“Giant Octopus,” by Rachel Speakman, shown at Speakman Studios.

On the first Saturday of each month, stop by art galleries in Gearhart from 2 to 5 p.m. to wander through town, enjoy refreshments and meet local artists.

A Great Gallery, 576 Pacific Way

This month, A Great Gallery celebrates the cardinal.

Male cardinals are a brilliant red with a red bill and black face, females a pale brown with warm red tinges in their wings, tail and crest. This is one of artist Susan Thomas’ favorite birds to portray in pastel.

A Great Gallery will offer refreshments and goodies during the art walk.

Gearhart Artful Home, 3350 U.S. Highway 101

Cynthia Bricca, of CSBricca Designs, will show works of functional art at this location, where the Gearhart resident has a studio and shop.

Bricca works with wood pieces, creating fractal burns and polishing with resin. Fractal burns are made by using high-voltage electricity, which creates a pattern in the wood that is then polished and filled with resin. Find this technique in Lazy Susans, charcuterie boards, trays and cocktail tables.

Bubbles and sweet treats will be served during the event.

Speakman Studios, 1368 Pacific Way

Meet artists Diane and Rachel Speakman and explore their gallery and multi-use art space.

This gallery will feature oil paintings, ceramics and sculptures from the Speakmans alongside antiques and furniture. This month, Speakman Studios will feature new coastal landscapes from Diane as well as a new still-life series.

New wildlife paintings from Rachel will be on display, and a small painting demonstration will be held throughout the day.

The Station, 3427 U.S. Highway 101

Celebrate the holidays with artists David Savinar, Janelle Baglien and friends at this gallery, housed in a former filling station,

Commission an original art piece, like a pet or beach scene. Paintings commissioned during the event will be ready before Christmas.

Trail’s End Art Association, 656 A St.

This month, Trail’s End will hold a holiday art and gift show with works by gallery members in an eclectic mix of styles and mediums.

An opening reception for the show, with wine and chocolate, will be held during the art walk. Sales of holiday ornaments from the gallery’s gift tree will benefit the South Clatsop County Food Bank in Seaside.

Handmade artisan items will also be available during a craft fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, continuing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Trail’s End Art Association, established in 1950 and located in a historic schoolhouse, rotates regular exhibits from association members. The holiday exhibit will be on view through Dec. 31.