We are excited to introduce you to Artist Jessica Chan - Sowing Ground Q: What inspires you about Bremerton?⁠ A: I love how much the community rallies around each other. People are truly committed to seeing Bremerton not only do well, but thrive. The support people lend one another, to artists and local businesses is so uplifting! It's very different from the city I grew up in. ⁠ ⁠ Q: What drew you to your medium?⁠ A: My background is in printmaking and book arts (paper

Check out Flotsam Studio, where local artist Anna Okrasinski Maddx creates up-cycled Jewlery. She is also a talented collage artist. ⁠ ⁠ Q: What inspires you about Bremerton?⁠ A: The burgeoning art/maker/creative community! I love the vibe of the community and the true sense of support and encouragement! ⁠ ⁠ Q: What drew you to your medium?⁠ A: I work mainly glue stuff to other stuff but I love dabbling in all kinds of techniques and supplies. Collage is immediate however

Judy Anderson was one of the founding artist of the Bremerton First Friday Art Walk, she is a local artist making and showing art!⁠ ⁠ What inspires you about Bremerton? ⁠ ⁠ I've lived in Bremerton now for over 30 years. It's a wonderful place to make art. I am inspired by all the energy here, and thanks to Wayzgoose, the new bonds I am forming with fellow printmakers. I started as a founding member of Collective Visions when it was called the Washington Avenue Art G

MEET THE ARTIST: Danielle Rimbert Q: What inspires you about Bremerton? A: Bremerton has got big city diversity with a small town vibe and supportive and ecclectic creative community with tons of talent! Q: What drew you to your medium? A: I don't use just one! I am just compelled to create and transform my surroundings! My brain tried to turn everything into a medium! I love working with small businesses too and making their storefronts pop! Q: Where can we find more

MEET THE ARTIST: Karen Sawyer (Pier Six Press) 1. What inspires you about Bremerton? A: I grew up in Bremerton; it has a totally different vibe than it did in the 90's. Bremerton is a welcoming art scene where people are excited to get involved and work with new faces. It's a place where innovative art and ideas can be tested. There's accessibility for artists and makers. The city is still small enough that if you have an idea, the channels to have it come to fruition

MEET THE ARTIST: Nicole Trimmer 1.What inspires you about Bremerton? A: I’ve only been here for a few years so what’s inspiring to me about Bremerton is its little secret pockets of parks and nature spots that I’ve been finding! Whether it’s a secret beach spot or a park with a ton of wild berries I love finding these natural places in the city. 2. What drew you to your medium? A: What drew me to mixed media is that I love color and find sticking to just one medium c

MEET THE ARTIST: Melanie Peterson Q: What inspires you about Bremerton? A: The thing that inspires me about Bremerton is all the natural beauty around us. Bremerton is located in the perfect spot where you can find gorgeous forests, beautiful beaches, and so much more. Although a lot of people say Bremerton is a small town there is so much to explore around here which I love. Q: What drew you to your medium? A: I first found my passion for ink drawing when my high sc

MEET THE ARTIST: Matty Malone 1. What inspires you about Bremerton? I am born and raised in Kitsap and I live in Bremerton. The community, the history, and the closeness our little penninsula has is amazing, I can't go anywhere without seeing someone I know! It inspires me because I know this community will thrive and support each other no matter what. I see big things in the future for Bremerton, I think it is only going to get better! The inspiration is in it's hist

Meet Jacquelyn Speare Q: What inspires you about Bremerton? A: I grew up in the Coast Guard, I love being near the salt water and seeing the mountains everyday. Bremerton feels like home to me. This is my 6th year living here and I am still meeting new artists! I love it! It is easy to get involved in our community and make cool things happen. I encourage everyone to do one volunteer thing, collectively it makes a big impact! Q: Where do you find inspiration?  A: I fin