Explore the studios of 51 Whidbey artists during the WHIDBEY ISLAND STUDIO TOUR from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 29 and 30, at various locations. Discover why Whidbey has become an ideal destination for artists. Media range from sculpture, watercolors, prints, fine woodworking, hand blown glass, hand thrown pottery, acrylics, oils, textiles, handmade jewelry, photography, mixed media and encaustics. Connect with some special people and some special art work. For more information about the tour visit www.whidbeyworkingartists.com
ARTWORKS GALLERY is proud to announce that gallery member John Ursillo received an award for distinction and cash prize at the 23rd International Exhibition of the Colored Pencil Society of America at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. This highly competitive exhibit, displaying approximately 125 pieces of strictly colored pencil-only art from some of the very best artists in the mediumm runs through August. This is John’s seventh acceptance to this show and his first award. The piece selected is his “Hydrangea-scape #2: Last Blush‚“ which won Best of Show and People’s Choice at the 2014 Whidbey Island Fair and Honorable Mention in the Signature Member Division of the Colored Pencil Society of America’s annual on-line show “ArtSpectations.”
An ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT featuring artist Pennie Janousek and photographer Zachary Billings will be on display at the Oak Harbor Library throughout August. The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Dr. Call 360-675-5115 for details.
Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS) has announced that Randy Emmons of Oak Harbor has been chosen as one of the 86 artists selected for the 75TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL OPEN EXHIBITION that will be on display through Sept. 30 at the Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle, Washington. Emmons’ painting, “Life Is Good,” was chosen by internationally known juror Judy Morris out of more than 600 entries from seven countries and 24 states.
The WHIDBEY ART GALLERY will feature original art from Richard Nash, Maryon Attwood and Barbara Mearing during the month of September. Join for an artist reception, 5-7 p.m., Sept. 6. The gallery is located at 220 Second Street in Langley Visit www.whidbeyartists.com for more information.
