The Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk hiatus is over, and the popular event resumes April 9 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with two new venues—ABC Creations and Semi Aquatic.
To celebrate these new venues and the art walk’s return, there’s a special theatrical event at Dewey’s Digs, starting at 5:15 p.m. It includes preview performances by two local theatrical companies—Chetco Pelican Players and Brookings Harbor Community Theater.
As in the past, in addition to all the art and collectibles, there will be several other special events, including painting demonstrations and “meet the artist” opportunities.
Most venues will have live music, which, along with free refreshments, adds immensely to the friendly, festive art walk atmosphere. But should you miss any of it, there's an after-art-walk report right here.
Complete Venues List:
NEW VENUE-ABC Creations
Lower Level, Art Walk Alley and Willow Street
541 661-7930
Special Event, 3:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Meet painter Julie Scott, featured artist. This new venue offers paintings, fabric art, sculpture, pottery, as well as fabric and other supplies. Music by Giraffes on a Raft.
Brian Scott Gallery and Signatures, 515 Chetco Ave., 541 412-8687:
Special Event, 4:30 p.m.: Surprise demonstration. Featured artist is photographer Magdelena Huybreghs. Also on main floor: Signatures Gallery, 541 469-1085, with Star Wars poster artist Drew Struzan, as well as Sandy Bonney, watercolorist Jan Kunz, pastel artists Albert Handell, and mannerist printer Joe Tonini. More art in upstairs Snug and lower level Art Alley Grille restaurant. Music by Lon Goddard.
Chetco Community Public Library, 405 Alder St., 541 469-7738:
The main gallery displays “All Creatures Great and Small” — art by Christina Olsen, Jeannie and Tod Steele, and Horst Wolf. The lobby showcase presents a display from Relay for Life.
Dewey's Digs, Curry Coastal Pilot conference room, enter from Art Walk Alley, 541 373-3551: Special Event, 5:15 p.m.: Brookings Harbor Community Theater players and Chetco Pelican Players perform preview sketches. Featured art: A Room Full of Theatrical Posters. (A temporary sign identifies Dewey’s Digs entrance.) Music by Patty Anne Da’Cunha.
Feather Your Nest, 703 Chetco Ave. (entrance in back), 541 469-4300:
Offers everything from hand-carved wood bowls to beach-themed paintings and glass art. In addition, there’s a small historical museum with lots of Brookings memorabilia to view. Music by Rapp Brush.
PBAA/Manley Art Center, 433 Oak Street
541 469-1807
Featured artist is Judith Falconer, wildlife artist from Grants Pass. Gallery theme is “Yellow.” The large classroom has art, too, and hosts Tuesday Painters, Life Drawing, Mudslingers, Chetco Photographers, Fiber Arts, and other activities. Music by Taste ‘o Honey.
NEW VENUE- Semi Aquatic Gallery
654 Chetco Avenue
503 451-3775:
Special Event, 3:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Painting demonstration by Spencer Reynolds, the artist whose beach-themed oil paintings and prints fill the gallery. Art classes 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday or by appointment. Music by Hither, Thither, and Yon.
Wright's Custom Framing/Fog & Fine Art Gallery, 810 Chetco Ave., 541-469-7900: Special Event, 3:00—6:00 p.m.: Fabric painting demonstration by Kim Meyer. Featured artist is Tom Sheets and his abstract acrylic-on-canvas images. Gallery shows works by 35 other artists. Rear gallery has additional art supplies. Art workshops, art supplies and framing services, too. Music by Adam Taylor.
