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ART GALLERIES
~December Exhibits~
BAINBRIDGE
FEATHERFOLIO ENCORE A follow up to the most popular exhibit in BIMA’s history featuring Olympia artist Chris Maynard, a wall installation titled ‘Mitigation Dreams’ celebrating the diversity and abundance of the bird world utilizing many different kinds of feathers will hangs thru Feb 15 along with ‘Reflecting on Collecting,’ ‘Storytime with Mare’ plus ‘Max Grover: Driving through a Winter Wonderland’ (thru Jan 30) and ‘Aisha Harrison: Porous Body’ (thru Feb 22) at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. More at biartmuseum.org
‘OLD FRIENDS’ A group of longtime gallery artists curated by BAC’s interim executive director Susan Jackson in her final exhibition reflecting the history, relationships and creative spirit that have shaped the organization over many years hangs thru Dec 28 with a first friday opening reception 6-8 p.m. Dec. 5 at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts. More at bacart.org
‘CLEAR SALTWATER CREATIONS’ A group exhibit of local indigenous artists from Suquamish featuring Kate Ahvakana’s digitally composed works on paper, metal and other media, muralist, carver and graffiti artist Toma Villa and photographer, educator and Canoe Journey Captain Nigel Lawrence will hand through February with receptions 6-8 p.m. Dec 5 and Jan 2 at the Jeffrey Moose Gallery, Bainbridge. More at jeffreymoosegallery.com
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND WINTER STUDIO TOUR Showcasing dozens of local artists across Bainbridge Island studios and community halls from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5-7 at locations throughout the island. Studio map, brochure and participating artists forthcoming at bistudiotour.com
BREMERTON
CVG’s ANNUAL RED TAG SALE offering original artwork, prints, cards, art supplies, books and more at reduced prices will hang thru the month in the main gallery, along with a group showcase of young artists from the Charles Wright Academy in Tacoma in the underground gallery with a first friday opening 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5 plus extended hours for Krampusnacht Dec. 6 at Collective Visions Gallery, Bremerton. More at collectivevisionsgallery.com
CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY CARD Collection featuring 14 different designs of holiday cards from throughout the years designed by Linley B. Logan will be available thru the month with a first friday reception 5-8 p.m. Dec 5 at Life’s Beautiful Journey Gallery, Bremerton. More at lifesbeautifuljourney.com
‘BIRDS OF A FEATHER’ An ornithological-themed group show will hang through the month along with unique and handcrafted treasures from members of the year-round indoor art market the Callow Makers Market, with a first friday opening 5-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5, also collecting of donations of non-perishable food, hygiene items and bags for the Bremerton Backpack Brigade throughout the month, plus a Mad Dash Holiday Market Dec 13, Open Art Night Dec. 11 & 18, Open Mic for All Ages Dec 12, Costumed Figure Drawing Dec. 18, Original Art & Music concert Dec. 19 and more at Rimbert Illustration, Bremerton. More on the socials @rimbertillustration
PAINTINGS BY DAHLIA will show thru the month with a first friday opening with live music from Aaron McFadden 5-8 p.m., Dec 5, plus pal readings with Open Table D&D at 5 p.m., Down To Earth Oracle at 6 p.m. Dec 12, Trivia w/ Jayne during Krampus Vs. Santa 12/13 and Special Game Show w/ Jayne 12/26 at Cafe Corvo, Bremerton. More on the socials @cafecorvo and @angelbugwings
ART WALKS
BREMERTON 5-8 pm, First Fridays, downtown, Charleston and Manette
POULSBO 5-8 p.m., Second Saturdays downtown
BAINBRIDGE 5-8 p.m. First Fridays downtown Winslow
MONTHLY MEET-UP
FIRST TUESDAY SHOW & TELL A free monthly meet up to learn, share and introduce friends and family to the people and projects at the Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network, 7-9 p.m. First Tuesdays at BARN. More at bainbridgebarn.org
DRINK & DRAW co-presented by BIMA, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 21+, no cover Third Thursdays at Bainbridge Brewing Alehouse.
GO FIGURE! LIFE DRAWING Live model sessions, all experience levels welcome, no instruction or materials provided, 6-9 p.m. in the second floor classroom at the Bainbridge Art Museum. More at biartmuseum.org
OPEN ART NIGHT Bring your art/craft project, explore different mediums with provided supplies, network, converse and create 5-8 p.m. Third Thursdays, all ages, $10, free if you bring your own supplies at Rimbert Illustration, Bremerton. More on the socials @rimbertillustration
CRUSHED GLASS ART Create and Sip events, select your design and project size and create wall art or sun catcher at 6 p.m. Nov 5, Nov 19 & Dec 3 at Yoked Farmhouse & Brewery, 6 p.m. Nov 12 at Eleven Winery, 6:30 p.m. Nov 18 at Moment Brewing, $60 per person, presented by PNW Corks & Strokes. Tickets and more at pnw.corksandstrokes.com
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