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For 18 years, from 1986-2003, artists and art lovers came to now legendary annual art exhibits at The Barn on Dick Reim and Lavone Newell Reim’s Skagit City Road property. They showcased the most talented Skagit artists of that era. Newell-Reim and local photographer Cathy Stevens are close to publishing their book on, and titled, “The Barn Shows.” Naturally, the threesome invited artists and art lover friends back to Reim and Newell-Reims’ Skagit City Studio and Gardens last weekend to preview the almost final draft, pinned to the walls of the second floor barn gallery.

Dedicated long-time advocates for and patrons of the arts Allen and Chris Elliott (left) came Saturday to hear their friend Lavone Newell-Reim (right) say how the book is progressing and to share stories old and new.

Dozens of books were pre-sold. To buy: [email protected].