<p>Bruce Peterson's photos will be on view at Nepal Exchange during Astoria's Second Saturday Art Walk. You can learn more about this local photographer at brucewpeterson.wordpress.com. Submitted photo</p>

ASTORIA – The arts light up the evening as downtown merchants and galleries hold the Second Saturday Art Walk from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 9. Meet artists and mingle with friends and fellow art lovers while enjoying refreshments and new exhibits. The art walk is sponsored by the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association.

Art Walk maps are available at any of the participating businesses, or simply walk around downtown and look for the colorful pinwheels marking the locations.

ART BUSINESSES

Fernhill Glass Studio

1450 Exchange St., (503) 325-3448, www.fernhillglass.com

Claude Kurtz, Bob Maury and Chris Hucke will demonstrate glass blowing from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. There are new creations on the shelves and they now offer polished Oregon beach agates by the ounce. As always, the birdie will be in the house (that’s Miss Kitty), as well as refreshments.

LightBox Photographic Gallery

1045 Marine Drive, (503) 468-0238, lightbox-photographic.com

Featuring three unique collections and photographic processes. “Amateur Physics,” “Astra Vellum” and “Know Myself in All My Parts” are series of photogravures, Van Dyke prints and photographic illustrations. See examples at lightbox-photographic.com/shows and enjoy the opening reception at the gallery.

Lunar Boy Gallery

240 11th St., (503) 325-1566, www.lunarboygallery.com

Featuring the debut of new original works by Tara Murino Brault and Ulana Zahajkewycz. The exhibit, “Utopia/Dystopia: The Shadow and The Light,” draws inspiration from myth, legends, history, horror films and the supernatural in the creation of a series of haunting etchings and dynamic acrylic paintings exploring the concept of a perfect world – and its opposite – communicated visually.

Old Town Framing Company

1287 Commercial St., (503) 325-5221, www.oldtownframing.com

Old Town Framing presents the works of Penny Treat, a North Coast artist known for her beautiful monotypes and figure drawings. Treat has won the People’s Choice Award at the CCC “Au Naturel” show several times. There will be an artist’s reception during the art walk and the show will run for one month.

RiverSea Gallery

1160 Commercial St., (503) 325-1270, www.riverseagallery.com

Featuring the ancient art of textiles with pieces by Margaret Thierry, Pam Patrie and Barbara Setsu Pickett. There will be an artists’ reception during the art walk.

ALSO FEATURING ORIGINAL ART

Amazing Stories and NW Limited…History in Vogue

1405 Commercial St., (503) 325-5518, amazingstoriesastoria.com, nwlimited.com

Astoria artists William D. Brooks III, store manager Tyler Johnston and Tim Blackburn will display their latest creations. New, fun and edgy local art with pop culture flair. Champagne mimosas and light snacks will be served.

Astoria Hemp Works

475 14th St., (503) 791-2914, www.astoriahempworks.com

Featured artist is Colleen Patricia Williams. Working in cut-glass mosaic and encaustic paints, she pays homage to Nature, Woman and Goddess. As always there will be fresh home-baked cookies and live music.

Carine’s Studio

211 12th St.

Crossfades Analog Barbershop

250 11th St., (503) 468-8277

Holly McHone Jewelry

1150 Commercial St., (503) 325-8029

KALA

1017 Marine Drive, (503) 338-4878

In celebration of creative work in fiber and textiles, HIPFiSHmonthly is sponsoring two mixed media artists in this new production office/gallery space. Anne Greenwood (www.annegreenwood.net) works with textiles and printmaking to create a physical linkage or record that connects ideas to human experience. Local artist, musician and teacher Renia Ydstie will present installation work using found material and paper that relates to the natural environment.

Nepal Exchange

1421 Commercial St., (503) 338-8229

While photographing in the Northwest, Bruce Peterson (brucewpeterson.wordpress.com) fell in love with the region. He and his wife have been the owners of the Wade Gallery at the Port of Ilwaco, Wash. since 2003, specializing in images of boats, trees, fog and all the things that make this area so stunningly beautiful.

Pier Pressure Productions

260 10th St., (503) 791-8914)

Featuring Kari Glass and Robin Rosemond and their evocative saltscapes. Rose Coloured Glass Productions summons a journey below the surface and beyond the familiar heartbeat of thudding breakers. “Wedding Weather Warnings,” Rosemonde Stelladora’s provocative installation, will also be open to the public for this event.

Vintage Hardware

380 14th St., (503) 325-1313, www.astoriavintagehardware.com

In her workshop in Svensen, Susan Darms makes creatures from scraps of metal, found objects and hand-molded materials. She thinks of them as “homunculi,” or little people, envoys from a world of abandoned artifacts, salvaged textiles and industrial refuse. Some of them will be shown in the appropriately “recycled” culture of Astoria’s Vintage Hardware, with the exhibit running through July 29.

SUPPORTING PARTICIPANTS

Cargo in Astoria

240 11th St., (503) 975-5305

Clatsop Coin

1008 Commercial St., (503) 298-3898, clatsopcoinnw.com

Commercial Street Antiques

959 Commercial St., (503) 325-4388

Foxgloves

1124 Commercial St., (503) 468-0700

Reef and Company Barbers

175 14th St., Suite 170

Totally Trixie Boutique

1110 Commercial St., (503) 440-5581, www.totallytrixie.com

Troll’s Nook

221 12th St., (503) 325-9207

What-Nots and Whimsy

1292 Commercial St., (503) 325-7333

RESTAURANT PARTICIPANTS

Astoria Coffeehouse and Bistro

243 11th St., (503) 325-1787, www.astoriacoffeehouse.com

Baked Alaska

No. 1 12th St., (503) 325-7414, www.bakedak.com

Clemente’s

1198 Commercial St., (503) 325-1067, www.clementesrestaurant.com

Downtown Coffee Shop

332 10th St., (503) 325-5558

Fort George Brewery and Public House

1483 Duane St., (503) 325-7468, www.fortgeorgebrewery.com

Street 14 Coffee

1410 Commercial St., (503) 325-5511, street14coffee.com

Street 14 Coffee will host Chinook, Wash. artist Alice Schuerman, during July. Schuerman is continually inspired to capture the living essence of the Pacific Northwest. Her recent works reflect her interest in native flowering plants. A limited edition poster, “A Feast for Garlic,” which recently won last month’s Garlic Festival poster contest, will be featured as part of her exhibit.

Wet Dog Café

144 11th St., (503) 325-6975