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ART IN A
STORM
Cannon Beach’s Stormy Weather
Arts Festival celebrates 30th
anniversary Nov. 3 through 5
By BRENNA VISSER
COAST WEEKEND
T
here was something special about Can-
non Beach in the late 1980s.
A group of artists, including Jeffrey
Hull, Joyce Lincoln and Sharon Amber,
decided to open their respective galleries. It was
also when the Stormy Weather Arts Festival, a
citywide event that showcases a wide range of
visual and performing arts, was formed.
Now marking its 30th anniversary, the festival
will take place Friday through Sunday, Nov. 3 to
5.
The event features musicians, the Dancing in
the Rain Fashion Show with local and national
designer labels, and an opportunity to meet artists
to discuss their creations.
Despite the name’s warning of inclement
weather, the festival has evolved into one of
Cannon Beach’s most popular events. This cele-
bration of local artistry helped Cannon Beach get
recognized as one of “The 100 Best Art Towns in
America” by author John Villani.
Hull recalls the festival’s humble beginnings.
“I remember asking people in town if they
were here for Stormy Weather Arts Festival, and
Artist Erik Abel’s poster art for the
2017 Stormy Weather Arts Festival
COURTESY CANNON BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE