News Briefs for Feb. 6, 2020

Camas galleries to host art receptions for First Friday

The Downtown Camas Association will host its monthly First Friday celebration throughout downtown Camas from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. The February theme is “A Chocolate Affair to Remember,” and will feature chocolate treats, activities, games, crafts and prizes at local businesses and nonprofits in downtown Camas.

Several Camas art galleries will host art receptions to kick off February art shows during the First Friday celebration.

The Attic Gallery will feature the paintings of Camas artist Mike Smith throughout the month of February, and will host an artist reception from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7, at the gallery, 421 N.E. Cedar St., Camas. Smith will attend the reception, which also features wine, chocolate and music by Gary Lowry, at 5 p.m. Feb. 7. For more information, visit att icgallery.com or call 360-833-9747.

The Second Story Gallery will present the nature photography of artist Karen Stuwe through February. The gallery will host an artist reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, upstairs in the Camas Public Library. Musician Rob Lewis will perform at the event, which is free and open to the public. The “Reflections of the Pacific Northwest” show, which features scenes ranging from crashing waves to wildflower-filled meadows, will be on display at Second Story through Feb. 29, during regular library hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. For more information, call 360-834-4692 or visit second storygallery.net.

WACA puts out ‘call for artists’ for annual festival

The Washougal Arts & Culture Alliance (WACA) is accepting applications for its fifth annual Washougal Art Festival.

The 2020 Washougal Art Festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8 at Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal.

“Our fifth year is a real achievement for us,” WACA president Kelli Rule said in a news release issued by WACA. “This event keeps growing in popularity and is embraced by both artists and the community. We are excited to begin the process for this year’s festival by welcoming artists’ applications.”

The festival is open to visual artists working in all media and is intended for professional artists who are actively producing and exhibiting their work to sell.

“All entries will be juried based on originality, creativity, craftsmanship and professionalism,” according to the news release. “Judging will also consider the expression of a unique vision and style, and the mastery over the artist’s chosen medium.”

Artists will selected for festival participation by a jury of local artists and gallery owners.