The Dec. 2 Art Walk Color Theme is gold and all that glitters! Gold is the color of Earth’s star Sol in celebration of the Winter Solstice and the return of the sun during December. The bright, shiny color of gold represents rekindled optimism, kindhearted deeds, admiration, warm festivities, wealth and lifelong relationships. As you enjoy an evening on the town with family, friends and guests who join Sequim’s 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 illumination, harmony, and hope.
First Friday Art Walk 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. This educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock.
Special events
• At 5 p.m., there will be the City of Sequim and the City Arts Advisory Commission Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Reception at the Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar St. The holiday tree will be decorated with ornaments created by local fourth-grade students on the theme of “What Sequim Means to Me.” Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, her prince and members of the Arabian and Spanish dancers, as the Sequim Ballet performs excerpts from its upcoming performance of the “Nutcracker.”
• The Opulent Evening Art Show is a collaborative arts showcase and sale of creations by artists Mary Beth Beuke of West Coast Sea Glass, Renne Emiko Brock of unique as you, Marla Varner of Penny Lane Quilts and Jean Wyatt of J Wyatt Art at That Takes the Cake, 171 W. Washington St. Discover quality treasures and gifts like accessories, art apparel, books, fine art, handmade journals, home décor, and sea glass jewelry.
Venues
• Sunshine Café, 145 W. Washington St., hosts photographer Cindy Kern for the Art Walk .
• Sequim Spice and Tea, 139 W. Washington St. Singer and artist Priscilla Patterson is performing and showcasing songs from her new CD “Wonderful World!”
• The Sequim Museum & Arts, 175 W. Cedar St., has “Childhood Memories” an exhibition of children’s gifts for Christmas.
• Cedarbrook Lavender, 134 1/2 W. Washington St. Find handmade gifts where you can learn how to use lavender in art and cooking.
• The Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St., offers the Annual Holiday Group Show and The Gift Gallery has a selection of ornaments, jewelry, fiber art, fused glass, ceramics, paintings, photography, sculptures of wood, gourds and drift wood. Meet the artists from 5-8 p.m.
• Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave., welcomes the clarinet quartet “Toot Sweet” performing from 6-7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.
• The Bag Ladies of Sequim, WA, 167 W. Washington St. shines with up-cycled items for a new purpose with an artful twist.
• Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W. Washington St., hosts Joy in Mudville, a rock/folk band out of Port Angeles.
• Set in the 1950s, mark your calendar for the Annual Whodunnit Downtown “The Case of the Silver Lining Secret Formula” during the Jan. 6, 2017, First Friday 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 participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, contact Renne Emiko Brock at 460-3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com.
