Evening walks in Lopez Village are magical, Sunsets over Weeks Wetland, boats returning to Fisherman Bay, and birdsong at dusk all remind us how lucky we are to live among such beauty. It’s no wonder Lopez inspires artists of every kind. That creative spirit comes alive during the monthly First Saturday Art Walk, a free, self-guided event in the Village beginning at 4:30pm in the library. Featuring artist exhibitions and talks, stellar local restaurants and businesses, and plenty of people watching, the Art Walk is an easy, welcoming way to celebrate the island’s vibrant arts community and connect with friends and neighbors.
Coming up Saturday, April 4th! Start at the Lopez Library at 4:30 pm for an opening celebration featuring our current Artist in Residence. Iris Hazelton will discuss the exploration and experimentation that influence her compositions in oil and gouache.
In the ever-expanding age of constant consumption, the preciousness of materiality has been increasingly lost. Multimedia artist Iris Hazelton explores the concepts of rebirth, dawn, and reciprocity through her paintings, made on surfaces found and gifted from around San Juan County. Her pieces, which reference imagery taken from the Library, Dump, and Exchange, celebrate the splendor of our locality and remind of what must be protected from the refuse of the material age.AND there’s great art around the Village!
“Two Friends Making Art”
Chimera Gallery invites you to experience Two Friends Making Art, a new exhibition featuring the work of island artists Dennis Caswell and Martha Spieker. Through their distinct artistic voices, the exhibit reflects on the beauty, spirit, and shared sense of place that make Lopez Island such a special community.
Join for the Opening Reception on Saturday, April 4th from 5–7pm. Artists’ talks at 6pm. Enjoy refreshments, conversation, and the opportunity to meet the artists while exploring work that celebrates our connection to the land, water, and one another.
The exhibition will remain on view through May 1st at Chimera Gallery.
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 daniel@lopezlibrary.org. Everyone is welcome!
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