Once again it’s spring in beautiful Old Town Bandon by the sea and “It’s Time for Art”. We are beginning our newsletter for this season with a schedule of coming activities at the gallery for this spring!
WALL OF OPPORTUNITY featuring a display of artwork by local artists at greatly reduced prices. Sale runs through April 29, 2012. Some of the artist’s works included in the sale are by Dan Dunn, Dolores Eggar, Barry LaVoie, Susan Lehman, Janet Earl and Dee Sidwell.
MINIATURE & SMALL PAINTING SHOW is an exhibition of small-sized, 2 dimensional artwork. Submissions of work begin April 20 through May 2, 2012. Show will be judged May 4, 2012 with the artist reception for all entrants the evening of May 5, 2012. Show opens May 6, 2012 and runs thru June 16, 2012
MEET & GREET THE ARTIST PROGRAM showcases local artists demonstrating their craft each weekend during the summer months. Begins Saturday, June 16, 2012 and ends Monday, September 3, 2012
ART & PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER WORKSHOP topics include, oil painting, watercolor painting, color pencil drawing, collage, felting and photography. Registration begins Saturday, June 2, 2012, until classes are full. Workshops run from Monday, July 23, 2012 through Friday, August, 3, 2012.
Our featured artist this spring came to us courtesy of our local realtor, Fred Gernandt, whose niece creates beautiful hand painted silk scarves. Tina Gleave finds inspiration on garden walks, nursery trips, botany classes and reading. Painting on silk is a combination of oil painting and watercolor on textile. The colors are vibrant and lend to rich color and texture options on each piece of silk. She paints in an ethereal, dreamy style. Gleave is a member of Silk Painters International and discovers many new techniques by attending international silk painters’ exhibits. Please do stop by the gallery to view her beautiful creations; her flowered designs are a perfect way to celebrate spring!
Furthering our theme of “It’s Time for Art,” we continue to be excited about our custom Chico Bags with our slogan and a rendering of the Bandon Lighthouse done by Artist Bill Kelsay. These bags will give you the opportunity to say ‘No, thank you!’ to plastic and paper when you shop. They come with their own pouch and clip so that you can attach them to your purse or belt and they won’t be left in the car.
Last but not least, we would like to thank our local residents and tourists who continue to visit the gallery and support the many artists that we represent by purchasing their beautiful artwork. Our sales continue to increase compared to the same time period a year ago as the economy continues to improve.
In closing, I am reminded of a quote by Pablo Picasso, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life”
The gallery is located at 210 Second Street in Old Town Bandon and is open daily from 10 AM until 5PM. For additional information and schedules you can call the gallery at 541-347-4133 or visit our website at http://www.secondstreetgallery.net.
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