PORT TOWNSEND — A famous yet reclusive writer; a painter who seeks peace; and “The Best Known Unknown Artist” are all part of Port Townsend’s April Gallery Walk, a free event set for 5:30 p.m. till about 8 p.m. this Saturday.
Everyone is invited to come out for new art shows, refreshments and conversation with local artists.
Here are some highlights along the path.
■ At Gallery Nine, 1012 Water St., Marcy Gordon is showing new drawings and paintings while handbag designer Laurie Dokken has unveiled her fresh work.
■ The Jefferson Museum of Art & History in the Old City Hall building at 540 Water St., invites art lovers to “Thomas T. Wilson: The Best Known Unknown Artist in the Northwest,” a show celebrating Tom Wilson, the acclaimed painter and teacher who arrived here in 1960 and helped initiate the town’s artistic revival.
■ The Port Townsend Gallery, 715 Water St., presents the art of Nancy Fredrick, a painter who calls herself “always in search of the perfect landscape, in search of solitude and silence.”
Her canvases, from the beach, the woods and beyond, share the gallery with those of fellow landscape painter Mark Henthorn.
In his views of Washington, Montana, Colorado and Germany, he uses watercolor, acrylic and pastels, often mixed in a single painting.
■ The Northwind Arts Center, 701 Water St., is showcasing the work of 46 members of the Northwest Designer Craftsmen, a nonprofit group of artists in Alaska, Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Montana.
Art made of clay, wood, metal, fiber and mixed media awaits visitors in this exhibition, on display through April 27.
For details about the association, see nwdc-online.org.
■ Studio 36, upstairs at 211 Taylor St., presents “Dreamother,” a performance of experimental music and dialogue with Camille Hildebrandt, Susanne Skadron and Dmitry Atamonov at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.