SEQUIM — The opening reception of “Bumblebunching – Warped, Twisted, & Imperfect” of the 16th Annual North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival is among the special events planned during the First Friday Art Walk in Sequim this week.
The reception of the fiber arts exhibition, which runs from Friday to Nov. 27, is at the Sequim Museum & Arts at 544 N Sequim Avenue.
The color theme for Friday’s art walk is orange.
“Orange is one of the brighter colors in fall as summer fades away,” said Renne Emiko Brock, art walk organizer.
”The hospitable hue of orange reminds us of cozy fires, snuggly seasonal sweaters, nesting and organizing, friendship made out of admirable interests, delightful sweets, encouraging teachers and mentors. “
Participants are encouraged to dress in shades of orange or spicy fall colors, she said.
First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a free self-guided tour of art venues on the First Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Health safety guidelines of masks, social distancing and limited capacity are followed.
In addition to the fiber arts show, other special events on Friday are:
• Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store, 213 E Washington St., will from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., feature a “Sooner or Ladder Art Auction” to support their mission of affordable housing. Admission is free. The OG will provide llive music and Craig Robinson’s paintings will be on display.
• Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W Washington St., features “Season of the Harvest” with Suzan Noyes and Dennis (Doc) Pangborn.
• Cedarbrook Lavender Gift Shop. 120 W. Washington St., has farm fresh lavender creations, treats, locally created gifts and décor items.
• A Stitch in Time Quilt Shoppe, 225 E. Washington St., will display local quilters’ work that corresponds with the monthly color theme. Any who have quilts they made that coincide with the color designated for the art walk is urged to drop them off at the shop the day of the walk with a label and information attached to the quilt.
• Kevin Tracy Wealth Management, 149 W. Washington St., is displaying local watercolorists Beverly Beighle, Connie Drysdale, Melissa Doyel, Barb Falk-Diekfuss, Wendy Goldberg, Roger Huntley, Cecilia Hillway, Allyne Lawson, Jerri Moore, Shirley Rudolf, and Carol Wilhelm.
• Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W Washington St. , will offer craft wines, appetizers and local art.
• Rainshadow Café at 157 West Cedar Street has lots of seating outside and inside with a full menu and drinks to enjoy.
• Olympic Theatre Arts Center, 414 N. Sequim Ave., will present a comedy production of “A Facility for Living” by Katie Forgette.
To participate as a venue or artist on the art walk map, listing and website, contact Brock at 360-460-3023 or renneemiko@gmail.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.
Please join our Facebook Page at facebook.com/ sequimartwalk
Please watch “Support Sequim Arts COVID Pivot” by Silas Crews on YouTube at https://youtu.be/AikIsOAnRz0. The Sequim pARTners are leaders, creators, and contributors that learn and work together collaboratively. Silas Crews captured the Sequim pARTners stories to create this film to demonstrate our dedication to support the Arts in our community and each other.
Go to SequimArtWalk.com to download and print a map, find out what special events are happening and links.
