Artist's gathering celebrates the landscape

WALLA WALLA—As summer yields to fall, artists are invited to celebrate the beautiful post-harvest landscape from the perspective of the Cottonwood neighborhood. The event takes place on Sat., Sept. 7 from 2-4 p.m.

A number of homeowners will make their yards available to artists who would like to paint, photograph, sketch, write about or otherwise take design inspiration from a vantage point that mixes the valley’s agricultural roots with the grandeur of the Blue Mountains.

At this time of year, it is common to see circling haws, darting swallows as well as pheasants, quail, coyote, deer and other wildlife.

Those wishing to participate must check in at the Welcome Point located at the corner of Wenaha Drive and Coyote Ridge Drive in the Table Rock Neighborhood off Cottonwood Road. Participants will receive a list of addresses of homeowners welcoming participation, as well as rules and safety reminders. Accessing private property, including surrounding fields, is prohibited.

Call Marilee Schiff at (509) 301-7647 for more information.