Astoria Artwalk
Second Saturday
Dec. 13
Noon to 8 p.m.
Downtown Astoria hosts Astoria’s Artwalk on Dec. 13. The event, on the second Saturday every month, allows galleries and other venues to host the opening of month-long curated visual art exhibitions. The Artwalk is open from noon to 8 p.m., although some galleries have shorter hours. There is an Artwalk Map at astoriadowntown.com/art-walk for all locations.
Here are details of galleries taking part this month:
Angi D Wildt Gallery, 106 10th St.
“Tapestries & River People” – from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m, discover new glass works by Christine Kende, including her woven River Tapestry and Forest Tapestry pieces, layered, luminous glass framed in deep shadow boxes. Her River People collection features fused glass with copper fish, honoring the life of our waterways. Christine’s atmospheric watercolors and gel prints will also be on view. Meet the artist and learn about her techniques during Artwalk.
ARTstoria Gallery, 1168 Commercial St., No. 205
“Wishing you an artful Christmas” – open 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. As we enter the hustle and bustle of the holidays, we equally enjoy settling in, wrapping ourselves happily in our home environment. What a great time to bolster your space with new art! At ARTstoria, besides paintings (with new works and items each month), you’ll find lots of exquisite, original & affordable gifts! Come by for treats and celebrate the season.
Astoria Studio Collective, 372 10th St.
4 p.m. to 7 p.m., The Astoria Studio Collective is hosting a holiday pop-up makers market at 1000 Duane St. You’ll find art and handmade goods from ASC artists as well as from the North Coast community. Additionally, you can visit several of our ASC artists in their studios.
Astoria Visual Arts, 959 Commercial St.
“Off the Wall” is a fundraiser that celebrates the artists who make our community so vibrant and keep AVA’s programming accessible to all. “The Postcard Show” features donated wooden postcards created by local and regional artists. Guests are invited to take certain works right off the wall, and can enjoy a surreal, artist designed photo booth throughout the month.
Brut Wine Bar and Bottle Shop, 240 10th St.
Paul B. Verano is a small business owner living in Astoria, Oregon with his husband of 33 years. If he isn’t making chocolate and toffee or baking cheesecakes or something new as “Shuffle Truffles,” you can find Paul working on a variety of artistic endeavors. Paul’s favorite things to make each year are his “Glitzmas Trees,” vintage costume jewelry on black velvet with built-in holiday lights in ornate or gilt frames.
Delilah, 143 Ninth St.
4 p.m. to midnight. Take a trip along Scenic Highway 101 where Dawson Carter paints you the places & locals of the North Coast Hours.
Feral Flora, 1008 Commercial St.
Made with only a laptop trackpad and fingertips, these digital illustrations by Rae Anela of Hirvi Designs pay homage to the rugged beauty of the Oregon and Washington Coasts.
Imogen Gallery, 240 11th St.
On view through January 5, “Hook, Pulp & Weave” is an invitational exhibition exploring use of fiber in art. Functional and non-functional work will be included in this unique exhibition of textile-based art. Artists include: Pamela Chipman, Susan Circone, Kathy Karbo, Kimberly Lakin,Celeste Olivares, Freq Flags, Jenny Rideout, Amelia Santiago, Julie Kern Smith, Karen Thurman, Cicily Gilman, Shelli Markee, Shelly Hedges and Helga Winter.
Jadene Studios, 1292 Commercial St.
Noon to 6:30 p.m., Santa is coming to town! Enjoy Jadene’s new whimsical painting, “Astoria Column at Christmas,” created in acrylic. Besides her originals, Jadene has a large array of gift items at her studio.
LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Drive
Open noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, LightBox Photographic Gallery dedicates the Winter Members Exhibit to the memory of dear friend and LightBox member, Roger Dorband. He was a guardian of trees on the North Coast of Oregon and a fighter for the protection of old growth forests. In honor of our good friend, LightBox Members feature photographs of trees in our Winter Members Exhibit. Complete show info is on the LightBox website, LightBox also features work from The Guild at LightBox consisting of Jim Fitzgerald, Jody Miller, Julie Moore, Marc McVey, Rachel Wolf, Kathy Radie, Michael Puff and Loren Nelson.
Made in Astoria, 1269 Commercial St.
“The Family Show 2.0” brings together Made in Astoria founders Bill Atwood and Annie Eskelin with their kids, Owen and Isaac, plus three creative families: the StRains, the Raines, and the Quangs. Featuring young artists ages 9 to 14 alongside their creative parents, the show celebrates connection and shared creativity. Families work toward shared goals and grow through the experience of making and showing art together. A diverse mix of paintings, ceramics, fiber arts and sculpture are featured.
Menagerie Co-op, 1162 Marine Drive
11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Local illustrator and artist “Hollymarshmallow” will be painting holiday ornaments and offering personalization (year, names, etc.). Available ornaments and options may vary.
Paul Polson Studio Gallery, 100 10th St.
“A Paul Polson Retrospective” will include mostly large oil paintings leaning toward surrealism and impressionism as well as paintings of Europe and water-based paintings.
RiverSea Gallery, 160 Commercial St.
From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. meet the artists behind “Mythical Landscape: Creative Processes in Clay, Wood, and Fire” features wood-fired ceramics by local artists Richard Rowland, Colin Meston, and Loren Cross working in concert with Ahikaaroa, Rowland’s legendary anagama kiln in the forested outskirts of Astoria. This show honors the elemental processes of working with clay, wood, and fire, and represents a mythical relationship to the land from which the materials are collected, as well as a profound appreciation for the community. Wes Wahrmund on guitar with seasonal refreshments.
“Noel Thomas: Painting with Parkinson’s” is a selection of new watercolors by eminent local artist Noel Thomas, who has spent decades depicting his surroundings — the people, places, and objects that are part of his life and inspire him to paint and draw. Since his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2021, Thomas’s creative journey has taken on new dimensions, underscoring the enduring power of creating art in the face of change. Now in his ninth decade, he continues his artistic practice, adapting his process with resilience and ingenuity. A portion of the proceeds will support the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation, a regional non-profit furthering community resources and care for those affected. (Meet Noel Thomas between 3 and 4 p.m.)
Salty Raven, 1033 Marine Drive
Oregon Artist Seasons K Sparks creates “Seriously Cool Goods” with her drawings on screen printed apparel and dishwasher safe glassware. You can also find Seasons’ photography and watercolor paintings in her gallery storefront.
Xanadu Astoria, 104 Marine Drive
100% huMAN is a celebration of the male figure in watercolor lovingly crafted by human hands. Bryan Hobein is an artist living and working in Astoria, Oregon. He received a BFA in illustration from the Memphis College of Art in 2019. His watercolor paintings center around the ideas of sexuality, comfort, stillness, and how they’re contained and expressed in the male form.
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