Milestone: Blue Whole Gallery turns 25

June 8, 2022 1:30 am
Photo by Larry Barnes Blue Whole Gallery members celebrate a quarter of a century of local art at the downtown venue. Pictured are (back row, from left) Dan Brewer and Karen Teig, (middle row, from left) Katherine Loveland, Barbara Boerigter, Larry Barnes, Patricia Starr, Kathy Schreiner, Terry Grasteit, Sheri Whetstine, Steve Wry, John Bertholl, Debbie Cain, Suzan Noyes, Lynne Armstrong, Jolene Sanborn, Janet Piccola and Carol Janda, and (front row, from left) Marilynn Evans, Jeannine Chappell, Macaria Patapoff and Mary Franchini. Active members not pictured are: Sally Cays, June Echternkamp, Deborah Harrison, Nancy Lawrence, Dennis Pangborn, Julie Senf, Debby Sterk, Susan Trisko, Ryoko Toyama, Norma Van Orman.
Photo by Larry Barnes Blue Whole Gallery members celebrate a quarter of a century of local art at the downtown venue. Pictured are (back row, from left) Dan Brewer and Karen Teig, (middle row, from left) Katherine Loveland, Barbara Boerigter, Larry Barnes, Patricia Starr, Kathy Schreiner, Terry Grasteit, Sheri Whetstine, Steve Wry, John Bertholl, Debbie Cain, Suzan Noyes, Lynne Armstrong, Jolene Sanborn, Janet Piccola and Carol Janda, and (front row, from left) Marilynn Evans, Jeannine Chappell, Macaria Patapoff and Mary Franchini. Active members not pictured are: Sally Cays, June Echternkamp, Deborah Harrison, Nancy Lawrence, Dennis Pangborn, Julie Senf, Debby Sterk, Susan Trisko, Ryoko Toyama, Norma Van Orman.

Blue Whole Gallery, an artists’ co-op located in downtown Sequim, celebrates its 25th Anniversary in June.

What started as “an experiment in excellence, a fine art gallery of professional artists pursuing creative originality” has continued and thrived to this day, members said.

Current membership includes two-dimensional and three-dimensional artists and fine art jewelry makers.

“As we begin our 25th year, we renew our commitment to present new and exciting shows with quality and originality,” member Ryoko Toyama said. “Thanks to the loyal and enthusiastic support of the community, the gallery will continue to bloom.”

The gallery is at 129 W. Washington St. For more information, call 360-681-6033 or visit bluewholegallery.com.