The First Friday Art Walk Sequim on Feb. 2 promises an evening filled with love, passionate pursues, red apparel, warm hearts, the virtues of fine wine, chocolate and sweet treats. It is also National Wear Red Day to increase awareness of heart health.
Attendees will find works of art and folks supporting the option to decorate and dress in 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 a 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
La Petite Maison Blanche, 213 E. Washington St., features pastel artist Susan Kuznitsky with uniquely curated gifts and festive treats throughout the shop.
From 6-8 p.m., Rainshadow Café at 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.
In the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery at Sequim Museum & Arts, 544 N. Sequim Ave., visit the “Inspiration/Exploration” a traveling Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) exhibition. This nonprofit organization has a mission to promote the art quilt, “a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure.”
Wild Goddess Brews-n-Bites, 145 E. Washington St. Suite D, has small bites, salads, dips and boards. Enjoy a wide selection of beverages along with live music. Owl Chrysalis Medicine, a singer-song writer and is a self-help author, performs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. He will be singing and have his books available to purchase.
A new venue for the First Friday Art Walk is River House Bakery & Cafe, 120 W. Bell St., which features a local artist along with delicious food and bakery items.
Photo courtesy of Dawn & Steve / Enjoy live music by Dawn & Steve from 6-8 p.m. at Rainshadow Café during the First Friday Art Walk Sequim on Feb. 2.
Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W Washington St., has the “All You Need Is Love (and a Kiln)” exhibition with glass artist Sheri Whetstine and ceramicist Terri Biondolino.
Pacific Mist Books, 122 W. Washington St., shares the love of reading and offers an eclectic mix of new and vintage books, cards and gifts, including local authors and artists.
Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures, 121 W. Washington St., features local and regional gifts and treats from around the area.
From 5:30-7:30 p.m., Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store at 213 E. Washington St. has live music with OG!
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.
Over the Fence, a destination home and garden store at 118 E. Washington St., hosts one of their local makers.
Artwork courtesy of Susan Kuznitsky “Get Your Ducks” in a Row” by Susan Kuznitsky, a featured artist at La Petite Maison Blanche during the Feb. 2 First Friday Art Walk Sequim.
Find locally created gifts at Cedarbrook Lavender Gift Shop at 120 W. Washington St., which features farm fresh lavender creations, treats and inspired vintage décor items.
At Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W. Washington St. enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits.
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. Feb. 2
Location: Various venues near downtown Sequim
On the web: SequimArtWalk.com
