2 // COASTWEEKEND.COM
May
4
SEASIDE — Celebrating 15 years in 2019, the next
Seaside First Saturday Art Walk is 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday,
May 4. The free event takes place between Holladay Drive
and Broadway in the Historic Gilbert District of downtown
Seaside.
Shine Fair Trade, 609
Broadway St.
Offering Fair Trade Chocolate, a
handmade brand that is organic
with minimal processing which
leads to a healthier chocolate and
with an ethical philosophy that
ensures that cocoa farmers are
provided with a fair sustainable
wage. As a member of the Fair Trade
Federation Moxie demonstrates a
genial and equitable approach to
conducting business.
SunRose Gallery, 606
Broadway
Featuring artist Jan Barber and her
mixed-media Spirit Dolls, made
with intention and love, each with
their own theme meant to help you
relate to your inner wise woman.
Also featuring new mosaic wall
mirrors in gemstone colors by Angie
Heinrich, new Face Vaces and artisan
jewelry by Charlotte Bruhn and
Seaside-themed paintings by Ronni
Harris.
Pacific Heirloom, 608
Broadway
Featuring a large collection of
vintage glass fishing floats of all
sizes, from the estate of a lifelong
collector, in addition to featuring
“Oregon-grown” antiques, art and
collectibles selected by Kay Kenny.
Fairweather House and
Gallery, 612 Broadway
Opening artist reception for “Portrai-
ture” featuring regional artists Leah
Kohlenberg, Susan Romersa, Patricia
Clark-Finley, Rebecca Gore, Carolynn
Wagler, Mike Mason and Russell J.
Young. Introducing Karen Doyle and
Vanessa Stokes. The art selected is
a debut exhibition contemplating
character in portrait drawings and
oil sketches showcasing the rela-
tionship between artist and sitter
as its central subject. One highlight
is a self-portrait of Seaside artist
Blue Bond, who will be offering a
Painting Seaside LIVE ™ episode
during the Art Walk. Live music by
RJ Marx and local habitat lecture by
Neal Maine is at 6 p.m.
Art-in-the-Loft at Beach
Books, 616 Broadway St.
Presenting artist Elina Zebergs who
will be showing her new encaustic
paintings of marine animals. Using
an encaustic painting method (bee’s
wax + resin and pigments), the
artist fashions representations of
marine life in their native habitats.
Seaside Yarn and Fiber,
10A N. Holladay Drive
Welcoming local hand spinner
Hannah Roles, of “The Crafty Wench”,
who will be offering a demonstra-
tion on the art of making yarn on
both a drop spindle and a wheel.
The Whet Spot, 12 N.
Holladay Drive
Featuring local artists ranging from
the amateur to the professional
artist for providing Art Walk visitors
access to a wide range of art. In
addition, The Whet Spot offers a
relaxed, friendly, adults-only atmo-
sphere where patrons can enjoy craft
beers, ciders and wines.
Westport Winery, 810
Broadway St.
Featuring Josh Fry, a self-taught
native Seaside artist who creates
using spray paint cans combined
with complex stencils. A firm
believer that anyone can make art
with practice; he produces a YouTube
series, teaches classes and does live
painting shows for area youth and
other organizations.
Russell J Young
Studio portrait by Russell J. Young at Fairweather’s
Spring Spirit Doll mixed media by Jan Barber at SunRose
Gallery
Angi D Wildt Gallery, 737
Broadway, #2
Featuring rare watercolors by artists
with signatures are illegible to the
naked eye. One painting is clearly
dated 1875. The other one is either
from 1888 or 1889. This will make for
an evening of interesting discussion
and research during the Art Walk.
Did the same artist paint them at
different times of his career? Is one
artist a student of the master? Dave
Bartholet, local nationally recognized
watercolor artist at Gilbert District
Gallery was able to make some
determinations.
Blue Bond Art Studio and
Gallery, 417 S. Holladay
Drive
Featuring oil paintings and acrylics
by Blue Bond, an accomplished
Seaside professional artist whose
specialty likes in portraits and
wildlife. With over fifty years of expe-
rience, the artist teaches one-to-one
classes in oil or acrylic to novices and
experienced painters alike.
Starry Night Inn, 811 First
Ave.
Introducing artist Lea K. Tawd, PSU
graduate with a B.A. in drawing,
painting and printmaking. The artist,
a Reiki Master, uses Reiki in the
creation of her art to help others find
inner healing in private sessions,
workshops, and retreats. Starry Night
is an art motel by the sea located in
a Victorian villa where each room
features art from Oregon artists. This
motel offers artist residencies. The
art at the motel is curated by Chris
Haberman.
Find additional original art
during the day at Seaside Coffee
House, 3 N. Holladay Drive; Seaside
Antique Mall, 726 Broadway St. and
at Dough Dough Bakery, 8 N Holladay
Drive.
Mixed media on wood by Lea K. Tawd at Starry Night Art Motel
“Looking Back” oil by Blue
Bond at Blue Bond Art Studio
and Gallery
Elina Zebergs encaustic seal
at Art-in-the-Loft Gallery in
Beach Books