First Friday Art Walk Sequim’s color theme for Nov. 5 is brown. You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in shades of bountiful brown or representations of warm hearth and harvest as they enjoy an evening on the town with down to earth friends and family.

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/produced by Renne Emiko Brock to create approachable, accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.

First Friday Art Walk Sequim has returned while respecting the COVID-19 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 evening Art Walk activities, so please visit them when they are open.

Special events

Returning to the Sequim Art Walk, discover the new location for the Pacific Mist store at 122 W. Washington St. Pacific Mist welcomes Jean Wyatt, a Sequim artist who loves color and has a whimsical/story like style. She envisions everyday things like domestic living, classic trucks, nature and sports being done by birds, cats and other animals. Many of her paintings are illustration-like in that there is a story that can be told.

As part of the North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival, enjoy the “Bumblebunching — Warped, Twisted, & Imperfect” exhibition and fiber arts demonstrations at the Sequim Museum & Arts, 544 N. Sequim Ave. “Bumblebunching” exhibition artists include Lynn Baritelle, Honey Bliss, Renne Emiko Brock, Donna Lee Dowdney, Liisa Fagerlund, Susanne Foster, Peggy St. George, Leslie Hoex, Estelle Jackson, Susan Kroll, Jacki Moseley, Kelly Ruth, Susan Savage, Gloria Skovronsky, Marla Varner and Jean Wyatt. This juried fiber arts exhibition celebrating happy accidents, successful satisfaction in Wabi-Sabi, and unintended artistic experiences that often lead to evolutionary forms of expression and joyful acceptance that experimentation is part of one’s art practice. See the multi-award winning and world-traveling “At the Junction” by Varner, a Sequim artist; this exhibition is the first time this honored quilt has been on display locally. Also, explore “Chrysalis Circuitry” by Ruth, a Canadian fiber and sound artist. The music composition uses sounds from contact mics and effects pedals on a weaving loom and spinning wheel in collaboration with saxophone player Allison Balcetis.

From 5-7:30 p.m., Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store at 213 E .Washington St. has live music by The OG and featuring paintings by Craig Robinson, a local artist and Sequim Art Council member.

Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St., features the “Gentle and Tranquil” exhibit with artists Carol Janda and Debbie Cain. Together, they present the gentle and tranquil world filled with the magic of nature. Janda, a potter and painter, is known for her continuous exploration of approach to the subject and technical challenge. Cain, a gourd artist, and teacher, incorporates her life-long encounters with nature and people into her art.

At Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W. Washington St., enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines, appetizing tidbits and hosts local artists.

Rainshadow Café, 157 W. Cedar St., has lots of seating outside and inside with a full menu and drinks to enjoy.

Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St. is open until 8 p.m. with creative tea blends, colorful and fun tea pots and cups, and many more culinary gifts.

Cedarbrook Lavender Gift Shop, 120 W. Washington St., has delightful farm fresh lavender creations, treats, locally created gifts, and inspired vintage décor items.

A Stitch in Time Quilt Shoppe, 225 E. Washington St., will display local quilters’ work corresponding with the monthly color theme. The store encourages people with a quilt they made that coincides with the designated color to drop them off at their shop the day of the walk with their label and info attached to their quilt.

For more

To participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim map, listing and website, contact Emiko Brock at 360-460-3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com.

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. Nov. 5

Location: Various venues near downtown Sequim

On the web: SequimArtWalk.com

Above: “Wonders of the Sea” by Debbie Cain, a featured artist at the Blue Whole Gallery’s exhibit “Gentle and Tranquil,” showing this November. Righgt: “Buddha” by Carol Janda, a featured artist at the Blue Whole Gallery’s exhibit “Gentle and Tranquil,” showing this November. Submitted photos

“Mountains or Sea” by Carol Janda, a featured artist at the Blue Whole Gallery’s exhibit “Gentle and Tranquil,” showing this November. Submitted art

“Gentle rider” by Debbie Cain, a featured artist at the Blue Whole Gallery’s exhibit “Gentle and Tranquil,” showing this November. Submitted photo

“Water lily” by Carol Janda, a featured artist at the Blue Whole Gallery’s exhibit “Gentle and Tranquil,” showing this November. Submitted art

“Iron horse” by Debbie Cain, a featured artist at the Blue Whole Gallery’s exhibit “Gentle and Tranquil,” showing this November. Submitted photo

“At the Junction,” by Marla Varner, is a fiber arts piece on display at the “Bumblebunching – Warped, Twisted, & Imperfect” exhibition at Sequim Museum & Arts on Nov. 5. Submitted art

Softcover journals by Jean Wyatt, a featured artist at the “Bumblebunching – Warped, Twisted, & Imperfect” exhibition at Sequim Museum & Arts during the Nov. 5 First Friday Art Walk Sequim. Submitted photo

“Galactic Flotsam” by Liisa Fagerlund, a featured artist at the “Bumblebunching – Warped, Twisted, & Imperfect” exhibition at Sequim Museum & Arts during the Nov. 5 First Friday Art Walk Sequim. Submitted photo

“Quarantine” by Gloria B Skovronsky, a featured artist at the “Bumblebunching – Warped, Twisted, & Imperfect” exhibition at Sequim Museum & Arts during the Nov. 5 First Friday Art Walk Sequim. Submitted photo

“Quarantine” by Gloria B Skovronsky, a featured artist at the “Bumblebunching – Warped, Twisted, & Imperfect” exhibition at Sequim Museum & Arts during the Nov. 5 First Friday Art Walk Sequim. Submitted photo