Evening walks on Lopez Village are magical: from sunsets over Week’s wetlands or Fisherman Bay to quaint walks through the Tranquilly trail of urban forest life, natural beauty and local human and more- than-human community abound. Lopezians are very lucky to be neighbors to the vibrant birdlife singing at dusk or swooping over marshes across the watercolored painted sky. It’s no wonder Lopez inspires artists of all mediums to create work here.
Local artists and businesses are the generative center of Lopez arts and culture, and are at the center of the new monthly community event, First Saturday Art Walk. These Art Walks offer a free and easy opportunity to enjoy the arts on the island while mixing and mingling with new and old friends.
As the name says, the First Saturday Art Walk takes place the first Saturday of each month beginning at 4:30 pm and is a free, self guided event located in the Village of Lopez Island. Activities include artist exhibitions and talks, live entertainment, free family art activities at Lopez Library, food trucks, and specials at local participating restaurants and businesses. Each month has a variety of offerings from interactive demonstrations to performances.
Come join us for another wonderful First Saturday Art Walk in Lopez Village on Saturday, June 7 starting at 4:30 pm! Flyers for the events listed are on our homepage here.
For June 7, 2025:
Lopez Library beginning at 4:30 pm: The Art by Lopez School Advanced Placement Students and Elementary Students as well as a one day pop up show with Jessica Velo in the Community Room.
The Gathering Place from 4:30- 7 pm : A retrospective of work by Lopezian artist, Kate Scott through the Lopez Artist Guild. More information here.
Chimera Gallery 5-7 pm: Three Women Inspired by Nature: Terri Roush, Sarah Trelease, and Sandy Bricel Miller. More information here.
Lopez Grind: 5-7 pm: Now is a dedicated youth space, and has a SECRET FREE youth menu!! So youth can just ask for the secret menu and get a free beverage and treat! This month featured art: “Mystical Tools ” By Sweet Jay Ratza
Skarpari 5-7 pm: an always changing space of amazing hand made wares, media, and art!
Also: Adirondack chair walk about sponsored by the Lopez Island Family Resource Center: Lopez Woodshop students built 13 Adirondack chairs which were each painted by Lopezian Artists. The will be displayed at businesses in the Village and viewers can scan a QR code to participate in the silent auction to take one home!!
Link to Live Map of this Month’s Participating locations here.
We hope you can join us for this monthly event amplifying and supporting local arts, culture and business on Lopez Island.
To get involved in First Saturday Art Walks, please email Nikyta@lopezlibrary.org. Everyone is welcome!
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