The Downtown Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk continues despite a few venue owners on vacation or closed for remodeling."Seven Sirens" by Christina Olsen
is on display at Brian Scott Gallery.
Five venues will be participating in the monthly event scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 10.
This month all venues are located on Chetco Avenue between Oak and Wharf Streets.
Art Walkers will be able to park and walk
the short distance.
Closest to Oak Street, Brian Scott Gallery, 515 Chetco Ave., features the whimsical art of Christina Olsen. Most of her work is created using watercolors, but she ventures into other mediums. Olsen will be interviewed about her work at 4:30 p.m. Background music will be performed by Swing Time — Shirley Hyatt on violin and vocals, and Dan Hannum on upright bass.
The gallery has three floors of art displays, which includes Signatures, a gallery within the gallery. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 541-412-8687 or visit brianscottgallery.com.
In the next block, Forecastle Books and Gallery, 553 Chetco Ave., features creations by Marilyn Hart who displays both quilts and eclipse photographs. Hart will be present to discuss her work and visit with guests. Wine, coffee and appetizers will be served. For more information, call 541-813-2665.
The final three venues, all next door to each other, include Whimsical Griffin, Wild Rivers Film Festival headquarters and Curry County Democrats headquarters.
Whimsical Griffin, 615 Chetco Ave., features celebrity portraiture by shop owner Vincent Chiantelli and tile art by Dave Christie, The Working Mouse. For more information, call 949-672-8645 or visit whimsicalgriffin.com.
Across the hall at the same address, the Wild Rivers Film Festival will be showing the film "A Girl From a Box" during Art Walk hours. The film won best short film at the 2023 festival in August. Lead actress, writer and director Alxis Ratkevich is planning to attend via zoom during the 4 p.m. showing to discuss the film and answer questions from the audience. Wine coffee and appetizers will be served. For more information about the festival, call 541-425-7000 or visit wildriversfilmfestival.com.
The last venue in the lineup, Curry County Democrats headquarters, 619 Chetco Ave., features Mary Jo Wheeler and Lisa Neher displaying a new variety of craft projects. Karen Rossman Clark will also have her art on display. Music will be performed by Lon Goddard. Wine, beer, nonalcoholic beverages and appetizers will be served. For more information, call 541-412-3367 or visit currydemocrats.org.
Marilyn Hart's Harry Potter quilt
will be on display along with eclipse photos
at Forecastle Books and Gallery.
The intent of the Second Saturday Art Walk is to promote the artists in the community.
All events are free with no obligation to purchase merchandise.
An after-Art Walk report with photos will be posted right here next week.
