Blue Whole Gallery will celebrate its newest members with Grateful, an exhibition featuring the work of artists who joined the gallery during 2026. The exhibition opens Friday, November 6th, during the monthly First Friday Art Walk, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and continues through November 29th. The show is free and open to the public.
The title Grateful reflects a theme shared by many participating artists: appreciation for family, friends, community, nature, and the opportunity to create. It also expresses something deeply felt by Blue Whole Gallery itself—the gallery is grateful for the continued support of the greater Sequim community, whose enthusiasm for the arts helps make the gallery and its artists an important part of the local creative community.
Michael Clark is a local artist who recreates barns and historic buildings on a smaller scale. He expresses deep gratitude for his family and the strength he has seen within them over the past year.
Gary Roberts, a retired architect with more than 40 years of experience, began creating welded metal artwork in his spare time.
Now retired, he devotes himself to art full time. He is grateful for his family and friends, especially his wife’s support of his artistic
endeavors.
Ceramic sculptor Nico Mione, who has worked in ceramics for nearly a decade, creates from the heart and believes art can connect people in meaningful ways. He is especially grateful for the love and support of family and friends.
Jandi Small creates magical realism paintings exploring the whimsical and tender relationships between people and animals. She is grateful to be living in the Pacific Northwest, close to her son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.
Lisa Blohn, a Pacific Northwest wildlife and nature artist and painter, draws inspiration from the region’s birds, marine life, whales, and other regional species. Her work reflects her appreciation for the natural world that surrounds her.
Scott Endstrasser, a professional artist with experience working in Florida theme parks, is grateful to live near his daughter and for his wife’s support.
Timothy O’Connell is grateful to be living in Sequim and to have the space to create art for himself and his tribe. His work is influenced by his Hawaiian upbringing and Native American heritage.
Blue Whole Gallery is open Monday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Sundays, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.