Art by the Bay - Artist Profile

Shirley M. Hornbeck

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Personification in flight
© 2003, Shirley M. Hornbeck

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Oriental Goldfish
© 2003, Shirley M. Hornbeck

Marysville artist Shirley Hornbeck, whose paintings are shown above, is one of the many talented artists who will be participating in "Art by the Bay 2003" on Camano Island, Saturday and Sunday July 19-20. Sponsored by the Stanwood-Camano Arts Guild, the annual event showcases artists and artisans from throughout the Northwest and attracts over 2000 visitors.

A self-taught watercolor and pastel artist, Shirley was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, and has shown her work at numerous local events and venues, including the Marysville Sights and Bites Festival, Art by the Bay, the Arts Council of Snohomish County gallery, the Snohomish County Administration building, and the Evergreen State Fair.

Art by the Bay features approximately 100 artists presenting painting, clay, stone and metal sculpture, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass, fabric art, garden art, and more. Browse more than 70 booths in a combined indoor and outdoor setting., and enjoy good food, live music, and a children's play area.

From I-5, take exit 212 West on State Route 532 through Stanwood to Camano Island. Bear left at the Camano Gateway "Y," and follow the signs (right on Cross Island Road, and right on Arrowhead Rd.) Hours are Saturday 10am to 7pm, and Sunday 11am to 5pm. Free admission and free parking.