Edge of the Sea Gallery

Edge of the Sea Gallery (1998 – 2003) was a sanctuary for art, dance & poetry, exploring our highest potential. During the five years of its existence it evolved into a center for dance, music and poetry readings.

The sixty nine minute DVD documentary, produced and directed by gallery co-founder Sharon Lia Robinson, features artists, poets and writers from Port Townsend, Washington. The gallery was Sharon’s vision to show the work of under-recognized and emerging artists, as well as friends of the gallery who were more widely known.

This documentary presents archival interviews and photographs of local artists and their work, gallery events and happenings. The DVD includes interviews with Steven R. Johnson (gallery co-founder), Robert Komishane, Alexandra Lord, Mike O’Connor and Sharon, and updates on the featured artists and writers.

The gallery opened in l998 and closed in 2003. Ms. Robinson sees her work on this project as a way to share her journey and to inspire others. This film is a labor of love and a tribute to the artists involved.

The DVD is available in Port Townsend at The Candle Store, The Mad Hatter, Northwind Arts Center & Jefferson County Historical Society (Gift Shop). The cost is twelve dollars.

If you are out of town and would like a DVD mailed to you, please send a check for sixteen dollars (to also cover postage) to Sharon Robinson, P.O. Box 895, Port Townsend, WA 98368.

Mike O’Connor Poet/Translator from Edge of the Sea Gallery DVD

69 minutes
© 2009 Produced & directed by Sharon Lia Robinson
Front Cover Passion flower & statement by Sharon Lia Robinson

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Dr. Fred Whitehead, a progressive arts advocates from Kansas City, has said of the DVD: “You’ve documented a small institution that created and preserved culture — something that I’ve urged everyone to do for years.”

Film Premier At Northwind Arts Center

On April 15, 2010 Northwind Arts Center in Port Townsend, Washington hosted the premier of my film documentary “Edge of the Sea Gallery (1998-2003).” The event was a happy reunion for me of my old and new friends. Here are some of the people who were present. Photographs by Jill Buhler.

Steven R. Johnson and Sharon Lia Robinson, gallery co-founders	Doris Thurston, Christopher Herold, Isolde Perry, Joseph Karniewicz.
Audience	Audience
Sharon Lia Robinson	After the film Sharon Lia Robinson shared her poetry, answered questions and gave an update on her art and writing projects.
Sharon Lia Robinson	Sharon Lia Robinson
Robert Komishane interviewed in the film, gives an update on his healing journey and rap poetry.	Joan Fabian shares her memories of the gallery
Stephen R Johnson interviewed in the film and gives an update on his art and photography projects.	Sharon Lia Robinson with Isolde Perry
Sharon with Helma Gumpp	Jane McKann, Sharon and Joan Fabian
Sharon with Bill Mawhinney, poet and co-ordinator of Northwind reading series