Astoria Art Walk March 2023
Published 9:00 am Wednesday, March 8, 2023
- “Owl,” by Vanessa Neuenfelt, displayed at Old Town Framing.
ASTORIA — The March Astoria Art Walk will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday with sculpture, painting, music, poetry, refreshments and more throughout the city’s downtown blocks.
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Angi D Wildt Gallery, 106 10th St.
This gallery represents 23 artists, focusing this month on the zen of sound and art. Musician Devi Wind will perform in the gallery from 4 to 6 p.m., Maria Kadi will play wooden, bamboo and alto concert flutes and Kathleen Callon will play the harmonium.
ARTstoria Gallery, 1168 Commercial St.
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Celebrating the coming of spring with color and nature, flow and exploration. Visitors to this gallery’s 1923 building will receive a glimpse of downtown historical architecture — It’s worth climbing the stairs. Displaying paintings, journals and home decor by artist and owner Connie Dillon.
Ashriver Woodworks, 229 14th St.
Showing exquisite wood art and epoxy, custom furniture, with live music and refreshments from 4 to 8 p.m.
Astoria Art Loft, 106 Third St.
Featuring the creations of Heather Nichols, Christine Kende, Stephan Smith, Leslie Morgan, Brandi O’Reilly and Sandi Kelley in “Potpourri,” with vibrant works in acrylics, mixed media, zentangle, collage, fused glass and more.
Astoria Brewing Co. Taproom on 12th, 119 12th St.
The power of black ink on paper, the whimsy of collage and the playfulness of block print are the cornerstones of the art of Rigel Ross, who creates representations of fear, fallen idols, elements and the depths of imagination. Born in Colombia, raised on Guam and a 30-year resident of Oregon, Ross’ inspiration comes from far corners of the globe. This show will be a retrospective of his favorite pieces from the last two decades. Original pieces and prints will be available.
Astoria Studio Collective, 372 10th St.
The Writer’s Guild of Astoria will sponsor a popup authors’ dair in The Commons at the Astoria Studio Collective. Representative Authors include Jennifer Nightingale, Shannon Symonds, Pete Young, James Tweedie and Marianne Monson.
Connect with local authors and talk about their work. Also, Roy Sanchez will show his portrait artwork in the lounge next to the Author’s Fair. Visitors can sit for a free quick caricature drawing. The Authors’ Fair and caricature drawing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday.
Astoria Visual Arts, 1000 Duane St.
Astorian Anna Kaufman, a recent graduate of Vassar College, transports viewers into a multisensory, interactive experience into the ongoing social and political battle that often divides the population of Clatsop County — the environmental and ecological impact of clearcutting old-growth forests.
Bridge & Tunnel Bottleshop & Taproom, 1390 Duane St.
Jake Mullins has been living in Astoria for three years. Mullins, who works for the U.S. Coast Guard in Astoria, found a passion for photography after inheriting his grandfather’s camera collection. He spends his off time traveling with his wife, Tierney, biking and surfing.
Brumfield Gallery, 1033 Marine Drive
Artist Doug Whitfield is fascinated with the concept of individual perception of reality, dreams and alternative realities. His approach to painting is instinctive, engaged and engaging. There is whimsy combined with real-world grit in the subject matter. In his dancing couples and shortened figures, he questions notions of loveliness and the grotesque, creating endearing protagonists.
Brut Wine Bar, 240 10th St.
Stephanie Ryan is a self-taught artist living in Astoria. Originally from Philadelphia, she has traveled the country for years and was drawn to the North Coast for its natural beauty. Her artwork consists of abstract canvas paintings, digital paintings, wildlife and landscape photography, acrylic seascapes and landscapes inspired by her adventures.
In addition to prints and art pieces, Ryan fulfills custom requests and offers painting classes on an individual or group basis.
Cambium Gallery, 1010 Duane St.
Welcoming a collaborative experience by abstract artist Kirista Trask and sound healer Benergy titled “Collective Energy.” The experience is part sound bath — a deeply immersive, full-body listening experience that intentionally uses sound to invite gentle yet powerful therapeutic and restorative processes — and part art performance. The work created for “Collective Energy” will be recorded and then installed for further exploration throughout March, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Columbia Bank, 1122 Duane St.
Showing “All That Remains” by Colleen Holder, who makes handcrafted jewelry from bones, seaglass and other items found while wandering through nature. Holder sees the beauty of life and experience in the bones and displays that are in her work.
Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive
Showing a series of mixed media paintings of the Peter Iredale shipwreck by artist Levering Thomas in an exhibit included with museum admission — admission for museum members is free.
Forsythea, 1124 Commercial St.
Introducing oil painter Brianne James. A new Oregon resident, she moved from Santa Fe to the Northwest. Her “Atomospheric” collection features the soft mystery and intrigue of the Northwest. A painter for 20 years, James will be onsite during art walk.
Gallery on Pier 39, 100 39th St.
Featuring Dianne Valenzuela, of Daydreamn D Art, a self-taught mixed media artist who draws inspiration from nature, namely fungi and music. Find a mix of framed original watercolors, pen illustrations and giclee prints on display. Watch as Valenzuela paints the Pier 39 spring display from noon to 4 p.m.
Imogen Gallery, 240 11th St.
This gallery will welcome back Kim Hamblin, with complex hand-cut paper assemblages. Known for her intricate compositions on wood panels, created with paper, acrylic paint, steel nails and a knife, Hamblin brings a new series titled “Outskirts of Biophilia.” Within this series, she takes a deep consideration into the relationship between humankind and the wild, drawing inspiration from her love of biology, botany and anatomy. Meet Hamblin in the gallery from 5 to 7 p.m.
KALA, 1017 Marine Drive
Showing “Then, There, Here Now,” an exhibit with an eclectic mix of works created by Astoria artist Rachel Siegel. The exhibit includes older and newer works with themes of time & place; environment, landscape, home & people; embodiment and disembodiment. This micro-retrospective features works of mixed media, collage, photography, illustrations and installation.
Labor Temple Diner & Bar, 934 Duane St.
Showing over a dozen original oil-on-canvas paintings by artist John Wesley Willis, including many new works and recognizable Astoria scenes.
Munktiki, 1241 Duane St.
Stop by this gallery to find new art and finish up with a cocktail at neighboring Dead Man’s Isle.
Old Things and Objects, 1144 Commercial St.
Showing vintage Northwest maritime art, including paintings, signed prints, pottery, Native American jewelry, vintage clothing, military items, books, records and more.
Old Town Framing, 1287 Commercial St.
Showing collection of wildlife paintings by students in a Clatsop Community College painting class. These students will be donating the proceeds of all sales to the Wildlife Center of the North Coast, helping to support wildlife rehabilitation, ecological teachings and conservation.
Paul Polson Studio Gallery, 100 10th St.
Showing Polson’s collection of oil paintings and watercolors, ranging in style from impressionism to surrealism, including the “Strata and Pipe” series and “Earth” series. The gallery will also host music by Barbara Gaidosh from 5 to 8 p.m.
RiverSea Gallery, 1160 Commercial St.
Enjoy a lively evening of art, music and conversation. “Glimpses” is a solo exhibition of expressionist figure paintings by Portland artist L McDonald, who has been fascinated with the human form and figure for decades.
She paints ethereal figures immersed in abstract surroundings, applying delicate layers of color to build sensitive yet powerful compositions. Recurrent themes of close relationships and contemplative solitude appear throughout her work. She paints intuitively and her figures are imperfect by choice. She embraces awkwardness and ambiguity.
Weird Sisters Freak Boutique, 1004 Marine Drive
Welcoming back live painting from William Michael Brown and introducing an expanded portal “speakeasy.”
West Coast Artisans Gallery, 160 10th St.
Introducing local photographer Kim Rose Adams, who has a love for the Northwest Coast, especially its basalt rock formations and dramatic cliffs. Adams will show a series of black-and-white photographs that show how the past shores up to the present.
Through exploration and observation, she makes connections by learning the meanings of cultural objects and understanding the Earth from a naturalistic perspective.