The artwork of Wendy Ferrier and Anne Smidt is featured in an exhibit entitled “Wax and Wool.” The exhibit will displayed in the foyer ART GALLERY AT UUCWI during the month of April. Wendy is a weaver, spinner, dyer and knitter extraordinaire. Some of the yarns she uses are hand-dyed and hand-spun. Ann Smidt works primarily with encaustics, both in paintings and three-dimensional work, enjoying the spontaneity of the process. UUCWI is located approximately one mile north of Freeland at 20103 State Route 525 — on the west side of the highway
Two Whidbey Island art groups, WHIDBEY WORKING ARTISTS AND THE WHIDBEY ART TRAIL, are seeking members, sponsors and participants for 2016 events and tours. The Whidbey Art Trail, now in its sixth year, attracts visitors from all over the world, and includes artists who open their studios throughout the year as part of a self-guided tour. The trail has a website and produces a full-color brochure and map that is placed in visitor centers and on ferries. Artists, galleries and businesses supporting island culture are invited to participate. To register or place an ad, visit www.whidbeyarttrail.com/registration-artist-gallery.html. Whidbey Working Artists open their studios for a weekend every summer. Last year, more than 50 artists and galleries took part, and the event drew hundreds of art lovers. The tour will take place Aug. 27 and 28, 2016. A full color brochure is distributed every year throughout the region. To register, go to http://www.whidbeyworkingartists.com/registration-2016.html.
Carpole Dawes is the featured artist for April at OAK HARBOR CITY HALL. Dawes began her painting career with classes at the Oak Harbor Senior Center with Joan Bresnahan and later with Dottie Sanders. She also also studied with local and visiting artists at the Pacific Northwest Art School, of which she is a member. She is also a member of Island Artists and president of Whidbey Allied Artists. She works mainly in watercolors and paints Whidbey scenes.
Rainy Lindell is PENN COVE GALLERY’s featured artist for April.
