“Big Red” by the late photographer Mark Hutchings at West Coast Artisans.

At Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk, visit local galleries between noon and 8 p.m. for an afternoon and evening of exhibit openings, music and demonstrations. See below for a list of this month’s featured artists and shows.

Angi D Wildt Gallery, 106 10th St.

This gallery opens its doors in November with a refreshed layout featuring the work of over 20 painters and sculptors from across the Pacific Northwest.

Astoria Art Loft, 106 Third St.

Featuring the artistry of North Coast quilters through a collaboration between the Clatsop Quilters Guild and Peninsula Quilt Guild. The two groups will combine to open a show of contemporary fiber creations.

Astoria Studio Collective, 372 10th St.

Kate Speranza will show new jewelry and paintings influenced by her travels over the past year. Meet the artist between 4 and 8 p.m. at this upstairs cluster of downtown art studios.

Astoria Visual Arts, 1000 Duane St.

In “Madder Reds: Nurturing Interconnection,” an international exhibit curated by Astorian Iris Sullivan Daire, 14 artists will join together to celebrate the many living colors derived from madder root.

Often hailed as the queen of dyes, madder is a powerful teacher, illustrating the importance of collaboration.

As its many colors emerge through specific conditions and partnerships, we, too, thrive when we embrace our differences as we work toward a shared vision. This show will be on view through Dec. 8.

Brut Wine Bar, 240 10th St.

When Paul B. Verano, a small business owner living in Astoria with his husband of 32 years, isn’t making chocolate, baking cheesecakes, or coming up with something new like “Shuffle Truffles,” he is working on various artistic endeavors.

Verano’s favorites are his Glitzmas Trees, vintage costume jewelry on black velvet with built-in holiday lights in gilt frames. He is excited to be showing at Brut for a second year.

Cambium Gallery, 1010 Duane St.

Portland artist Emily Pratt opens her solo show “Adorn” with an artist reception between 4 and 8 p.m.

Pratt finds inspiration in nature’s opulence and the delicate interplay between the organic and the industrial. Her work embodies a meditative exploration of floral motifs and cloud formations, reflecting the lush gardens that flourish in her surroundings.

Utilizing hand-cut tin and other materials, she creates pieces that adorn spaces, inviting viewers to engage with the intricate movement of form and texture.

Fine Art Supply, 303 Marine Drive

Showing “Ice Age Memories,” a group of watercolor paintings honoring Ice Age artists’ portrayal of herbivores and predators from 36,000 years ago.

Imogen Gallery, 240 11th St.

Presenting the 10th annual invitational exhibition “Facing You: An Exploration of Portraiture.”

This exhibit features the work of Pippa Arend, Reed Clarke, Patricia Giraud, Yasmina Nysten, Timothy Peitsch, Amelia Santiago and Ruth Shively, all exploring the essence of humanity through portraiture.

These pieces move beyond a surface glance by inviting the viewer to step closer and consider the underlying, perhaps even to see ourselves through the eyes of others — and what it means to share our stories. The exhibition will be on display through Dec. 9.

Jadene Studios, 1292 Commercial St.

Artist Jadene Wingert will display a collection of original watercolor lighthouse paintings this month. Plus, visitors can find prints, tiles, mugs and other items with images from her original paintings.

LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Drive

Opening “Connected,” a new exhibit by Julie Moore, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the upper gallery.

In this work, Moore explores the intricate tapestry of connection through the symbolism of red threads and intimate gestures shared. Each element serves as a metaphor for the unseen bonds that link us, weaving together experiences, emotions, and vulnerabilities within and across species.

Robert Adams’ exhibit “Thalia” will continue in the lower gallery. Adams’ photographs have now been released as a hardcover book.

Made in Astoria, 1269 Commercial St.

In “A New Leaf,” former Astoria artists Sally Lackaff and Roger Hayes return from Detroit, Michigan, for a joint exhibition.

Through a series of new works, the show contrasts — and occasionally combines — Hayes’ expressive ink and paint with Lackaff’s precise illustrative and assemblage techniques.

Lackaff’s work focuses on the wild world of her new home, merging natural elements, vintage fabrics and found materials. Hayes, a native Michigander, grabs hold of some of the larger intriguing facets of green Detroit and applies his singular brush.

Both artists celebrate the fresh inspiration around them while cherishing connections to the Oregon Coast and the collaboration so often evinced in the Astoria art world.

Menagerie Co-op, 1162 Marine Drive

Featuring “Fluid Visions: Nature’s Dance in the Pacific Northwest” by artist Sarah Hammond.

This captivating collection of embellished fluid artwork is inspired by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Hammond will also give a live painting demonstration from 4 to 7 p.m.

Witness the creative process, ask questions and take in the vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy refreshments and live music by Jeremy Cornwell.

Paul Polson Studio Gallery, 100 10th St.

Showing large oil paintings and watercolors — new and old — from the 1970s to the present day. The gallery has been rearranged and presents new paintings, including some that have been showing in the Seattle area.

RiverSea Gallery, 1160 Commercial St.

“In the Light” is an exhibition by Long Beach Peninsula artists Marie Powell and Penny Treat, dedicated to revered regional lighthouses and the historic Columbia River Lightship.

Both artists use various painting, printmaking and mixed media techniques to depict these treasured icons of the North Coast. Powell is recognized for mixed media works that combine layers of printmaking, collage and painting to create stylized interpretations of a subject in vibrant colors. Treat is known for large-scale woodblock prints that are both detailed and expressive.

In the Alcove, Astoria artist Robert Paulmenn presents “Loose Ends,” paintings that convey his sheer pleasure in depicting whatever catches his eye.

He turns his daily practice into a show that delves into an exuberant variety of subjects, from impromptu still-life set-ups in his studio to explorations of light and landscapes around Astoria.

Meet the artists from 5 to 8 p.m. with evening refreshments and live tunes by guitarist David Drury.

Studio 2 gilded+frayed, 1033 Marine Drive

“Camouflage the Sun” is an ode to falling leaves, cooler weather and cloudy suggestions of winter in our little town. Sweaters and umbrellas are recommended. Dancing in the rain is optional. The sun will be camouflaged until further notice.

West Coast Artisans Gallery, 160 10th St.

Photographer Mark Hutchings’ drone shots were among the first to make an appearance in Astoria when drones first started carrying good cameras. His recent death will leave a hole in this gallery.

Join us for a look back at some of his older images many Astorians are enjoying in their homes and businesses along with new, previously unprinted views of our town.