Coupeville artist DIANE TOMPKINSON’s piece “Two Crows” was accepted for The Crow Show exhibition scheduled for February in San Diego. This is her first venture into national exhibitions. Tompkinson, a retired educator, is one of 90 artists to be featured in the show.
Wood artist MIKE MORGAN, who creates furniture that brings the natural beauty of reclaimed old-growth wood into the home, will be onsite to discuss his works 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, and Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Garry Oak Gallery in Oak Harbor. 360-240-0222. www.garryoakgallery.com
GARRY OAK GALLERY welcomes photographer WILLIAM FERRY to its cooperative art gallery.William Ferry. The gallery has three openings for new artists. There are spaces for both two-dimensional and three-dimensional artists. www.garryoakgallery.com
CLICK MUSIC drumline auditions are 7-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, and 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at Click Music, 1130 NE Seventh Ave., Oak Harbor. The drumline welcomes drummers of all ages and abilities. Auditions will require you to play one piece you are given beforehand, and one piece you have prepared on your own. There will be some basic interview questions too. Expect about 10 minutes. The Click Drumline will march in local parades and perform at festivals on Whidbey Island, as well as travel to other events around the region. This program is being facilitated by David Stern, a member of the Seattle Seahawk Blue Thunder Drumline and founder of HONK! Fest West. If you have questions or want to reserve a spot, call David Stern at Click Music, 360-675-5544. www.clickmusic.biz
The art displayed in Oak Harbor’s CITY HALL for January and February is the work of advanced placement students under the guidance of teacher Kit Christopherson at Oak Harbor High School. Artists and their artwork are: Irene Gribble, “Irene’s Sister”; Joey Tirrado, “Growth”; Angelique Guina, “Blue”; Yuki Betcher, “Peacock Prince”; Aaron Kelley, “Owl in White”; and Alana Acosta, “Girl with the Smile!”