As the summer season winds down, the Whidbey Island Ice Cream Company’s store at the Bayview Cash Store will be replaced by a gallery.

Raven Rock Studio will move in after the ice cream shop’s lease expires on Sept. 15.

A gallery grand opening is scheduled for Sept. 22.

Artists Windwalker Taibi and Mary Jo Oxrieder will offer a wide variety of works for purchase and will also host guest artists.

The pair of artists is no stranger to Bayview Corner, though. They have exhibited their works at the Cash Store numerous times.

“We thank all of you who have so thoroughly supported our shows in the Bayview Cash Store’s Front Room and we look forward to seeing you throughout the holiday season,” Oxrieder said.

“Raven Rocks Studio has been a welcome presence here at the Cash Store over the years. I am thrilled to have them stay with us longer this time,” said Debbie Torget of Goosefoot, the landlord of the retail space.

“I look forward to their enthusiasm and creativity with the space,” she said.

From whimsical and contemporary to metaphysical and Native American, the gallery will be offering patrons a wide variety of beautiful and affordable art, Oxrieder said.

Oxrieder and Taibi will present the full scope of their creative talents that go far beyond the glimpses seen at their past weekend shows.

Also, in keeping with their commitment to the community, other artists will be showcased during Raven Rocks’ stay at Bayview. With a special emphasis on Native American art, the gallery will invite emerging and established Whidbey Island artists to show off their latest works.

“So expect spot-lighted artists, weekend art demonstrations in the hub and the ever-changing Raven Rocks Studio offerings when you visit Bayview Cash Store,” Oxrieder said.

The run on the short-term lease program “Flash in the Pan” was a positive experience for the ice cream shop.

Sales at the ice cream shop went well and it was a fun place to work, said saleswoman Judy Keller.

“It was an incredibly pleasant experience,” she said.

It was nice to see grandparents come in with small children regularly, Keller added.

“Everybody was always in a good mood. Who wouldn’t? It’s ice cream,” she said.

Whidbey Island Ice Cream Company products continue to be available at grocery stores on the island.