Step into spring with Sequim’s First Friday Art Walk
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The theme color for Sequim’s April 3 First Friday Art Walk is pink. Participants are invited to get in the spirit of spring by wearing pink, burgundy or soft blush for an evening on the town.
First Friday Art Walk, a free, self-guided tour, takes place from 5-8 p.m. at various locations around Sequim. Visit SequimArtWalk.com to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, and access links.
Here are some of the special events planned for April 3:
Beginning April 1, visit local merchants and destinations to find and match the student-crafted bird sculptures for this year’s BirdFest/BirdQuest. Game cards are available at all participating locations, including the Sequim Visitor Information Center. Match a minimum of 15 sculptures with their locations on the game card, then enter to win the Grand Prize Basket, which includes treats for bird watchers, Sequim swag, and a one-year membership to the Audubon Society. You also get to vote on your favorite bird. The top three vote-getters receive a cash prize.
The game ends at noon on April 30. All game cards must be turned in to any participating locations by then.
BirdFest-BirdQuest is a fun free game sponsored by the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce that brings together high school students, merchants and the community to support the Olympic Bird Festival and shopping local.
Rumor has it a special guest will be hopping by to pass out treats and invitations to the Sequim Shiso Sister City Association’s open house happening on Saturday, April 4 at the Friendship Garden at Carrie Blake Community Park. There will be photo ops, garden tours, and crafts.
The A. Milligan Art Studio & Gallery at 520 N. Sequim Ave. will offer refreshments as they open for the season with a new exhibit called “The Pacific Northwest Impressions,” featuring the watercolors of Lyn Conlan and the energetic oils of Anne Pfeiffer.
The Sequim Museum & Arts at 544 N. Sequim Ave. features the Peninsula Fiber Artists in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery. Forty-three art quilts, fabric collages, silk paintings, sculptures and 3-D pieces go on exhibit there on April 1, created by Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Hadlock, Port Townsend and Bainbridge Island members of Peninsula Fiber Artists.
Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W. Washington St. features painter Jean Glaser and ceramicist Mike Middlestead with the exhibition “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” To Jean the show theme shouts “change is coming,” and indeed change has come to her work. She has added new mediums in the form of pan pastels and soft chalk pastels. “Parts of my work will never change: my interest in animals and my color palate.” Her goal is to infuse all her subjects with energy and spark through color, texture, and pattern. She hopes to make viewers of her work smile. Mike has just returned for a month-long trip to India where he studied new concepts and techniques in pottery. He described the experience as “amazing, wonderful, and exciting,” and challenging. He is putting those new concepts and techniques to work creating a window of vases for those spring flowers. His presentation will include thrown, handmade, and slab vases using various glazing techniques as well as raku. “One piece will be the largest I’ve ever created,” he states.
At Spoonbar Sweets, 171 W. Washington St., artist Kristine Henshaw will be doing quick portrait sketches for those who make a donation of any size to the Olympic Peninsula Art Association (OPAA) scholarship fund. A scholarship is awarded each year to at least one graduating senior. OPAA (formerly Sequim Arts) is a non-profit arts organization located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state, with Mount Olympus to the south and Victoria, British Columbia across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north. The purpose of Olympic Peninsula Art Association (OPAA) shall be to promote and encourage the understanding and appreciation of art for the benefit of the members and the community, by means of exhibits, seminars, demonstrations, workshops, and various other educational programs. Their scholarships to include students in Clallam and Jefferson counties.
From 6-8 p.m., Rainshadow Café at 157 West Cedar St. has live music with Dawn & Steve. Dancing is encouraged.
La Petite Maison Blanche at 213 E. Washington St. features artwork, uniquely curated gifts and more.
Alder Wood Bistro, 139 W. Alder St., has artisan wood-fired local, seasonal, organic food in the heart of Sequim. While you dine, check out their walls filled with unique art by local artists.
Over the Fence at 118 E. Washington St. hosts local artists in their shop and offers pop-up art making.
Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W. Washington St. has unique items made by local artists that include glass, pottery, illustration, and photography.
Pacific Mist Books at 122 W. Washington St. shares the love of reading and offers an eclectic mix of new and vintage books, cards, and gifts including local authors and artists.
Pacific Pantry, 229 S. Sequim Ave., is open until 7 p.m. and hosts a rotation of local artists.
Three Little Birds Studio d’Arte and Western Wanderer at 112 W. Washington St. host live music, storytelling apparel, handcrafted artisan goods, and more.
Sofie’s Flowers at 127 W. Washington St. is full of creations from local artists and decorative pieces reflecting the season.
Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W. Washington St. supports local artists, creators, and makers of items that reflect the Pacific Northwest and the Olympic Peninsula.
Soup in the Alley, 138 W. Washington St., has live music from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W. Washington St. has live music from 6-8 p.m. with award-winning artfully crafted wines.
