Submitted by Downtown Bellingham Partnership
The Downtown Bellingham Partnership presents exhibits for the upcoming Art Walk in downtown Bellingham on Friday, February 5th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Art Walk is a collaboration of downtown art galleries, studios, museums, shops, and restaurants showcasing the unique and creative talent found in Bellingham’s art scene. Attendees are invited to stroll through the streets of downtown and enjoy art, food, and community.
February Sneak Peeks:
Old World Deli hosts the exhibit “The Gardener” by local photographer and mixed media artist, Jessica Olson. Olson has begun a series of oil, chalk and ink compositions dedicated to her mother. These abstract pieces have been created through revisiting beautiful memories and processing the emotional complexities of strength in loss.
Cafe Bouzingo presents “This Fox Runs with Scissors” by artist Kelly Hoekema. Hoekema uses art to shed light on the dark beauty and playful nature of the divine feminine. Her bold, candy-colored ladies will entice you into her world. Also featuring large prints by Thaddeus Hink. Hink’s work uses a combination of photographs and digital techniques to create powerful, thought-provoking pieces.
Honey Salon is proud to present the work, and imagination, of James Mey. “Beautiful Bellingham” is a love letter to Bellingham, a city that inspires and conspires Mey’s honest reflection of how the city has pushed him and influenced his work. Craft cocktails, cupcakes, and the delightful beats of PhDJ await at this memorable and heart-felt opening.
Casa Que Pasa is excited to welcome an ambitious group show from The Seeing Bellingham Group. With over 1,500 members, this Facebook community exists as a common space for its members to share photos of their beloved town. They have selected more than 50 pieces, all shared within the last year, to hang throughout all three rooms of the restaurant. All work is for sale, with 20% of proceeds going directly to Lydia Place, a local housing non-profit.
Other February participants: Allied Arts of Whatcom County, Aslan Brewing Co., Bayou on Bay, Bay Street Studio Artists, Bellingham Alley District, Center for Independence, Community Food Co-op, Downtown Visitors Center, First Baptist Church, Fourth Corner Frames and Gallery, Hatch 2.0, The Lucky Monkey, Max Higbee Center, Make.Shift Art Space, Novato, Pickford Art Studios, The Racket Bar and Pinball Lounge, Redlight, Rock and Rye Oyster House, Social Fabric, Western City Center, and Western Gallery.
Maps will be available online at www.downtownbellingham.com the week of Art Walk and at participating venues.
