PORT TOWNSEND – The public is invited to a free gallery talk with artists and jurors Richard and Jesse Watson on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery.
The gallery at 701 Water Street is filled with “Northwest Expressions,” the art exhibit featuring 40 pieces selected by the Watsons.
Richard and Jesse, father and son, are both internationally known artists living in Port Townsend.
As judges, they reviewed over 600 works of art submitted to Northwest Expressions.
The result is a varied show with 38 artists from Washington and Oregon.
Following the opening of the exhibition last Friday, the Watsons announced the winners of the $500 Judges’ Prize and three $300 Merit Awards.
“It was very difficult for them to choose just four winners,” said Diane Urbani, spokeswoman for Northwind Art. “They wanted to give out about 15 awards.”
“There will be a lively discussion on Thursday about art and how the Watsons went through the selection process for this show,” she added.
Northwest Expressions remains on view through September 29.
The inner city gallery is open daily from 12 to 5 p.m.
For more information about the show and Northwind’s art classes at Fort Worden, visit www.northwindart.org.
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