First Annual Holiday Art Walk in Eastsound!

— by Cara Russell –

Friday, Nov. 29, 4 – 7 p.m., Eastsound Village

“Eastsound is one of “America’s Top Small Town ArtPlaces 2013“ – ArtPlaceAmerica.org

First Annual holiday season Eastsound Art Walk.

In a nutshell; Friday November 29th, 4-7pm, local art, music, wine, food, “and fun.” Businesses and Galleries of Eastsound Village will be playing host for a first annual holiday Art Walk. Each year the Chamber of Commerce holds a summer art walk; celebrating local artists, their work, and buying local in our community. This year they decided to take on the holiday season as well, spotlighting local artists, showcasing their work at different businesses and galleries, and contributing to the mentality of buying local this holiday shopping season.

“The holidays are a great time to celebrate the artists of Orcas Island, and to showcase what talented Orcas Island artists have to offer. In the winter, the holidays are the ways we can celebrate and feature the artist’s energy on the island,” said Shannon Borg.

There will be wine & snacks at galleries & shops, special offers on gifts for the holidays, and “classic Orcas camaraderie.” The event is sponsored by the Orcas Chamber of Commerce, and there will be maps available at all the business that will be involved.

Businesses participating in the Art Walk include:

• Artworks
• The Barnacle
• Chez Chloe
• Crow Valley Pottery
• Darvill’s Bookstore
• Mary Jane Elgin Studio
• Peter C Fisher Gallery
• The Gallery
• Jaqueline Kempfer Studio
• The Kitchen
• Monkey Puzzle
• Nest
• April Pollock Studio
• Random Howse
• Siren Boutique
• Springboard, and more.

There will also be “The Garret” pop-up gallery, in the old space that once housed Cinema Paradisio. Artists Susan Slapin, Peter Carlson, Carlos Camblor and others will be featuring their work. The following events are also scheduled for the space:

• 4:30 – 5:15: Typing Implosion — Come have a poem typed just for you! Bring the little ones!
• 5:30 – 6: Poetry — Suzanne Heyd, Shannon Borg, Carlos Camblor and more!
• 6 – 6:30: Music — The Whiskysnickers, with Alfred Bentley and Matthew “Wally” Wallrath.

For any questions, call the Orcas Chamber 376-2273, or Shannon Borg 317-6563.