Happy and healthy hearts are the focus of February’s First Friday Art Walk Sequim while incorporating red as the theme color that represents love, active endeavors, increased excitement, driven leadership and passionate affection. It is also National Wear Red Day to increase awareness of heart health.
You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to wear all shades of red from blush to burgundy for the evening out on the town.
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.
“When If Becomes Is” by Jeannine Chappel, a featured artist at the Blue Whole Gallery in February. Check out Chappell’s and Barbara Boerigter’s artwork during the First Friday Art Walk Sequim event on Feb. 4. Submitted artwork
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.
The First Friday Art Walk Sequim has returned while respecting the COVID health and wellness guidelines of masks, social distancing, and limited capacity. Enjoy the Arts and Culture of Sequim safely; not all venues are open fully with the slow start of the return of the evening activities of Sequim Art Walk, so please visit them when they are open.
Special events
Sequim Museum & Arts, 544 N. Sequim Ave., features artist and Dungeness resident Steve Vogel in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Gallery. Now retired, the former Clallam County District 3 Fire Chief graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor of arts degree in fine arts. Vogel has an affinity for nautical and historical sites, such as lighthouses, boats or other beauty on the Olympic Peninsula.
Submitted art Above: Steve Vogel’s artwork is on display during the First Friday Art Walk Sequim on Feb. 4 at Sequim Museum & Arts. Left: “Volcano” by Barbara Boerigter, also featured at the Blue Whole Gallery.
He prefers to draw or paint from items that interest him rather than consigned artwork for others. In the past year, he created six etchings for his new art show and now picked up his paint brushes again to resume oil painting after a 22-year absence.
Sequim Spice and Tea, 139 W. Washington St., has heart filled unique art including glass, pottery, illustration and photography of local artists. Also, find artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun teapots and cups and cheerful culinary gifts.
Local duo Marty and Marilyn Kaler perform blues and rock at Wind Rose Cellars this Friday during the First Friday Art Walk Sequim. Submitted art
From 6-8 p.m. at Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W. Washington St., hosts live music with Tin Sandwich, local duo Marty and Marilyn Kaler, performing some blues along with a little rock. Also, enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits.
From 5- 7:30 p.m., Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store, 213 E. Washington St., has photographer Bri Brown and live music by The OG.
The OG brings live music to Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store, 213 E. Washington St. during the Feb. 4 First Friday Art Walk Sequim. Submitted photo
Brown is a photographer and digital artist based in Port Angeles. She is currently on an AmeriCorps service year with Habitat for Humanity while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership. When she is not working, studying or creating art, you can find her hanging out with some baby goats, reading self-development books, and traveling.
Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St., features the exhibition “Taking Chances, Breaking Rules” with Barbara Boerigter and Jeannine Chappell who create art by “taking chances and breaking rules.”
“Their Work is Done” by Barbara Boerigter, a featured artist at the Blue Whole Gallery in February. Check out Boerigter’s and Jeannine Chappell’s artwork during the First Friday Art Walk Sequim event on Feb. 4. Submitted photo
Boerigter is a founding member of the artist-co-op since 1997, and said she discovers the beauty in “discarded things” and revives them into an art form. Meanwhile, Chappelle is breaking through her well-established comfort zone into the world of abstract.
Dawn & Steve are set to entertain the Friday Friday Art Walk crowd at Rainshadow Café on Feb. 4. Submitted photo
From 6-8 p.m., Rainshadow Café, 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.
The City Arts Advisory Commission hosts the Art All Over “Re-Use” Exhibit at the Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar St.
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.
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. Feb. 4
Location: Various venues near downtown Sequim
On the web: SequimArtWalk.com
”Riding the Echo II” by Jeannine Chappel, a featured artist at the Blue Whole Gallery in February. Check out Chappell’s and Barbara Boerigter’s artwork during the First Friday Art Walk Sequim event on Feb. 4. Submitted artwork
