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16 // COASTWEEKEND.COM a solo show of watercolors and will be signing book copies. French native Marie-Helene Rake, jewelry artist, presents a trunk show of silver jewel- ry with embellishments of gold and gemstones. Her designs evolve from the juxtaposition of geometric shapes with organic texture. Continued from Page 9 14 8 all-volunteer organization promoting the well-being and self-esteem of children and teens throughout Clatsop County. Assistance League will host a pop-up shop at Vintage Hardware all month featuring luxury accessories for the self and home. All proceeds go directly to programs that clothe and support children in need in our community. COURTESY RIVERSEA GALLERY Eric Wiegardt’s “Anderson’s Pond,” now at RiverSea Gallery 8. Imogen Gallery 240 11th St. Presenting “Aleutian Dreams” by Corey Arnold, an exhibition held in con- junction with the 2018 FisherPoets Gathering and in honor of commercial fishing in our region. A photographer and commercial fisherman, Arnold brings a powerful collection of color photography, narrating his own ex- periences working in Alaska, both on the Bering Sea and Bristol Bay. 9. Cargo 240 11th St. Be my Valentine … lots of jewelry and lovely gifts for your sweetie. 10. Forsythea Home and Columbia River Creations was hatched. COREY ARNOLD PHOTO “Blind Leader” by Corey Arnold, on view at Imogen Gallery & Garden Art 1124 Commercial St. It’s close to Valentine’s Day, so surely love is in the air! Visit us and find a special something for that special someone in your life. We will be on an abbreviated schedule, closing at 7 p.m. 11. Luminari Arts 1133 Commercial St. “Love the One You’re With”: exciting new works by Judith Niland. Using upcycled plastic, Judith creates amazing mobile sculptures, each one hand-colored and unique. There will also be silk and cashmere hand-felted scarves, tarot readings for Valentine’s Day and live music with Ted Brainiard. 12. Good to Go 1132 Commercial St. Featuring artist Wenda Vorce. Vorce started making art from her collection of objects found along the river 13. Holly McHone Jewelers 1150 Commercial St. It’s Valentine’s Day in four days! Start- ing today, Holly McHone Jewelers will give a rose, a card that says “I Love You” one thousand times, literally, and two cupcakes for any purchase over $150! Sweets for sweethearts! 14. RiverSea Gallery 1160 Commercial St. Eric Wiegardt, an internationally known artist from Ocean Park, Washington, celebrates his new book, “Painting Without a Net,” with 15. The Art Stall 1268 Commercial St. Stop by and see what’s new and have some refreshments. If you have not gotten your sweetheart a sweet treat yet, please come by and check out our recent addition of Moonstruck Chocolate. In time for Valentine’s Day, there is something for everyone. 16. Tempo Gallery 1271 Commercial St. Featured artist Phyllis Taylor recently spent a day aboard the buoy tender Ironwood. Her new watercolors cap- ture the energy of the Tongue Point Job Corps crew. Stop by to enjoy these paintings and listen to Denise Reed play keyboard and sing. 17. Old Town Framing Company 1287 Commercial St. Be our Valentines! 18. Surprise Art Installation 13th St. Alley (next to Erickson Floral) Revisit the 13th Street Alley for a lan- tern installation celebrating Chinese New Year. 19. Creations Studio & Gallery 1396 Duane St. (Duane and 14th streets) Featuring the work of eight local artists, everyone is sure to find some- thing intriguing, including fantastical paintings, photographs of local scenes, whimsical lamps created from horns, found-object art from along the Columbia River, welded sea life sculptures and stained-glass mosaics. 20. First Presbyterian Church 1103 Grand Ave. Makers Bazaar and big sale, where you’ll find a room full of vendors sell- ing all kinds of goodies: art, vintage curiosities, handmade delights and marvelous pies to enjoy. Coffee and tea, too. See the body in a nude light ESTATE SALE FOR ALZHEIMER’S Sat. February 10th • 9am to 2pm 101 Forest Drive, Seaside The residents and staff of Suzanne Elise Assisted Living Community would like to invite you to our annual Estate Sale for Alzheimer’s Fundraiser. While you’re here supporting a great cause you can enter for your chance to win a raffle basket. All proceeds go directly to the Alzheimer’s Association. For more information call Heather at 503-738-0307. ASTORIA — LightBox Photographic Gallery (1045 Marine Drive) opens “The Photographic Nude 2018” with an opening artists’ re- ception 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. The exhibit runs through Wednesday, March 7. This is the eighth year of the annual international juried exhibit, a collection of photographic prints explor- ing the artistic and creative view of the body and its form, dedicated to the cre- ative spirit of photographer Ruth Bernhard. LightBox established “The Photographic Nude“ series to reveal compelling imagery and the mastery of the medium. The hope was to foster an appreciation of the nude in the medium of photography and to gain an understanding of the theme COURTESY LIGHTBOX PHOTOGRAPH- IC GALLERY Lauryn Hare’s “Complemen- tary” historically in the photo- graphic art form as well as to bring recognition to the current photographers who practice their art with the theme of the nude. With a total of 50 images selected for the exhibit from 38 photographers, the show represents many talented practitioners of the photo- graphic fine art nude from around the world. This year’s exhibit was juried by Christa Blackwood of Austin, Texas. Christa Blackwood is an acclaimed photo-based artist whose photographs of male nudes reference identity, photo- graphic/art history and popu- lar culture. All accepted images to “The Photographic Nude 2018” will be published in the upcoming Spring edition of Blur magazine, an online magazine promoting interna- tional fine art photography, located in Zagreb, Croatia. Visit lightbox-photo- graphic.com/shows/ for complete exhibit and artists info.
