Beadwork will be both a spectator event and a hands-on activity Friday when the Clark County Historical Museum makes its official First Friday debut.
Beaders are invited to bring their projects to the museum and work on them in the social setting. Visitors also can see work done by masters of the craft — artists whose creations are featured in “Making Beauty: Native Beadwork of North America.”
It will be the museum’s initial organized program held in conjunction with the monthly First Friday Art Walk, although organizers are referring to January’s event as “First-ish Friday” because it was pushed back by the New Year holiday.
The former Carnegie Library at 1511 Main St. has had several “museum after hours” sessions during monthly Art Walks organized by Vancouver’s Downtown Association.
If You Go
• What: Museum First Friday, in conjunction with monthly Downtown Art Walk.
• When: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday (delayed a week because of New Year holiday).
• Where: Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver.
• Cost: Free.
• Information: 360-993-5679 or www.cchmuseum.org
“It helps connect downtown with uptown,” museum curator Brad Richardson said.
It also has gotten some additional foot traffic through the doors of the museum, he added.
“We’ve had good attendance for our Downtown Art Walk openings,” he said. “Quite a few had never been in the museum and were passing by.”
Museum officials are still trying to figure out future First Friday programming.
“We’ve talked about a history quiz night, games related to history, possibly showing some films or documentaries. We will explore those options,” Richardson said.
Admission is waived for First Friday, but donations are appreciated.
The museum will continue to offer its First Thursday programming, although that lecture series typically takes some time off during the winter. It will resume Feb. 4 with a “First Families” panel; regular admission fees apply for First Thursday programs. Regular admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, $2 for children, and $10 for families; admission is free for Clark County Historical Society members.
