\; \; \;Stop by the library during the August 7&nb sp\;First Friday Art Walk Sequim&nb sp\;for a free public reception celebrating the exhibition organized by th e Olympic Peninsula Art Association&nb sp\;(OPAA). \;
\nView work by local artists: Gayle Brauner\, Ali ce Crapo\, Janet Flatley\, Kristine Henshaw\, Marilyn Hiestand\, Heidi Hit chman\, Hattie Kauffman\, Karen Lavender-Peterson\, Margarete Noesner\, Sa ndy Placek\, Suzanne Rescigna\, Darcy Schultz\, and David C. Willis. Artwo rk by scholarship recipients Natalie Hollow-Bist and Sierra Douglas is als o exhibited.
\nThe reception will include the OPAA scholarship award ceremony to honor three 2026 high school graduates who were selected base d on the strength of the art portfolios: Colby Barker\, a graduate of Fork s High School\, as well as Natalie Hollow-Bist and Sierra Douglas\, both g raduates of Port Townsend High School. OPAA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organ ization that has given art scholarships for half a century to selected art students.
\nThe exhibition is on display from July 17 to October 24 .
\nAbout the Band:
Seattle "Gypsy Jazz" band&
nbsp\;Ranger and the &ldquo\;
Re-Arrangers&rdquo\; evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous
energy of a Romani campsite with their version of Hot Club Swing. \;At
the heart of their sound is Ranger Sciacca's sweet violin playing&mdash\;
his sense of melody and daring improvisations. \;Their repertoire incl
udes vocal swing standards\, traditional European melodies\, the music of
Django Reinhardt\, and unique originals. \;
About Plei
n Air Artwork:
The French term en plein air&mdash\;
&ldquo\;in the open air&rdquo\;&mdash\;captures both the practice and spir
it of painting and drawing outdoors. Some artists complete their work enti
rely on location\, while others refine the piece later in the studio.
The Art in the Library program is funded in part by the Friends of Sequim Library.
(Image at top
: "Garden Party" oil painting by Hattie Kauffman.)