Erik Peterson’s art at the Library for December

Erik Peterson’s art at the Library for December

In this podcast Erik Peterson reflects on his approaches to painting and the influences that have shaped his complex and evocative style. The paintings for the library show are a result of 14 years of loosely focused, highly devoted, daily painting practice and 11 years of formal 

City Hall Leaders Discuss Key Current Issues

City Hall Leaders Discuss Key Current Issues

Bainbridge Island City Hall City Manager Morgan Smith and Public Works Director Chris Wierzbicki discuss several important items currently in process with the city including the sustainable transportation plan, roundabouts on 305 and taller water tanks. Several topics are discussed in this important dialogue and 

BI Modern Quilt Guild Show

BI Modern Quilt Guild Show

Deb Wuensch, president of the Bainbridge Island Modern Quilt Guild, discusses the mission of the Guild, the current yearly challenge and the resulting stirring and informative show coming to the Bainbridge Library in November. She defines some of the modern quilting techniques and explains many 

AHB introduces Arts in Education to Currents Online

AHB introduces Arts in Education to Currents Online

Inez Maubane Jones and Teresa Marchinek On September 19, AHB will be launching its Arts Education site on Currents Online, featuring organizations, teaching artists, programs, events and activities related to arts education on our island. Arts in Education is a network of classroom teachers, teaching artists, school administrators, and 

Artist Fatima Young brings Russian Impressionism to the library

Artist Fatima Young brings Russian Impressionism to the library

Describing her art as traditional Russian Impressionism with a twist of the sublime, Fatima Young has studied the masters since she was a child and has recently returned to painting after a 25 year hiatus. After her husband passed, Fatima found therapy in hiking and 

Artwork from the new Land Trust Book at the Bainbridge Library

Artwork from the new Land Trust Book at the Bainbridge Library

The Bainbridge Island Land Trust has produced a glorious new book full of photographs, illustrations and stories celebrating 30 years of protection and stewardship of the natural elements on our island. Natural Bainbridge: Working Together to Protect Our Island connects information about ecosystems with the roles played 

Artist Joanie Klorer at the Bainbridge Library

Artist Joanie Klorer at the Bainbridge Library

How do you capture a storm on canvas? Artist Joanie Klorer grew up in Tornado Alley, and spent her career helping others find therapeutic resolution through art. Now she’s carrying her own awareness of time, place, and storms into abstract paintings she’ll share at the 

Artist Gigi Godfrey at the Library this June

Artist Gigi Godfrey at the Library this June

Gigi Godfrey “Mischief & Craft” is the title of Gigi Godfrey’s art show opening Friday, June 7th in the Bainbridge Island Library. The title comes from a chapter in the book Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness by Peter Godfrey-Smith (no 

Artist Joan Clark opens May 3 at the Bainbridge Library

Artist Joan Clark opens May 3 at the Bainbridge Library

First presented with oil, brushes and canvas at the age of 10, artist Joan Clark has returned to painting after a long hiatus with charming results. Her paintings of people and animals open at the library on Friday, May 3. Mainly self-taught, Joan’s influenced by 

Artist Cynthia Lait at the Bainbridge Library

Artist Cynthia Lait at the Bainbridge Library

“Headed for Shore” by Cynthia Lait Curious about the artist behind the new murals in the ferry terminal? Meet Cynthia Lait when her new exhibit opens at the Bainbridge Island Library on Friday Evening, April 5th. Ever since Cynthia Lait can remember, she’s been creating art.