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Welcome to the 2nd annual San Juan Island fall festival of the arts - artstock, a celebration of art, music and culinary delights. The first collaboration between the island’s in-town galleries and the out of town artists’ studios. There are many events to enjoy. The galleries and studios of San Juan Island will feature artists’ demonstrations, talks and open studios. Participating galleries include waterworks gallery, Artic Raven, Gallery San Juan and Island Studios and the following private artist’s studios.

Stroll the town to find live music at various venues. Sample locally grown produce and meats fresh and direct from island farms to local restaurants and also at the Farmer’s Market on Saturday. Try a new wine at Brazenly Lucid Wines or Island Wine Company. See the grape harvest at San Juan Vineyards and visit their tasting room and gift shop. Special lodging packages will be available for this weekend event.

Fall is a fabulous time to enjoy the quiet beauty of San Juan Island. We invite you to tour the studios and galleries, spend the night, enjoy fine dining, see the sunsets, immerse yourself in the arts.

Studios and Galleries

Ann Walbert Studio
Abstract & realistic oil paintings
• Peter Fromm
Nature & marine photography

Arctic Raven Gallery
Northwest Coast Native Artwork

Gallery San Juan
Plein air oils & watercolor collage
• BJ Dollahite
• Matt Dollahite

Island Studios
Fused glass, carved & painted gourds • Laurie Burns
• Dona Reed

Kristy Gjesme Studio
Acrylic & watercolor paintings

Matthew Gray Palmer Studio
Sculpture in bronze & mixed media
• Danielle Dean Palmer
Black & white photography

Paula West Studio
Handmade porcelain pottery

Spaulding Studio
Pastels and photography

Tweed Meyer Studio
Documentary & Plein air artist

waterworks gallery
Eclectic NW contemporary artists
• David Smith-Harrison
• Kevin Pettelle

Yvonne Buijs-Mancuso Studio
Art glass & encaustic paintings

Gallery Events

Ed Peekeekoot - Musician
Two time B.C. Country Music Nominee, the multi-talented Cree carver, Ed Peekeekoot, will play and sing at the Arctic Raven Gallery from 1 to 4PM on October 6, as part of the ARTSTOCK celebration. Ed's music often expresses the sounds of nature such as wild animals and howling wind. A virtual one-man band, Peekeekoot, is known for his foot-stopping fiddle, banjo, guitar and harmonica playing; you won't want to miss him.

Special Fall Colors Exhibit
Galley San Juan will be featuring the work of Matt & BJ Dollahite; Matt's Plein air oil landscapes of the Northwest, and BJ's will have a special fall colors exhibit in Mixed Media Collage. Show Opening hours 5PM-8PM Saturday, Octorber 6th. 210 Nichols St.
Light refreshments served up with live music.

Art Demonstrations
You'll find artist demonstrations and live music of local artists in town at The Island Studios: Demonstrations will be from 5:30pm to 7:30pm and music from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Saturday, Oct 6th: Watercolor demonstration by Pat McDole
Music by Lavelle Foos and Terrea Bennett - Flute and drums

Sunday, Oct 7th: Lampwork glass bead demonstration by Darleen Nixon
Music by local musician

David Smith Harrison ~ Intaglios & paintings
& Kevin Pettelle ~ Bronzes
On Saturday October 6, 2007, waterworks gallery will be hosting a sneak preview of the show of new works by David Smith-Harrison and Kevin Pettelle. David, predominantly known as master printmaker with works in the collection of Achenbach Foundation at Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, Long Beach Museum of Art, Springville Museum of Art, and the Tama Art University in Tokyo, Japan has recently completed a new collection paintings and watercolors for this show. Kevin has chosen to focus on a different aspect of the human form. The human hand and foot. Both are beautifully represented in bronze. Kevin’s public commissions include the Community Center in Sultan, The Coast Guard Station at La Push, WA and The Green River Community College, Wa.

The artist will be at the gallery for questions and conversations from 1.00 to 3.00 on Saturday. Later that evening there will be an invitation only reception for the invitation for detail please contact the gallery 360-378-3060.

Gallery and Studio Location Map

Click on the map image for a copy of the gallery and studio location map.
Easy printable PDF document.

Town Galleries & Studios

Hotel's and Accommodations

Please visit the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau www.visitsanjuans.com for a complete listing of over 30 special packages and
offers during ARTSTOCK 2007.

For additional information about local businesses: San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce