Saturday, July 31, 2010

Ava Richey's Art Information

Hello Everyone,

We will be painting at the Port Orford Public Library on Monday, August 2nd, from 12-3 p.m.

Lani will be modeling for life drawing. The cost is $65 to be divided among those who attend. Thanks to Georganne White for organizing this great opportunity to hone our skills, and to Lani for modeling.

We enjoyed painting at Art 101 last Monday. The ocean creatures that Angela and volunteers are constructing are amazing. Please take time to check them out. She can really use some more volunteers if you, or anyone you know can help them finish up these creatures for the upcoming 'really big show'.

Thanks.
Ava
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010 -- between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pick up paintings from Plein Air Show at Gallery by the Bay in North Bend
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Art Information:
Late summer classes from Studio t
--Creating Your Artistic Sketchbook -- dorothea tortilla
Sunday, August 22, 2010 2-5 p.m. $35--includes materials
deadline for signup is Aug 14th
--3-D Books-by-the-Sea Class -- Susan Lehman
Sunday, August 29, 2010 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. $45--includes mat'ls
deadline for signup is August 21st
--Finding Your Visual Voice -- dorothea and Susan
Sunday, September 5, 2010 12-4 p.m. $40 -- includes materials
for registration information contact Susan Lehman at studioblue@mycomspan.com
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Friends of the Umpqua Lighthouse are sponsoring a Photography Contest. Cash Prizes. For contest rules and official entry form go to http://www.friendsofumpquariverlight.weebly.com
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through August 18, 2010 Tues - Friday 11a.m. - 6 p.m.
Black Market Gourmet (across from Art Connection, Coos Bay)
Watercolor Society of Oregon traveling show, the top 20 award winners from the Spring Show juried by Steven Quiller.
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Daily through July 31st--Plein Air Painting with Erik Sandgren
He is holding his Plein Air painting sessions on the Oregon Coast again. It started July 19th and continues DAILY through July 31st. Join in at any of the venues...just show up.
Here is the link to the pdf. that shows the locations. http://www.eriksandgren.com and click on EVENTS.
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Now through September, Southern Coos Hospital, Bandon
"Finely Wrought" featuring artists Kimberly Wurster, Janet Tarjan Erl, Steven Abbott, and Steven Thor Johanneson
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Now through September 18, 2010, 17th Annual Maritime Art Exhibit at Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay, OR
http://www.coosart.org
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Saturday, August 7, 2010 4 - 6 p.m.
Port Orford Gallery Walk
Fine art, food and friends. Maps available at Bandon and Port Orford visitors' centers, and at galleries in Port Orford. Eight galleries with wonderful variety.
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Saturday, August 7, 2010 1:00 -3:00 p.m.
South Slough Nat'l Estuarine Reserve
Art Reception for Sarita Southgate, "Looking In--Looking Out",
plein air and abstract paintings. Show runs August 5th - September.
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Saturday, August 7, 2010--Deadline to submit proposals from artists and organizations for the 2011-2012 Exhibition Season
For info and entry form see http://www.jacobsgallery.org or
contact Beverly Soasey at 541-684-5635 or director@jacobsgallery.org
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Saturday August 7, 2010 and
Saturday August 21, 2010
Whistling Gallery is hosting Art Fairs for artists who wish to participate. Cost is $15 each time, per person, you supply tables and chairs. 541-404-7336 Whistlinggallery@gmail.com
Also hosting a Cranberry related Art show for Aug & September, if you have something to display for sale, please contact Vickie.
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Thursday, August 12, 2010 5 -8 p.m. Various Venues for Artwalk--North Bend/Coos Bay area.
Gallery by the Bay, North Bend 5 - 7 p.m. features
Donna Wright and students work from her Experimental Watercolor Class. Show runs August 12th - Sept 3rd, MWF 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Saturday, August 14, 2010 11:00 a.m.
Eden Hall, SOCC Campus, Coos Bay
Bay Area Artists Assn. monthly meeting features Carol Howald's hands-on painting demonstration. Bring a canvas and join in. non-member artists are welcome.
http://www.OregonCoastArtists.com/BAAA.htm
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Saturday, August 14, 2010 3-5 p.m.
G.A.L.A. Art Walk--Florence
Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay Street in Old Town
features watercolorist Jan Landrum.
541-997-8980 http://www.backstreetgallery.org
http://www.florenceartists.com
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Mon. - Wed, August 23 - 25, 2010 9:00 a.m . - 4 p.m.
Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay
Watercolor Techniques Workshop with Larry Johnson
$175 non-member, $150 member
Contact CAM 541-267-4877
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Friday, August 27, 2010 5-7 p.m.
Umpqua Valley Arts Association
1624 W. Harvard Ave, Roseburg, OR http://www.uvarts.com
Reception for the Hundred Valleys Juried Art Show
Congratulations to local artists juried into the show:
Jean Kyle, Pat Snyder, S.L. Donaldson and Yvonne Ousley
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Call to Jewelry Artists
Friday, August 27, 2010 Submission Postmark Deadline
"The Art of Adornment: Jewelry as Personal Expression"
juried show, cash awards
Veneita Stender, Oregon Jeweler, is the juror.
Prospectus can be downloaded at http://www.sagegallerybandon.com
Questions--call 541-329-0103 or e-mail sagegallery@mycomspan.com
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Sunday, August 29, 2010 2 - 5 p.m.
Sage Gallery, 390 1st St, Old Town Bandon
Opening reception for West Coast Wings Juried Exhibition which runs August 22 - Sept 25th, 2010.
Congratulations to local artists who were juried into this show: S.L.(Stephanie)Donaldson, Kerin Gale, Larry Roberts, Pat Snyder, Susan Lehman, Winford Jolley, Pat Stannard, Tod Steele and Sharon Guinn.
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Saturday & Sunday, September 4th & 5th
It's time for the annual Labor Day paintout at Winchester Bay:
Art by the Bay at Windy Bay. If you are interested in painting and selling prints & cards, please contact Cheryl LeVesque at charis24@netzero.net The food is good, and it's a good opportunity to show your art, and have fun.
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August 12th --Deadline Extended for Call to Artists
Easy Lane Frames / Select Gallery
Contact Jane for more information at 541-756-7638
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Friday, July 30, 2010

Redfish Rocks Photo Contest!

To celebrate Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve & Marine Protected Area and our local marine environment, the Redfish Rocks Community Team (RRCT) is hosting the “Waters of Port Orford” photo contest!


Entry is free.
All ocean lovers who have taken striking photos of Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve or of our local marine waters are encouraged to enter!
The contest is open to both professional and amateur photographers (with a separate category for each) and will run from July 23, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. until August 27, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
Contest winners will be chosen by the community. Judging will take place at the Port Orford Public Library on Monday, August 30 from 5 - 8 p.m.
All submissions will be on display and the community will vote during this period. There will also be an associated underwater slide show that will highlight the underwater environment of Port Orford.
Please contact the Redfish Rocks Community Team Staff for official contest rules and regulations (RedfishRocks@gmail.com or 541.332.0627 or stop by our office at 351 W Sixth Street).

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Not FINE ART

No Irish, No Photographers need apply, okay so I paraphrased a turn of the century sign, but the unfortunate message is painfully familiar. I just encountered another juried show where photographs are not welcome.

Yes, indeed any organizer may set the rules to allow any media they want, but why is it so common for juries to bar photographs.

This latest bar came in a snidely worded message stating, “Photographs are rightly ‘decorative arts’, not FINE ART at all…” Okay, then a photograph wouldn’t have a chance of being juried in, so why ban it in the first place?

The discovery of the “lost” negatives of Ansel Adams has set the New York art world aflame. These plates were thought to have been lost in a studio fire in the thirties. Now after years of being counted among the missing they’ve surfaced and the horns and bells are ring in the news. These glass negatives have been valued at two hundred million and yes, there are those who say they are forgeries, but the thrill remains, Ansel Adams lost photographs have been found!

So there is some photography which qualifies as FINE ART.

Nope I’m not Ansel Adams. In fact I’m more in line with Pompeo Posar, Francesco Scuvallo or Peter Gowland and it has been hard to adjust to finding the beauty in nature and the vast expanses of the Pacific Northwest, where people in pictures makes them hard to place and awards go to sailing ships and birds.

And no, I have the most extreme admiration for the naturalist photographs of the brilliant Kelle Herrick, the tiny, fragile, but exquisitely carved birds of Ron Wright and the maritime works of Dutch Mosart; it’s just not my thing.

Art is supposed to expand the mind, challenge the spirit and touch the heart and there are no rules about how to do that. Yes, in the hands of a gifted painter like Kim Wurster, wildlife becomes so jewel-like it rivals the masterpieces of Faberge, and when Stephanie Donaldson paints a buffalo, there is just a bit of Alton Kelly lurking and why not? But why can’t a photograph do the same?

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

18th Annual Springfield Mayor's Art Show

Oct. 2nd - Oct. 29th, 2010

Entries Due Saturday, September 25th between 11-4pm.

Artists' Reception: Friday, October 1st, 5:30-7pm

2010 Show Brochure





Annual Springfield Mayor's Art Show
Each year the Emerald Art Center hosts the Springfield Mayor's Art Show where awards are presented for each of the 12 division categories. Art work is submitted by artists of all ages in a variety of subjects and mediums. When creative visual art is shared with friends and family, something wonderful happens. When seeing his self-portrait exhibited at the Emerald Art Center, a young third grade artist exclaimed, "this is the greatest thing that's ever happened to me."

Monday, July 26, 2010

EASY LANE FRAMES AND SELECT GALLERY

The Gallery is extending a Call to Artists for the show from August 12th to October 12th. The show is entitled "Endless Summer". The show is open, anyone may enter work inspired by summer. It could be the changing weather, the intense colors, the beauty of the flowering plants, the new birth, deer, quail chicks, squirrell chicks or buzzing bees or just the feeling it evokes. Because of spave limitations the size of the works is limited to 16 x 20 or smaller. Contact Ken or Jane Snoddy to reserve your space.

2010 Umpqua River Lighthouse PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST



2010 Umpqua River Lighthouse PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST June 15, 2010 ~ August 31, 2010Calling All Umpqua Lighthouse Lovers!We are sponsoring a Photography Contest for all amateur & semi-pro* photographers for the 116th Birthday of Umpqua River Lighthouse. (*semi-pro photographer is defined as someone who derives less than one-half of income from sale of photographs)~ Two Categories ~STANDARD PHOTOGRAPHS(with little or no digital enhancement except for cropping or color correction)- Umpqua Lighthouse Exterior- Umpqua Lighthouse Interior with Fresnel Lens~or~ARTISTICALLY ALTEREDPHOTOGRAPHS(enhanced for photo painting or other digital techniques)- Umpqua Lighthouse Exterior

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~ Prizes Awarded in Both Categories

~1st Place – $100.00

~2nd Place – $50.00

~3rd Place – $25.00

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And remember, the Umpqua River Lighthouse is beautiful any time of day, but it's quite spectacular at dusk with its signature red & white beams!Good Luck!Click on the Photo Contest Rules tab to read and understand the Official Rules.Click on the Photo Contest Entry Form tabto print off the Official Entry Form to attach to each entry submitted.



http://friendsofumpquariverlight.weebly.com/photo-contest-entry-form.html

Saturday, July 24, 2010

BASIC MAT CUTTING WITH ANNABELLE WOLFLICK!

Learn the basics of mat cutting in the classroom with one of the BEST! Annabelle and UVAA will be supplying all you need, including mat boards to practice on; you will take a competed project home!

All you need to do is bring a maximum sized photo and maximum size 11x14 frame!

This is for all of you who need mats to finish off your projects.

Hurry though, there are only 8 total spaces available!!!

When: August 12, Thursday

Time: 6pm - 9pm

Where: Arts Center - Studio East



Cost: $41 - plus $5 complete material fee per UVAA student member

$52 - plus $5 complete material fee per non-member

Students bring max 8x10 photo and max 11x14 frame



Deadline to register: Wednesday, August 4, 2010



To register call or mail in a registration form: UVAA office at 541-672-2532.

Friday, July 23, 2010

View From Another Room

For those who have been following the Trawler, a small select few, I thought another voice might be a welcome change. This link takes you to one of the best sites on the net, The Skinny Artist. You would be doing yourself a favor if you spent some time there and had a look at all of the features offered by this tremendous site, but for those with ADD, take a look at this one little article. You'll find it painfully insightful and maybe even eye-opening. Then subscribe so that I don't have to take space away from my own meaningless ramblings and post all the juicy links here.

http://skinnyartist.com/are-you-afraid-to-be-an-artist/

AVA RICHEY'S ART NEWS

Art information follows this announcement.

Hi Everyone,

Angela has invited us to paint at Art 101 this coming Monday, 1-4 p.m. We are experimenting with the time for Monday paintouts...trying to get light other than through the noon hour.

Art 101 is located south of Bandon about 7 miles, look for the purple and orange signs and yurts on the west side of HWY 101.

Hope to see you there.

Thanks to all of you who donated paintings and helped out with the Garden Tour/Coquille Trails Fundraiser. I appreciate all of your generosity and participation.
Ava
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Sun - Sat, July 25 through 31st-- open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Pick up dates to retrieve your paintings from the Miniature Show at 2nd Street Gallery
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010 -- between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pick up paintings from Plein Air Show at Gallery by the Bay in North Bend
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Friends of the Umpqua Lighthouse are sponsoring a Photography Contest. Cash Prizes. For contest rules and official entry form go to http://www.friendsofumpquariverlight.weebly.com
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Daily through July 31st--Plein Air Painting with Erik Sandgren
He is holding his Plein Air painting sessions on the Oregon Coast again. It started July 19th and continues DAILY through July 31st. Join in at any of the venues...just show up.
Here is the link to the pdf. that shows the locations. http://www.eriksandgren.com and click on EVENTS.
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Now through September, Southern Coos Hospital, Bandon
"Finely Wrought" featuring artists Kimberly Wurster, Janet Tarjan Erl, Steven Abbott, and Steven Thor Johanneson
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Now through September 18, 2010, 17th Annual Maritime Art Exhibit at Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay, OR
http://www.coosart.org
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Saturday, August 7, 2010 1:00 -3:00 p.m.
South Slough Nat'l Estuarine Reserve
Art Reception for Sarita Southgate, "Looking In--Looking Out",
plein air and abstract paintings. Show runs August 5th - September.
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Saturday, August 7, 2010--Deadline to submit proposals from artists and organizations for the 2011-2012 Exhibition Season
For info and entry form see http://www.jacobsgallery.org or
contact Beverly Soasey at 541-684-5635 or director@jacobsgallery.org
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Saturday August 7, 2010 and
Saturday August 21, 2010
Whistling Gallery is hosting Art Fairs for artists who wish to participate. Cost is $15 each time, per person, you supply tables and chairs. 541-404-7336 Whistlinggallery@gmail.com
Also hosting a Cranberry related Art show for Aug & September, if you have something to display for sale, please contact Vickie.
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Thursday, August 12, 2010 5 -8 p.m. Various Venues for Artwalk--North Bend/Coos Bay area.
Gallery by the Bay, North Bend 5 - 7 p.m. features
Donna Wright and students work from her Experimental Watercolor Class. Show runs August 12th - Sept 3rd, MWF 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Saturday, August 14, 2010 11:00 a.m.
Eden Hall, SOCC Campus, Coos Bay
Bay Area Artists Assn. monthly meeting features Carol Howald's hands-on painting demonstration. Bring a canvas and join in. non-member artists are welcome.
http://www.OregonCoastArtists.com/BAAA.htm
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Mon. - Wed, August 23 - 25, 2010 9:00 a.m . - 4 p.m.
Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay
Watercolor Techniques Workshop with Larry Johnson
$175 non-member, $150 member
Contact Karen Hammer at CAM 541-267-4877
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Friday, August 27, 2010 5-7 p.m.
Umpqua Valley Arts Association
1624 W. Harvard Ave, Roseburg, OR http://www.uvarts.com
Reception for the Hundred Valleys Juried Art Show
Congratulations to local artists juried into the show:
Jean Kyle, Pat Snyder, S.L. Donaldson and Yvonne Ousley
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Call to Jewelry Artists
Friday, August 27, 2010 Submission Postmark Deadline
"The Art of Adornment: Jewelry as Personal Expression"
juried show, cash awards
Veneita Stender, Oregon Jeweler, is the juror.
Prospectus can be downloaded at http://www.sagegallerybandon.com
Questions--call 541-329-0103 or e-mail sagegallery@mycomspan.com
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Sunday, August 29, 2010 2 - 5 p.m.
Sage Gallery, 390 1st St, Old Town Bandon
Opening reception for West Coast Wings Juried Exhibition which runs August 22 - Sept 25th, 2010.
Congratulations to local artists who were juried into this show: S.L.(Stephanie)Donaldson, Kerin Gale, Larry Roberts, Pat Snyder, Susan Lehman, Winford Jolley, Pat Stannard, Tod Steele and Sharon Guinn.
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Saturday & Sunday, September 4th & 5th
It's time for the annual Labor Day paintout at Winchester Bay:
Art by the Bay at Windy Bay. If you are interested in painting and selling prints & cards, please contact Cheryl LeVesque at charis24@netzero.net The food is good, and it's a good opportunity to show your art, and have fun.
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August 12th --Deadline Extended for Call to Artists
Easy Lane Frames / Select Gallery
Contact Jane for more information at 541-756-7638
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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Making the List

Prolific and talented South Coast artist S. L. Donaldson is no longer a well kept secret. It seems that from now on we will have to share her with the rest of the Net. Skinny Artist has selected her as one of the 21 Artists to Watch 2010. What you ask is Skinny Artist and why should I care? So nice of you to ask, Skinny Artist is, strangely enough, a blog, (What another one, yes, Virginia we're everywhere) and a good one. Now you should already be a subscriber to South Coast Trawler so it isn't going to siphon off the Trawler's audience and you can never have too much art info, so sign up. There's a nifty item on RSS Feeds for the non-geeky, a spotlight on our own S. L Donaldson and well perhaps I should let the guys on the job explain, http://skinnyartist.com/what-is-skinny-artist/
So when you step away from the canvas, wheel, loom, clay, bead rack or some other unsavory interest like feeding or watering the person in the artist, take a look at Skinny Artist. There may just be something there for you and you don't want to be the last person on the block to get the story of S. L. Donaldson and her rise to fame fortune and an appearance on Letterman! No silly not yet, but Letterman is sure to come if the world beats a path to her door. So go, what are you waiting for? I gave you the link all you have to do is click it.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Monday, July 19, 2010

Easy Lane Frames and Select Gallery News

Our featured show for July will be the work of new gallery artist, Jean Kyle. Jean was an elementary teacher in Coos Bay until retiring a few years ago. She has taken up her watercolors with a passion. Jean took first place in the watercolor division of the BAAA juried show this year with her “Tale of Two Cities” painting of the North Bend Hotel and Broiler. Jean has taken classes from Barbara Mahon, Jane Snoddy, Donna Wright and Fred Vasser. She has a vibrant pallet and is a master at negative painting. Come and view some of her latest work and welcome her to the gallery. Many of her new pieces have originated with a pour which she then brings into focus. Her work is exciting and full of life. This show will open for ArtWalk on July 8th and be featured until August 10th.

-“Lean Under Fat/Fat Over Lean” an introduction to Oil Painting Techniques taught by F. Gary Ostrom. This workshop is Tuesday, July 27th from 1:00-5:00 PM for only $25. This includes most of your supplies. What a deal! Gary will cover topics like: Why Oils, working safely with oils, the fat over lean rule, plein aire and quick sketching, lights and shadows all with practical demonstrations and guided practice.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

17th Annual Maritime Juried Exhibit

Last night The Coos Art Musuem opened the 17th Annual Maritime Art Exhibit with a Plein Air paint out, dinner and silent auction and one helluva good time. Maybe it was the simple, but beautiful music provided by Candace Krietlow and her magical harp. (I knew she was coming and had heard her at the Finely Wrought opening, so I brought my lunch money, from home and bought a CD. ya git to have a plan.) Maybe it was the wonderful food served by The Coachhouse. (Went there for lunch Tuesday so I knew all about them too. The worst thing that can happen when to check things out early is you get a fantastic meal.) It could have been all of the work and organization the museum staff did before anyone arrived, maybe the participating artists or the thoughtful selection of the juried entries or maybe it was magic. Everyone had a good time...



Emily had a word before the festivities got under way...



Steven checked over his notes...



Carla watched from the wings...



Del listened...



Dutch listened...



And Liz made sure everyone had something to make all the listening light...



John and Archi double-checked the awards list...



Anne and Jan waited with baited breath...



When all was said and done everyone was pleased, not so bad for an event that's been done before, but never so well. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make the Maritime opening such a success and to all who opened their wallets, (that's right, the husbands and boyfriends who were drafted to nod and pay), and to those few, those precious few, who stayed to clean up!

Nude or Prude?

Earlier I asked if the Nude had fallen out of fashion in art and if so why. This article apperaed on CNN's site and it has an interesting perspective on the whole issue. If the discussion interests you follow the link and have a look at what Rick Steves travell pro has to say about the Fig-leaf fear and all of its implications. And if the whole controversy makes you what to shout "shut up!" and grab your sketch book, you can contact Dana at dana.amarisa@verizon.net and join the few, the brave, the Bandon artists and do a weekly Life drawing class.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/07/13/european.nudes/index.html?hpt=Sbin

Saturday, July 17, 2010

AVA RICHEY'S ART NEWS

Hello Everyone,

We will be painting at New River this coming Monday, July 19th, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the invitation of Heather Lester with the BLM. Muddy Lake is beautiful with the pond flowers, also the River and trails. It is located 5 miles south of Bandon on Hwy 101. at the west end of Croft Lake Ln. Watch for the sign that says New River. The road is paved and wanders through cranberry bogs to the park near the ocean. Stay on the paved road and when the road forks stay to the right on the paved road, then you will go through a gate and will see the New River sign.

The walk and sketch on Sunday at New River was enjoyable, and we had a good turnout at Dutch John Pond in Coquille last Monday. Thanks to all of you who participated in these events, and also in the upcoming Coquille Trails fundraiser in Coquille on Saturday.

The "Finely Wrought" show at Southern Coos Hospital is wonderful. Hope you all make time to go see it.

On a sad note, one of our fellow painters, Robert Rolicheck, passed away earlier this week. We will miss him. Our condolences go out to Sally and family. If you would like to send a card to Sally, the address is 3029 Sheridan Ave., North Bend, OR 97459.

Thanks. My phone is 347-4643 or 297-6118.
Ava
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Art Information:

If you are interested in weekly Life Drawing with Lani in Port Orford, please contact Dana at dana.amarisa@verizon.net to let her know your preference of days and times. They are considering Tuesdays or Wednesdays, in the afternoon....$70 fee to be split among participants. Probably held at the Port Orford Library. (This would be in addition to the regular session on the first Monday of the month.)
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Friday, July 16, 2010 5 - 8:00 p.m.
Whistling Gallery, Grand Opening 87456 Ste. A Whistling Dr.
5 miles south of Bandon on Hwy 101, (across from Bull of the Woods Myrtlewood Factory). Vickie Eichelberger, gallery owner invites you to come see the space, and would like to talk with artists about showing their work at the Gallery. 541-404-7336
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Friday, July 16, 2010 Reception 4 - 8:00 p.m. Gallery Talk 5:30.
Sage Gallery upstairs in the Port Building, Old Town
Reception for photography show "Interactions" featuring the work of of Susan & Steve Dimock.
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
Coos Art Museum 235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay
Plein Air Painting activities, and the opening for the 17th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition 541-267-3901 http://www.coosart.org
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Saturday, July 17, 2010 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reception 4-6 p.m.
Garden Tour Fundraiser for Coquille Trails, Art show and sale, wine, food and live music. Plein air painting in the Gardens. Contact Robin Hurston at 541-396-5759
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Mon.,Tues.,Wed. July 19, 20 and 21, 2010
Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson, Coos Bay, OR
Louis Stephen Gadal Watercolor Workshop, held in conjunction with the Annual Maritime Art Exhibition. Contact Karen Hammer at 541-267-3901, or khammer@coosart.org for information and registration.
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Registration is NOW for:
Coast Calligraphy Guild is sponsoring a workshop taught by Carol Pallesen, "Calling All Cards".

Workshop date is: Friday & Saturday, September 24th & 25th, 2010 in North Bend. $110 plus $15 lab fee. Contact: hollyrodenkirk@verizon.net phone 541-269-4696karencun@charter.net , phone 541-269-7591
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Saturday, August 7, 2010 1:00 -3:00 p.m.
South Slough Nat'l Estuarine Reserve
Art Reception for Sarita Southgate, "Looking In--Looking Out",
plein air and abstract paintings. Show runs August 5th - September.
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Call to Jewelry Artists
Friday, August 27, 2010 Submission Postmark Deadline
"The Art of Adornment: Jewelry as Personal Expression"
juried show, cash awards
Veneita Stender, Oregon Jeweler, is the juror.
Prospectus can be downloaded at http://www.sagegallerybandon.com
Questions--call 541-329-0103 or e-mail sagegallery@mycomspan.com

Friday, July 16, 2010

FLORENCE EVENTS CENTER



2010 Celebrate Arts! Call to Artists

Celebrate Arts!, considered to be the grandest annual visual arts show of the year at the Florence Events Center, proudly announces a Call to Artists. This juried annual show traditionally attracts some of the most talented artists from Lane County and beyond.

Applications are available to artists presenting in categories of two-dimensional, three-dimensional and photography, as well as two “Young Artist” categories. Last year a new award was added to include the Florence Community Award, which began the establishment of a permanent art collection at the Florence Events Center for the pleasure and enjoyment of the community.

2010 Celebrate Arts!, sponsored by “Friends of the Florence Events Center,” will open to the public for viewing beginning November 5th through November 13, 2010. Entry deadline is October 15th. Awards will include Best of Show in two-dimension, three-dimension and photography, Young Artists, People’s Choice and Honorable Mention and award winners will be on display through the duration of the show. Cash awards will also be presented in the following categories: two-dimensional, three-dimensional, photography and Young Artists.

For those pieces not selected for the Celebrate Arts show, the very popular two-day show, “Salon des Refuses,” will be on display for the public to enjoy.

Entry forms are now available at the Florence Events Center at 715 Quince Street and the prospectus can be downloaded from the FEC web site at www.eventcenter.org. The packet can also be requested by calling (541) 997-1994.

Thursday, July 15, 2010



SAGE Gallery, located in Old Town Bandon, Oregon, invites artists and artisans in all media from OR, WA, and CA to enter up to 3 pieces in our juried exhibition "The Art of Adornment: Jewelry as Personal Expression". Help to define new directions in the design and fabrication of jewelry as personal expression in the Twenty-first Century.
The show runs from October 1, 2010 through November 6th, 2010.
Submission deadline is: Friday, August 27, 2010 (postmarked).
Entry fee: $15 for the first entry; $10 for each of the second and third entries.
Cash Awards: $20 First Prize, $150 Second Prize, $100 Third Prize, and four $50 honorable Mentions.
Veneita Stender, Oregon Jeweler, is the juror.
The prospectus can be downloaded at www.sagegallerybandon.com
Questions-- Call: 541-329-0103 or email: sagegallery@mycomspan.com

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Florence Events Center

http://www.eventcenter.org/

The Florence Events Center announces the return of Celebrate the Arts 2010 Juried Art Show. There's much more to the site beside mere self-interest, (You do want to enter don't you?), there's news of current shows, coming events and The Hobby Fair, a pack rat's delight, all on the Florence Events Center website. So don't waste another moment, go now and download the entry forms and get your entry in the mail. Besides the opportunity to show and sell your art, the Celebrate The Arts show offers the Salon des Refuses, where all of us who don't get juried in have a chance to display and sell their art! Now how can you pass on that? You enter and win or you enter and don't win and still get a chance to be seen. But you can't do either if you don't enter.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

CRAFTING TRASH INTO TREASURE

It is never a surprise when Angela Haseltine Pozzi creates some new wonder from the stuff we throw away, but this time she has made magic from the most common and senselessly discarded trash on the Oregon coast. The ubiquitous bottled water we buy by the bushel and then throw out the windows or drop where we stand has become a giant Man of War jellyfish floating not in the surf, but at the giant purple yurt at Art 101.

Ms Pozzi has been involved in a major quest to clean up Oregon's beaches and make art at a single stroke. This project is reaching its zenith and the results will be unveiled at Newport's Visual Art Center on August 13.

And while Newport has stolen a march on our local venues, have no fear the Washed Ashore project will have its South Coast opening at the Coos Art Museum in February of next year.

The choice is clear, get in the car and run up to Newport or wait for the opening at CAM, but don't procrastinate, great art waits for no one and if you miss it you will be the worse for it.

Monday, July 12, 2010

THE DOUBLE EVENT



Bandon is never satisfied to be the most art friendly town on the coast, they have to be bigger, better and brighter than all the other kids on the playground. On Sunday Bandon once again proved that they know how to do it right. The Finely Wrought show opened at Southern Coos Hospital while just down the street at Sage Gallery, three of the most gifted artists in the area spent their afternoon giving away their secrets. In the boutique setting of Sage Gallery's main showroom Pat Snyder, Janne LaValle and Susan Lehman captivated an audience of master artists with the tricks of the collage trade.



Pat works on his piece while Janne works the room...




Susan just works...




The audience watched the magic in silence...




while the master magicians turned style into substance...




Some had to stand to see The Big Picture...




Every eye was on the three miracle workers...




Even those who needed a little help to get a head above the crowd...




The usual suspects were there...




Even with the press of the crowd Pat stayed focused...




Sharon moved in for a closer look...





When it was all said and done, everyone had a great time, learned a lot and wished many thanks to Pat snyder, Janne LaValle and Susan Lehman. And to Anne Sobotta and Sage Gallery for keeping Bandon the head of the class.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

THE DOUBLE EVENT

The good folks in Bandon are never satisfied with doing well, they have to do it better and they did this Sunday with a double event, the Finely Wrought show at the Southern Coos Hospital and at Sage Gallery, a demonstration of skill and co-operation with Janne Lavalle, Pat Snyder and Susan Lehman supplying the skill and patience.

At the hospital, Kimberly Wurster, Steven Thor Johannsen, Janet Trajan Erl, and Steven Abbott lined the halls with art so fine that the artists wept, the crowds cheered and Victoria smiled a knowing smile.

The Bandon Three plotted quietly in the hallway...



Even the husbands of the renown and famous had time to exchange a quiet word...



Kimberly Wurster took time to give the visitors a personal word...



The art made the crowd pause for a brief discussion...



Ms Kim was right there to explain or expand on the underlying vision behind the image...



Victoria handled the only authorized camera...



There were distinguished guests...



Kim was everywhere...



There was soft, sweet music...




And even visiting artists left with a smile.


Saturday, July 10, 2010

Ava Richey's Art News

Art information follows this announcement.
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Hello Everyone,

Thank you to all who are participating in the July Plein Air show at Gallery by the Bay, 2100 Union Blvd., North Bend.
It's a nice show and I hope you get to see it. The Gallery is open Mon., Wed. Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

This Monday, July 12th we will be painting at Dutch John Pond, on the Coquille River near downtown Coquille, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
When you reach the traffic light on HWY 42 in Coquille, turn SW toward the River ( 1/2 a block) and park near the trees. It's a short walk to this painting spot. And it's close to downtown for restaurants, etc.

If you would like to help out the fundraising for the Coquille River Trail, you can donate a painting for the sale on Saturday, July 17th. Paintings will be returned that don't sell. They do not have to be framed...can be matted and in a clear bag, or painted on a canvas that can be hung.

Also, if you donate one, you are welcome to hang others of your paintings for sale. Show is over on Saturday and paintings will be returned that night. I can deliver and pick them up for you if you aren't going to attend. If you are there Saturday you can paint in the gardens that are on the Garden Tour. Can also sell cards and prints at reception (wine, live music) from 4- 6 p.m. Saturday, July 17th.

Call me for more information or to make arrangements for paintings.
541-347-4643 or cell 541-297-6118.
Thanks.
Ava
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Saturday, July 10th Eden Hall SOCC, Bay Area Artists Assn. meeting and painting demonstration by with Keith Sluder has been CANCELLED
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through July 30, 2010
Bandon Library 1204 Eleventh St. SW, Bandon
Linda Mecum--"A Variety of Canvas" show hangs in the Art Hall, and South Coast Wood Turners' work shown in the Lobby Cabinet.
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Saturday, July 10, 2010 4 - 7 p.m.
Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk
For a guided tour meet Pete Chasar at Manley Art Center parking lot at 4 p.m.
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Sunday, July 11, 2010 8 - 9:00 a.m.
New River
Photography Guided Walk with wildlife photographers Lois Miller and Knute Andersson.
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Sunday, July 11, 2010 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
If you would like to join in walk and nature sketch from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at New River ACEC ( BLM park ), south of Bandon, please bring your sketch books, etc. and meet at the Ellen Waring Learning Center by 9:00 a.m. We will take the loop trail to Muddy Lake, and do some sketching on the way around. Questions? Call 347-4643 or 297-6118.
Ava
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Sunday, July 11, 2010 1-3 p.m.
Southern Coos Hospital, Bandon
Artists' Reception for "Finely Wrought"
Features works of Kimberly Wurster, Steven Thor Johanneson, Janet Tarjan Erl, and Steven Abbott.
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Sunday, July 11, 2010 2:30 - 5:30
Sage Gallery 390 1st St SW ste 2D, Bandon
Pat Snyder, Susan Lehman and Janne LaValle demonstrate the collaborative process that led to the work currently showing at the Gallery in the Separate/Together show. http://www.sagegallerybandon.com
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through Sunday, July 11, 2010
HarborTown Center on Chicago St. in Old Town Bandon
2nd Annual Bandon Grand Salon
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Friday, July 16, 2010 5 - 8:00 p.m.
Whistling Gallery, Grand Opening 87456 Ste. A Whistling Dr.
5 miles south of Bandon on Hwy 101, (across from Bull of the Woods Myrtlewood Factory). Vickie Eichelberger, gallery owner invites you to come see the space, and would like to talk with artists about showing their work at the Gallery. 541-404-7336
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Friday, July 16, 2010 4 - 8:00 p.m.
Sage Gallery upstairs in the Port Building, Old Town
Reception for photography show "Interactions" featuring the work of of Susan & Steve Dimock.
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
Coos Art Museum 235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay
Plein Air Painting activities, and the opening for the 17th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition 541-267-3901 http://www.coosart.org
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Saturday, July 17, 2010 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Garden Tour Fundraiser for Coquille Trails, Art show and sale, wine, food and live music. Plein air painting in the Gardens.
Contact Robin Hurston at 541-396-5759
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Mon.,Tues.,Wed. July 19, 20 and 21, 2010
Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson, Coos Bay, OR
Louis Stephen Gadal Watercolor Workshop, held in conjunction with the Annual Maritime Art Exhibition. Contact Karen Hammer at
541-267-3901, or khammer@coosart.org for information and registration.
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Registration is NOW for:
Coast Calligraphy Guild is sponsoring a workshop taught by Carol Pallesen, "Calling All Cards".
Workshop date is: Friday & Saturday, September 24th & 25th, 2010 in North Bend. $110 plus $15 lab fee. Contact: hollyrodenkirk@verizon.net phone 541-269-4696
karencun@charter.net , phone 541-269-7591
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Saturday, August 7, 2010 1:00 -3:00 p.m.
South Slough Nat'l Estuarine Reserve
Art Reception for Sarita Southgate, "Looking In--Looking Out",
plein air and abstract paintings. Show runs August 5th - September.
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If you have art show announcements, calls to artists, or other art information for this newsletter, please feel free to send it to me via e-mail. Thanks.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Reception for Susan and Steve Dimock



SAGE Gallery is pleased to announce an opening reception for Susan and Steve Dimock on Friday, July 16th from 4-8 pm with a gallery talk beginning at 5:30.
Susan and Steve are local photographers who capture the intricacies, subtlety and vibrancy of our natural surroundings. "Interactions" is a magnificent display that reflects Steve's lifelong pursuit of nature, through the lens, and Susan's philosophical quest to "nurture the Creative Spirit" and reflect the "Passion in Life" discovered in nature's wonders. The Dimocks will be talking about their work and the art of photography. Their beautiful photographs of pelicans were recently included in the show at the Bandon hospital.
SAGE Gallery is located upstairs in Bandon's historic Coast Guard Building at 390 First Street, Suite D, overlooking the Coquille River and lighthouse.
Call (541) 329-0103 or email sagegallery@mycomspan.com for more information.

17th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition at Coos Art Museum

On Saturday July 17, 2010, Coos Art Museum opens its 17th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition in its first floor Maggie Karl Gallery. The juried exhibition displays maritime-themed artwork by major artists from across the United States. The exhibition runs through September 18.

Coos Art Museum Annual Maritime Art Exhibition is the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) regional competition for the entire western United States and the oldest continuous Maritime art competition on the West Coast. The ASMA jurors include June Carey of Chico, California; Austin Dwyer of Mukilteo, Washington; and Kim Shaklee a native of Denver, Colorado.

Works will be honored for Best in Show; Peoples’ Choice Award; Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Award; and the Coos Art Museum Board of Directors Award. Jon Olson of Seal Beach, California, is the featured maritime artist and several works by this talented painter will be highlighted in the adjacent Perkins Gallery.

The museum will host its annual maritime fundraising dinner beginning at 5pm. This event features a silent art auction, beer, and wine. Delicious food offerings will be provided by The Coach House Restaurant of Coos Bay. Auction artworks include pieces by participating 17th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition artists and local artists.

Tickets for the dinner and auction are $30 for museum members and $35 for non-members. The tickets are available by calling Coos Art Museum at (541) 267-3901 or by visiting the museum at 235 Anderson St., Coos Bay, credit cards accepted.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Please plan to attend the next Bandon Art Show put together by Victoria Tierney

"FINELY WROUGHT"

SHOW OPENS AT SOUTHERN COOS HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER IN BANDON, SUNDAY JULY 11


The show features works by four prize-winning painters: Steven Thor Johanneson of Yamhill and Janet Tarjan Erl of Klamath Falls, both award-winning members of the Watercolor Society of Oregon; Steven Abbott of Salem who does very fine works in graphite pencil; and local artist Kimberly Wurster of Coquille, who has won First Place in EXPRESSIONS WEST at the Coos Art Museum for her lovingly rendered images of wildlife, particularly birds (see sample of artists' works below)


The artists reception will be Sunday, July 11th from 1-3 p,m and will include harp music by Bandon/Coquille resident Candace Kreitlow. The show is sponsored jointly by the hospital and AVK Arts, a foundation whose mission is to promote art in public places. The hospital is located at the eastern end of 11th Street in Bandon. The show will remain on display through September. The hospital is open daily from 7 am -9 pm. For more information call them at 541-347-2426.


P.S. The show at HARBORTOWN EVENTS CENTER in Old Town Bandon will be open through Sunday, July 11th. (11 am - 6 pm )...it's a great show....pass this along so that people can see both of them when they come to Bandon.

A Fish Story

If this story appeared on a television movie of the week there would be roars of triumph, tears of joy and a stirring round of applause, but it won't, the artist at the center of the storm is far too busy creating new work to be drawn back into a time warp. And why not, not every artist can make work that is both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly. Who is this miracle worker, with a back story worthy of literature and a gift for art that makes trash into treasure? Angela Haseltine Pozzi the force behind Art 101 and the creative whirlwind who designed the Washed Ashore project.

And the project is scheduled to open in Newport if such an organic being can be said to open, like its creator it never slows down long enough for there to be an ending. Even when it is on public exhibit the project will invite people to reclaim beach refuse and add it to the Washed Ashore project.

So pack your overnight bag and head up the coast road to see Angela Haseltine Pozzi's Washed Ashore and if you have been teased by hints of a back story follow the link to Oregon Live where Katy Muldoon will tell you the whole story.

http://www.oregonlive.com:80/environment/index.ssf/2010/07/from_the_garbage_that_washes_u.html

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

HUGE ART DAY IN BANDON

"Finely Wrought" opens on Sunday, July 11th at the Bandon Hospital at the east end of 11th Street from 1-3. This is the finely detailed art work of Kimberly Wurster, Steven Thor Johanneson, Janet Tarjan Erl, and Steven Abbott. Music by Candace Kreitlow.

Pat Snyder, Janne LaValle and Susan Lehman will be demonstrating and talking about their collaborative process at SAGE Gallery in the Old Coast Guard Building on First Street in Old Town Bandon from 2:30- 4:30. This is the last day of their four person show "Separate/Together: a Collaborative Project" with dorothea tortilla.

Kirk and Elizabeth Day's "Grand Salon" is open through the 11th at the Harbortown Event Center in Old Town from 11 am-6 pm.

Make an Art-full day of it!

Monday, July 5, 2010

Meet the Artists

VENTURE OUT FOR AN EVENING of aesthetic delight, Friday,
JULY 16th. SAGE Gallery welcomes Susan and Steve Dimock and
invites you to meet the artists, as they discuss their work
and the art of photography. An evening Gallery talk and
reception are planned for 4-8pm. Susan and Steve are local
photographers who capture the intricacies, subtlety and
vibrance of our natural surroundings. "Interactions" is a
magnificent display that reflects Steve's lifelong pursuit
of nature, through the lens, and Susan's philosophical quest
to "nurture the Creative Spirit" and reflect the "Passion in
Life" discovered in nature's wonders. They will begin their
talk at 5:30 pm.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Ava Richey's Art News

Art information follows this announcement.

Hello Everyone,

The Bandon Monday Plein Air Painters will be joining the First Monday painters in Port Orford on July 5th, 12- 3 p.m. at the Port Orford Library.

Lani will be modeling for Life Drawing. The costs for model fee and site fee of $65 will be split among the painters, so the more people who attend, the less everyone will pay individually.

Thanks Georganne White for co-ordinating this painting opportunity.
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Thanks to all of you artists who are putting work into our Plein Air Show at Gallery by the Bay in North Bend. The Art Walk Reception is July 8th, 5-7 p.m. Participants can sell prints and cards the evening of the reception. See you there.
Those of you who are delivering your work to the Gallery on Friday morning, July 2nd, please drop off between 10 a.m. and 12:00. Their commission fee is 25% so please price your pieces accordingly.

Thanks.
Ava
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Art Information:

July 1 - 30, 2010
Bandon Library 1204 Eleventh St. SW, Bandon
Linda Mecum--"A Variety of Canvas" show hangs in the Art Hall, and South Coast Wood Turners' work shown in the Lobby Cabinet.
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Arkus' work is now represented at C'est Vert, on the Pedway, in Old Town Bandon.
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Friday, July 2, 2010 through Sunday, July 11, 2010
HarborTown Center on Chicago St. in Old Town Bandon
2nd Annual Bandon Grand Salon
Artists' Reception/ party/dance on Friday night the 2nd, 7- 11 p.m.
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Thursday, July 8, 2010 5 - 7:00 p.m.
Gallery by the Bay 2100 Union Blvd, North Bend
Monday Bandon Area Plein Air Painters Art Walk Reception.
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Saturday, July 10, 2010 11:00 a.m.
Eden Hall, SOCC Campus, Coos Bay
Bay Area Artists Assn. monthly meeting features Keith Sluder demonstrating painting driftwood art with watermedia.
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Saturday, July 10, 2010 4 - 7 p.m.
Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk
For a guided tour meet Pete Chasar at Manley Art Center parking lot at 4 p.m.
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Sunday, July 11, 2010 1-3 p.m.
Southern Coos Hospital, Bandon
Artists' Reception for "A Fine Sensibility"
Features works of Kimberly Wurster, Steven Thor Johanneson, Janet Tarjan Erl, and Steven Abbott.
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Sunday, July 11, 2010 8 - 9:00 a.m.
New River
Photography Guided Walk with wildlife photographers Lois Miller and Knute Andersson.
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Sunday, July 11, 2010 9 - 10:00 a.m.
New River
Field Sketching Journal Guided Walk with Ava Richey.
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Sunday, July 11, 2010 2:30 - 5:30
Sage Gallery 390 1st St SW ste 2D, Bandon
Pat Snyder, Susan Lehman and Janne LaValle demonstrate the collaborative process that led to the work currently showing at the Gallery in the Separate/Together show. http://www.sagegallerybandon.com
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Friday, July 16, 2010 5 - 8:00 p.m.
Whistling Gallery, Grand Opening 87456 Ste. A Whistling Dr.
5 miles south of Bandon on Hwy 101, (across from Bull of the Woods Myrtlewood Factory). Vickie Eichelberger, gallery owner invites you to come see the space, and would like to talk with artists about showing their work at the Gallery. 541-404-7336
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Friday, July 16, 2010 4 - 8:00 p.m.
Sage Gallery upstairs in the Port Building, Old Town
Reception for photography show "Interactions" featuring the work of of Susan & Steve Dimock.
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
Coos Art Museum 235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay
Plein Air Painting activities, and the opening for the 17th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition 541-267-3901 http://www.coosart.org
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Saturday, July 17, 2010 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Garden Tour Fundraiser for Coquille Trails, Art show and sale, wine, food and live music. Plein air painting in the Gardens.
Contact Robin Hurston at 541-396-5759
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Registration begins NOW for:
Coast Calligraphy Guild is sponsoring a workshop taught by Carol Pallesen, "Calling All Cards".
Workshop date is: Friday & Saturday, September 24th & 25th, 2010 in North Bend. $110 plus $15 lab fee. Contact: hollyrodenkirk@verizon.net phone 541-269-4696
karencun@charter.net , phone 541-269-7591

Saturday, July 3, 2010

A Collaborative Event

JOIN US at SAGE Gallery on Sunday, July 11th, 2:30-5:30 as
Pat Snyder, Susan Lehman, and Janne LeValle unite to do a
demonstration of the collaborative process. They will share
their views on this approach to art making and will each
bring a "start" on paper to exchange during this creative
exercise. You'll learn some amazing things as you observe
their use of paint, layered tissue, fabric and more. The
demo is free to All. Separate/Together is the title of the
collage show and visitors have been intrigued to get a
glimpse of the "process" behind the artwork. If you haven't
taken the time to read the artists' statements that
accompany the show, be sure to give these a little extra
time. It's not as easy as it sounds to give up the artist's
ego and vulnerability and let someone else work on your
masterpiece!

Friday, July 2, 2010

45th Aqueous Media Exhibition

Black Market Gourmet is privileged to host the 45th Aqueous Media Exhibition Watercolor Society of Oregon's Traveling Show. The show will be available for public viewing Tuesday-Friday 11:00-6:00 or by appointment: 541.269.0194 July 1st-August 21st, 2010.

Watercolor Society of Oregon Travelling Show

45th Aqueous Media Exhibition

July 1, 2010-August 21, 2010

Juror: Stephen Quiller, AWS & NWS



Black Market Gourmet is located at 495 Central Ave., in Historic Downtown Coos Bay. Please contact directly for further information: 541.269.1094 or visit on the web at www.blackmarketgourmet.com.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Cutting edge art

Hidden off the beaten track there is a little bit of Japan in the coastal hills of Oregon. Coquille is home to the Dragonfly Forge, traditional Japanese Katana works and dojo.

The owner, Michael Bell is both artist and magician, for he takes the basest of metals, recycled logging cable and with sweat and hammer, heat and inspiration creates the intricately folded Japanese weapon of the Samurai.

The katana is a type of single-edged sword, not necessarily of Japanese manufacturer. The katana is a blade, curved, slender and single-edged with a circular or square guard and a long grip to allow the use of two hands. It was used by the samurai in feudal Japan and is legendary for its cutting ability.

The secret to the katana is in the making, hard high-carbon steel is folded around low-carbon steel allowing the metal smith to take advantage of the characteristics of both varieties. The process usually uses sixteen or fewer folds, but can use as many as the smith feels necessary. The finished blade has both a fine edge capable of slicing through amour like butter and still meeting an enemy’s sword with the strength of an iron bar.

The graceful curve of the katana comes during the quenching process, the sudden cooling in water or oil which gives the blade its fine edge. The smith uses his own special slurry which allows some of the blade to be protected from the effects of the heat while allowing complete heating of the uncovered part.

One mistake in this process and the blade shatters and the sword is lost. It takes both a fine understanding of the smithing process and a little bit of alchemy to get all of the elements to align, but when it does, the result is both deadly and fine art.

The dragonfly is revered by both Native American and Japanese cultures; it symbolizes strength and courage, swiftness and purity, small wonder that the master sword maker has chosen it as the symbol of his brand of art.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to enjoy a rare and unique art form, but call ahead and ask politely, remember it is never wise to offend a samurai.

Dragonfly Forge
88321 North Bank Ln.
Coquille, OR 97423

(541) 396-3605