National Geographic photographer Sam Abell will be offering a free lecture and photography presentation 7-9 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at the PACIFIC NORTHWEST ART SCHOOL, 15 N.W. Birch St., Coupeville. Abell will speak about his photographic life. He will be teaching for the 16th year. Additionally, in celebration of the art school’s 30th anniversary, there will be a photo exhibition and sale of images made by students who have studied under Abell at the Art School over the years. All images were donated by students to the art school for the fundraiser. For information, go to www.pacificnorthwestartschool.org
WHIDBEY ISLAND SURFACE DESIGN artists Fine Gelfand, Barbara Kuznetz, Nancy Loorem-Adams, Diane Reardon and Laura Stangel-Schmidt will exhibit fiber and mixed media art at Oak Harbor Library in May. Call 360-675-5115 for information.
ROB SCHOUTEN GALLERY presents “Along the Water’s Edge,” a gallery of watercolors by Anacortes watercolorist Peggy Woods. This is Woods’ debut show on Whidbey. Woods’ watercolor paintings explore the play of light on water. Her paintings are known for realism and detail. Over her 30-year career in fine art, Woods has participated in group and solo shows, winning awards in national juried competitions. For information, call 360-222-3070 or email to info@robschoutengallery.com
Auditions for “LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL” are 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 22, and 6:30-9:30 Monday, May 23 at Whidbey Playhouse. Auditioners should come prepared to sing a 16-bar solo and short memorized monologue. Character descriptions can be found at www.whidbeyplayhouse.com. Sunday auditions are by appointment only. Open auditions are Monday. Call-backs are at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. To make an appointment for Sunday, or for more information, call 360-679-2237, or email office@whidbeyplayhouse.com
Mark Lucero is PENN COVE GALLERY’S featured artist for May. Lucero will attend the gallery from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 30, at which time he will discuss the methods and meanings behind his paintings. Lucero paints with acrylics, usually on wood panels which are carved with high-speed routers. With bold colors and uninhibited and expressive lines, he creates movement while maintaining a careful sense of balance. His compositions range from realism to fully abstract. He thinks of his artwork as both self-discovery and self-disclosure, so that many paintings originate from fundamental truths about human experience. His intention is to give joyous and lighthearted expression to some of life’s deeper truths. www.MarkLuceroArt.com
