First Friday Art Walk – May 6, 2022
Winslow Way and surrounding area, Downtown Bainbridge Island
First Friday of every month, 6-8 PM
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 Stop by the Bistro for art, wine and exceptional cuisine under the direction of Chef Gulsidel Velázquez Ayala. Reservations are recommended, click here for their online reservation link. The Bistro is located at 390 Winslow Way E.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA). Community Bookmaking Drop-In Art Activity from 5-8pm, click here for details. All Ages Dance Party with DJ MIXX America from 7-9:30pm, click here for details. BIMA is located at the corner of Hwy 305 and Winslow Way.
Jeffrey Moose Gallery Painter and paper marbler Len Eisenhood will exhibit a series of tree themed works for the months of May and June. A reception will be held on First Friday, May 6th from 6-8pm. A Facebook Livestream will be broadcast from approximately 5:30 to 5:50 preceding the reception with the artist providing a walk-through commentary on works in the show. The gallery is located at 181 Winslow Way East, Suite F.
Bergh Images Fine Art Photography To celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5), Mother’s Day (May 8), Memorial Day (May 30), and for good measure National Dance Like A Chicken Day (May 14), Bergh Images is having a month-long sale in May, commencing at the upcoming Art Walk on May 6. Patrons will receive, among other things, a fifteen percent (15%) reduction on any single metal, fine art acrylic, or canvas print, and a twenty five percent (25%) reduction on all matted prints at the gallery. 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.” Look for his soon-to-be-published latest story at https://www.bainbridgecurrents.com/, which will be featuring Part 2 of his “Clouds” theme, 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.
Pegasus Coffee Come by The Pegasus Coffee House during the First Friday Art Walk for our Pegasus Anniversary History Exhibit from 5-7pm. Enjoy light food and refreshments (for purchase) and the Pegasus Anniversary History exhibit. Pegasus Coffee is located at 1331 Parfitt Way.
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.
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