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Ferndale Artists
Meet the talented artists who create, teach, and inspire in the Ferndale Creative District.
Ferndale is home to a diverse community of visual artists, musicians, performers, writers, and makers. From muralists transforming downtown walls to ceramicists working in home studios, our artists are the heartbeat of this Creative District.
Featured Artists
Kelly Hoekema
Mural Painting, Nature Art
Kelly is known for her Tennant Lake mural in downtown Ferndale, celebrating local flora and fauna as part of the You Belong Here public art series in Whatcom County.
Kaa Shaayí
Formline Art, Mural Painting, Carving
Kaa Shaayí is a Tlingit artist and founder of Placemake Arts Northwest. His 43-foot Ancestral Spirits mural in downtown Ferndale features Tlingit formline design with Orca and Eagle.
Sophia Kidd
Curation, Mixed Media, Cultural Art
Sophia founded and curates Sophia Grace Gallery at 2026 Main St in downtown Ferndale, bringing a global perspective through decades of experience in cultural art curation and exchange.
Jennifer Dunn
Mural Painting, Acrylic
Jennifer is a self-taught muralist whose 640-square-foot goldfish and lily pad mural at the corner of Alder Street and 3rd Avenue is a beloved downtown Ferndale landmark.
Sasch Stephens
Mixed Media, Community Arts
Sasch opened It’s About Time Cultural Arts Center at 2013 Main St in 2024, offering rotating gallery exhibitions, art classes, and community events in downtown Ferndale.
Heidi V Wood
Painting, Original Art
Heidi V Wood is a Northwest artist whose original paintings capture the beauty and spirit of the Pacific Northwest landscape and Ferndale community.
These are sample profiles. Actual artist listings will be managed through our Artist Directory.
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