Waterfront art walk in Ilwaco is back for July
Published 9:00 am Monday, July 22, 2024
- “Hot Sunflowers” by Marie Powell, a mixed-media piece featured at Marie Powell Gallery.
Waterfront art galleries near the Port of Ilwaco will open their doors for the seasonal Ilwaco Art Walk between 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday. Art walks will continue through September on the last Sunday of each month. Pick up a map and list at any participating gallery.
Cotton Lily Fabrics, 118 First Ave.
Lori Holliday is a Northwest native living in Kelso, Washington. She has been experimenting with her chosen medium, dye on silk, for 10 years.
She was captivated by the vibrant, luscious colors that can be achieved with dyes on luminous silk, and continues to be delighted with the versatility and challenges of silk painting.
Don Nisbett Art Gallery, 167 Howerton Way
Inspired by the view of this waterfront gallery at the Port of Ilwaco, artist Don Nisbett is featuring whimsical and realistic watercolors of salmon and other regional fish. Nisbett’s work also includes boat portraits and romanticized paintings of the Pacific Northwest.
J Brunner Fine Art, 118 First Ave.
This gallery shows idyllic representations of the Pacific Northwest, from the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse nearby to images of rock formations on the southern coast of Oregon. Featured is the work of local photographer J Brunner, shown with selected works by artist Karen Brazeau.
Luisa Mack Jewelry & Art, 177 Howerton Way
Inspired by the colors of summer, Luisa Mack has created a joyful collection of jewelry, from deep red garnets to bright yellow citrine. In her studio, she will be showing a behind-the-scenes look at how she creates jewels.
Also on display will be paintings by local artists Anna Lee Larimore and Penny Treat, along with contemporary ceramics by Martie Kilmer.
Marie Powell Gallery, 177 Howerton Way
This dockside gallery will feature colorful, new original monotypes by Marie Powell, who works in a studio behind the gallery and will be on-site to answer questions about her process.
Also being shown are art glass pieces by David Haberer, nautical-themed oil paintings by Greg Gorham, upcycled beach baskets by local artist Susan Spence and pottery by David Campiche.