First Friday Artwalk for April

Enjoy the First Friday Artwalk in Anacortes on Friday April 4, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Artwalk hosts include:

420 Commercial Ave., Scott Milo Gallery
Celebrating our 14th Show together with the Signature Members of the NW Pastel Society for a two-month show. Enjoy 63 new pastels juried by acclaimed artist Mitchell Albala. We have landscapes, seascapes, florals and a few animals for subject matter. We also have quilts on display for the Fidalgo Island Quilt Walk.

1010 5th Street, The Studios Above Scott Milo Gallery
Visit the studios above Scott Milo Gallery and see boldly painted florals in oil by Cathy Schoenberg, sculpted oils by Michael Clough and watercolors and prints by Elizabeth Ockwell. Climb the stairs and see exciting paintings, prints and sculptures.

616 Commercial Ave., Alley Cat Antiques
Chris Stanton is a metal artist from Whidbey Island. Chris worked at Dakota Creek for more than 15 years before starting a hot rod restoration shop with a friend. He bought a CNC plasma table to help with making obsolete parts for the shop, and eventually started making metal art for friends and family. Chris has embraced his artistic side and now sells his art locally.

619 Commercial Ave., Suite 18 (2nd Floor), Jo Anderson Studio
Visit Jo’s studio and enjoy her oil paintings, charcoal and graphite drawings. Ask about her class schedule and availability of gift certificates.

702 Commercial Ave., MoonWater Arts
Come join in the release of the new fused glass classes for May~August as well as some exciting guest teachers in other mediums. Joanie will demonstrate extruding glass using a specialized process with a vitrigraph kiln. This process is an exciting way to create rods of glass as well as strands and shapes of glass to incorporate in fused glass projects. As always, MoonWater Arts curates handcrafted wares from local artists as well as artists throughout the country. Nothing is ever imported.

717 Commercial Ave., Ink & Wool
Join Ink + Wool for First Friday Art Walk, where they will showcase the work of more than 30 talented PNW artisans! Explore a curated selection of handmade knitwear, hand-printed T-shirts, all designed and created in the local shop by owners Kali & Justen Berg (who will be on hand for all of your knitting and printing questions!). Browse the Fidalgo Little Free Fibrary for a fiber surprise. Discover fresh spring finds to brighten your space and wardrobe as we look forward to the new season!

Photo: “Pear Tree,” 12X12 pastel by Megan Veldee