“Loving Island Life” Bainbridge Island Studio Tour

August has arrived and we at “Loving Island Life” are pretty excited about all the wonderful opportunities that provides for enjoying the vibrant, world class art scene on the island.  There’s something maybe just a bit magical about this island that really inspires creativity in the fine arts, in music, in theater and in writing.  It’s such a pleasure to live in a community that celebrates its artists and gives us all a chance to meet and get to know these extraordinary people.   We are happy to share with you some of the inspiring events available to enjoy on the island this weekend.

BI Summer Studio Tour

Various locations around the island

August, 7, 8 & 9

Friday and Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

This event began in 1984 and showcases local handmade art.  It is FREE and self-guided so you can enjoy at your own pace.

From the web page: Regional artists jury in to the summer and winter art shows, and sell their work at Island artists’ studios and historic community halls. When you visit the studios, you’ll see some works in progress, raw materials, tools, and perhaps some inspiration mixed in with a little sawdust. We’re sure you’ll enjoy meeting the artists and discussing their work and vision in person. By visiting and shopping at the Tour, you are not only buying hand-crafted works of art, you are also supporting the local economy and helping artists to thrive. For a list of studios, artists, and a map go to Bainbridge Island Studio Tour.

First Friday Art Walk August 7

Downtown Winslow, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Island Gallery
400 Winslow Way E, #120

Phone: 206-780-9500

Pets on Parade

Date: Daily through August 30, 2015

Come enjoy a Reception with the Artists on First Friday, August 7, 6:00-8:00 pm, featuring music on the Plaza.

Event Description: Family fun multimedia exhibit featuring painters and illustrators Andrea Lawson, Don Hazeltine, Woodleigh Hubbard, Sandy Haight, Gerardo Aguayo; Lionel Parra; felted and paper sculptures from Wendy Dunder, Julie Anne, Diane Turner, Ashley Licht, Taryn Kiko Takara.

Stop by and add another pet to your family.

Kitsap Regional Library

1270 Madison Ave. N. Date: 8/7/2015
Time: 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
Phone: 206-842-4162

Event Description: On exhibit this month: Barbara Winther, Kachina paintings. Barbara will give a short presentation about Kachina dolls at 6 p.m. Light refreshments served.

FREE. For more information, go to the library website.

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

550 Winslow Way E

Phone: 206-842-4451

For current exhibitions go to; BIMA exhibitions. BIMA is an island treasure, and along with participating in First Friday Art Walk, they have some wonderful activities and events for you to enjoy.  Here is what’s available this month.

Art in Action

Fridays, 11:00 am-3:00 pm
July 10-August 28, 2015

Best of Art in Action: September 5-7, 2015, 11:00 am-3:00 pm

Get inspired by our current exhibits and try your hand at art! Art in Action is a free, drop-in art experience for all ages. Join this artist-led series every Friday from 11am to 3pm.

SCHEDULE for the rest of August

August 7: Folded Magic Books – Use a single sheet of paper to create a book! Write or draw in it, or save it to fill later.

August 14: Watercolor Fun – Expand your watercolor skills using wax resist, salt, and other common materials for interesting effects!

August 21: Painting with Plants and Berries – Add natural materials to your art toolbox! Experiment with the colors and textures of plants and berries as paints.

August 28: Mini Loom Yarn Weaving – Create your own tiny loom out of cardboard and weave a wee project out of yarn!

The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Store

Saturday, August 8, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The work of artisan jeweler Kimber Leblicq will be showcased during our First Saturday Trunk Show. Leblicq launched her company kimber elements on Nov. 11, 2011. Each piece of jewelry is a unique design that is only replicated 11 times. Always evolving and changing, creating wearable sculpture using non-traditional materials, her work is influenced by abstract text, repetition and simplicity.The BIMA store has been carrying Leblicq’s work for almost two years.

BIMA Bistro

For those of us who think of food as an art form!

SAVOR, SIP, RELAX, & EXPLORE

Enjoy the art & flavors of our region.
Serving regionally sourced food and curated beverages.
Click here to download our menu.

Monday-Sunday 9AM-6PM — Last serving at 5:30PM
Museum closes at 6PM

Brunch & Lunch served 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Contemporary Small Plates served 3-5:30 PM 

For more information about Events and things to do on Bainbridge Island, our Real Estate Market, Bainbridge Island Lifestyle, Condominiums, Luxury Waterfront Homes, Equestrian Properties, and Estates and Farms, visit www.homesforsaleonbainbridgeisland.com. Discover what “Loving Island Life” is all about!