Astoria Art Walk February 2022

Published 2:12 pm Wednesday, February 9, 2022

'Expectations,' by Connie Dillon, on display at ARTstoria Gallery.

ASTORIA – The February Astoria Art Walk will take place from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Angi D Wildt Gallery, 106 10th St.

More than a dozen artists will feature oil and acrylic paintings, photography, mosaic, sculpture and more. These works are representational, impressionistic, abstract, romantic, realistic, contemporary, and traditional. Currently, there are a few vintage pieces available through the gallery.

ARTstoria Gallery, 1168 Commercial St. #205

February’s theme at ARTstoria Gallery is “We’ll Be Bright.” Color, energy and nature are here to warm your surroundings, with original paintings, prints, home decor and more, plus journals and cards by artist Connie Dillon.

Astoria Visual Arts, 1000 Duane St.

Astoria Visual Arts welcomes artists from throughout the Pacific Northwest to exhibit work featuring the nude figure. Curator Carrie Mariko Williams brings a new vision to this exhibit, “Innocence, in a Sense,” which honors the important role the nude figure has played in art for centuries.

Bridge and Tunnel Bottleshop & Taproom, 1390 Duane St.

Seth Howard, Magician and owner of Astoria Magic Shop will perform, “Mind Mysteries,” an interactive show exploring mysteries of the mind. Show at 6:30 p.m., 21+ only.

Brumfield Gallery, 1033 Marine Drive

“Indoors” is an exhibition of paintings by Mark Andres, best known in Astoria for his landscapes and images of the river. During the past two years, however, much of his time has been spent indoors. The resulting body of work features figures in interiors, the world kept at bay by closed drapes, the security of a quilt and seductive lighting. Listen to Mark’s presentation about his work on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m.

Brut Wine Bar, 240 10th St.

Featuring Astoria local Tracy Phinney of TLG Photography, who showcases the beauty of Astoria and the North Coast.

Cambium Gallery, 1030 Duane St.

Featuring a soft preview of the gallery’s new coffee bar, Coffee at Cambium, join artists Leah Kohlenberg, Kirista Trask, Audrey Long, Tamee Harden and Jolene Randall for new works and a taste of what’s to come. Open from 12-8 p.m.

Cargo Astoria, 241 11th St.

Shop handmade goods, featuring the coastal imagery and goods of outdoor photographer Kim Rose Adams. On display will be her handmade sea spray coasters and cards along with custom gift bags of bath salts made with Oregon ingredients.

Imogen, 240 11th St.

The gallery presents Shifty Seas, an exhibition held in conjunction with the 2022 virtual FisherPoets Gathering and in honor of the region’s maritime industry. Imogen brings together again the work of photographer and commercial fisherman Corey Arnold of Portland and painter, fisherman, and merchant marine Martin Machado of San Francisco, who share their love of the sea through their chosen medium. Both artists are internationally renowned, having fished, sailed, and exhibited their work globally.

Menagerie Gift Shop, Pier 39 Event Space

Love on Pier 39, a Valentine Market at Menagerie Gift shop, will feature the works of 20+ artisans on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Munktiki, 1241 Duane St.

Debba will have new Paintings of “100 Faces Paintings.”

Oscar de’ Masi Art Gallery, 1145 Commercial St.

This gallery’s collection of works are from the mind and soul of local artist Oscar de’ Masi, featuring sunflowers, local paintings, and Oscar’s iconic “Rain” Series. Stop by for conversation and to share a love of art.

Paul Polson Studio Gallery, 100 10th St.

This gallery’s North wall will feature oil paintings, never shown, or that have been hidden away. The rest of the gallery will continue to show Paul’s “Strata” and “Pipe” series.

RiverSea Gallery, 1160 Commercial St.

This month, RiverSea welcomes Portland artist Jim Koudelka, Professor Emeritus in Ceramics at the Oregon College of Art and Craft, in a show that encompasses mixed media sculpture and functional ceramics. The sculpture series, “Man Cans and Boy Toys,” playfully references mechanical, industrial, and nautical themes with geometric patterns and primary colors on weathered surfaces. Similar patterns and colors translate into his mid-century modern designs on colorful, functional porcelain ware. Open 12-8 p.m., artist on hand from 5pm.

The Labor Temple, 934 Duane St.

At the showroom of local cityscape painter J. Wesley Willis, see over a dozen original oil-on-canvas paintings, including local scenes and new works. See a preview at www.jwesleywillis.com. Willis will be on hand from 4-7 p.m.

The Rusty Dahlia, 1062 Marine Drive

This month, the gift and home decor shop will feature J Ceramics’ jewelry and home goods. The shop also carries Fiestaware, Mud Pie, 1803 Candles, Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan and more.

Weird Sisters Freak Boutique, 1004 Marine Drive

The boutique will offer a sneak peek of its new Wormhole Gallery, including its first installation, The Abundance Tree.” Explore the Outlands downstairs with a glass of wine.

West Coast Artisans Gallery, 160 10th St.

Featuring fossils, rocks and gifts.

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