ABOVE: “Nightscape,” by Annie Eskelin, shown at Forsythea.
LEFT: “Children of the Sea,” by Sarah Hammond, highlighted at Gallery on Pier 39.
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by Iris Sullivan Daire, featuring the work
of 20 artists from three countries using nat-
ural indigo dye. Indigo is unique amongst
historic dyes, with a global footprint reach-
ing back for thousands of years. Its current
resurgence is inspiring artists and catalyz-
ing activists.
Brumfield Gallery, 1033 Marine
Drive
This gallery’s new show features
ceramic sculptures by Michelle Gregor
alongside encaustic paintings by Andrea
Benson and Mary Alayne Thomas, on dis-
play through Oct. 2.
Brut Wine Bar, 240 10th St.
Featuring photography works by Ben
Latterell, who specializes in landscape,
drone, construction, time-lapse, property
and travel imagery.
Cambium Gallery, 1010 Duane St.
Welcoming Emily Pratt for the opening
of “Slow Moving Disasters.” This series
of solo work investigates measured move-
ments toward distorted terrain, reflecting a
grab-bag of recent calamities. Each piece
and its materials exemplify a slow pull
towards these natural and human-made
disasters.
Cargo, 241 11th St.
See the installation of a brightly-colored
interactive piece with three-dimensional
works by Portland-based artist and musi-
cian Larry Yes.
Dots ‘N Doodles, 303 Marine Drive
Chickens will be featured at Dots ‘n
Doodles. These creations show what can
be accomplished with a variety of art mate-
rials and styles.
Foragers, 1332 Commercial St.
This month, Foragers will highlight
works by Brad Reef Designs, including
pointillism paintings, detailed scenes of
nature and a creative take on pop culture
icons.
Forsythea, 1124 Commercial St.
Showing landscape abstractions by
Annie Eskelin, whose work is inspired by
Astoria’s coastal relics, including the mel-
ancholic beauty of the Columbia River’s
pilings.
Gallery on Pier 39, 100 39th St.
Presenting “Sea of Change,” a collec-
tion of abstract paintings inspired by the
ebb and flow of life, by Sarah Hammond
and presented by Emerging Phoenix Stu-
dios. Demonstrations will be held at 1 p.m.
and 7 p.m.
Imogen Gallery, 240 11th St.
With encaustic works by Elise Wag-
ner shown in “Marking Time,” a collection
expressing the unseen and the inevitable
passage of time. Encaustic processes orig-
inate from the ancient Greeks and Egyp-
tians, and are used to describe a complex
sense of visual language and subject mat-
ter. Through encaustic processes, Wag-
ner seeks to create dialogue between pro-
cesses of both ancient cartography and the
advancement of astronomy and imaging
technology.
KALA, 1017 Marine Drive
Presenting abstract acrylic paintings by
Lezlie Amara Piper, focused on color, syn-
esthesia and relationships across sizes, as
well as blues musicians in pen and ink by
Joe Patenaude and collages by Sid Deluca.
Labor Temple Diner & Bar, 934
Duane St.
Showing oil on canvas paintings by
local landscape painter John Wesley Wil-
lis, including new works and recognizable
Astoria scenes. Willis will visit from 4 to
7 p.m.
Munktiki, 1241 Duane St.
Celebrating a new collection of art as
well as the opening of Dead Man’s Isle, an
Astoria tiki bar.
Old Things and Objects, 1144 Com-
mercial St.
Alongside wonderfully curious old
things and objects, find antique books and
a collection of maritime art on display,
as well as original vintage paintings and
signed prints by Northwest artists.
Paul Polson Studio Gallery, 100 10th St.
Showing “Alice the Mystere Snail,”
under construction in the studio, as well as
variations of surrealism and Polson’s con-
tinuing Strata and Pipe series.
RiverSea Gallery, 1160 Commercial
St.
Featuring “Forbidden Fruit,” a show of
artists Jill McVarish and Stephanie Brock-
way, offering imaginative mischief. McVa-
rish portrays “little rascals,” children and
pets up to no good, while Brockway carves
a bevy of delightfully odd characters from
collected wood objects. Also presenting
“Mocktails,” an exhibition of inventive oil
paintings by Tom Giesler, combining depth
and reflection to celebrate mixed drinks.
Studio 201, 1168 Commercial St.
Showing works by Susan Taylor, stretch-
ing back into assemblage and mixed media
sculpture. Visit this working studio and see
what’s new.
Weird Sisters Freak Boutique, 1004
Marine Drive
Featuring a speakeasy-themed salon,
where guests will be challenged, sent on
adventures and have the opportunity to
gather with others.
West Coast Artisans Gallery, 160 10th
St.
With images of local winged wildlife by
returning artist Jess Gillies.
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