Vashon Island Art Studio Tour Showcase

See a sumptuous selection of art from Vashon Island Art Studio Tour all in one place at Blue Heron Gallery during May. For the first time ever, one piece from each of the 20 stops on the spring Art Studio Tour will be shown at Blue Heron Gallery to include glass, photography, sculpture, paintings and more.

When asked how the idea evolved, Blue Heron Gallery Curator, Janice Mallman said, “It actually came from the Gallery’s annual jury process. We started thinking about a group show that could include more artists. We got really excited about the idea because it’s a great way to support and promote artists while giving people a place where they could see one of everything and maybe visit studios they may not otherwise have visited. One of the other reasons is to build up enthusiasm for this wonderful Island event.”

Artists were asked to submit one piece most representative of what they plan to show in their studios. For example, painter Pam Ingalls submitted a beautiful portrait of a young Jamaican girl, from her portrait series of people from Three Hills, Jamaica. The Barnworks group show will be represented by nearly a dozen pieces, each from a different artist. Liz Lewis, one of the original potters on the Tour, offered a colorful lemonade set. “There will be something for everyone in this show,” said Mallman.

Jan Wall, Art Studio Tour coordinator said, “I’m especially excited about the showcase. For years we’ve thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if we could have one place where you could see everything?’ Plus this provides an opportunity for artists to gain exposure, some who have never shown their work in a gallery.”

Join us for the opening, Friday, May 2, a chance to celebrate Island artists, complete with appetizers, libations and music by the lively and fun Island band, Bob’s Your Uncle.