Peninsula Daily News
Happy and healthy hearts will be the focus of February’s First Friday Art Walk in Sequim while incorporating red as the theme, representing love, active endeavors, increased excitement, driven leadership and passionate affection.
Friday is also National Wear Red Day to increase awareness of heart health.
The First Friday Art Walk is a free self-guided tour of art venues from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 4.
Visit sequimartwalk.com to download and print a map.
Face masks and social distancing will be required, and there will be a limited capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The Sequim Museum & Arts, 544 N Sequim Ave., will feature Steve Vogel of Dungeness in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Gallery. Now retired, the former Clallam County District 3 Fire Chief graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor of arts degree in fine arts. In addition, his training in mechanical engineering drawings enhances his perspective in multimedia art pieces.
Vogel has an affinity for nautical and historical sites, such as lighthouses or boats on the Olympic Peninsula.
Since the last art show at the Sequim Museum in 2018, he purchased an etching press, and he is in the process of relearning those skills after a 44-year break to pursue printmaking. In the past year, Vogel created six etchings for his new show and picked up his paintbrushes to resume oil painting after a 22-year absence.
Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W. Washington St., will host live music with Tin Sandwich from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The duo of Marty and Marilyn Kaler will perform some blues along with a little rock.
Sequim Spice and Tea, 139 W. Washington St., has heart-filled unique art including glass, pottery, illustration and photography. You can also find artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun teapots and cups, and cheerful culinary gifts.
Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store, 213 E. Washington St., will have photographer Bri Brown and live music by The OG from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Brown is a photographer and digital artist based in Port Angeles who is on an AmeriCorps service year with Habitat for Humanity while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership. She has been involved in the artistic community since childhood, having sold her first art piece when she was 8 for 25 cents.
She has dabbled in quite a few mediums since then, including painting, sculpture and graphic design. During the start of the pandemic, she started offering custom, hand-drawn digital designs to connect with others. Additionally, she began offering professional photo shoots with the aim of capturing life in all its vibrancy and joy.
From 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Rainshadow Café at 157 West Cedar Street has live music with Dawn & Steve.
And the City Arts Advisory Commission will host the Art All Over “Re-Use” Exhibit at the Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar St.
Initiated in 2006, the First Friday Art Walk in Sequim is sponsored and produced by Renne Emiko Brock. Its mission is to create approachable and accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.
