Mural Projects Edmonds, a committee of Art Walk Edmonds, has announced new murals focused on honoring Edmonds’ indigenous people, giving passersby a glance into Edmonds’ roots. Art Walk Edmonds has put significant time and effort into this new project and its historical data. The pair of murals are meant to give viewers a glimpse of what…
An interview with local artist Julia Giordano On a chance encounter a few years ago I met a fellow Edmonds artist at a playground. Since that day I have enjoyed finding her art at the Edmonds Saturday market and at local businesses downtown. I had the opportunity to connect with her recently and learn more…
Steel Magic Northwest, the local community youth and adult steel band program, has created a wonderful video treat for the community. De Smile Behind de Mask, composed and performed by founder and Executive and Artistic Director Gary Gibson, was created to be an upbeat message about wearing masks during the COVID-19 crisis. The video also…
Back in 2016, two local women came together with their shared passion to bridge the gap between artists with disabilities and local art venues, and started Art for All. I had the opportunity to talk with co-founder Mary Peterson to learn more about the amazing work that she and Jill Williamson are doing in the…
You have probably seen this image recently in local news, an image of artwork in our community that was unfortunately vandalized earlier this week after being installed as part of the city’s On the Fence temporary artwork program. (Learn more here.) Thankfully, the community came together to restore the work done by a local artist…
With warmer weather and the opportunity to walk around town (assuming generous distance from others and masks as needed), now is a great time to test your knowledge of the various outdoor art installations around town. Erin Zackey, teacher at Edmonds Heights and an engaged citizen, created a do-it-yourself BINGO scorecard for the outdoor art…
Recently, as I was scrolling through my Facebook feed, I came across some colorful images that caught my eye. A post in a local group from an artist, reaching out to the community offering her services to paint a Black Lives mural on any blank walls or boarded-up windows. She asked that in lieu of…
A paraeducator at Edmonds’ Sherwood Elementary, Ryan Cariker, and his wife Amanda are Northwest musicians who love to create music together. Ryan has been making music for over a decade, from performing in a rock band to producing pop music. Now there’s Forget Me Not, which features Ryan and Amanda performing together. Ryan and his…
See you next year As we approach Father’s Day weekend and what would be the annual Edmonds Arts Festival, many might be feeling the disappointment of missing the event this year. This will be the first time in 64 years that the festival will not be held. The plan is to have a very robust…
Artist opportunity ahead Artists are invited to submit original artwork to be used to promote the 2020 Puget Sound Bird Fest of Edmonds. Held every year in early to mid-September, this year’s Bird Fest is planned virtually on Sept. 12-13. It is presented by the City of Edmonds and local volunteers and is a great…
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Birds bringing cheer to Main Street Local artist Mona Fairbanks was recently contacted by developer Michael McMurray to do something creative on the construction fence at Main Street and 6th Avenue South. Mona is a very busy artist in the community, teaching art at local schools for the last 25 years and being on the education…
Farnsworth Guitars calls Edmonds home Edmonds local Brian Farnsworth has been building guitars for six years now. He was looking to learn how to solder guitar pickups — a transducer that captures or senses mechanical vibrations — so he could swap pickups on his own gear, and he connected with a luthier instructor. Brian picked up many…
Be part of the 1,000 Greeting Card goal Edmonds Business Create Next Steps is spearheading a community art project. The goal is to create 1,000 unique greeting cards to be displayed in a future art show. This is a wonderful opportunity for the Edmonds community to come together in a creative endeavor that can brighten…
Growing up in Shoreline, Jessica Pillay has always been drawn to the Edmonds community and waterfront, and is excited to have officially made the city home. Jessica started her musical career at a young age, composing her own songs on piano and showing an aptitude for songwriting early on. She went to a small Christian…
Hygge tea light jar workshop Cascade Art Museum is now offering Virtual Family Art Exploration Workshops. The first is this Saturday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features hygge tea light jars with artist Lynn Hanson. Lynn Hanson, artist and owner of Lynn Hanson Gallery in Pioneer Square, has been doing research…
An interview with local artists Lori and Joel Soderberg: Lori, a retired schoolteacher who previously taught at Meadowdale Elementary, and Joel, a software engineer, have been creating art together for a long time now. Starting with pottery, they continued to experiment and attempted putting glass in their kiln after hearing from a friend that this…
Andy Eccleshall has sparked a movement amongst artists to give to 100 million masks. Andy Eccleshall, painter and muralist, has lived in Edmonds for the last 18 years, after discovering the town by accident. Andy feels a strong connection to the Edmonds community, saying it is “about the best place to be as an artist,…
There are now many options to learn an instrument online with a local instructor or support musicians by viewing their online concerts. Learn a new instrument or improve your current skills: The adjustment to online learning has reached more than just the students in our community. Many musicians are now offering online instruction to make…
Edmonds musicians created video performances just for our readers. Edmonds is lucky to be home to a fantastic community of artists, performers and musicians. As live performances are currently canceled, I have been reaching out to individuals in the community to find out what they are working on and listen to their advice on how…
For the last 15 years Andrew has been a professional artist in the Puget Sound area. While some of his work has been found in Edmonds businesses in the past, right now the majority of his work can be seen in the greater Seattle area. Andrew is currently in Edmonds and enjoying being close to…
Art is a great outlet to help remain calm and connected. Our local ARTspot has many ways to find your inner artist while practicing safe social distancing. Things might look a little different around town lately as we learn to adjust to a new way of life. As many individuals are now working from home,…
In this unique time amidst closures and cancellations, there are still many ways to support local artists in our community. 10 ways you can support art in the community: Visit a local gallery. Many of our galleries in Edmonds are still open right now and make for a good outing to enjoy local art. Purchasing…
What to Do – LUNAFEST canceled This space was going to be devoted to promoting LUNAFEST, the 19th annual Women’s Film Festival benefiting Snohomish County Girls on the Run. But the event — set for this Sunday, March 8 at Edmonds Community College’s Black Box Theatre — has been canceled. That’s because Edmonds Community College…
What to see Head to the Neverending Bookshop to meet the owner, Annie Carl, and learn what makes this Perrinville shop so special. Hint – it all starts with Annie! Interview with Annie Carl, a unique woman with a passion for books. Recently I saw a request for help, a sincere ask floating around social…
An interview with Art Walk Edmonds’ featured artist Heidi Barnett. Heidi has known she wanted to be a painter since she was 15 years old and saw an exhibit titled A Day in the Country. It featured all the impressionists — Monet, Renoir, Seurat and Van Gogh. From that point forward, she knew she had…
