It’s time for the Pend Oreille Art Council’s annual ArtWalk. Twenty-nine downtown venues are being transformed into art galleries for the 46th year in a row with opening night set for Friday, June 16. Citywide receptions will start at 5 p.m.; refreshments will be served until 8 p.m.

ArtWalk kicks off summer fun in Sandpoint. Come meet your neighbors and friends, and expect to see some of the most creative and diverse artwork produced by over 100 talented local artists. Pick up a map at POAC’s office, 110 Main St., or any participating location, then plan your route.

“This show is going to be amazing,” POAC board president Carol Deaner said. “The creativity and quality of workmanship and design is extraordinary. There is definitely something for everyone’s taste in art. And, you don’t have to worry about getting to each venue on Friday evening because these artists’ work will be on display until Sept. 1.”

POAC encourages you to see each venue. Pick up a “passport” at any location, have it stamped at 15 or more participating businesses, then submit it for a drawing to be held on Sept. 9 for two season tickets to Pend Oreille Arts Council’s 2023-24 Performing Arts Series.

Participating businesses include: Burlwood Dreams (201 N. First Ave.) Artists: Larry Book, Ron Lawson, Sheila Newenham. ArtWorks Gallery (214 N. First Ave.) Artists: Jennifer and Christian Benoit, Laurie Brunel, Anna Burger, Dan Carpenter, Foster Cline, Pat Congleton, Scott Dennis, Sally Dennison, Vickie Edwards, Julie Ellis, Susan Gallo, Lynn and Mark Gardner, Tara Grass, Tyler Horton, Denys Knight, T Kurtz, Kathryn Larson, Matt Lome, Cyndi Morgan, Cynthia Oliver, Kathy Posey, Brandon Puckett, Debbie Todd, Beth and Paul Viren, Joanne Walker, Debbie Ziesemer.

The Peppered Mercantile (108 N. First Ave.) Artist: Teresa Rancourt. The Pickled Kitchen (312 N. First Ave.) Artists: Jaclyn Eckersley and Terrell Jones. Pend d’Oreille Winery (301 Cedar St.) Artists: Mary Gayle Young, June, Jeff Rosenkrans; July, Daris Judd; August, Travis Martucci. The Museum Guild (300 N. First Ave.) Artists: Josie Buckmiller, Hannah Combs, Margo Mazur and featuring BCHS photo collection.

Azalea (322 & 324 N. First Ave.) Featuring Hope Soaps. The Speak Easy (323 N. First Ave.) Artists: Mike Metzger, Tanden Launder, Christian Calvin, Kathy Robinson, Genevieve Webster. Bluebird Bakery (329 N. Fist Ave.) Artist: Kevin Knight. Woods Wheatcroft Studio Gallery (102 S. Second Ave.) Artist: Woods Wheatcroft. Eichardt’s Pub (212 Cedar St.) Artist: Tammy Zinke. Yafay Wellness (202 N. Second Ave.) Artist: Matt Lome.

Cropper & Co. (210 N. Second Ave.) Artist: Racheal Baker. Neiman’s Floral Market (211 Cedar St.) Artists: Jody Aslett, Catherine Earle, Sohini, Fran Summerday. Outdoor Experience (314 N. First Ave.) Artist: Ed Robinson. Bleeding Hearts Tattoo Emporium (105 Main St.) Featuring a collective of international artists. La Chic Boutique (107 Main St.) Artist: Kendall Adams. Lakeshore Realty North (116 N. First Ave.) Artist: Cheryl Klein. Lisa V. Fine Art (109 Main St.) Artist: Lisa V. Maus. 

Music Conservatory of Sandpoint Little Carnegie Concert Hall (110 Main St.) Artists: Don Fisher, Lesley Gadsby, Susie Snider. Umpqua Bank Community Plaza (231 N. Third Ave.) Featuring Art for Life and Homeschool Academy Art Students as well as artists: Jeanine Asche, Jenni Barry, Carolyn Broadway, Tessema Compton, Zabrielle Dillon, Marni Quist, Jean Spinosa and Randy Wilhelm.

Yellow Goat Studio (324 N. Second Ave.) Artist: Madeleine Albertson. Farmin Building, Hepler Law, The Reader (111 Cedar St.) Artists: Russ Cash, Molly Gentry, Rob Turnlund. Northwest Handmade (308 N. First Ave.) Artists: Garry Bristow, Pamela Bohn, Lucas Brossard, Erin Cramer, MaryEsther Hooley, Maria Larson, Shaun Matthias, Eileen Marcotte, Judy Pederson, Chris Quayle.

Grace & Joy (212 N. First Ave.) Artists: Lee Ann Bonn, Penny Ottley. The District (313 N. First Ave.) Artist: Sara Taylor. Matchwood Brewing (513 Oak St.) Artist: Teascarlet. The Old Powerhouse (120 E. Lake St.) Artist: A. Lee Harris.

Pend Oreille Arts Council Gallery (110 Main St.) Artists: Jan Baird, Tim and Crystal Closson, Hurley Dean, Molly Gentry, Susan Kirkpatrick, Lilian Lassen, Timothy Midnight, Louise Monro, Lori Reid, Brett Rennison, Mary Gayle Young.

POAC is committed to bringing arts and culture to Bonner County through visual and performing arts programs. All POAC events are family-friendly, and costs are kept to a minimum to help make them affordable to the community. Funding is obtained through grants, sponsorships and individual donations.

For more information about Pend Oreille Arts Council’s events and how to get involved, go to artinsandpoint.org or call the office at 208-263-6139. The Art Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.