The First Friday Art Walk color theme for April is pink.

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. Find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in all spring shades of pink from strong burgundy to soft blush for the evening out on the town. 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.

Special events

It’s time for the BirdFest BirdQuest Game! You can play BirdFest-BirdQuest — a fun, free game for everyone that brings together students, merchants and the community to support the Olympic Bird Festival and encourages shopping locally — that runs April 1-30, and is sponsored by Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce. Find and match 15 or more of the 20 bird bird-sculptures created by Carmen Maxwell’s Sequim High School students to the business where they are hidden. During the First Friday Art Walk and throughout April, find these fine art feathered friends at several locations. Game cards will be available at and can be returned to each of the participating merchants and the chamber’s visitors center, 1192 E. Washington St., by noon on Sunday, April 30. You can vote for your favorite student bird sculpture, too! See OlympicBirdFest.org.

Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures, 121 W. Washington St., features Keith and Kryztyna Ross of Keith’s Frame of Mind. Keith will be showing his new venture: a children’s book and plush toy set called “The Rescue of Eddie & Elliot, A Bald Eaglet Adventure.” It tells the story of the eaglet rescue here in Sequim and their adventure back to the nest.

Molly Omann’s “Driftwood Creations” will be exhibited in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery at Sequim Museum & Arts, 544 N. Sequim Ave. Omann’s stunning pieces are created from local driftwood. Included in the display are a life-sized cougar, named for the Disney movie “Charlie the Lonesome Cougar,” which was filmed on the Olympic Peninsula. Ron Brown, the star of the film, resided here in Sequim and was a dear friend of the artist. Historical pictures from the filming will be part of the display. A second life-like sculpture, “Fisher King,” depicts an eagle snatching his catch from the Dungeness River. This piece was created using epoxy resin for a river base with actual Dungeness River rocks embedded in the complex pour. A photo display of Omann’s multiple driftwood sculptures will also be on exhibit.

Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St., features the “Eye of the Beholder” exhibit featuring artists photographer Hank Izley and kiln-formed glass artist Sheri Cox Wetstine.

Caitlin Knapple, the new owner of, the new owner of Pacific Mist – Books, Cards & Gifts, 122 W. Washington St. hosts two local authors, Sandy Frykholm and Heidi Hansen. Frykholm’s works include “The Drive in ‘65,” a riveting memoir of her family’s trek across the North American continent from Alaska to the East Coast, as well as her newest release, “The Islands Call,” is a fictional time-travel novel where the main character jumps between current day Seattle and the 14th-century Amalfi Coast.. Hansen moves away from fiction with “Alice in Genderland,” er memoir about a wife witnessing the transformation of her husband from male to female. he has also published two volumes of short stories: “Bitter Sweet” and “A Slice of Life.”

At the City of Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar St., the City Arts Advisory Commission hosts the First Friday Open Music Jam from 5-7 p.m. Bring an acoustic instrument and/or voice for an informal gathering of people who like to make music.

Cedarbrook Lavender Gift Shop, 120 W. Washington St., hosts artist Gloria Hancock. “God has allowed me time to study and practice various mediums,” Hancock says. “I float from oil painting to watercolor or pastel, depending on my mood. Painting portraits is by far the most challenging and also the most rewarding. I give God thanks for my artist life! He gives everything I need to live my dream.”

Peninsula ART Friends (PAF) has their artwork on display at Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W. Washington St. New member Sarah Hurt is April’s featured artis; she will have collages on display. Other participating artists include Beverly Beighle, Melissa Doyel, Connie Drysdale, Cecilia Olivera-Hillway, Roger Huntley, Allyne Lawson, Jerri Moore and Shirley Rudolf.

From 5:30-7:30 p.m., Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store, 213 E Washington St., has live music with OG.

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; dancing is encouraged, too.

Sequim Spice and Tea, 139 W. Washington St., has unique art including glass, pottery, illustration and photography of local artists. Fund artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun teapots and cups, and cheerful culinary gifts.

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.

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. April 7

Location: Various venues near downtown Sequim

On the web: SequimArtWalk.com

Artwork courtesy fo Sarah Hurt / “Darkness Falls” by Sarah Hurt, a featured Peninsula ART Friends artist at ind Rose Cellars during the First Friday Art Walk event on April 7.

Photo courtesy of Heidi Hansen Stop by and meet local authors Heidi Hansen (pictured) and Sandy Frykholm at Pacific Mist – Books, Cards & Gifts during the First Friday Art Walk on Friday, April 7.

Photo courtesy of Sandy Frykholm / Stop by and meet local authors Sandy Frykholm (pictured) and Heidi Hansen at Pacific Mist – Books, Cards & Gifts during the First Friday Art Walk on Friday, April 7.

Photo courtesy of Gloria Hancock / Check out artwork by Gloria Hanock at Cedarbrook Lavender Gift Shop, 120 W. Washington St., during the First Friday Art Walk on April 7.