Arts of Snohomish Gallery presents “Carnivale” through this month, featuring a thoughtful, imaginative dream world of monsters and figurative images.
The show features works by Arts of Snohomish artists Justin Hillgrove and Shana Marcouiller and guest artist Mike Capp of Seattle in paintings, 2D mixed media wall hangings, 3D mixed media sculptures and more.
A “wild artist reception” is set for 6 to 9 p.m. May 12 and, according to the studio’s release, “Costumes are encouraged and freaks are welcome.”
Art sales from the “Carnivale” show benefit Candle Lighters Kids Cancer Fund of Western Washington. Call 360-568-8648 for more information on the show.
Bird Fest art: In conjunction with Puget Sound Bird Fest and Migratory Bird Month, the Edmonds Arts Commission presents an exhibit of wildlife watercolors by Julie Stonefelt in the EAC display case at Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., through May 30.
Stonefelt, a native of the Pacific Northwest, spent much of her childhood on Whidbey Island where her love of nature and wilderness began. She began painting birds (feathers in particular) while working with injured and orphaned raptors in New York state.
The third annual Puget Sound Bird Fest takes place May 18 and 19 in Edmonds. The event includes the “On Wing” Juried Art Show at Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N.
“On Wing” is an exhibit of original art with an avian theme created by artists in Snohomish, Island, King, Jefferson and Kitsap counties. The exhibit runs from Thursday through May 30.
An artist reception and presentation by Paul Bannick, Seattle nature photographer, is planned from 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 18. All day May 19, there are guided walks, field trips and indoor activities for birders of all ages; www.pugetsoundbirdfest.org.
“Dances with Art”: Rain Shadow Studios will present a collection of original paintings by Whidbey artist Gerald Roberts in a benefit show this weekend at the Bayview Corner Front Room Gallery, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley.
The exhibit will feature Roberts’ striking portrayals of American Indians and a selection from his “Wild Horses of Whidbey” series. Limited edition giclees of Roberts’ sold originals and other works will also be available.
A portion of all sales from the show will be donated to Whidbey Camano Land Trust, dedicated to the protection of Island County’s natural habitats and rural land.
The show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
“Beyond the Veil of Illusion”: One of painter Rob Schouten’s most recent paintings is called “Ancient Cedars,” a color oil painting of a cedar that is more than 500 years old and beloved by the people of Whidbey Island who visit it along the Wilbert Trail in South Whidbey State Park.
That painting will be one of many on view in Schouten’s one-man show, “Beyond the Veil of Illusion: The Works of Rob Schouten” opening from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday and running through June 1 at Raven Rocks Studio, 220 First St., Langley.
Also on display will be new paintings, jewelry and tapestry by resident artists Windwalker Taibi and Mary Jo Oxrieder.
Schouten says his paintings are a calling for him to create images that make us aware of our natural existence and help lift the “veil of illusion” to see the underlying spirit.
Art ahoy: The Art &Soul Gallery in Bothell will stage a monthlong exhibit featuring wooden boat images by photographer Richard Duval, opening today.
The images were culled from “SternWords and BowLines,” Duval’s recently published book of wooden boat images. The photos are of marinas throughout Western Washington taken in different lighting and weather conditions.
A reception is planned from 5 to 9 tonight at the gallery, 817 238th St. SE, Bothell. Duval will sign books and discuss his work, which can be seen at www.duvalimages.com.
It’s in the cards: “The Art of the Tarot” is a group show of the 78 images of the Tarot Card Oracle. Tarot card readers will be available at the opening party from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdayat Art/Not Terminal Gallery, 2045 Westlake Ave., Seattle.
The show, continuing through June 7, features unique figures influenced by graphic design by Molly Michelle Dowd.
“POP03,” by Mike Capp, at Arts of Snohomish.
Art by Julie Stonefelt is on display at Frances Anderson Center in Edmonds.
“Ancient Cedars,” by Rob Schouten.
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