Ballard’s monthly ArtWalk will return on Saturday, Aug. 8, bringing artists to businesses throughout the neighborhood from 6 to 9 p.m. The event, which has been held since 1997, is organized by the Ballard Alliance and features local artists exhibiting their work inside participating Ballard businesses. This month’s ArtWalk includes more than a dozen participating venues, with artists displaying photography, ceramics, paintings, mixed media and other works. The August event also includes a Ballard Waterfront Coalition event at the 24th Ave NW street end, where you can learn more about the waterfront park proposal. Photo: Firestone Gallery from a previous ArtWalk (courtesy Ballard ArtWalk)