The Wave studio art tour descends on the Blaine area from Friday, August 25 to Sunday, August 27, with local artists ready to showcase their talents.
The Blaine Arts Council (BAC) kicks off its event at the Blaine Harbor Boating Center Friday, 6-9 p.m., with an opening night gala including a silent auction, wine pull, appetizers and drinks. Tickets are available on the BAC website with a discount for members.
Saturday and Sunday offer an opportunity to tour artists’ home studios in Blaine and Birch Bay. Several artists will be in free pop-up galleries at the Blaine Community Center Pavilion, at 635 8th Street, and the boating center. Artists working with oils, acrylic, metal, sculpture and various other media will be ready to talk and tour with studio visitors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days, according to the BAC website.
Suzanne Steel, a professional artist specializing in photography and watercolors, participated in the art studio tour last year before the BAC was created with the goal of bringing more attention to art in the community. This year, she is excited to offer the public a glimpse into her 40 years as an artist by welcoming them to her Birch Bay home.
“There’s never perfection. You’re always striving to put a piece of your soul and heart into the production,” she said, adding that she hopes the turnout of this weekend’s event celebrates the hard work she and other artists put into their passion.
She also hopes to part ways with some of the collection in her self-described “eclectic” studio. Those interested in picking up new pieces for their home or office will have the opportunity to support hyperlocal artists.
In addition to Steel’s watercolor and photography, Blaine resident Scott Smith is showcasing about a dozen of his woodworking and epoxy creations, such as a table, knife rack and corner shelf.
“There’s no limit to what you can do with epoxy,” he said. “I’ve had fun with it.”
Smith and his wife, Liesa, moved to Blaine from Colorado in time to attend the first art tour last year, hosted by BAC member Kay Dee Powell and the Blaine Chamber of Commerce. The idea of artistic collaboration made Smith excited to get involved with the BAC.
“I like to get people’s input on what inspires them,” Smith said, adding that he often produces work after people come to him with pieces of wood they’d like to refurbish with epoxy art.
For more information on the 25 local artists featured in the Wave art studio tour, visit the interactive map on the BAC website.
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