Lopez Village Arts Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Spring Opening and Artist Reception Saturday April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in “The Tower” at 135c Lopez Road.

The opening exhibit, on Easter Weekend, will highlight the works of thirteen artisans,  including the six founding gallery members: Josh Ratza, of Clay Arts Studio recycled slipcast , wheel-thrown and slab constructed pottery; sign painter and bookbinder Brenna Jael who repurposes books with hand-binding to make journals and notebooks; graphic artist Kristin Twigg who creates island inspired silkscreen linens;  Terri Roush, fused glass from her south-end kiln ; Janet Yang’s Willow Studio assemblage jewelry; and Andrea Huss’ photography.

The exhibit also includes works by Mike Kaminskas’ Vessels of Intention, woven mason jars; Edi Bloomberg, textiles; Milla Prince, earrings; Susie Teague, Whispers of Nature organic  local herbal salves and tinctures ; letterpress note cards by Carla Lillestol; silver jewelry made with sea glass & beach pebbles  by beachcomber/artisan Shannon Hoffman,; and Ariella Simonian Adams who constructs toys from wood.

All of the artisans will be available to discuss their work.  The exhibition is part of  Village Arts –In the Tower, locally crafted pottery, glass, jewelry, books and paper, textiles & fiber arts, photography, and crafts gallery.  Open this Spring Fridays and Saturdays 10-4 and in the Summer Thursdays-Sunday 10-6pm.

“Six of us founded the Gallery in 2013 to help  promote our work.  Now that Spring is here, we are excited to emerge from our studios and show our new work ” says Josh Ratza. “Our goal is to place local artists’ work under one roof in the Lopez Village and to promote the  work of our fellow islanders.” All those interested in meeting the artisans and seeing the work on display are invited.

For more information, call 360-468-2189 or visit lopezvillagearts.com.