Friday, May 27, 2011

Ava Richey's Art News

Hi Everyone,

This coming Monday is Memorial Day, so no planned paint out. Enjoy the holiday weekend!!

If you have questions my cellphone is 541-297-6118.

Ava
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Art Information:

FYI: New listings have asterisks ***** next to the date.

If any of the web links below in blue are not "live", meaning if you click on it and it doesn't take you to the website,--- right click on it and choose copy, then open your internet web browser, left click on the web address window at the top to highlight it, then right click and paste the web link into your browser and hit enter. The site should open.


AD: 15% off Stretched Canvases and canvas boards at Bandon Artist Supply 541-347-4482. closed Sun. & Mon.
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Needed: Someone who can repair damaged art.
Contact Christa at Bandon Frame and Photo Works 541-347-1716
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Current Shows:
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*****now through June
Coquille Valley Hospital in Coquille. Participating artists are Tony Adams, Joy bradford, Jessica Elam, Jean Kyle, Christy Sanders, Carol Wheeler and Kim Wurster.
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****now through September
Boardwalk Bunnies Show in Old Town Bandon.
Rabbits, hares and bunnies of all kinds. What a fun show! Vote for your favorite.
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now through June--- Oregon Watercolor Society Traveling Show
Black Market Gourmet Deli & Gallery, 495 Central Ave., Coos Bay
Oregon Watercolor Society's "Spring Aqueous Media Show", 20 pieces of art. Art available for viewing Tuesdays - Fridays from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., and by appointment by calling 541-269-0194.
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now through May
Second Street Gallery, 210 2nd Street SE, Old Town Bandon
Exhibiting a selection of works by Michael William Ousley. Open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. http://www.secondstreetgallery.net
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now through June
Bandon Artists Supply, 175 2nd St. SE, Old Town Bandon 541-347-4482. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed Sunday & Monday. Selected works by Donna Cox.
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Sarita Southgate, S.L. Donaldson, Yvonne Ramirez Ousley, and Michael William Ousley will be exhibiting their art at Brooke and Herb Yussim's Oregon Bay Properties site at 1992 Sherman Avenue, North Bend (Hotel North Bend). http://www.obpre.com/LocalArtists Call 541-808-2010 to confirm showing artists, and hours available for visiting.
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through May -- virtual art show on the web
Art work entitled "Our Four-Legged Friends" by Susan Lehman is up during the month of May, 2011, on Dale Copeland's website at http://virtual.tart.co.nz/exhibit.htm By clicking on any of the thumbnails, you can view descriptions and prices.
Any profits from the sales of Susan's artwork this month will be donated to GreaterGood.org to aid animals displaced or abandoned in Japan's disasters.
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Bandon Public Library through May
Students from Harbor Lights Middle School after-school artists with Vicki Affatati, Arts and Culture Club and Bandon High beginning art class, Jen Ells instructor will be showing small clay sculptures and free expression paintings.
Reception 4 - 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25th in the Sprague Room.
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May 10 - June14, 2011 Tues - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Karin Clarke Gallery, 760 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401 541-684-7963
"Painting in Brittany" artworks by Margaret Coe, Bets Cole and Erik Sandgren
Opening reception Sat. May 14th at 3:30 p.m. 2nd reception Sat. June 4th, 3:30 p.m.
Also: at their Art Annex: Beverly Soasey "France--Places that Inspire"
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Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center, Bandon
"Bright & Bold" Works by S.L. Donaldson, Tim Greathead, Michael Ousley and Yvonne Ousley. Show runs through June.
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through May 28, 2011
Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay, OR
"Expressions West 2011", Erik Sandgren:" Confluences", David Castleberry "Arriving at the Gates of Spring", and "Plein Air Painters of the South Coast".
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May 4 - June 30, 2011
Evergreen Court, North Bend
Carol & Franklin Turner exhibit of oil paintings.
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Easy Lane Frames & Select Art Gallery 541-756-7638
North Bend .........May/June art show "The Skies Have It!"
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through June
High Tide Cafe in Charleston
Featuring Donna Cox and Jim Davenport, also showing works of Mike Holms, Audrey Roach and Cheryl Lindmeier.
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Schedule of Classes offered at Sage Place
go to: http://www.sagegallerybandon.com
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Beginning Pastel Classes...Mondays 2 - 4:00 p.m.
Darrell Sanders, owner of Gallery On The Bay, 658 South Empire Blvd. (Cape Arago Hwy.), Coos Bay, OR 541-888-3771, galleryonthebay@gmail.com
website is http://www.galleryonthebay.org cost of class: $20
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Dateline Events:
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Saturday, May 27 (10:00 - 5:00 p.m.) & Sunday, May 28th (10:00 - 4:00 p.m.), 2011
Port Orford Cedar Festival at the Port Orford Community Center

Festival includes free admission, carvings, furniture, wall art, wood burning, a raffle of fine art, and more. Contact now if you would like a booth, or wish to volunteer or need more information: Bill Hanna 541-348-2371
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Saturday, May 28, 2011 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Port Orford Gallery Art Walk. Maps available at participating galleries--Freshwater Gallery, Triangle-Square Gallery, Dana's Trading Post, The Artist's Nook & Gifts, Hawthorne Gallery, Point B Studio, Cook Gallery and Johnson Gallery.
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Saturday, May 28, 2011 1 - 4:00 p.m.
Harris Beach State Park, One Mile North of Brookings, OR on Highway 101
Plein Air Paint Out
. Critique at 4 p.m. at the bottom of the hill where the restrooms are located.
*Come at 10 a.m. and enjoy the Azalea Festival Parade and Art Show before the Paintout. http://www.wildrivercoastart.com
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*****Tuesday, May 31, 2011 6:30 p.m.
Fairbanks Gallery on the campus of OSU, 106 Fairbanks Hall, Corvallis, OR
for information contact Douglas Russell at 541-737-5009, drussell@oregonstate.edu
Reception and awards for the OSU Graduating Art Seniors Show. Show runs through June 10, 2011.
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****Thursday, June 2, 2011 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Gold Beach Episcopal Church
Easternmost end of Moore Street.
Figure Drawing. To confirm & for more information contact Alexandra alexandra@portraitsbyalexandra.com
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Friday, June 10, 2011 5 - 7:00 p.m.
Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay
Opening Reception for "Thunder: An Exhibition of Motorcycles and Motorcycle Art"
On display will be over 25 classic motorcycles from all eras and 62 works of motorcycle related art.
Show runs June 10th through July 23, 2011.
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Calls to Artists:
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***** "30 Parks by 30 Artists", Painting the Parks of Coos County
(Participants do not have to reside in Coos County). Prospectus and entry information available at: http://sldonaldsonfineart.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/30parksby30artists.pdf
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****Scheduling Artists to Hang Work at Coquille Valley Hospital
for July, August, September and October. Three to six paintings (or giclee' prints) per artist nicely framed, ready to hang with wire (no sawtooths). 25% commission is charged on sales so please price accordingly. Please contact Sharon Orchard, 541-396-3873, or e-mail arago.sharon@gmail.com .
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Call to Artists Deadline Monday, May 23 through Sunday, May 29th
Second Street Gallery, 210 Second Street, Old Town Bandon 541-347-4133
"Miniature and Small Works Open Exhibition" Two categories: miniature--less than 8" any direction, and small works--up to 14" in any direction. All entries must be framed or be on a gallery-wrapped canvas, and must have a wire hangers. Show runs June & July.
Show opening Saturday, June 4th. Download a Pdf. entry form at http://www.secondstreetgallery.net
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Opportunity to Sell your Work:
Kathy from "Katherine's" in Pony Village Mall (south wing) is seeking artists to display art on Art Walk Thursdays from 5 - 8:00 p.m. each month. The upcoming one is June 9th. The Mall will provide easels and tables. Other stores will be doing music and appetizers. There is no fee, no commission...it's FREE. Contact Kathy at 541-808-2248.
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Call to Digital Artists: "The Digital Eye" runs October/November/December 2011
Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center, Bandon, OR
Artworks to be produced using the computer and "Painter", "Photoshop", "Corel", digitally created and manipulated photography, a Wacom tablet, and IPAD or any combination of these. Requires original digital artwork produced on the computer. Please respect copyright laws. We are looking for art that goes beyond common color and/or filter enhanced photography.
Enter 1 - 3 pieces per artist, framed and ready to hang, or matted and ready to hang.
Minimum size 8" x 10" excluding frame & mat. No maximum size (within reason).
Entry Fee: None. Theme: Open, your choice--no nudity or morbidity will be accepted.
Deliver art to Hospital at 9:00 a.m. on October 5, 2011.
There is no commission fee charged on sales. We reserve the right to refuse submitted artwork due to presentation, subject or space. Please have your name, address, e-mail, title and sales price on the back of your each piece you submit.
If you have questions please contact Ava Richey yarnfarm@harborside.com or Victoria Tierney victory7777@hughes.net
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***Call to Artists Submission Deadline extended a few days past June 1, 2011
Billy Smoothboars and Whistling Gallery announce the themed show of "Dunes of the Pacific Northwest". Cash prizes awarded based on entry fees for Best of Show, 2nd and 3rd places. For prospectus go to http://www.whistlinggallery.com and click on "Events & Specials" and scroll down to the show information. Or contact Whistling Gallery at 541-404-7336.
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FYI: You can now enter shows at Umpqua Valley Arts Assn. completely online. You can send your entries, fill out your entry form and pay the fee all online.
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Call to Artists: Submission Deadline June 8, 2011
Umpqua Valley Arts Assn. 1624 W. Harvard, Roseburg, OR 97471
"5th Annual Hundred Valleys NW Juried Art Show and Competition".
Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, California artists are invited to participate. Cash Prizes. Juror this year is NW artist Tom Browning
For prospectus and entry information: http://uvarts.com/call-to-artists
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Call to Artists: Submission Deadline June 8, 2011
Umpqua Valley Arts Assn. 1624 W. Harvard, Roseburg, OR 97471
"Best Photos 2011" show. Juror's choice $300, and People's Choice
Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, California artists are invited to participate. Cash Prizes. Juror is Brian McLernon Show runs September 12 - October 28, 2011
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Call to Artists Deadline June 8, 2011 $800 in prize money!
Umpqua Valley Arts Assn
1624 W. Harvard, Roseburg, OR 97471
http://uvarts.com/call-to-artists
2011 Umpqua Plein Air "Location, Location, Location"
All artists of all abilities come participate, Thursday and Friday, July 14 and 15, 2011. Check website for prospectus and entry form. Three locations for painting, 30 artists per location, so fill out your entry forms and get them in early. Arts Center is hosting the first Umpqua Plein Air 2011- Location, Location, Location on July 14th and 15th. Juried and cash awarded. It will be a wet hanging in the building, a really nice event for artists, including a catered dinner the night of the paint out, with music, for the artists to mingle and talk about the day. The next morning there will be demo/lectures included by Charles Waldman of California. oils, Phil Bates pastels, and Vinita Pappas watercolors

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