Enjoy pageantry in purple at First Friday Art Walk

The color theme for this month’s First Friday Art Walk is purple— the color of Sequim’s famous lavender blooms. It purple represents thoughtfulness, cultivated dignity, mesmerizing potential, magical camaraderie, supportive spiritual significance, and impressive extravagance.

You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in tints and shades of purple as they enjoy a festive night on the town with friends and fellow Sequimmers preparing for Sequim Lavender Weekend later in the month. Come out and celebrate what makes Sequim so special!

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 a own map, find special events and 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

La Petite Maison Blanc, 213 E. Washington St., has joined the Sequim Art Walk. Meander in and browse as the venue features “Paintings of the Peninsula” by W. Jason Situ. During the Art Walk stroll a little farther to La Petite Maison Blanc as they are offering a special on pantry items and free samples available all over the store.

The A. Milligan Art Studio and Gallery at 520 N. Sequim Ave. invities visitors to stop by for refreshments and snacks and enjoy the work of featured local artist Lauren Blair Churchill. Her exhibit at the gallery is a trip through time, featuring her fanciful abstracts through the years to the present. A lifelong artist, she is experienced in a variety of mediums.

Photo by Judy Larimore / Judy Larimore joins fellow Olympic Peaks Camera Club members for "A Photographic Journey II," an exhibit at Sequim Museum & Arts in July.

Sequim Museum & Arts, 544 N. Sequim Ave., will have “A Photographic Journey” which is a new Olympic Peaks Camera Club exhibition of different photographs from their June showing in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery.

Locally Known Cowork, 112 W. Washington St., features artist Emma Gockerell. A local face painter, artist, mom of four and veteran, Gockerell says she enjoys pointillism and “adding every dot by hand in every piece of artwork I create. Happy to be local in Sequim.”

Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St. has “Creativity Comes in Many Forms” art exhibit featuring artists Carol Janda, who works include watercolors, oils, and clay, and Marilynn Hiestand, who works include silk art, watercolor, collage, and fiber art.

The Olympic Theatre Arts Center at 414 N. Sequim Ave. has a “Lavender Melodrama -Lavender Lawlessness or This Buds for You!” performance at 3:30 p.m. on July 7. Written and directed by OTA executive director, David Herbelin, the purpose of this show is pure entertainment. Tickets are $20 and $15 for students; get tickets and more information at olympictheatrearts.org.

In the Karen Kuznek-Reese Gallery at the Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar St., the City of Sequim Arts Advisory Commission hosts the opening reception of “Music; The Art of Arranging Sound”; nine pieces by eight artists and will be on exhibit July 7-Sept. 25.

Artwork courtesy of First Friday Art Walk / Artwork by Emma Gockerell, the featured artist at Locally Known Cowork during the First Friday Art Walk on July 7.

Also at the Civic Center is the First Friday Open Music Jam from 5-7 p.m. Bring an acoustic instrument and/or voice and join the group for an informal gathering of people who like to make music. Chairs will be provided.

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

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. Also find artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun teapots and cups and cheerful culinary gifts.

At Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W. Washington St., enjoy award-winning, artfully-crafted wines and appetizing tidbits with local art and live music.

Art courtesy of Molly Omann / “Satchmo," a pen-and-ink drawing by Molly Omann, is on display with other pieces in the exhibit “Music; The Art of Arranging Sound,” featured at the Sequim Civic Center on the First Friday Art Walk and from July 7-Sept. 25.

Soup in the Alley at 138, W. Washington St., features a rotation of local artists, live music and treats.

Pacific Mist Books, 122 W. Washington St., offers an eclectic mix of new and vintage books, cards and gifts including local authors and artists.

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. July 7

Location: Various venues near downtown Sequim

On the web: SequimArtWalk.com