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Arts at the Port
Arts at the Port is a waterfront venue showcasing both visual
fine art exhibitions and musical concerts and performances.
Three Visual Art Exhibitions
Juried Open Competition
Esther Luttikhuizen of Seattle will jury the 2010 Juried Open Competition. The theme for the 2010 Juried Exhibition is "NEXT." The purpose of "NEXT" is to showcase a body of work from selected fine artists working in both 2D and 3D. more...
John L. Scott Focus Gallery
Larry Richmond will be the featured artist in the John L. Scott Focus Gallery. His work includes hand thrown and carved ceramic pieces, including needle art embellishments by Peggy Kondo. more...
The Youth Art Exhibit
The Youth Art Exhibit curated by Anacortes Community and Youth Arts will focus on artwork created by students from the Anacortes School District from elementary to high school. more...
$10,500 in Awards (2009 Award Winners)
Next Juried Artists will be eligible for awards of $10,500 including
- $ 2,500 2D Award - NEW
- $ 2,500 3D Award - NEW
- $ 4,000 "Anacortes Collects" Festival Public Art Purchase Award
- $ 1,000 Peoples' Choice Award
- $ 500 T Bailey Corporate Award
Community Preview Event
Community Preview Event & Celebration of the Arts The Fine Art Opening Event is Friday, July 30th 5:30 - 8 pm with appetizers, wine, entertainment – Tickets are $15. This is the first opportunity for the public to view the Arts at the Port exhibits, as well as an opportunity to recognize the 2010 Anacortes Patron of the Arts, Bill Mitchell. The evening will include music, wine and appetizers.
Music
Evening Concerts at the Port on the KPLU Stage start Saturday, July 31st, and run throughout the week and during Festival weekend. Concerts feature well-known regional musicians in an intimate waterfront setting. During regular Festival hours, music at the Port will showcase acoustic performances by solo and group musicians.
Pearl Django in Concert at the Port
And outside the Port . . .
On Saturday and Sunday in the Festival thoroughfare south of the Port, the popular Experience Art Area showcases artists in action.
Arts at the Port opening