Michelle Nijhuis Reading October 10th

Wildlife Pop up Art Show October 10-12

Pop-Up Wildlife & Endangered Species Art Show

Dates: October 10–12, 2025
Location: Trout Lake Grange 2390 Washington 141, Trout Lake, WA, 98650

The Trout Lake Arts Council is excited to host a special pop-up event celebrating wildlife and endangered species. This unique weekend will feature:

• Author Reading: Michelle Nijhuis, author of Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction, will share insights from her book on Friday, October 10 at 6:30 PM. Refreshments will be offered.

• Wildlife Art Show: Local artists will showcase works that highlight the beauty and fragility of wildlife. Artists will be on-site to chat with visitors about their art. Linda Steider and Michael Stewart will be available for questions on Saturday from 2–5 PM, with other artists coming in and out throughout the weekend.

Event Hours:

• Friday, Oct 10: 5 PM – 8 PM (Reception & Michelle Nijhuis speaking at 6:30 PM)

• Saturday, Oct 11: 11 AM – 6 PM

• Sunday, Oct 12: 11 AM – 2 PM (Closing)

Participating Artists:

• Emma Leigh McKinney – pen and ink drawing

• Michael Stewart – carving/jewelry

• Anni Stumpf – photography

• Julie Abowitt – linoleum block prints

• Jeri Rutherford – drawings, metal, paper, acrylic

• Linda Steider – photography

• Jan Muir – watercolor

• Nancy Skakel – felting/wool animals

The exhibition will be hung October 10–12.

Join us for a weekend of art, education, and community celebration of wildlife, where you can meet the artists and learn about the inspiration behind their work!