The Sequim Irrigation Festival’s “Where water is wealth” inspires the aqua color theme during the Sequim First Friday Art Walk on May 5.
The color aqua expresses responsible, sustainable elements of cool fresh water, abundant salty seas, renewing rain, and bright sunny skies.
Art and music inspired by our natural resources, creativity, positive partnerships and revolutionary ideas are included in the May First Friday Art Walk Sequim.
Besides wearing the color theme of Aqua, everyone is encouraged to dress up in amazing, amusing hats for the Irrigation Festival’s theme of “128 — Out the Gate” combination of our irrigation water flowing and the Kentucky Derby flair.
You can promenade along the venues of the Sequim Art Walk with your fun fascinator hat and please show off your style at First Federal little park on the southeast corner of Sequim Ave. and Washington St. for sassy snapshots and gushing compliments!
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 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
Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures, 121 W. Washington St., features Brian and Wendy Fuller of Fairview Lake Studios. Their pottery incorporates unique objects into everyday life that can help to elevate simple acts like preparing foods or serving a meal.
All of their pieces are entirely handcrafted, one-of-a-kind and contain unique variations of patterns and colors. They will be there to speak on the glazes and clay they have created to give that Pacific Northwest feel. All pieces are entirely handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, and contain unique variations of patterns and colors. Items are made using stoneware clay and glazes that are lead free and food, microwave, and dishwasher safe. All clay and glazes materials are obtained locally.
Pacific Mist – Books, Cards & Gifts, 122 W. Washington St., hosts Elle Payne and her book, “Stories, Musings, and Advice from a Funeral Director.” As a funeral director by day and ballet teacher by night, Payne brings humor, compassion, and sound advice from her experiences in a career path often shrouded in mystery.
Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St. has “May Flowers” exhibit that features Mary Franchini, an acrylic and mixed media painter, and Jane Smith, a 3-D multimedia artist.
Strait Turners, an AAW (American Association of Woodturners) chapter wood lathe club on the Olympic Peninsula, will be showing members work in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery at the Sequim Museum & Arts, 544 N. Sequim Ave. The exhibit “Round and Brown (& Beyond)” is a display of a variety of club member turnings, many of which will be available for purchase.
All of the items are hand crafted and turned from local woods, regional woods, exotic imported woods and other additional materials. The club meets once a month at the Gardiner Community Center on the third Saturday at noon. Meetings include educational speakers, wood and tool sales, social time, a library, and hands-on demonstrations.
Peninsula ART Friends (PAF) has the club’s artwork on display at Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W. Washington St. Participating artists are Beverly Beighle, Melissa Doyel, Connie Drysdale, Cecilia Olivera-Hillway, Roger Huntley, Sarah Hurt, 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 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. Some dancing is encouraged, too.
Locally Known Cowork, 112 W. Washington St,. features artists Emma Gockerell and Stephanie Kunz. Gockerell said she is face painter and artist: “I love pointillism and adding every dot by hand in every piece of artwork I create. A mom of four and a veteran … [and] happy to be local in Sequim.”
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.
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. May 5
Location: Various venues near downtown Sequim
On the web: SequimArtWalk.com
Art courtesy of Emma Gockerell / “Ungaily Fall” by Emma Gockerell, a featured artist at Locally Known Cowork, 112 W. Washington St.
Art courtesy of Stephanie Kunz Artwork by Stephanie Kunz, a featured artist at Locally Known Cowork, 112 W. Washington St. during the First Friday Art Walk on May 5.
