About

 

Some come to find the perfect piece of art for their home. Others arrive to take an art class. Some people say they just needed a break from their day to a look at beautiful things. Whatever your reason for stopping in, a visit to Gallery by the Bay is sure to provide fresh ideas, new connections, and plenty of inspiration.

Our mission is to make the world a better place by bringing inspiration, creativity, friendship, and joy to our community.

Through art shows, classes, community events, and online, we provide a venue for artists to make a living and for people of all walks of life to bring the beauty and energy of art into their lives.

In June of 2006, Gayle Picken opened Gallery by the Bay in downtown Stanwood's historic east end. She ran a part-time gallery on Camano Island for several years before moving to Stanwood. Since then, the gallery has evolved to include an art classroom with a variety of classes, a gift shop featuring hand made items by local artists, a wide range of fine art including paintings, photography, glass, ceramics, and jewelry, and a brand new section for resale consignments.

 

"It's so great to watch people come in and be moved by a piece of art," says Gayle. "The gallery provides a place for the community to connect through art. When people visit, they may meet an interesting artist or collector, or discover an art class going on. And of course we're always hanging new art ... there is lots of great energy here."

 

The gallery hosts several special exhibits each year, including the annual UNCLAD art show in March, a ceramic show called "All Clay" in April, a juried landscape show in the fall, and new this January, the first ever Pacific Northwest Abstract show.

 

Gallery by the Bay is located at 8700 271st NW in downtown Stanwood across from the Amtrak station. The class schedule and a preview of the art are online.