The sky is not the limit when it comes to creativity, inventiveness and our community spirit at the First Friday Art Walk Sequim on Sept. 2, sporting the blue color theme.

Blue is inspiring and imaginative like a night sky full of shooting stars or a cloudless day full of possibilities while also being reliable, sound and willful.

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.

Attendees will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in shades of blue or representations of lofty and loyal aspirations as they enjoy an evening on the town with friends and family.

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

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. In the Karen Kuznek-Reese Gallery Inside the Civic Center from 5-8 p.m., view the juried exhibition “Pacific Northwest Wonder.”

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

The Upper Room Hall, 138 W. Washington St., hosts contra dance dancing. Open to all ages, a beginners’ class is at 7 p.m. and the official dance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Caller Susan Michaels has been calling squares, contras and family dances for more then 30 years, “building community, facilitating joy, and just plain having fun,” organizers say. Internationally acclaimed Scottish fiddler and violinist Brandon Vance provides the music. Vance has performed and taught internationally, he is the recipient of Scotland’s 2017 Royal National Mòd “Sutherland Cup” in Scottish Fiddle, as well as being the youngest to win the U.S. National Open Scottish Fiddling Championship in both 1999 and 2001.

Pacific Mist — Books, Cards & Gifts, at 122 W. Washington St., features author David Young and artist Sue Young. David, a 92-year-old Sequim resident and retired university history professor, will detail his book “Looking Through History’s Window.” Sue Young is showcasing her notecards and book journals made of vintage fabric and original drawings.

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

Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures, 121 W. Washington St., features local artists and inspired gifts by our state and the Olympic Peninsula.

At Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W. Washington St., enjoy award-winning wines and tidbits. At 6 p.m., the Lost Trio will share smiles and music with patrons as the group plays blues, some rock and some country.

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

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.

Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St., features the “Time of harvest and Owls Book” exhibit, with gourd artist Debbie Cain and painter Jeannine Chappell. Chappell will feature the newly released book “Owls: The Paintings of Jeannine Chappell.” She created these paintings over an eight-year period while living in the San Francisco Bay Area, and her models for the paintings were primarily owls living in wildlife rescue centers that are not able to survive in the wild. Cain depicts the season of harvest in the Sequim area from a symbolic elk to a heart-warming lamp with a touch of autumn.

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. Sept. 2

Location: Various venues near downtown Sequim

On the web: SequimArtWalk.com

Submitted art “Sequim elk” by Debbie Cain, a featured artist at the Blue Whole Gallery in September.

Submitted photo Watercolor notecards by Sue Young, whose creativity will be on display at Pacific Mist during the First Friday Art Walk Sequim on Sept. 2.

Submitted art “Great Horned Owl” by Jeannine Chappell, a featured artist at the Blue Whole Gallery in September.