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Participating Harbor artists include Elizabeth Bolton, Kathi Butorac, Kathryn Cotnoir, Matthew Coyle, Julie Daniels, Kathryn Decker, Kathleen Graddy, Ken Hunt, Robert Hunter, Brent Knott, Susan LaMadrid, Carrie Larson, Bev King Lufkin, Ivy Moyer, Linda K. Parisi, Cayla Quinton, Erik Sandgren, Cara Beth Stevenson and Nathan Whorton.
The exhibit may also be viewed through December 11 during regular library hours, which are Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursdays until 6 p.m., Fridays until 4:30 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Author Panel – hear authors read from their books, Q&A to follow. Books will be available for sale & signing. Guest authors: Gail Huggard, Ryan Williams, Darrel White. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Westport Timberland Library.
Bring your own snacks and join us for a family-friendly movie.
During Advent, Saron Lutheran Church will host an exhibition of visual art and writing that responds to the quiet, anticipatory aspects of the season. This show, “Out of Darkness,” showcases art and poetry which sets a reflective mood, serving as a place of rest and deeper contemplation in the midst of the hectic and sometimes superficial rush of holiday bustle.
The exhibit will run November 22 – December 21. The public is invited to take a break from holiday shopping and stop by during special open hours on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
An opening reception, complete with music, refreshments, and readings. Come see these creative, personal interpretations of what “Out of Darkness” can mean.
At the Library, 3rd Saturday each month-a Family Movie Matinee. Popcorn and one of two (or both!) showings. Sponsored by the Friends of the Elma Timberland Library.
Abstract Seattle painter Jimmy Gersen will be creating a one of a kind masterpiece live to the music of rock band The Fiasco at Seabrook Town Hall. You don’t want to miss this unique event! Art for sale. Cash bar and dancing.
Bring your current DIY arts project and network with other creative folks after hours in the library. Join us whether your thing is knitting or calligraphy, crocheting or embroidery, or anything in between. Swap stories and tips from past successes or failures. Enjoy refreshments, courtesy of the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. Plan to enter before the library closes at 7 p.m. Services will not be available after the library closes.
The 53d Beachcombers Driftwood Show and Glass Float Hunt attracts natural beach art enthusiasts and glass float collectors each year to Westport-Grayland for fun and prizes. For more information, visit the event’s website here.
The 53d Beachcombers Driftwood Show and Glass Float Hunt attracts natural beach art enthusiasts and glass float collectors each year to Westport-Grayland for fun and prizes. For more information, visit the event’s website here.
Artists of all media types create functional and not-so-functional pieces of spectacular fashion in this year’s show, “Myths and Legends” that comes to life in one magical evening of music, dance and wearable art.
For more information, visit the event’s website here.
The temperature is cooling, leaves are changing colors, pumpkin spice is in the air and it’s time to celebrate fall!
Join us for a family day of Trail Races, an Artists Market, Boy Scout cooking demonstrations, Kids Activities, a Pancake Breakfast, live music, Food Vendors, Historical Talk and more for the Discover Lake Sylvia Fall Festival at Lake Sylvia State Park in Montesano, WA.
Join students from Evergreen State College’s Grays Harbor program for a free, family-friendly event!
Students will share highlights from the year, including an overview of the OSPI Candidates Forum, oral history interviews, and other research projects.
Learn about the history of Harbor schools and discover what’s possible when communities and schools form partnerships.
Light refreshments will be served. Free art projects and face-painting for the little ones.
Come say hello and offer congratulations to our graduating seniors!
South Beach Arts Association will open That Summer Gallery every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from July 1 through Sept 25. Over 50 artists from the Harbor and surrounding communities will display and sell their artwork. Wide variety of medium including glass, pottery, hand tied knots on glass floats, jewelry, mosaics, silver jewelry, painting, photography
During the summer, there will be special weekends at the gallery. July 1–4 will feature artwork from grade school students who participated in the Fine Arts portion of the After School Program at Ocosta School. Members of the SBAA took turns teaching an art medium each month. The following is a schedule of other special weekends to look forward to this summer at the gallery:
- July 9–10: Garden art and plant sale
- Aug. 6–7: Join us for a collaborative urban art project.
- Aug. 27: Silk scarf painting demonstration with Kristi Beitzel
- Sept 24–25: Fall Out with the miniature art exhibit.
For more information about the gallery, visit SBAA’s Facebook page here.
100 Artist and Craft Vendors surround the Downtiwn core. Kids cornet, live entertainment all day and 4 block of classic cars. Evening concert at the D&R Theater featuring KANSAS. All day family fun.
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.
All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.
While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.
All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.
While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.
All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.
While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.
All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.
While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores and Oyhut Bay present an Art Show at Oyhut Bay. Come stroll and view local art under the Big Tent! Bring the family and meet artists in action.
All art will be for sale and the AAOS booth will also be open for business selling AAOS postcards and posters.
While you’re at Oyhut Bay, enjoy:
Live Jazz with the Paul Bouma Trio on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lunch from Gigi’s Food Truck Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday Market 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The opening reception for the community’s annual Fall Gala art exhibit is slated for Friday, November 4, at the Spellman Library gallery on the Grays Harbor College campus in Aberdeen. The reception is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the 24th annual Fall exhibit by the group of area artists.
Participating Harbor artists include Kathryn Cotnoir, Matthew Coyle, Julie Daniels, Ken Hunt, Kimmi Kerns, Brent Knott, Susan LaMadrid, Loni Lou LaQuill, Carrie L. Larson, Joan Lohr, Roy Lowry, Bev King Lufkin, Ivy M. Moyer, Douglas Orr, Brenda S. Peterson, Erik Sandgren, Ed Schroll, Barb Shillinger, Cara Beth Stevenson, Andrea Vingo, Ron Westman and Nathan Whorton.
The exhibit may also be viewed through December 9 during regular library hours, which are Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursdays until 6 p.m., Fridays until 4:30 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
