MATZKE FINE ART GALLERY AND SCULPTURE PARK presents “The Celebration of Spring” 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the gallery, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. Featuring sculptures by Sue Taves, Dan Freeman and Kentaro Kojima; paintings by Janie Olsen, Janet Hamilton, Mary Molyneaux and Donna Watson; prints by Karla Matzke; and ceramics by Leon White and Ruth Westra. New sculptures in the 10-acre park. Open every weekend and weekdays by appointment by calling 360-387-2759.
Meet Sue Swapp 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Garry Oak Gallery, in Oak Harbor. Her pastels capture the beauty of nature from majestic landscapes to intimate everyday scenes. Meet clay artist Lyla Lillis and painter Margaret Livermore at the gallery from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Meet Joanne DeckwA from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6. Deckwa. Her jewelry uses unique colors and focal stones to create one-of-a-kind wearable masterpieces.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island Gallery of Art presents “Abstract Expressions” for the months of May and June. The art of Shirley Ashenbrenner’s abstract, colorful and vibrant artwork is well-known on Whidbey. And Steve Sloan explores the interplay of color and light through moving sculptures, and is the perfect abstract complement to Ashenbrenner. Sundays between 11 a.m. to noon is the best time to visit the gallery, near Freeland, but other arrangements can be made by calling 360-321-8656.
Rob Schouten Gallery Presents “Beauty in the Moment — the Pastels of Annette Hanna” from May 1 to June 1. Friday Night Reception is 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Greenbank Farm. Hanna is an award-winning painter in a variety of media, but one of her favorites, she said, is pastel. She uses her pastel agility to create radiant pieces that paint the island in its finest light.
Late Night Shopping at is 5-7 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at PENN COVE GALLERY. You are invited to “Shop Late” at freshly remodeled Penn Cove Gallery in Coupeville. Meet with many of the artists, enjoy wine and refreshments and browse the fine art presented by Penn Cove Gallery’s talented collection of local artists. 360-678-1176, www.penncovegallery.com
The artwork of four Oak Harbor High School students is being shown at “Passing the Torch,” the state’s annual high school metal arts show and competition at the Washington State Convention Center, sponsored by the Seattle Metals Guild. The students whose works are being shown are AUBREY JAMES, NATHANAL VILLANO, CHRISTIAN FELIPE and PATRICK MCCORNACK. The showing began April 2 and goes through May 28. The awards ceremony is May 2. The show celebrates achievements in metalsmithing, including jewelry, hollowware and small metal sculpture. For more information, go to www.seattlemetalsguild.org
CAROL ANN BAUER is Penn Cove Gallery’s Featured Artist for May. Meet STILLFire Pottery artists Carol Ann Bauer and Howard Hamsa at Penn Cove Gallery on May 6, where they will discuss their journey in the art of pottery making, inspirations and methods. Creating pottery full time since 1980, Bauer’s pottery springs from her love of classical form and is inspired by nature. Husband and partner Howard Hamsa holds the big picture of the business aspect of STILLFire, as well as assisting in production of the work. www.stillfirepottery.com
Photographs by TONI KAY SMITH and punch needle embroideries by BARBARA KUZNETZ are on display at Oak Harbor Library in April. The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Drive. 360-675-5115.
WHIDBEY ISLAND DANCE THEATRE NewWorks featuring Giselle is at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at South Whidbey High School Performing Arts Center. For the first time WIDT dancers are proud to present the romantic and dramatic Giselle that will include traditional choreography, the beautiful Adolphe Adam score and guest artists with world-class merits. Tickets for general seating are $15. All tickets at the door are $18.
