ASTORIA — Each April, the Astoria Art Loft honors an endangered species with an exhibit, along with a special reception and speaker. This year, we are focusing on Northwest birds, especially those who migrate across wildfire areas.

We invite adults and children to create art featuring a Northwest bird for this judged exhibit. A modest award will be given to the Best in Show.

The exhibit will run April 2 through May 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Art Loft.

The gala opening will be part of the Second Saturday Art Walk, April 13, 1 to 4 p.m., with the speaker’s program taking place at 2 p.m.

Art may be two- or three-dimensional in any medium, and must not exceed 500 square inches. It should be professionally presented and ready to display. Deliver the art to the Art Loft, 106 Third St. (above Dots ‘N Doodles), from Tuesday, March 26, through Thursday, March 28, between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.