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with a high gloss finish. Framed and canvas
prints of the North Coast are displayed.
8. Weird Sisters Freak Boutique,
1004 Marine Drive Suite D
Showcasing a sneak peek at a future
event, Speakeasy Salons in the Portal. The
event won’t happen this month but will
occur during future art walks. Its purpose
will to be to create a space for people to
“speak easy about hard topics.”
9. Brumfield Gallery, 1033 Marine
Drive
Presenting artist Kelsey Bowen, who
creates sculptures. Bowen’s sculptures
“serves as a conduit through which sto-
ries are told that draws memories of youth
and the shared anecdotes of family.” Bowen
was named the emerging artist of the year
in 2020 by Ceramics Monthly. Art by Yuji
Hiratsuka is also featured.
10. Imogen Gallery, 240 11th St.
Featuring wood sculptures, paintings
and prints by artist Stan Peterson. Selected
works include a series of pieces focused on
birds. The series “provides a bit of a soulful
look to birds acting as spiritual guides and/
or companions while some pieces appear as
totems to the grace and beauty of avians.”
‘Wave Study’ by Robert Bickel, featured by RiverSea Gallery.
ist Oscar de’ Masi; watercolor paintings by
Karl Hauer; and woodwork by artisan Paige
Demasi.
19. Cambium Gallery, 1030 Duane
St.
11. Astoria Institute of Music and
Center for the Arts, 1159 Marine
Drive
Showcasing work from five LGBTQ
artists whose work considers their experi-
ence as a member of the LGBTQ commu-
nity. Featured artists include Rae Sener-
ighi, Tamee Harden, Becky Joan Springer,
Kirista Trask and Audrey Long. The collec-
tion “is a celebration of the LGBTQ com-
munity but also asks the hard question of
when will we really be unified.” A total
of 10% of sales and donations during an
after party from 7 to 9 p.m. will benefit The
Equality Federation.
Showcasing acrylic paintings by artist
Jenny Coccorese in the show “Anti-Hero-
ines” and new artist Bayly Lay, who will
present a large surreal painting. Also fea-
tured are resident artists TKO, Paul Gagnon,
Sid Deluca, Mike Metzner and Lisa Acker-
man. Live music will be played and piano
lessons are available. Call 503-395-1221 for
an appointment outside of art walk hours.
12. Ashriver Woodworks, 229 14th
St.
Presenting Ashriver Woodworks, a new
family-run business that specializes in
epoxy river tables and reclaimed furniture.
Artists design one-of-a-kind custom wood
and metal pieces. Handmade home décor is
sourced locally and created in Astoria.
‘The Shell Collector’ by Stan Peterson, featured by Imogen Gallery.
design pieces that incorporate LGBTQ cul-
ture and religious iconography.
15. Bridge & Tunnel Bottleshop &
Taproom, 1390 Duane St.
Featuring “Take A Stroll,” a window dis-
play by Pico Pico Gallery, including light-
ing, audio and visuals.
Featuring work by Astoria photogra-
pher Rob Preston, who is interested in
the behavior of light and the perspectives
found through the lens of a camera. Pres-
ton “shoots to keep his body in motion and
recharge the batteries of his soul.”
14. Lumen: Community Wellness,
1350 Exchange St.
16. RiverSea Gallery, 1160
Commercial St.
13. Art Totale, 3990 Abbey Lane
Showcasing art by Astoria artist Brick
Stone, the creator behind Unlucky 17 Gifts
& Oddities. Featured art includes graphic
Zemula Fleming’s work is featured by
Forsythea.
Showcasing surrealist paintings by Rob-
ert Bickel that “express the intersection of
art, science and philosophy.” Bickel’s works
invite viewers to “consider what we might
see if we were to objectively view the sea
and the sky.”
17. Forsythea, 1124 Commercial St.
Presenting paintings and beadwork by
Zemula Fleming. Fleming’s pieces render
women in various postures using a combi-
nation of painting and beadwork. She often
incorporates antique brooches or special
organic materials to her paintings. Forsythea
will be open until 6:30 p.m.
18. Oscar de’ Masi Art Gallery, 1145
Commercial St.
Featuring new paintings, prints, art tiles,
mugs and wooden boxes by Astoria art-
20. Astoria Visual Arts, 1000 Duane
St.
Presenting the exhibit “Staunchie Nubs,”
which is a collection of art created by
Deanna Antony during her residency at
Astoria Visual Arts. Antony creates biomor-
phic soft sculptures from locally-sourced
and personally-worn garments.
21. Labor Temple Diner & Bar, 934
Duane St.
Featuring urbanscape painter J. Wesley
Willis, whose oil paintings showcase Asto-
ria’s scenery. The show includes a new com-
mission, a nautical portrait of the Natoma,
which was piloted by former Astoria mayor
John C. Ten Brook, who will be present
from 4 to 7 p.m. during the art walk.
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