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The watercolor painting "Bob's Pelican" by Saundra Cutsinger is just one of the works of art on display at the Museum & Arts Center's "Fire and Water" exhibit.
“This exciting show contains two different but surprisingly compatible elements — watercolor and pottery,” said Linda Stadtmiller, exhibit chair.
The Museum & Arts Center, 175 W. Cedar St., will feature the show until Saturday, July 31.The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.
A reception for show artists will be held at the museum from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 2. The reception will officially open the show and allow people in attendance to meet many of the show’s artists. The event is free and open to the public.
Stadtmiller said the “Fire and Water” exhibit offers something everyone will like.
Bauer showcases recently fired pieces specifically developed for the show. He will also be participating in the Sequim Arts Studio Tour during the Sequim Lavender Festival. Bauer is well known locally for creating functional and decorate pieces for use in the home and garden. Examples of functional wares include one-of-a-kind bowls, plates, mugs, tumblers, casserole dishes, pitchers and vases. He also makes decorative wall hangings, garden sun faces and large-scale decorative pieces.
The second part of the show involves the North Olympic Watercolorists, a small group of artists living on the North Olympic Peninsula, who share a common love of the watercolor medium. Members of the group represent a cross section of talent — from beginners to professionals. The group gathers for a weekly painting session at Straitside Studio owned by Gail St. Peter. During the informal work sessions, each artist paints in their own style and shares ideas, tips, techniques and constructive critiques. Membership is currently limited to 15 artists to maintain a sense of camaraderie and mutual support. Pieces from the group included in the “Fire and Water” show vary from the realistic to the abstract, Stadtmiller said.
For more information about the exhibit, visit www.macsequim.org or phone 360-683-8110.
