Art & About

Here's what's happening on the Whidbey arts scene.

The multi-media artwork of Mary Goolsby will be featured in the foyer ART GALLERY AT UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF WHIDBEY ISLAND during the months of August. UUCWI is located at 20103 Highway 525. Call 360-321-8656 for more information.

Mary Ellen O’Connor is PENN COVE GALLERY’S featured artist for the month of August. O’Connor will discuss her work and give demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the gallery. O’Connor is a silversmith who uses epoxy resin inlays to create colorful wildlife designs on jewelry, belt buckles, bracelets, boxes and knife handles. www.maryellenoconnor.com

RAVEN ROCKS GALLERY presents “In Search of Red Dog,” new oils by Marcia Van Doren, through August. Raven Rocks Gallery invites you to come see if you can spot Marcia Van Doren’s faithful companion in the whimsical and beautifully detailed oil paintings that will grace the gallery walls in August. www.ravenrocksgallery.com

ROB SCHOUTEN GALLERY presents “Reflections: A Life in Motion,” a series of paintings by Anne Belov, through Aug. 29. Belov’s work reflects the inspiration she has gained through her extensive European travels. Belov focuses on the architecture, landscape, light, and people she observes and relishes the art history that abounds there.

PENN COVE GALLERY has welcomed artist Janis Collins to its representation of local talent. Collins is a colored pencil artist who takes inspiration from flora and fauna of Whidbey. Visit www.penncovegallery.com for more information.

Ruth Mattson is the OAK HARBOR CITY HALL featured artist for August. A retired teacher, Mattson now indulges in her passion for drawing and painting. She uses bright colors and paints with oils, acrylics and watercolors.

Tina Christiansen’s water media paintings and Eric Vargas’ digital illustrations are on exhibit at OAK HARBOR LIBRARY in August. The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Call 360-675-5115 for more information.

The GARRY OAK GALLERY has welcomed Camille Brighten as a guest artist. Brighten’s watercolor paintings will be on display at the gallery through August.

GARRY OAK GALLERY has welcomed new metal artists Steve and Maryann Nowicki. Each of the artists’ pieces are crafted by hand, with much emphasis on small details. The two are self-taught metal artists, and Steve Nowicki has developed his own metal finishes.

OAK HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVAL is accepting applications for arts and crafts vendors. Applications are available on www.oakharborfestival.com. The festival Sept. 2-4.

Join Anna Edwards, SARTATOGA ORCHESTRA music director, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Oak Harbor Library and 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at the Coupeville Library as she unveils the highlights of the orchestra’s 2016-2017 10th anniversary season. The season includes concerts in Coupeville, Oak Harbor and Langley, with music from “Out of This World,” a free family holiday concert and an instrument petting zoo. For adults. Call 360-675-5115 or visit www.sno-isle.org for more information.

WHIDBEY ISLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS announced its DjangoFest lineup for Sept. 21-25. Lineup features brothers Stocholo and Moses Rosenburg, with special guest Christiaan van Hemert, and world-class artists from France, Sweden, the Netherlands, Canada, UK and U.S. Go to www.djangofestNW.com