Artistic stocking stuffers, new oils by Diane Ainsworth and a change-of-pace historical show are among the surprises awaiting visitors to Anacortes art galleries this month.
Several of the shows open during the Gallery Walk, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Christmas shoppers will want to note the opening of Insights Gallery’s popular annual “Petite Pieces” show, which offers a wide selection of works on a smaller scale by outstanding artists such as Alfred Currier, Anne Schreivogl, LeAnn Adams and Michael Moe. These gems are as beautiful as the artists’ bigger works, but the scale makes them more affordable.
The Scott Milo Gallery presents a great collection of new work by Diane Ainsworth of Port Townsend. It has been a year since the gallery has had so many of the artist’s new landscapes and florals in oil. Also showing will be pastels by Sandy Byers, oils and acrylics by Don de Llamas, color photographs by Randy Dana and watercolors by Joanne Shellan. A reception with the artists takes place during the Gallery Walk.
The Depot Arts Center Gallery switches tracks this month to present a historical show, “Celebrating Community and the Arts.” The exhibit opening during the Gallery Walk features music by the Backyard Band.
Get a glimpse of what once was a functioning Great Northern Railway station and telegraph office through photographs and catch the vision of Depot Arts Center’s restoration projects, 2009 art exhibits and musical events scheduled for the freight room. The show coincides with the Depot’s annual membership drive.
Gallery Walk participants:
• Anne Martin McCool Gallery, 711 Commercial Ave., features a small works show with oils, acrylics and prints by McCool, hand-worked silver and beaded jewelry by Carole Cunningham and Debbie Aldrich’s turquoise, coral and shell beadwork.
• Insights Gallery, 516 Commercial Ave., presents its “Petite Pieces” show.
• That Photo Shoppe, 512 Commercial Ave., features “Winter Scenes” and “The Holiday” by gallery artists.
• Adrift, 510 Commercial Ave., is showing work by local artists.
• Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave., presents Diane Ainsworth, Don de Llamas, Randy Dana and Joanne Shellan, as well as new jewelry, sculptures, glasswork and beautifully crafted wood tables.
• Watertown Pub, 314 Commercial Ave., is featuring new work in oil, acrylic and pastel by Suzanne Carr.
• The Depot Arts Center Gallery, 611 R Ave., presents “Celebrating Community and the Arts.” Photographs by Valley Camera Club are on display in the Baggage Room Gallery.
• Bowman Gallery, 801 Fifth St., features photography by Marius Hibbard.
