What It Means to Be a Harbor Art Guild Member
at It Means to Be a Harbor Art Guild MemberBeing a member of the Harbor Art Guild is about far more than creating art—it's about building a stronger, more creative community. Every membership helps support opportunities that make art accessible to people of all ages, regardless of experience or financial circumstances.
The Harbor Art Guild is committed to giving back through free and low-cost art classes, workshops, and demonstrations that encourage creativity and lifelong learning. Whether someone is picking up a paintbrush for the very first time or refining skills developed over many years, our programs provide a welcoming environment where everyone can learn and grow.
One of the Guild's greatest strengths is its members. Professional artists and experienced creators generously volunteer their time to mentor both adults and children, sharing techniques, offering encouragement, and helping others discover their own artistic voice. These relationships inspire confidence, develop new skills, and foster a love of the arts that can last a lifetime.
Guild members also help organize community events, exhibitions, fundraisers, and educational programs that enrich our region. Their efforts create opportunities for local artists to showcase their work while giving residents and visitors meaningful ways to experience and participate in the arts. Every volunteer hour and every membership dollar directly supports these programs, allowing the Guild to continue expanding its outreach.
When you become a Harbor Art Guild member, you become part of a group of artists, educators, and art enthusiasts who believe creativity should be shared with everyone. Together, we are nurturing the next generation of artists, strengthening our community through the arts, and ensuring that creativity remains an important part of our local culture for years to come.
Membership isn't simply joining an organization—it's investing in your community, inspiring others, and helping make art accessible to all.
The Harbor Art Guild is committed to giving back through free and low-cost art classes, workshops, and demonstrations that encourage creativity and lifelong learning. Whether someone is picking up a paintbrush for the very first time or refining skills developed over many years, our programs provide a welcoming environment where everyone can learn and grow.
One of the Guild's greatest strengths is its members. Professional artists and experienced creators generously volunteer their time to mentor both adults and children, sharing techniques, offering encouragement, and helping others discover their own artistic voice. These relationships inspire confidence, develop new skills, and foster a love of the arts that can last a lifetime.
Guild members also help organize community events, exhibitions, fundraisers, and educational programs that enrich our region. Their efforts create opportunities for local artists to showcase their work while giving residents and visitors meaningful ways to experience and participate in the arts. Every volunteer hour and every membership dollar directly supports these programs, allowing the Guild to continue expanding its outreach.
When you become a Harbor Art Guild member, you become part of a group of artists, educators, and art enthusiasts who believe creativity should be shared with everyone. Together, we are nurturing the next generation of artists, strengthening our community through the arts, and ensuring that creativity remains an important part of our local culture for years to come.
Membership isn't simply joining an organization—it's investing in your community, inspiring others, and helping make art accessible to all.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Guild Member Artwork
Marshelle Backes is a fine artist and the owner of a local online marketing businesses: Headquake Media. Marshelle is a professional painter in watercolor, acrylic, oil, and digital illustration. You can find her work at Aberdeen Art Center, The Healing Gallery and other Grays Harbor venues.
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Richard Woods or Rick Woods, is an award-winning watercolor artist, with works seen in and around the Pacific Northwest.
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Arlene Eubanks is a Northwest fiber artist and weaver known for her unique basketry incorporating elements of nature to create sculpture art.
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Douglas has a long history of developing vibrant art communities in California and now Aberdeen, Washington, where now he is Director of the Aberdeen Art Center, serves on multiple community boards, and is the Mayor of Aberdeen, Washington.
Originally from Colorado, Carole Cohen settled in Aberdeen and continues her career in painting and dance.
Lisa Becker of McCleary has a home studio and regularly holds open houses
Laveta Bowen is a multi-disciplined artists working in painting techniques, sculpture, and mosaic
Jeff Damasiewicz works in acrylic and oil on canvas. He shows all around Grays Harbor and can be found on Facebook at J Dama Art.
Sylvia Dickerson is a quilt artist, and also does fine needlework. Her portrait quilt is an example of her mastery.
Vada Kohn is a multidisciplined painter, working in acrylic, watercolor, and oil.
Sue Lowatchi is a versatile artist. She works in watercolor, oil, and acrylic, as well as fabric art and jewelry making.
Teresa O'Donnell is a fine jewelry maker. Her work can be seen at ArtLayne Studio in Aberdeen as well as other galleries.
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Nancy Farrar-Coughlin is on an art journey ~ creating expressive art in various mediums.
Pam Heward is a pastel artist, residing in Aberdeen, Pamela Heward Fine Art can be seen in various galleries throughout Grays Harbor.
Cassie Andre is a multi-disciplined artist that works on both canvas and in fiber art.
Amber Buck works in acrylic, creating fantastical Pacific Northwest landscapes in Fauvist style.
Tamara D'Andre is a multi-disciplined artist, working in collage, watercolor, journal and jewelry making. She teaches classes regularly and owns Mother Crow's Gallery.
Rosemarie Glaser is the owner of Driftwood Studios in Ocean Shores, where they teach stained glass, chainmaille, mosaic, and metal art
Carrie Larson works in collage and print making. Her work can be seen around Grays Harbor.
Lora Malakoff is a widely recognized oil painter of exceptional, realistic coastal imagery. Her work can be seen all around Grays Harbor.
Brenda Peterson is best known for her mastery of oil painting. She regularly dips her toe in other disciplines as well. Her work can be seen at Harbor Rose Gallery in Cosmopolis.
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Amber Buck is a new artist to Grays Harbor, bringing her vibrant Fauvist style to Pacific Northwest landscapes.
Wendy Ryan is a metalsmith, working in a variety of elements and specializes in upcycling used materials in her designs.
Kristi Beitzel is a fabric artists, working in wax resist, silk painting, and batik.
Suzan Campbell works in fabric and weaving. Her works can be seen all around Grays Harbor
Carol Deutsch working in mosaic glass work. She has a thriving business in Ocean Shores.
Terry Hosford is the Guild's Vice President. She works primarily in acrylic on canvas.
Margaret Lemke is a highly recognized artist for her work in oil. She regularly teaches painting techniques out her home studio in Montesano.
Rich O'Donnell is a graphic designer and fine artist. His work is displayed in multiple galleries throughout Grays Harbor. He is the co-owner of ArtLayne Studio in Aberdeen.
Wendy Ryan is a metal worker who specilizes in repurposed materials. She shows in many galleries throughout Grays Harbor.
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