The Gearhart ArtWalk takes place the first Saturday of every month. On Saturday, July 4, 2-5 p.m., look for “Welcome to the Shore” flags indicating participating merchants and an updated ArtWalk map showing locations. Gearhart ArtWalk business merchants include:

A Great Gallery, 576 Pacific Way, 503-709-2840; agreatgallery.com. The gallery presents collectible postcard “Celebrating America” from the Eagle collection, a limited edition postcard hand-printed, produced for the Fourth of July celebration. Guests will have the opportunity to win an original portrait of their pet by local resident and fellow pastel artist, Deanne Johnson, to be drawn during the ArtWalk.

“Taste of Something New” previews the shell series. Guests are invited to sample the gallery’s unique hand-dipped chocolates.

By The Way, 564 Pacific Way, 503-739-7025; email 564bytheway@gmail.com. By the Way is celebrating the fourth with two artists. Diane Doherty will be showing colorful paintings for the first time at By The Way, and designer Cindy Bricca presents her art jewelry.

Cougar Ridge Knife Company, 3348 Highway 101 N., 503-738-9812, cougarridgeknives.com. Cougar Ridge Knives will be featuring Steampunk art by Dan Westlind and antler handle hunting knives by John Emmerling of Gearhart Ironwerks. Both will be 10 percent off for July ArtWalk.

Gearhart Ironwerks, John Emmerling, 1368 Pacific Way; 800-738-5434, gearhartironwerks.com. Celebrate the fourth with a unique “iron creation” for yard or home.

Natural Nook, 738 Pacific Way, 503-738-5332; flowers@seasidenaturalnook.com. Gearhart Ironwerks offers home accessories, yard décor, and more.

Pacific Crest Cottage, 726 Pacific Way, 503-738-6560; email joysigler@hotmail.com. Pacific Crest Cottage will feature a varied roster of artists who are perfecting the art of baking, music and beer. Pacific Crest Cottage will be serving American Flag Cake by Simply Cakes by Jae, Buoy Beer will offer tastings of their crafted beer and Barbara Gaidosh will provide a background of Acoustic Guitar and vocals. New paintings by Wim Vlek and Glen Raschick will be displayed throughout the shop.

Romancing the Home, 3350 Highway 101 N. 503-738-9977; email linda_toler@yahoo.com. Celebrate the Holiday experience with a selection of exceptional artists, home décor and furnishings.

Trail’s End Art Association, 656 A Street, 503-717-9458; trailsendart.org. Trail’s End Art Association celebrates the Fourth with its 65th Annual Judged Competition. Bring the family for the “after parade” activities for kids and bargain tables of original art and supplies for everybody else, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the lawn of the Trail’s End Art Center. Visit the exhibit of art submitted by artists from all over the area. This event is the only judged competition held at Trail’s End. This year’s judges will be present to offer their perspective on the winning artwork at the artists’ reception Saturday, July 4, 2-5 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Meet the artists, sign up for summer workshops and visit the gift shop at Trail’s End.