First Friday Art Walk – April 1, 2022 – Winslow Way and surrounding area, Downtown Bainbridge Island First Friday of every month, 6-8 PM

Margaret Millmore | Posted on March 26, 2022 |

Spend an evening experiencing all that downtown Bainbridge has to offer. Many galleries, shops and businesses will be participating this month showcasing the art of our talented creative community. Afterwards, stop by one of our many restaurants for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, or dinner.

Enjoy an evening with a stroll through downtown visiting your favorite businesses and restaurants, shopping for gifts or items for yourself and your home. The walk begins on Winslow Way (near the ferry terminal) from 6pm to 8pm.

Amelia Wynn Winery Bistro You are invited to bid on this original oil painting in support of Ukrainian citizens impacted by the Russian invasion. 100% of the art sale will be donated to the World Central Kitchen, Founder José Andrés, Washington DC. Winning bid will be selected Friday, April 1st, 9:00 pm at the Amelia Wynn Winery Bistro. Attendance is not required. Local delivery available, shipping/tax additional. Text-in art bids are welcome. Starting Bid is $2000. Provide your name, min. and max. bid. Contact wa.artworks@gmail.com or (360) 620-1690 wendyarmstrongart.com. In addition to the art Auction, Amelia Wynn Winery Bistro will be donating 100% of proceeds from all Amelia Wynn Winery wine sales made during dinner service, Friday April 1st. The Bistro is located at 390 Winslow Way E.

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) The art of Chris and Jan Hopkins is on display at BIMA through June 12th, as part of the Executive Order 9066 at Eighty exhibit. BIMA is located at the corner of Hwy 305 and Winslow Way.

Jeffrey Moose Gallery is delighted to announce an exhibition of work by multimedia artist Cory Bennett Anderson. Known for his celebrity portraits, Mr. Bennett Anderson changes gears for this exhibit and shows only images of women, in a nod to International Women’s Month, and some abstract works. The gallery is located at 181 Winslow Way East, Suite F.

Bergh Images Fine Art Photography No fooling! To celebrate the advent of spring, Bergh Images is having a month-long sale in April, commencing at the upcoming Art Walk on April Fool’s Day. Patrons will receive a twenty percent (20%) discount on all prints at the gallery, which includes an excellent assortment of metal, fine art acrylic, and canvas prints; custom-framed black-and-white prints; and ready-for-framing matted prints. Wine, small bites, and live music (courtesy of their neighbor Furnish Bainbridge) will be provided too, along with the usual drawing for two complimentary 18×24 matted prints ($105 value). Owner/photographer Andy Bergh recently started writing “Island Images,” a monthly article for Currents, the amazing website of Arts & Humanities Bainbridge. With a different theme each month, Andy features images which are uniquely “Bainbridge Island-centric.” Check out his latest story at Bainbridge Currents and then come view the actual prints at the gallery. Andy and his wife Carol guarantee they are even more attractive in person! The gallery is located at 400 Winslow Way E, Suite 115.

Island Life Artisan Gifts April showers bring May flowers…and ART! Join Island Life for the April edition of the Art Walk and see what spring has sprung. Enjoy live music on their covered deck by Shannon Dowling, beverages, bites, and as always, the warm community of friends, neighbors, and art lovers! Featured artists Shelley Blain Reimer mixed media and David Repyak watercolor. Island Life Artisan Gifts is located at 488 Winslow Way E.

Pegasus Coffee is pleased to showcase Bruno B. Art Collectif features the artwork of Jill Feenstra. Jill is a prolific artist who is consistently in the studio making fine art for various features, exhibits and commissions, she lives in Ferndale, WA. Pegasus Coffee is located at 1331 Parfitt Way.

Kelly Johnston Art Gallery & Studio – Kelly has new limited edition signed and numbered giclée prints available as well as some new original paintings on panel. “Come take a look at what I’m working on in my studio at the moment. Hope to see you there!” Her studio is located at 270 Madison Avenue South.

Coldwell Banker Bain will be showcasing the work of artist Susan Derrick. CB Bain is located at 380 Winslow Way E, Suite 103.

For up-to-date information on events, visit the Bainbridge Island Downtown Association’s online calendar at: https://bainbridgedowntown.org/events/art-walk/

Fob Fridays – many local businesses downtown are participants in Fob Fridays (Bainbridge Island Senior/Community Center members receive 10% on Fridays with their BISCC fob).

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association (BIDA) coordinates the First Friday Art Walk, as well as many other events, click here for a full list of ongoing events.