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Annie Eskelin
SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Dave McMacken
Andie Sterling
Astoria Open Studios Tour 2017
On July 29 and 30, 37 artists — including 16 new ones — join the free annual event
By KAELIA NEAL
FOR COAST WEEKEND
T
he presence of arts continues to
grow in Astoria, and local artists
are opening their studios for the
seventh consecutive year.
Thirty-seven artists at 20 locations will
be among the 2017 Astoria Open Studios
Tour, taking place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Satur-
day and Sunday, July 29 and 30.
During this free, once-a-year weekend,
Judith Niland
artists offer a look inside their studios, giv-
ing patrons a chance to see where their art is
made while watching live demonstrations.
“These artists are reaching out to engage
with the public,” said Annie Eskelin, sec-
ond-year tour coordinator. “There’s a very
diverse offer of styles and media.”
There are famous artists and 16 artists
new to the tour, according to Eskelin. Jew-
elry, ceramics, drawing, woodblock prints,
photography and paper lights are among the
pieces on display.
Some well-known artists participating
include Chris Bryant, Dave McMacken, Pe-
ter Nevins and Noel Thomas, a local icon.
Lucy Barna, Katie George, Audrey
Long, Karina Andrews and Kim Rose Ad-
ams are among the artists new to the tour.
Lâm Quảng and Kestrel Gates of HiiH
Lights are participating for their third year.
“We’re really excited to see all the peo-
ple come out,” said Gates, who moved to
Astoria with Quảng about four years ago.
During the tour, Quảng will show how
paper is made and explain the lamp-making
process.
Quảng makes the paper lights out of
cotton fi ber and abaca while Gates does the
paintings. The husband-wife team work on
the designs together.
“We’re inspired by the natural world and
traditional lantern forms,” Gates said.
Quảng and Gates also have work on
view at Imogen Gallery.
Katie George
Lâm Quàng, left, and Kestral Gate
Kim Rose Adams
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