PORT TOWNSEND — New art shows are appearing this week in Port Townsend, giving you a reason to come downtown and explore during the monthly Gallery Walk from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. It’s free, and includes these highlights.
■ “The Printmaker’s Hand III,” an exhibition of fine printmaking, showcases a wide range of the styles and techniques at the Northwind Arts Center, 701 Water St. This month-long juried show has 54 pieces selected from the 192 submitted by artists all over Washington, Oregon and California.
After Saturday evening’s opening reception, juror Sam Davidson of Seattle will give a free talk at 1 p.m. Sunday at Northwind.
“The Printmaker’s Hand” will then stay up through Sept. 27, with the center open from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays.
■ “Treasures of the Sea” is the theme of painter Michael Hale and jewelry maker Judith Komishane’s show at Gallery Nine, 1012 Water St. Both artists will be on hand Saturday evening to chat: Komishane to talk about jewelry made of coral, fish vertebrae, shells and pearls, and Hale to discuss his harbor scenes.
■ Maritime and nature photography — from tall ships to birdlife — are in the spotlight as Stephen Cunliffe and Mitchel Osborne bring their images to the Port Townsend Gallery, 715 Water St. Cunliffe, for his part, donates proceeds from sales of his photography to the Jefferson Land Trust and Northwest Maritime Center.
