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 through April, beginning March 5. Ferrier is a weaver, spinner, dyer and knitter extraordinaire.  Smidt works primarily with encaustics, both in paintings and three-dimensional work. UUCWI is located about a mile north of Freeland at 20103 State Highway 525 on the west side of the highway.

ROB SCHOUTEN GALLERY presents “Evoking Irelandm,” an exhibit by Alexandra Morosco. The exhibit, which will be on display through March 28, is a sculptural pilgrimage inspired by the people, place and spirit of the Irish landscape through the eyes of a sculptor. Works include sculptures in stone and bronze inspired by the land which has captured Morosco’s imagination, presented along with photographs of Ireland. When completed, the work will travel to Chicago, Boston and eventually return “home‚“ to make an appearance in Cork City and Galway, Ireland. There will also be a St. Patrick’s weekend artist’s presentation from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 20.

Gary Leake is PENN COVE GALLERY’S featured artist for March. Woodworker artist Leake will visit the gallery from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 26, with some of his woodworking tools. Leake’s passion is to search the countryside for a special, one-of-a-kind, piece of timber and turn it into a unique, finely engineered, beautiful piece of furniture which is a true work of art. Leake’s technique is influenced by methods and styles of earlier times, using antique woodworking tools and skills. Visit www.garyaleakewoodworking.com for information.

The ARTWORKS GALLERY featured artists for March are photographer Marie Plakos and glass artist Morgan Bell. Bell and her current exhibit, Navigating Life’s Rough Edges, are new to the gallery. Bell has been creating fused art glass for over 15 years. Her works include vessels, figurative sculptures, wall hangings and jewelry. Plakos is an artist who uses her camera as a tool for capturing a glimpse of the world. She travels the world focusing on local cultures and environments. At home, photographing in her garden, or in Africa, photographing women, she focuses on the colors, textures, and designs found everywhere. Plakos’s current exhibit is featuring flowers. Plakos’ book, “Our Sisters Keeper,” is available at Artworks. Artworks Gallery is located on Greenbank Farm. For information, visit artworkswhidbey.com or call 360-222-3010.

“Felted Fantasies,” the art of Kathleen Dodge-DeHaven, will be featured at RAVEN ROCKS GALLERY during the month of March. Dodge-DeHaven is new to the gallery. Her work is colorful and whimsical, pieces that will bring a breath of spring during the last weeks of winter.

Carpole Dawes is featured artist for March and April at OAK HARBOR CITY HALL. Dawes began her painting career with classes at the Oak Harbor Senior Center with Joan Brosnahan and later Dottie Sanders. She also studied with local and visiting artists at the Pacific Northwest Art School. She is also a member of Island Artists and president of Whidbey Allied Artists. She works mainly in watercolors and paints Whidbey scenes.