PORT TOWNSEND — This Saturday night’s Gallery Walk, a free tour of art shows around downtown, promises “Kitchen Magic,” a literary reading and “Coming Unbound,” an exhibition of book sculptures.
Those are just three aspects of the multifaceted stroll, which happens from 5:30 p.m. till about 8 p.m. at art galleries and shops on and near Water Street.
“Coming Unbound” is the new display at the Northwind Arts Center, 2409 Jefferson St., today through April 29. In this invitational show, Renee Bush, Mary-Ellen Campbell, Linda Jarvis, Gloria Lamson, Counsel Langley, Carolyn Law, Shane Miller, Jean-Marie Tarascio, Rebecca Welti, Joan Wenske and Helga Winter explore the idea of the book as inspiration in their own ways and to send their particular messages. The opening reception for “Coming Unbound” is during Saturday evening’s Gallery Walk, and then the artists will host a free discussion at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 14.
The Red Raven Gallery, 922 Water St., is spotlighting outsider artist Julie Luke, watercolorist Amy Weber and a number of artists from around the country. These include Jel Ena of Los Angeles, Lea Barozzi of Portland, Ore., and Jessica Ward of Manistee, Mich.; Amy Katherine Minchew of Atlanta, Amber Michelle Russel of Eau Claire, Wis.; Patricia Ariel of Seattle and Kim Gordon of San Francisco.
■ Gallery Nine, 1012 Water St., is highlighting cloisonné jeweler and painter Linda Lundell and textile designer Laurie Kalesse Dokken this month. Both artists will be on hand to converse with visitors Saturday night.
■ Simon Mace Gallery, 236 Taylor St., presents “Edge, Gage & More,” a show of work by eight Seattle artists who are expanding their careers with help from the 2012 Artist Trust’s Edge Professional Development Program and the Gage Academy of Art. These artists, who are all over the map in their media and their messages, are Flynn Bickley, Elizabeth Copland, Julie Devine, Jody Joldersma, Terrell Lozada, Barbara Noonan, Tamara Stephas and Chandler Woodfin.
■ The Port Townsend Gallery, 715 Water St., features weather-inspired watercolorist Anne Holman and photographer Kate Harper in a show titled “Kitchen Magic.” In her photos, Harper explores the idea that everyday kitchen ingredients — fruit, dishes, gadgets — are visually interesting.
■ Wandering Angus Celtic Traders, 929 Water St., showcases Mary Lynn Maloney’s jewelry made of postage stamps and coins collected from Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
■ William’s Gallery, 914 Water St., marks its ninth anniversary this month with a show by gallery owner Wendi Metzer, who creates assemblages with found objects.
■ PT Shorts, the Key City Public Theatre’s monthly celebration of literature, brings together theater artists Ian Keith, Deborah Hammond and Catherine McNabb to read short stories aloud.
This hour-long event features “Soulmates” by Marian Keyes; “The Road to the Shore” by Michael McLaverty and “Direction of the Road” by Ursula LeGuin. PT Shorts will start at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Pope Marine Building at Water and Madison streets, and more information can be found at www.KeyCityPublicTheatre.org.
