Friday, December 24, 2010

Ava Richey's Art News

Hi Everyone,

This coming Monday, December 27th, we will be meeting at Second Street Gallery in Old Town Bandon, from 12-3 p.m. There are lots of items to make into a still life, or paint interior scenes from the gallery (or people).

Hope to see you there. My phone is 541-297-6118 if you have questions.
Thanks!
Ava
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Participants in the AWE Show at Southern Coos Hospital: Please pick up your paintings on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., or call me to make other arrangements.. 541-297-6118 or e-mail yarnfarm@harborside.com
Thanks! Ava
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There is a movement afoot to nominate Steven Broocks, director of the Coos Art Museum, for the Coos Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year. His tireless dedication in bringing the Coos Art Museum to an even higher standard bears recognition.
If you would like to help nominate him, please contact Deryl Bebee at dbeebe@coosart.org 541-267-3901
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Ad: Bandon Artist Supply--December Sale is 20% off one item, and 15% off all paints,brushes, and canvases.
175 2nd St, Bandon (on the pedway by thai restaurant).
Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m
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OregonCoastArtists.com is looking for artists interested in being the "Featured Artist" on a monthly basis. This is for any media; oils, watercolor, photography, beading, calligraphy, music, writing, etc.
This provides exposure for the artist at no charge, and no commission is due if you sell something.
Contact: Trish Neal at 541-404-0724 or Trisch@charter.net
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Bandon Public Library has openings for artists to show their work in the Hallway Gallery, walls and locked cases.
The Wall Gallery is booked through 2011, thank you!
There are still 7 months in 2011available for the locked cases.
If you are interested in showing please contact Nancy Stein at 541-404-4307 or stein.nancy4@gmail.com
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Event Dates:
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Now through January
Bandon Artist Supply, Old Town Bandon 541-347-4482
"Works from Life" Art Show by local artist Dr. Len Rosen.
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Dec. Jan. 8th, 15th; Mar. 5th, 19th; April 2nd, 16th 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Port Orford Arts Council A-Frame
Buffington Park, Port Orford, OR
Terry Magill Watercolor Classes $15 for each class--pick and choose. Call Terry for more information at 541-572-5146.
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Thursday, December 30, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.:
Figure Drawing in Gold Beach
We meet every Thursday, unless too many of us are
gone out of town, etc., from 10:00 to 1:30 at the Episcopal Church at the eastern-most end of Moore Street. Contact Alexandra Eyer at 541 425 1951, or alexandra@portraitsbyalexandra.com
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Saturday, January 1, 2011 Postmark Deadline
"40 Works by 40 Artists" Regional (OR, WA, CA) juried art exhibition to celebrate Lane Community College Art Gallery's 40th exhibition year. $500 in awards will be given. $25 entry fee for 3 images. Show is February 21- March 10, 2011
http://racc.org/resources/call-artists-regional-juried-art-exhibition-40-works-40-artists
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Monday, January 3, 2010 begins Winter 2011 classes at Southwestern Community College, Coos and Curry counties.
Coos Co. 541-888-7352, Curry County 541-469-5017, Gold Beach 541-247-2741
See websites for available art classes including those below..
http://www.socc.edu http://www.socc.edu/curry

Register now at SOCC or on the first day of the following art classes.
Thursdays, January 6, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m
Fred Vassar's Watercolor 1 and II class in Bandon at The Barn.

Tuesdays & Thursdays from January 4th to February 8, 2011
Georganne White's Watercolor Basics. A-Frame at Buffington Park in Port Orford. Georganne 541-332-9585

Wednesdays beginning January 5, 2011 for 11 weeks, 9 a.m. - 12p.m. Dauna Roberts' Watercolor Basics, SOCC Gold Beach Center.
and a separate second class (evenings) beginning Thursday, January 6, 2011 6 - 9:00 p.m. for 11 weeks. Dauna Roberts' Watercolor Basics. SOCC Gold Beach Center.
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Critique Group (first meeting).
Join Susan Lehman & dorothea tortilla for an hour of group participation to critique your art work in any medium. Limited to 6 participants with 1-3 works of art each meeting. The goal is to facilitate a positive creative environment for looking at your work and seeing both the strengths and areas that need reworking. The group will learn several critique guidelines for responding to art.
Cost: $10. Sign up deadline: December 29, 2010 contact Susan Lehman at studioblue@mycomspan.com
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Friday, January 7, 2010 Application Deadline for Juried Event:: 41st annual Greatest of the Grape
Limited spaces available to display & sell your art to over 600 guests from WA, OR, CA and beyond. Seven Feathers Casino Resort & Spa in Canyonville, OR.
Each artist will be assigned a 10'x10' space in which to display their work in a way that supports an open view of all artwork and a pleaasant stroll for guests. Contact: carol.uvw@gmail.com for application and guidelines for entry.
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Thursdays, January 13th, 20th & 27th 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Course 1: Studio Drawing & Composition
Learn to draw or review your drawing skills. This class will give you ideas to discover new & different approaches to stimulate your creativity. Enjoy working in clear north light this winter with dorothea tortilla at studio t.
$50 fee includes sketchbook to be used for both Course 1, and Course 2 (in February). Sign up deadline: January 6, 2011
to sign up contact Susan Lehman at studioblue@mycomspan.com
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Four Mondays in January 2011
Beginning Watercolor, Sherry Howk instructor.
Level 1 from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $60
Four Thursdays in January 2011
Level II from 10 a.m - 12:30 p.m. $60
Easy Lane Frames, 3440 Broadway, North Bend 541-756-7638
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011 1-4 p.m.
Beginning Watercolor Class with Carol Young 541-260-4573
Artist Loft Gallery Classroom, Pony Village Mall, North Bend
8 classes for $120
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Wednesdays in January, 2011 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Intermediate Watercolor with Jane Snoddy
$10 per session
Easy Lane Frames, 3440 Broadway, North Bend, 541-756-7638
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Call to all Oregon artists: the annual "Expose Yourself" non-juried, 2-dimensional art show at Umpqua Valley Arts Association , 1624 W. Harvard, Roseburg, OR.
Drop-off dates are:
Wednesday, Thursday, January 12th and 13th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday, January 15th 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Show hangs January 21st through March 10, 2011.
For submission information see http://uvarts.com/
(Note from Ava: We encourage you to support this show by entering your art. It's good exposure to the inland art viewers. Susan Lehman and I will be delivering paintings and will take yours for you. Contact me if you would like us to deliver your art to the show... 541-347-4643 or yarnfarm@harborside.com )
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Friday, January 7, 2011 Donna Wright
Friday, January 14, 2011 Susan Lehman
Friday, January 21, 2010 Nan Forsberg-Hammons
Three collage classes, above dates and instructors, time each Friday is 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost is $110. Space is limited, your check is your registration. When you register, you will receive a materials list.
Easy Lane Frames, 3440 Broadway, North Bend 541-756-7638
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Saturday, January 15, 2011 Postmark Deadline
for Expressions West 2011 art show.
Coos Art Museum
235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-267-3901
For prospectus and entry form go to http://www.coosart.org
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Thursday, Friday & Saturday, January 20, 21 and 22, 2011
Mixed Media, Abstract Workshop Barbara Mahon, instructor
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Open to intermediate & advanced painters with an appreciation of the abstract. 541-756-2481 North Bend
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Friday, January 21, 2010 5 - 7 p.m.
Umpqua Valley Art Association
1624 W. Harvard Roseburg, OR 97471 541-672-2532
Opening reception for "Expose Yourself" show.
(This is a non-juried show. You still have time to enter. Just download the forms from http://uvarts.com/ )
Drop-off dates are:
Wednesday, Thursday, January 12th and 13th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday, January 15th 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
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Thursdays February 10th, 17th & 24, 2011 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Course 2 Studio Drawing & Composition with dorothea tortilla
Building on the principles of Course 1 (in January), this will be further exploration using a range of materials for drawing & composition in a professional studio setting.
Cost: $45 / maximum 6 students.
Sign up deadline: Feb. 3, 2011 to sign up contact Susan Lehman at studioblue@mycomspan.com
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Register now--3 spaces left
Tony Adams will be teaching an Animal Painting Class in Acrylics
Saturdays February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Coquille Valley Art Association
10144 Hwy 42 Coquille, OR 541-396-3294
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Sunday, February 13, 2011 1 - 5:00 p.m.
Valentine's Day Art Party Join Susan Lehman and dorothea tortilla for a fun party and creative play day with valentine inspired projects to make and give to your loved ones, or to treasure & keep. Snacks & beverages provided, materials too!
Cost: $20 Maximum 8 partygoers. Sign up deadline Feb. 6, 2011 studioblue@mycomspan.com
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Sunday, February 20, 2011 1 - 4 p.m.
Tools & Textures in Collage with Susan Lehman.
Explore different ways of making textured backgrounds for collage; then using simple stencils and stamps of your own designs, Susan helps you to create distinctive collage papers from tissue and repurposed art papers. Learn how to take your collages to a new creative level!
Cost: $35, everything provided. Maximum 8 students.
Sign up deadline February 13, 2011 studioblue@mycomspan.com
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Saturday, February 26, 2011 Postmark Deadline
Emerald Art Center Spring Exhibition
A National Juried Painting Competition

May 3 - May 27, 2011
$6400 in Cash Awards
For prospectus and entry information: http://www.emeraldartcenter.org
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A website you might like to use for access to numerous Calls for Artists and other information too lengthy to use in this newsletter.
Regional Arts & Culture Council http://racc.org Resources
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