Visual arts calendar

Events

The Camano Island Studio Tour: An annual Mother’s Day tradition since 1998 takes place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11 through 13, with an encore weekend 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 19 through 20. Visitors travel through Camano Island and its sister city, Stanwood, to more than 60 local artists at their studios and galleries. The tour guide and map are available at www.camanoarts.org and local businesses. Contact Gayle at 425-359-7974 for information.

Exhibits

Snohomish County

3231 Creatives Gallery: 3231 Broadway, Everett; noon to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays; www.3231creatives.com. Humorous images on plywood by Jules Anslow and work by members of the Northwest Collage Society through June 2.

Anabel’s Framing &Gallery: 2531 Broadway, Everett; 425-258-6402; www.anabelsgallery.com. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Yuri Konyshev’s watercolors on display.

Arts of Snohomish Gallery: 1024 First St. No. 104, Snohomish; 360-568-8648; www.artsofsnohomish.org. noon to 5 p.m. daily. “Spring Forward” features three new gallery artists: Kim Carney creates “Brantlers,” true “folk art” that combines wood with all varieties of materials; Linda Allan uses acrylics and layering to produce bright and bold works that leap from the canvas; Kathy Critchfield creates works in pastel featuring a wide variety of subjects.

Autumn’s Framing &Gallery: 537 Main St., Edmonds; 425-778-5150; www.autumnsframing.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Autumn Kegley is the featured artist during “As We Are,” original figure paintings and drawings. Through May 15.

Bookend Coffee Company: Inside Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-3492. Paintings by Lyussy Hyder through June 8.

Brushstrokes Art Supply: 5702 172nd St. NE, Arlington; 360-658-4044; www.brushstrokesartsupply.com; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Currently featuring local acrylic artist Bud Daniels, who specializes in Alaskan scenery and wildlife. Show runs through June 15.

Edmonds Community College Art Gallery: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m. weekends, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood; www.edcc.edu/gallery/; “Imagine,” is the 2012 student art exhibit displaying ceramics, drawing, design, graphic design, jewelry, painting, photography and sculpture; April 30 through June 8. Meet the artists, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 1.

Edmonds Conference Center: 201 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds; 425-640-1243; artsnow@edcc.edu; www.edcc.edu/artsnow;”View From the EDGE” — Visual Art by 2012 EDGE Graduates. Through June 8.

Everett Community College: The Russell Day Gallery, 2000 Tower St.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to noon on Fridays; closed Saturdays and Sundays. www.everettcc.edu/gallery. Ceramics by Everett Community College instructors Thom Lee and Matthew Allison and instructional technician James Snitily will be on display through May 4. Called “Earth Tones: Containing Land and Sea,” the exhibit features ceramic artwork that explores organic forms with an emphasis on texture. Also: “The Last Call,” artwork by EvCC art students, exhibits May 14 through June 8. Meet the students at a public reception 12 to 2 p.m. May 17.

Future of Flight Aviation Center: 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo; open daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; www.futureofflight.org: “Giving Wings to the World”: An exhibition of photographs taken around the world by Bill Stafford, retired president of the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle. Through Nov. 1. Gallery only tickets are $10 for adults.

Lynnwood Convention Center: 3711 196th St., SW, Lynnwood; 425-778-7155; www.lynnwoodcc.com. An exhibit featuring oil paintings on canvas, mixed media fiber on panel and a variety of other mediums which have been loaned by artists Jean Bradbury, Briana Knight, K. Robinson, Karen Simonson and Kate Vrijmoet. Through the summer.

Lynnwood Library Gallery: 19200 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood; Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. 425-670-5518; http://tinyurl.com/3g2z24y.

Marysville Floral: 1512 Third St., Marysville; 360-659-7651; www.marysvillefloral.com. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Presenting original art work by local artists in watercolors, acrylics, oils, pottery, blown glass and photography.

Meyer’s Cafe: 1700 W Marine View Drive, Everett; 425-259-3875. weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Several members of the Port Gardner Bay Watercolor Society will be showing their work including Gene Cyrus, Shannon Leah Danks, Cathy Clark, Cynthia Lundgren/Ferguson and Mike Mallory. Through May.

Mountlake Terrace Library Gallery: 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; 425-776-8722; www.sno-isle.org. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Northwest photographer F. Lee Donahoe is featured in “Spirit 2,” a collection of black and white and sepia toned works that bring normal, everyday things to life. His photographic style accentuates painting with light and textures. The show runs through April 30. Also: Watercolor artist James McFarlane shows his paintings and prints, inspired by urban life, through May 31. McFarlane, a member of the Northwest Watercolor Society, was a news artist and graphic designer at both Seattle daily newspapers.

Mukilteo Art &Frame: 11700 Mukilteo Speedway, No. 408, Mukilteo; 425-315-8506. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Paintings by Angela Bandurka Hoskins through April.

OBrien/Osti Gallery: 2702 Colby, Everett; 425-308-2061;www.zhibit.org/obrienostiartgallery. Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, third Saturday art walks and by appointment. “Flat Fish &France”: Cheri O’Brien presents new gouache paintings of humorous fish and the Moulin Rouge that explores the humor in beauty and the beauty of humor. Halibut, sole and flounder touch O’Brien’s funny bone with their migrating eye to one side. The Moulin Rouge paintings show O’Brien’s love of theater and drama; the show runs through May 12.

Ornamental Arts Gallery: 13805 Smokey Point Blvd. Suite 105,Marysville. 425-422-5232; OrnamentalArtsGallery.com; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday; featured artists for April are Kent and Roberta Baker, photography, and Mary Simmons, fused glass.

Port Gardner Bay Winery: 2802 Rockefeller Ave, Everett; 425-339-0293; portgardnerbaywinery@hotmail.com. Featured are Allan Giffen and SKY, aka Staci Hutchison.

Schack Art Center: 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-5050; www.schack.org; “Schack Instructor Exhibit” is a group show presenting current art instructors.This diverse exhibit features a wide range of media including collage, encaustic, glass, jewelry, mixed media, oil sticks and watercolor. Through July 9. Also: “Interpretations” exhibit of youth work from Denney Juvenile Justice Center and Cocoon House; opens May 3. “Magic of the Mask”: Explore the people, spirituality and craft of masks with featured pieces from Africa, Mexico, South and North America. Discover how masks connect cultures and societies and why they are significant in ceremonies in various regions; the exhibit opens with a public reception 5 to 8 p.m. May 3. The exhibit is up through June 7.

The Sisters: 2804 Grand Ave., Everett; 425-252-0480; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. “Portals, Passages, and Pet Portraits,” photography by Gail Benefield whose 40 pictures range from man-made objects to Southwest themes, emphasizing texture and color and the abstract quality of artifacts and architecture. Through May 11.

Wisedesignz: 2908 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-259-2361; www.wisedesignz.com; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, by appointment Mondays. For April, artist Yuming Zhu.

Wicked Cellars: 2616 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-299-3360; www.wickedcellars.com. Featuring for April the art and wine of graffiti artist and local winemaker Micole Miller of Furion Cellars.

Island County

Artworks Gallery at Greenbank Farm: 765 Wonn Road, C102, Greenbank; 360-222-3010; artworkswhidbey.com; the group show, “April Showers,” will feature works inspired by spring rains and May flowers such as tulips.

Matzke Fine Art Gallery: 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island; 360-387-2759; www.matzkefineart.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends, by appointment weekdays. The Third Annual Live Art Auction for the Artists; 75 pieces of fine art by 60 artists will be auctioned; auction starts at 5 p.m. April 28.

MUSEO: 215 First St., Langley, 360-221-7737, www.museo.cc. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday. The gallery celebrates spring with works for and of the garden. This year will include pieces of outdoor furniture; more than 30 artists will be exhibiting works in various media. Through April 30. Also: celebrate the Artist Trust 25th Anniversary during a reception 5 to 6 p.m. April 28.

Raven Rocks Gallery: 765 Wonn Road, C101, Greenbank, 360-222-0102, www.ravenrocksstudio.com. “Our Earth in Tapestry and Stone”: Windwalker Taibi is the featured artist during April’s celebration of Earth, premiering new hand woven tapestry purses and wall hangings. Through May 3.

Rob Schouten Gallery: Greenbank Farm, C-103, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank; 360-222-3070; www.robschoutengallery.com. “Birds &Nests — the Art of Spring” is a group show displaying the theme in a variety of ways, including natural fiber nests, welded steel sculpture, handblown glass and handmade jewelry, encaustics and other paintings, handwoven silk and ceramics; opening reception with music and refreshments 5 to 8 p.m. May 4. Show is up through May.

Seagrass Gallery at Islander’s Restaurant: 848 N. Sunrise Blvd., Camano Island; www.seagrassgallery.com.

Whidbey Art Gallery: 220 Second St., Langley; 360-221-7675; www.WhidbeyArtists.com; open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Painter Moe Jerome presents “Spring Garden On Canvas” and woodcarver Arlo Morganweck are featured artists through May.