Upcoming Events

Penn Cove Gallery is excited to add Artist Timothy Haslet to its collection of local talent. Timothy is a native of the Pacific NW and an Art graduate of Whitworth University in Spokane, WA. He comes from a family of artists and was instructed in art and encouraged in visual expression from as far back as he can remember. Timothy has also studied art in Europe. He is inspired by the Impressionists.  Many of his landscapes and portraits are expressionist…

Brooklyn transplant Lexi Karafelis uses pulverized charcoal to create portraits with intense light. Each drawing is inspired by abstracted figures from childhood memories.  Each detail is carefully selected to create a large-scale image that offers new perspectives when viewed up close and at a distance. Opening reception: February 1st, 5:00-7:00 PM. Also open Wednesday - Sunday 11:00AM-5:00 PM.  

Pacific NorthWest Art School is very pleased to host in conjunction with our B&W Photography Collection exhibition a special presentation by BROOKS JENSEN, editor of LensWork (an award-winning, bimonthly, anthology-style periodical which focuses on photography and the creative process.) Saturday, February 23rd 1pm – 3pm Tickets $10 RSVP HERE

For the month of March, Garry Oak Gallery is featuring the work of photographer William Schumm and wood sculptor Pat McVay. William Schumm works primarily in black and white using both medium and large format cameras, and a variety of black and white films. His prints are processed for archival permanence and matted with museum quality acid-free rag board. More of William's photography can be seen here - garryoakgallery.com/william-schumm. When Pat McVay moved to the Olympic Peninsula, his attraction to…

Jewelry and sculpture artist Deborah Francis will be at Penn Cove Gallery on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. demonstrating techniques she uses in creating her jewelry. While often working in a series, many of her necklaces and bracelets are one-of-a-kind pieces. Polymer clay as well as a variety of metals provide the right combinations of contrasting textures, colors and shapes. Deborah was the poster artist for the Coupeville Festival last year.   www.deborahfrancis.com      

Garry Oak Gallery has rescheduled its ART CELEBRATION for March 15. We will be celebrating the end of winter by featuring our 4 new wonderful artists and Pennie Allison Rees' new work. Please drop by anytime between 4 and 7 pm to meet our new artists and see Pennie's new vintage car watercolors. Light refreshments will be served.

Join me for a fun filled four days of advanced feltmaking and dye work. Learn to draft a custom pattern and then use it to create a lightweight garment from natural, renewable extra soft merino and luscious silk using my easy felting techniques.  Next with leaves found around Whidbey and color fast dyes, you plan and create exciting surface designs on your wearable art garment. Prior experience using a resist preferred.  Small class of 10 students. 2 spots available.

For the month of April, Garry Oak Gallery is featuring the work of Ron Apgar, imaginative fused glass artist, ceramics painter, and fused glass jeweler. Ron is driven by a passion for self-expression through art. His works are noted for their unique style, elegance, and technique. Ron's style blends realism with abstract expressionism. More work by Ron can be found at garryoakgallery.com/ron-apgar.

Join Island Bohemians for this fun dance and social event. Open to the public, age 21+. Event details TBD. Visit www.islandartscouncil.org/island-bohemians.html for details.