SEQUIM — First Friday Art Walk will celebrate autumn with a gold-themed walk from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at various venues in downtown Sequim.
Maps for the self-guided tour are available at www.sequimartwalk.com.
Special events in December include:
• Over the Fence, 118 E. Washington St., will host Mary Beth Beuke of West Coast Sea Glass.
Beuke, a local artist, creates fine silver art jewelry that features sea glass pieces of every color.
“The unique beauty of sea glass is that each piece is distinct from the next and has been on a one-of-a-kind journey,” Beuke said. “I believe the piece of sea glass usually dictates the form of jewelry that it will eventually find itself.”
Beuke is the author and photographer of the book “The Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass.”
• The A. Milligan Art Gallery, 520 N. Sequim Ave., will host Olympic Peninsula Art Association’s members show and fundraiser. The annual sale benefits the association’s art scholarship program.
Visitors will be able to vote in the show’s “People’s Choice Awards.” Winning artists will be announced during the reception.
• Sequim Museum and Arts, 544 N. Sequim Ave., will exhibit the photography of Randall Tomaras in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery.
Tomaras will share photographs from his world travels that include his explorations, portraits, landscapes, fine art and local events and sights.
Tomaras has published a new two-volume photo book, “It is NOT the Camera,” that features 115 photos and 115 short stories to help readers improve their images and their communication, regardless of skill level.
• Locally Known Cowork, 112 W. Washington St., will host the North Olympic Shuttle and Spindle Guild Fiber Arts Sale. The guild has conducted workshops, study groups and monthly meetings for more than 40 years.
Members include fiber artists, fiber animal owners and fiber interested fans, from beginners to advanced.
• Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St., will celebrate the holiday season with its annual Holiday Gift Gallery and the exhibition “Visions of Winter.”
The front window display will include winter-themed works from all the gallery artists.
“Everyone’s work is so unique and different,” said Shayna Robnett, an oil painter and the exhibit’s curator. “Combining the paintings with the 3-D work and having the display look balanced is an undertaking. It’s all about color and size.”
Inside the gallery, the work of former Port Angeles resident Carol Janda will be on display and available for purchase.
• Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures, 121 W. Washington St., will feature local artists, gifts and treats from around the area.
• Pacific Mist Books, 122 W. Washington St., will offer a mix of new and vintage books, cards and gifts, including local authors and artists.
• Sofie’s Flowers, 127 W. Washington St., will offer holiday-themed home décor and local artists’ creations.
• Wild Goddess Brews-n-Bites, 145 E. Washington St., Suite D, will have small bites, salads, dips and boards with a selection of beverages and live music.
• La Petite Maison Blanche, 213 E. Washington St., will feature uniquely curated gifts and festive treats throughout the shop and live music with Kate Lily.
• Over the Fence, 118 E. Washington St., will host its Christmas Open House with live music, Finch & Fennel Hot Apple Cider and homemade cookies.
• Rainshadow Cafe, 157 W. Cedar St., will host live music by Dawn and Steve from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• The Habitat Boutique Store, 213 E. Washington St., will have live music by Reckless Dove from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Sequim Spice and Tea, 139 W. Washington St., will have unique art, including glass, pottery, illustration and local artists’ photography. Participants also can find creative tea blends, colorful teapots, and cups and culinary gifts.
• Soup in the Alley, 138 W. Washington St., will feature a rotation of local artists, live music and treats.
• Alder Wood Bistro, 139 W. Alder St., will serve artisan wood-fired seasonal organic food.
• The Cedarbrook Lavender Gift Shop, 120 W. Washington St., will have farm-fresh lavender creations, treats and vintage décor items.
• Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W. Washington St., will serve crafted wines and appetizing tidbits.
• The River House Bakery and Cafe, 120 W. Bell St., will host local artists with food and bakery items.
• Pacific Pantry, 229 S. Sequim Ave., will be open until 7 p.m. with a rotation of local artists.
For more information, including adding a venue or an artist to the list, call Renne Emiko Brock at 360-460-3023 or email renneemiko@gmail.com.
“Post Apocalyptic Tree” by Christopher Allen.
“Gold Sea Glass” by Mary Beth Beuke of West Coast Sea Glass.
“Reflecting on Yellowstone” by Randall Tomaras.
