The Blue Lake Art Academy of Kirkland will host its grand opening celebration and open house from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, March 10.

Special guest Ned Mueller will do a painting demonstration from 1-5 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served and, plus special door prizes will be offered.

Blue Lake Art Academy of Kirkland was formed by local artist Arlon Rosenoff, who also owns and operates Arlon Rosenoff Fine Art nearby.

Blue Lake Art Academy is a private art academy that will host guest instructor workshops from regionally and nationally recognized art instructors, as well as open studio sessions for painting in a studio setting with fellow artists.

Set in a charming 120-year-old building on the 7th block of Market Street in Kirkland, the interior features exposed brick walls, oak floors, 13 foot ceilings, ample windows and skylights, as well as antique and retro furniture to compliment the atmosphere.

For more information about Arlon Rosenoff, visit arlonrosenoff.com/.