rows Olympics” by Julie Senf, a presenting artist at the Blue Whole Gallery’s “Thank You to the Community” exhibit in June. Submitted art

“All Rows Olympics” by Julie Senf, a presenting artist at the Blue Whole Gallery’s “Thank You to the Community” exhibit in June. Submitted art

“Pacific Wonders” by Debbie Cain, a presenting artist at the Blue Whole Gallery’s “Thank You to the Community” exhibit in June. Submitted photo

“Pacific Wonders” by Debbie Cain, a presenting artist at the Blue Whole Gallery’s “Thank You to the Community” exhibit in June. Submitted photo

“Pink Delight” by Kathy Schreiner, a presenting artist at the Blue Whole Gallery’s “Thank You to the Community” exhibit in June. Submitted photo

“Pink Delight” by Kathy Schreiner, a presenting artist at the Blue Whole Gallery’s “Thank You to the Community” exhibit in June. Submitted photo

“Fused Cross” by Macaria D Patapoff, a presenting artist at the Blue Whole Gallery’s “Thank You to the Community” exhibit in June. Submitted photo

“Fused Cross” by Macaria D Patapoff, a presenting artist at the Blue Whole Gallery’s “Thank You to the Community” exhibit in June. Submitted photo

Above: “Insurmountable Ascent” by John Bertholl. Top right: “Old Schoolhouse” by Marilynn Evans. Bottom right “Pacific Wonders” by Debbie Cain. Submitted photos

Above: “Insurmountable Ascent” by John Bertholl. Top right: “Old Schoolhouse” by Marilynn Evans. Bottom right “Pacific Wonders” by Debbie Cain. Submitted photos