The color theme for the Oct. 7 First Friday Art Walk Sequim is orange — one of the brighter colors in fall as summer fades away. Orange is warm, spicy, energizing, appetizing, sweet, zesty, and inspires optimism and active participation.
First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun, free, self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim from 5-8 p.m. the first Friday of every month. Visit SequimArtWalk.com to download and print your own map, find special events, links and how to be part of art.
Initiated in 2006, the Art Walk is an encouraging and educational arts event sponsored and produced by Renne Emiko Brock with a mission to create approachable, accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.
Submitted art “Dreamer” by Ryoko Toyama, a featured artist in Welfare For Animals Guild’s “Bow Wow!” exhibit at the Blue Whole Gallery in October.
On Friday, participants will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in shades of orange or spicy fall colors as they enjoy an evening on the town with friends and family.
Special events
The 17th-annual North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival continues — including the fiber arts exhibition “Interlaced Lore — Adventure, Fellowship, & Perseverance” at the Sequim Museum & Arts at 544 N. Sequim Ave. During the Art Walk reception, many fiber artists and fiber arts advocates will be demonstrating their passion and artistry.
“Interlaced Lore — Adventure, Fellowship, & Perseverance” artists include Lora Armstrong, Libby Ballard, Lynn Baritelle, Holly Bliss, Renne Emiko Brock, Donna Lee Dowdney, Liisa Fagerlund, Susanne Foster, Jennifer Harris, Estelle Jackson, Lee E. Johnson, Susan Kroll, Robin Nelson, Jennifer O’Brien, Betty Oppenheimer, Pauline Schultz, Peggy St. George, Marla Varner, Chandra Wu and Jean Wyatt.
Submitted art / “Motion is Lotion” by Liisa Fagerlund, a featured artist in the “Interlaced Lore – Adventure, Fellowship, & Perseverance” exhibit, part of the 17th-annual North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival.
This fiber arts exhibition embraces “fantastical and very true stories of endurance and friendship through heroic efforts, tests and trials, collaborations, and leading by example,” organizers say. The treasured gift of creativity is within all who seek it. No map can guide you as you craft it yourself through valiant efforts, tests, and epic dye mix takes. Gather fabric stashes, skeins of yarn, courageous companions, and wise mentors to prepare for this everlasting journey of fiber art. What legends of dedication, commitment to bound connections, intertwined myths, and persistence weave stories within your art?
The North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival is an opportunity to experience positive inclusion, creative expression, encouraged education, the economic enterprise of art and fostering fiber arts. Join us for this interactive fiber arts event connecting to the community with activities like a museum exhibition, educational demonstrations of fiber processes, hands-on experiences for children and adults, Fiber Arts Market of local artists’ work and fiber supplies, and information about local fiber activities, groups, businesses, and instructional resources.
Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St., features “Bow Wow” — a special exhibit to support WAG (Welfare for Animals Guild), an organization that rescues and adopts out disadvantaged dogs in this area by donating proceeds from the sale of selected art pieces. Veteran artists, ceramicist Janet Piccola and painter Patricia Starr, will curate the windows with original fine art related to “people’s best friends, dogs.” Included in the exhibit are two- and three-dimensional pieces, and jewelry. Inside, there will be more artwork related to “Bow Wow.”
Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures, 121 W. Washington St., features local artists and inspired gifts by our state and the Olympic Peninsula. The featured artist during the Art Walk is Susan Kelly-Killeen of Naturally Sooz. She does clay pottery and creates leaf design pottery inspired by nature and the leaves of the season. She will be there in person to speak on the process to make her leaf pottery. Her passion for clay and gardening has blended for a unique outcome with nature for functional pieces of art.
Submitted photo / “Solstice” by Larry Hueth, a featured artist in the City Arts Advisory Commission’s “Solstice” exhibit in the Karen Kuznek-Reese Gallery at the Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar St.
At the City of Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar St., the City Arts Advisory Commission hosts at 5-7 p.m. the First Friday Open Music Jam. Bring your acoustic instrument and/or your voice and join us for an informal gathering of people who like to make music. Chairs will be provided. In the Karen Kuznek-Reese Gallery is the juried exhibition is “Solstice,” an exhibit of art in a variety of medium that represents “the images of contrast we experience with our long summer days and long winter nights.”
Pacific Mist, 122 W. Washington St., will be featuring Sticks n Stones’ Wee Pebble Art and Caitlin’s Origami Creations. Diane Fatzinger has created endearing one of a kind original handmade art using itty bitty pebbles, driftwood, twigs, ferns, shells, and the tiniest of sea glass. Caitlin has expanded her origami creations from tiny hearts to now include original earrings and flying dinosaurs. October will feature Caitlin’s origami pumpkins!
Submitted photo / Diana Fatzinger’s Wee Pebble Art creations are on display at Pacific Mist during the Oct. 5 First Friday Art Walk on Oct. 5.
From 6-8 p.m., Rainshadow Café at 157 W. Cedar St., 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 5-7:30 p.m., Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store, 213 E. Washington St., has fabulous live music with OG!
Sequim Spice and Tea, 139 W. Washington St., has unique art including glass, pottery, illustration and photography of local artists. You can also find artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun teapots and cups, and cheerful culinary gifts.
Check out locally-created gifts at Cedarbrook Lavender Gift Shop, 120 W. Washington St., which has delightful farm fresh lavender creations, treats and inspired vintage décor items.
At Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W. Washington St., enjoy award-winning, artfully-crafted wines and appetizing tidbits.
Soup in the Alley, 138 W. Washington St., features a rotation of local artists, live music and treats.
For more
To participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim map, listing and website, contact Brock at 360-460-3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com. Artists of any media are encouraged to get information to her for publicity and opportunities.
Submitted art / “Floral Cascade” by Lora Armstrong, a featured artist in the “Interlaced Lore – Adventure, Fellowship, & Perseverance” exhibit, part of the 17th-annual North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival.
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.
Join the Art Walk Facebook page at facebook.com/sequimartwalk.
First Friday Art Walk Sequim
When: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 7
Location: Various venues near downtown Sequim
On the web: SequimArtWalk.com
