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March
11
ASTORIA — Downtown merchants and galleries will hold
Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Satur-
day, March 11. Meet artists and mingle with art lovers while
enjoying refreshments and new exhibits. Some locations are
open earlier or later.
ART BUSINESSES
1. Astoria Art Loft
106 Third St.
Meet glass mosaic artist Kai
Raden, watcher her at work, see her
large and small mosaics, and learn
more about her process from 3 to 6
p.m.
3. KALA
1017 Marine Drive
KALA presents “Deep Blue,” Nancy
Cook’s art exhibition that opened
during the FisherPoets Gathering.
The exhibit is part visual memoir of
time spent working Alaska’s Bering
Sea and part raw con-templation
of blueness. Many works are “paper
quilts,” sewn of topographic maps,
nautical charts, photographs, and
other place-based texts with scraps of
original cyanotypes, monotype prints
and paintings.
6. Imogen Gallery
240 11th St.
Imogen Gallery is participating
in the 2017 National Council on
Education for the Ceramic Arts. This
year brings ceramic artists from all
over the country to Portland. Imogen
is excited to be a satellite venue for
an exhibition focusing on the ceramic
arts of the gallery’s represented
artists. Amy Fields, Barb Campbell,
Javier Cervantes, Robin Hominiuk,
Aaron Murray and Christos Koutsouras
are participating in this exhibition,
celebrating clay in all forms.
10. RiverSea Gallery
1160 Commercial St.
In “I Just Work Here,” pastel artist
Thomas Benenati depicts the mills,
ports and docks, and natural land-
scapes along the Columbia River ob-
served during his workday commute.
In a show that is part installation,
unfinished works are surrounded by
the artifacts and detritus of his studio
and displayed alongside finished
pieces, both framed and unframed,
contrasting the messy creativity of
artistic process with pristine gallery
display. In the Alcove, longtime
Astoria artist Michael deWaide offers
a new series of his narrative folk-art
wood carvings. Escape into his imag-
inary world where the antics of forest
creatures and enchanted beings slyly
allude to ancient allegorical tales.
Enjoy original folk music by local
singer-songwriter Lucy Barna.
See fiber arts works at Forsythea.
A painting by Diane Jackson at Luminari Arts.
12. The Art Stall
1268 Commercial St.
Join The Art Stall at its new lo-
cation two doors east of Wells Fargo.
This new location features more
display space, and The Art Stall is now
welcoming new artists. Learn about
the Still Life Freestyle area and the
20 percent sale on all local artwork.
Refreshments will be provided.
13. Tempo Gallery
1271 Commercial St.
Tempo Gallery will feature a
selection of stoneware pottery in a
variety of forms and sizes by the late
Elaine Myers, who was a premier
potter in the local area for over 20
years. She specialized in usable
pots, sometimes adding a whimsical
sculptural touch. Her work is noted
for delicate walls, smooth shapes and
interesting glazes. Refreshments will
be served.
14. Old Town Framing Co.
1287 Commercial St.
The Clatsop Community College
Basic Design class taught by instructor
Kristin Shauck will present an exhibit of
artwork constructed of found objects
and upcycled materials, primarily
salvaged from the waste stream. This
project is designed to convey meaning-
ART WALK
MAP
“Astoria Boogie-Woogie,” pastel on paper by Thomas Benenati
at RiverSea Gallery.
ful content and promote environ-
mental stewardship while exploring
the intersection between art and the
environment. Ignite your imagination
at this art exhibition.
16. AVA a-i-r at Studio 11
453 11th St., Suite A
Astoria Visual Arts artist-in-res-
idence Andie Sterling will interact
with her stop-motion animation film
by drawing directly onto the projec-
tion. “Imbue” is a project inspired by
the feeling and quality of permeating
surfaces. Studio 11 is a collective
studio space of Astoria artists in the
Elks building. Enjoy live music and
local refreshments.
ALSO FEATURING
ORIGINAL ART
2. WineKraft
80 10th St.
WineKraft features art by six
local artists. Enjoy live music at 7
p.m.
4. Sea Gypsy Gallery and Gifts
1001 Commercial St.
Sea Gypsy Gallery and Gifts
will welcome a first-time artist
from Astoria High School. Rhian-
non Pena will showcase her bold
new style. See amazing black and
white drawings with incredible
attention to detail and an unusual
technique.
8. Forsythea
1124 Commercial St.
Forsythea will shine the spotlight
on the Astoria Fiber Arts Studio.
Artisans will present a trunk show
highlighting items they produce and
sell. Come meet the artisans and hear
their individual stories and passions
for fiber.
11. de la Salandra
1145 Commercial St.
New design pieces are constantly
being added to the atelier, each
month. Mary de la Salandra will
perform this night, on the sidewalk,
weather permitting, with her old
band, TaTaTa, which consists of her
husband, Raymond Martin on electri-
fied guitar and classical cellist Brenda
Erickson. The clothes, shoes, toy bears
and hares will perform inside.
15. Reach Break Brewing
1343 Duane St.
Photography by Kim Rose Adams
christens Astoria’s newest local
brewery. Adams’ work features local
landscapes and objects that reflect
geological history and human society.
“The surrounding county lands
attract the part of my soul that needs
sparseness and quietude,” she said. “I
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