Seagrass Gallery celebrates its official grand opening Saturday at Camano Plaza.
The gallery opens at noon, and the partying starts at 1:30 p.m., when Walt and Marilyn Grosjean of Porkbut BBQ begin serving sandwiches and samples of their award-winning barbecue. The South End String Band performs at 2 p.m.
The celebration marks the completion of the transition from the old Gallery in the Loft; after climbing down out of the loft, Seagrass Gallery has hit the ground running at its new location just a few minutes down the road in the John L. Scott building at Camano Plaza, 370 N. East Camano Drive, west of Stanwood.
The gallery continues to feature the work of a select few award-winning Northwest artists. For more information, visit www.seagrassgallery.com or call 360-631-0688.
Abstract art show: “Spring: Adventures in Abstract,” curated by Shari Osti, opens with a showing from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Lowell Art Works Gallery, 5205 S. Second Ave., Everett.
Abstract art has been in the forefront of the art world since the 19th century when such renowned artists as Picasso, Matisse, Klee, Kandinsky and Rothko brought it to the attention of the art world, which was used to realistic styles.
This show features local and regional artists’ versions of abstract art. Besides Osti, artists in the show include Kathryn Glowen, Susan Russell, Bob Mitchell, Reg Akright, Pat Tolle, Lance Carleton, Karon Leigh and Jules Anslow.
The shows runs through May 10. Gallery hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays.
Additionally, Osti will lead a workshop in abstract art from 1 to 4 p.m. April 26. All ages are welcome, and a $30 fee includes all supplies. Call to reserve your space at 425-446-2635 or 425-308-2061.
Watercolor: Paintings by Patricia Taynton are on display through May 13 at Autumn’s Framing &Gallery, 537 Main St., Edmonds.
Taynton’s love of the natural world radiates from each stroke of her masterfully crafted animal portraits. She strives to capture the spirit of her subjects, beyond paying tribute to their individual grace and beauty. A selection of both equine and wildlife subjects seen from Taynton’s perspective will be available to view and purchase from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, (to 8 p.m. Thursdays), and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 425-778-5150, www.autumnsframing.com.
Photography: An exhibit of photos by Bob Fink is on display through May 30 at Espresso Americano cafe at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett.
Portraits of children make up a large portion of Fink’s art archive. Having found during his traveling a unique opportunity to capture images of kids, Fink portrays childhood as a happy time.
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