First Friday Artwalk September 5

The community of Anacortes is invited to the First Friday Artwalk on Friday September 5, from 6 – 8 p.m. Artwalk participants include:

420 Commercial Ave., Scott Milo Gallery
Featuring Anacortes 98221 artists for the month. Come see new gold leaf and acrylic paintings by Leo Osborne, in addition to his sculptures. Also showing is a new body of mesh work by Lanny Bergner in the theme of Feathers. Bergner will also be present to sign his new book “The Art of Metal Mesh Basketry.” This show is balanced out by colorful, oil landscapes by Keith Sorenson; small format plein air gouache paintings by Tiffanie Mang and landscape pastels by Irene Graham. The gallery also features a selection of new jewelry, glass, sculptures and custom tables.

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

501 Commercial Ave., Amelia Kaiser Art Studio
Amelia Kaiser shares the joy of nature, adventure, and simple living through her art. She works in watercolor and acrylic, creating whimsical illustrations and striking Pacific Northwest landscape paintings in her downtown Anacortes studio, and is best known locally for her “Greetings from Anacortes” postcard mural at 8th and Commercial. She is currently booking commissioned paintings and mural projects for 2026.

510 Commercial Ave., Adrift
Adrift will feature acrylic paintings on canvas by Bob Hogan. Hogan offers a variety of local landscapes and seascapes and he has an extensive following here in the region.

702 Commercial Ave., MoonWater Arts
MoonWater welcomes Judy Rekevics, longtime Anacortes artist. Judy loves the creative process and her work includes acrylic, gelli print, and more. In addition, MoonWater Arts will be registering students for the much anticipated Fused Glass Classes for October through December. Classes fill quickly. In preparation for the upcoming holiday season MoonWater is receiving beautiful work every day.

708 Commercial Ave., Wellness for Life
Join this show to enjoy artwork by local artists and check out our selection of services.

718 Commercial Ave., Elle Nicole Collective
Ellē Nicole Collective will be showcasing some of their designed in-house products and new arrivals! See apparel, lifestyle brand accessories, stationery, home goods and more.

Art: “Summer Shades” by Leo Osborne