For 36 years, the Stormy Weather Arts Festival on the first weekend in November has been one of Cannon Beach's most popular events. You can immerse yourself in the creative culture that has long been a part of this community recognized as one of the 100 best art towns in America. The weekend offers musical performances and gallery events with the opportunity to meet renowned artists, see their latest works, or watch them demonstrate their techniques.

Enjoy a variety of gallery receptions, artist demonstrations, and paint classes, and catch free live musical performances with regional musicians at outdoor venues throughout the town. Cannon Beach is home to more than a dozen art galleries. Many of their most successful national and regional artists and prominent local artists will be showcased during the festival.

Schedule Of Events

November 3, 2023

7:30 AM to 10:00 PM: Coaster Theatre Sings

Coaster Theatre Artists perform songs in a concert to benefit the Food Bank.

Price: $10 per ticket

Location:
Coaster Theatre Playhouse
108 N Hemlock St
Cannon Beach, OR 97110

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Happy Howlidays Mini Holiday Dog Portraits

It's the Stormy Weather Happy Howlidays Mini, Mini Holiday Dog Portrait Photo Session Fundraiser for the Cannon Beach Chamber. For Dogs and their Human Family Members!

These are indoor sessions at the Cannon Beach Chamber. Short, fun, professional Holiday Photos by professional Dog Portrait photographer, Cynthia Wolf. A Holiday Beach Backdrop is perfect for a Dog family photo. Or choose from the selection of Festive Props for Dogs and People or bring your own!

Location:
Cannon Beach Chamber Community Hall
207 N Spruce
Cannon Beach, OR 97110

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Paint 'n' Sip "Haystack Rock"

Have fun during the Stormy Weather Arts Festival with a little wine or non-alcoholic drinks, some nibbles, and an instructive painting class with Dawning McGinnis of Dawning's Art. All of the supplies are provided, so all you have to do is bring your enthusiasm and have a great time! See you there!

Friday Paint "Haystack Rock" from 6-8 p.m. while enjoying a sampling of wines, beer, and other non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.

Location:
Cannon Beach Chamber Community Hall
207 N Spruce
Cannon Beach, OR 97110

6:00 PM: Mother of All Storms Tasting and Small Bites

Come join us for a tasting of our seasonal beer Mother of All Storms, as well as some small bites to pair!

Price: $25 per person, limited to 24 guests

Location:
Pelican Brewing Company - Cannon Beach
1371 S Hemlock Street
Cannon Beach, OR 97110

November 4, 2023

10:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Paint 'n' Sip "Through the Grass"

Have fun during the Stormy Weather Arts Festival by joining us for an instructive painting class with Dawning McGinnis of Dawning's Art. All of the supplies are provided, so all you have to do is bring your enthusiasm and have a great time! Mimosas, non-alcoholic beverages, and pastries will be provided.

Location:
Cannon Beach Chamber Community Hall
207 N Spruce
Cannon Beach, OR 97110

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Watercolor and the Rock

Watercolor with Greg Scott during Stormy Weather. Enjoy this all inclusive watercolor workshop. You will learn two different painting styles for creating stormy weather with paynes gray. You will paint two perspectives of Cannon Beach Haystack Rock while enjoying good conversation and refreshments.

Price: $139

Location:
Miska Studio Gallery
107 Sunset Blvd
Cannon Beach, OR 97110

2:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Basalt Pottery Presents "Flash Flood"

"Flash Flood"
Artwork by tattoo artist Alana Robbie and new ceramic sculptures from Michelle Valigura.

Location:
Basalt
239 North Hemlock, Unit 2
Cannon Beach, OR 97110

2:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Woodblock Printing Iconic Haystack Rock

Join local print block artist Karina Andrews in a very special Stormy Weather Arts Festival workshop!

In this hands-on workshop, participants will draw, carve, paint, and print their very own block print piece. Guided step-by-step, you'll be immersed in the details of this art form from carving your own block to the technique of mixing ink and color-laying for the finished print. Each participant will carve their own block and have 1-2 final pieces printed to take home at the end of the workshop.

Participants will be creating their own one-of-a-kind print of Haystack Rock.

The 3-and-a-half hour hands-on workshop is $99 with a $15 materials fee to include inks, tools, and customizable woodblock for each participant.

Karina Andrews is featured all around Cannon Beach and Clatsop County including having artwork at the Stephanie Inn. Karina's studio is located in Astoria where she hand-carves, cuts, prints, and creates all of her work.

Location:
Cannon Beach Chamber Community Hall
207 N Spruce
Cannon Beach, OR 97110

7:30 PM to 9:30 PM: Beatniks Concert

After an afternoon of artist receptions, exceptional art displays, and workshops, the celebration of art continues! Join us in Downtown Cannon Beach as the Beatniks! rock the Coaster Theatre Playhouse in their artistic element. From all varieties of Classic Rock, the Beatniks will be playing tunes everyone will want to move to! See highlights of their artist bio below:

"Since their explosive debut in the early 90s', the Beatniks have been pleasing audiences ranging in age from eight to eighty with their signature energy, classic sound and vigorous stage presence. With over 5,000 performances since their inception, they have headlined shows that have drawn crowds of 35,000 people and have proven to be one of the largest drawing bands, consistently selling out the venues they play. Performances include: The Seattle Mariners post-game concert at The Kingdome, Safeco Field, NYE at Caesar's Palace (Lake Tahoe), Absolut Vodka "Absolute Album Covers" Release Party (NYC), Aladdin Hotel (Vegas), Ameristar Casinos, House Band at Muckleshoot Casino (WA), Detlef Schrempf's Celebrity Golf Classic Gala, The Bite of Seattle, Portland, The Portland Rose Festival , Taste of Edmonds (sponsored by MTV), The Seafair Ball, and many major Gala's in many cities throughout the U.S. In addition, they were the winning band on the world's premier of the nationally televised VH-1 show "Cover Wars", hosted by Paul Schaffer from David Letterman."

Location:
Coaster Theatre Playhouse
108 N Hemlock Street
Cannon Beach, OR 97110

Price: Tickets are $40 per person + service fee

November 5, 2023

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Watercolor and the Rock

Watercolor with Greg Scott during Stormy Weather. Enjoy this all inclusive watercolor workshop. You will learn two different painting styles for creating stormy weather with paynes gray. You will paint two perspectives of Cannon Beach Haystack Rock while enjoying good conversation and refreshments.

Price: $139

Location:
Miska Studio Gallery
107 Sunset Blvd
Cannon Beach, OR 97110

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Craft Day at the Pelican

Come join the flock at Pelican Brewing for Craft Day with Hammer and Stain!

$35 includes everything you need for your project and a $10 credit towards food or beverage of your choice!

Location:
Pelican Brewing Company - Cannon Beach
1371 South Hemlock Street
Cannon Beach, OR 97110

Date:
November 3-5, 2023

Location:
Various Venues, Cannon Beach, OR 97110

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