Hi Everyone,
This coming Monday, January 3rd, we will be joining the First Monday Painters at the Port Orford Public Library for figure painting/drawing, 12- 3 p.m. Lani will be the model. Cost is $65 to be shared among the participants--the more who attend, the less cost to each individual.
Hope to see you there. My phone is 541-297-6118 if you have questions.
I would like to thank each and every artist, and appreciator of art, for making 2010 a most enjoyable year. I hope you all enjoyed the holidays, and that you have a happy and productive 2011 with lots of opportunities to learn more, and to share your work.
Sincerely,
Ava
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Art Information:
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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Now through February 18, 2011
Coos Art Museum 235 Anderson, Coos Bay 541-267-3901 http://www.coosart.org
"Fish - Fishing art Competition"
Tony Adams' "Peacable Kingdom"
The Fiber Artists of Stitch "Truth to Tell"
Artwork of the Jurors: Anne Sobbota, Andy Charles, Don McMichael
Clare Wehrle Community Gallery - ORCO Arts Guild - Multimedia Fantasy-- Art from workshop taught by A. Savenko-Moore.
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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, 2011 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, 2011 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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Saturday, January 8, 2011 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bay Area Artists Association monthly meeting
Southwestern Community College, Eden Hall
This month's speaker: Barbara Mahon will present a demonstration and hands on participation of Ink and Ink Techniques. Public Welcome.
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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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Mondays beginning January 10, 2011 and 17th, 24th, 31st
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
"Landscapes in Oil" painting classes with instructor Carol Turner.
Pony Village Mall, North Bend, OR. at The Rose Palette, Suite 128, main floor, NW side entrance.
Sign up for all four classes for $80, or take one or more at $20 each. Progress at your own rate, all skill levels welcome. Contact Carol for a brochure or more information. 541-396-5373
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Saturday, January 8, 2011 3 - 5 p.m.
Backstreet Gallery 1421 Bay Street, Old Town Florence
http://www.backstreetgallery.org 541-997-8980
Artist of the Month Opening Reception for Jayne Smoley presents decorative and utilitarian pieces made from transparent fused glass.
(Also, December 31st is last day for display of the "Little Dickens" miniature show.)
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Saturday, January 8, 2011 4 - 7 p.m.
Second Saturday Art Walk Downtown Brookings
If you miss this month's artwalk you can view photos at http://www.wildriverscoastart.com
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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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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Friday, January 7, 2011 Donna Wright
Friday, January 14, 2011 Susan Lehman
Friday, January 21, 2011 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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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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Saturday, January 15, 2011 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Meet the Gallery Artists at Easy Lane Frames and Select Gallery
(Half will display in January, the other half in February)
3440 Broadway, North Bend, OR 97459 TheSelectArtGallery.com
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, 2011 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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January 31, 2011 Submission Deadline (NOT a postmark deadline)
"Lighthouse 2.0 Juried Show"
Lighthouses have played a critical role in maritime history and coastal life here in the Pacific Northwest. Open to emerging and established 2-D artists in Oregon 18 years of age or older. Submit up to three entries, $20. Artists are encouraged to go beyond the traditional lighthouse image and offer an exploration of lighthouses from a unique physical or symbolic perspetive. Cash prizes for selected submissions funded by entry fees. Awards will be given for Best of Show, Second Place and Third Place. Awards will be presented at artists' reception March 28, 2011, 5 - 7 p.m.
Juror is Michael Ousley.
Contact Curator S.L. Donaldson info@sldonaldsonfineart.com for more information.
Location of show: Whistling Gallery, Laurel Grove/Bandon.
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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, 2011 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
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Resolution
“I'm going on a diet, giving up cigarettes, heading for Tahiti, going back to school, and building a greenhouse.”
Right and just how long do you think that will last? We all make up our minds to begin a change at this time of the year. It's like the dark days of winter make us nervous and antsy to get moving, do something, make a change. Yeah, I did say that before, but it's true. Make a change.
Like getting your art out of the closet and onto the wall of some exhibition space where it can be seen and appreciated by the world at large. Art in a closet isn't art at all its junk. You don't want your precious work to be junk? No, of course not, but what are you willing to do about it?
When is the last time you clicked on the link for Juried Art Exhibitions, (thoughtfully provided at this very site) and browsed through the list to see if there was a show that would fit the sort of art you create?
What about the new and amazing site provided by Susan Lehman? Yes, the same Susan Lehman who has time to be on the Board of the Coos Art Museum, lug other people's art over the mountain to Roseburg for the Expose Yourself Public Hanging, teach classes, organize a critique group, create fantastic collage and mixed media works and oh yes, look out for your best interests by finding a site where a really concerned artists can find opportunities to come out of the closet, (You should forgive the misappropriated slogan). Yeah that one. Makes you wonder what you've been doing with your own time.
http://racc.org/resources/calls-for-artists
Okay, so here's the site. Take a look.
Have you prepared your entry for Expressions West? I get a pass because it is restricted, no photographers allowed. But that doesn’t give me a pass to dodge all of the other shows. (And just for your information, Expose Yourself's paper work is so lengthy and complex that it makes CAM's look like the Spot and Jane reader. If you haven't started filling it out, you may still have time. But hurry, the 12th of January comes pretty quick now and if you miss it you'll be doing your own driving to get your work to Roseburg. That is so scary for a Texas driver I'd chew off my own arm to avoid it.)
Have you taken art to Josie's on Broadway? She has a whole wall to cover and the hanging is free and you can have works for sale and I could go on but you have to do it. Besides, Josie does a mean hair style and you could get tarted up for New Years or maybe Groundhog Day at this late hour, but you have to go.
Have you been to Easy Lane Frames or to their site or even thought about their next show or classes? Shame on you and why not? Jane and Ken do all of this for the community and what does the community give back?
Have you been to The Art Connection? “I don't have time and I'm tired of shopping and I'm broke so there!” Fibber what's the cart full of snacks and drinks for New Year's Eve? You should be thinking about taking up another skill, switching media or getting some older work framed so it can go to work for you, but no it's Cheeto time.
This is a time to make resolutions but why not resolve to do something for your art this year. You won't stick to that diet, the greenhouse will never get built and finances... just look at what Congress is trying to do and you'll bury your head in the sand. Do something for art this year. Do something for yourself.
Right and just how long do you think that will last? We all make up our minds to begin a change at this time of the year. It's like the dark days of winter make us nervous and antsy to get moving, do something, make a change. Yeah, I did say that before, but it's true. Make a change.
Like getting your art out of the closet and onto the wall of some exhibition space where it can be seen and appreciated by the world at large. Art in a closet isn't art at all its junk. You don't want your precious work to be junk? No, of course not, but what are you willing to do about it?
When is the last time you clicked on the link for Juried Art Exhibitions, (thoughtfully provided at this very site) and browsed through the list to see if there was a show that would fit the sort of art you create?
What about the new and amazing site provided by Susan Lehman? Yes, the same Susan Lehman who has time to be on the Board of the Coos Art Museum, lug other people's art over the mountain to Roseburg for the Expose Yourself Public Hanging, teach classes, organize a critique group, create fantastic collage and mixed media works and oh yes, look out for your best interests by finding a site where a really concerned artists can find opportunities to come out of the closet, (You should forgive the misappropriated slogan). Yeah that one. Makes you wonder what you've been doing with your own time.
http://racc.org/resources/calls-for-artists
Okay, so here's the site. Take a look.
Have you prepared your entry for Expressions West? I get a pass because it is restricted, no photographers allowed. But that doesn’t give me a pass to dodge all of the other shows. (And just for your information, Expose Yourself's paper work is so lengthy and complex that it makes CAM's look like the Spot and Jane reader. If you haven't started filling it out, you may still have time. But hurry, the 12th of January comes pretty quick now and if you miss it you'll be doing your own driving to get your work to Roseburg. That is so scary for a Texas driver I'd chew off my own arm to avoid it.)
Have you taken art to Josie's on Broadway? She has a whole wall to cover and the hanging is free and you can have works for sale and I could go on but you have to do it. Besides, Josie does a mean hair style and you could get tarted up for New Years or maybe Groundhog Day at this late hour, but you have to go.
Have you been to Easy Lane Frames or to their site or even thought about their next show or classes? Shame on you and why not? Jane and Ken do all of this for the community and what does the community give back?
Have you been to The Art Connection? “I don't have time and I'm tired of shopping and I'm broke so there!” Fibber what's the cart full of snacks and drinks for New Year's Eve? You should be thinking about taking up another skill, switching media or getting some older work framed so it can go to work for you, but no it's Cheeto time.
This is a time to make resolutions but why not resolve to do something for your art this year. You won't stick to that diet, the greenhouse will never get built and finances... just look at what Congress is trying to do and you'll bury your head in the sand. Do something for art this year. Do something for yourself.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
The end is near.
I was going to talk about other scary things like being available to the community at large and finding projects for all of the artists on the South Coast to participate in, but then a reindeer reminded me that the end is near.
And it is. Your CAM membership is about to expire. “Oh come-on, I just survived the holiday, my Master Card looks like the new stimulus package and I'm exhausted and frazzled and in no shape to make complex financial decisions.”
But you have to, time is almost up and there are bunches and bunches of you who haven't renewed your membership. “Not this year, times are hard and I don't really use the membership and I have so much to do there's no time and with spring just around the corner I'll be out in the dirt planting, it's just a waste of money.”
Are you listening to yourself? You're coming to the Expressions West exhibit. You know you won't miss the Maritime Exhibit. And what about all of those unique and special exhibits our clever Director Steven Broocks has conjured up, you planning on sitting them out too? If you come to just three event or openings you'll make back the cost of joining and have the satisfaction of being a member. (You are planning on bringing your SO, that's how I figured three events and if you aren't I have just two words for you: Lorena Bobbitt.)
Besides members get prime rates on classes, advanced news of shows, events and general, all 'round good times and you wouldn't want to be out of town visiting your maiden Aunt Hespethabuh, when you could be rubbing elbows with the hoi-polloi, right? (You do know that the hoi don't just rub elbows with anyone. You have to be at least a shaker if not mover to even see a hoi and then to have intimate contact with one, well that's just not something anyone can do.) So isn't that worth the price of a membership?
Yes, I do know that this is dragging on and on like one of those pledge breaks on PBS and you just want to get the use of your computer so that you can lay down your bets for the New Year's Day games...no, I won't say a word and you are really practicing higher mathematics and not playing a dangerous game of chance, so do yourself a favor, call, write or email in your membership and then you can forget about the babble of discontent coming form the Ole Trawler and go about your business like you didn't have a care in the world.
And when the New Year comes and those games get played and you don't win you can console yourself with your CAM membership card. In fact why don't you speak to the office about becoming a Life member and then you won't have to deal with this every year? And I'd give the points. The Ducks will either blow them tigers out to sea or they'll fall apart and giving the points is the smart play so right after you fill out your membership card and write the check, call your bookie.
And it is. Your CAM membership is about to expire. “Oh come-on, I just survived the holiday, my Master Card looks like the new stimulus package and I'm exhausted and frazzled and in no shape to make complex financial decisions.”
But you have to, time is almost up and there are bunches and bunches of you who haven't renewed your membership. “Not this year, times are hard and I don't really use the membership and I have so much to do there's no time and with spring just around the corner I'll be out in the dirt planting, it's just a waste of money.”
Are you listening to yourself? You're coming to the Expressions West exhibit. You know you won't miss the Maritime Exhibit. And what about all of those unique and special exhibits our clever Director Steven Broocks has conjured up, you planning on sitting them out too? If you come to just three event or openings you'll make back the cost of joining and have the satisfaction of being a member. (You are planning on bringing your SO, that's how I figured three events and if you aren't I have just two words for you: Lorena Bobbitt.)
Besides members get prime rates on classes, advanced news of shows, events and general, all 'round good times and you wouldn't want to be out of town visiting your maiden Aunt Hespethabuh, when you could be rubbing elbows with the hoi-polloi, right? (You do know that the hoi don't just rub elbows with anyone. You have to be at least a shaker if not mover to even see a hoi and then to have intimate contact with one, well that's just not something anyone can do.) So isn't that worth the price of a membership?
Yes, I do know that this is dragging on and on like one of those pledge breaks on PBS and you just want to get the use of your computer so that you can lay down your bets for the New Year's Day games...no, I won't say a word and you are really practicing higher mathematics and not playing a dangerous game of chance, so do yourself a favor, call, write or email in your membership and then you can forget about the babble of discontent coming form the Ole Trawler and go about your business like you didn't have a care in the world.
And when the New Year comes and those games get played and you don't win you can console yourself with your CAM membership card. In fact why don't you speak to the office about becoming a Life member and then you won't have to deal with this every year? And I'd give the points. The Ducks will either blow them tigers out to sea or they'll fall apart and giving the points is the smart play so right after you fill out your membership card and write the check, call your bookie.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
The Big Chill
Hear that? That's silence, something you haven't heard since way back before the flood, like maybe mid-December. The TV is finally off, Grandma isn't getting run over by a reindeer and there's no one in the house, not even that not-stirring mouse. Scary isn't?
And while we're talking about scary stuff, let's really bring out the chills, artist statement.
I know, I should have said get the kids out of the room and send the weak stomached off to the kitchen. There's nothing scarier than having to write an artist's statement or a resume.
I don't know why, there's just something about having to say good things about myself that sends chill down my spine. I wish I could blame it on the nuns, but my parents didn't follow that faith and I was raised with just a smattering of Protestant guilt, nothing like as serious as Catholic guilt and certainly not as bad as Jewish guilt, but guilt all the same. The part about not hiding my light under a bushel got lost somewhere around the part about “the less you speak of your greatness, the more shall I think of it.” (I always paid more attention to Shakespeare than I did to Sunday School.)
But that was then and this is now and I'll be...you know perfectly well what I'll be so we'll just move on past that and say, a whole bunch of juried and non-juried shows want an artist's statement or a resume. And I've never come to terms with how to write one that doesn’t sound a lot like boasting.
Sure there are those among us who only need to sign their work to make a whole, full and complete artist's statement. I see boats I think Dutch Mostert, when I see a David Castleberry work I know it from fifty feet away, birds, depends, oil Kim Wurster, photography Kelle Herrick, collage Susan Lehman, portrait, Susan D'Amico, you get the drill. I do not however fall into that happy club. I have to grind my teeth, close my eyes and actually say something about who I am and what or why I do what I do.
Which brings me to the hard truth, you have to do it. If you want to present an adult, mature, successful image to the art world you need a resume. Even if you'd just like to sell what you have on the walls you need an artist's statement.
What's the difference?
A resume, just like the one you learned about in Mrs. Pochutnik's freshman English class, is a brief description of who you are, what you have accomplished and why you are the right candidate for this position. Still scares the...
An artist's statement is a less formal document doing much the same thing except it allows for those of us who have not achieved international fame and fortune to fill a page and not look like a lying dog. You can put your statement of why, how and because why you do what you do on the top of the page and then under it list all of the shows you have been included in or won awards or sold work or just got to play.
I know, I know, where's the State of Utah when you really need it. They allow the condemned to choose between hanging and a firing squad.
So when the gray days between the holidays come and the house is silent, sit down at the word processor, open up a new document and sit starring at a blank screen until beads of blood form on your forehead, (My apology to Gene Fowler for the paraphrase.)
And while we're talking about scary stuff, let's really bring out the chills, artist statement.
I know, I should have said get the kids out of the room and send the weak stomached off to the kitchen. There's nothing scarier than having to write an artist's statement or a resume.
I don't know why, there's just something about having to say good things about myself that sends chill down my spine. I wish I could blame it on the nuns, but my parents didn't follow that faith and I was raised with just a smattering of Protestant guilt, nothing like as serious as Catholic guilt and certainly not as bad as Jewish guilt, but guilt all the same. The part about not hiding my light under a bushel got lost somewhere around the part about “the less you speak of your greatness, the more shall I think of it.” (I always paid more attention to Shakespeare than I did to Sunday School.)
But that was then and this is now and I'll be...you know perfectly well what I'll be so we'll just move on past that and say, a whole bunch of juried and non-juried shows want an artist's statement or a resume. And I've never come to terms with how to write one that doesn’t sound a lot like boasting.
Sure there are those among us who only need to sign their work to make a whole, full and complete artist's statement. I see boats I think Dutch Mostert, when I see a David Castleberry work I know it from fifty feet away, birds, depends, oil Kim Wurster, photography Kelle Herrick, collage Susan Lehman, portrait, Susan D'Amico, you get the drill. I do not however fall into that happy club. I have to grind my teeth, close my eyes and actually say something about who I am and what or why I do what I do.
Which brings me to the hard truth, you have to do it. If you want to present an adult, mature, successful image to the art world you need a resume. Even if you'd just like to sell what you have on the walls you need an artist's statement.
What's the difference?
A resume, just like the one you learned about in Mrs. Pochutnik's freshman English class, is a brief description of who you are, what you have accomplished and why you are the right candidate for this position. Still scares the...
An artist's statement is a less formal document doing much the same thing except it allows for those of us who have not achieved international fame and fortune to fill a page and not look like a lying dog. You can put your statement of why, how and because why you do what you do on the top of the page and then under it list all of the shows you have been included in or won awards or sold work or just got to play.
I know, I know, where's the State of Utah when you really need it. They allow the condemned to choose between hanging and a firing squad.
So when the gray days between the holidays come and the house is silent, sit down at the word processor, open up a new document and sit starring at a blank screen until beads of blood form on your forehead, (My apology to Gene Fowler for the paraphrase.)
Monday, December 27, 2010
Whistling in the Dark
Which is what the rest of the country does because they don't have lighthouses to brighten their darkest nights, but here we have a lighthouse every twenty-five miles or so, which is probably why people living on the South Coast feel so sorry for the other forty-nine states and all of their various parts.
And it is also why we have Lighthouse art shows, specifically, Lighthouses 2.0, brought to you by, (nudge, wink) Whistling Gallery, Bandon.
You never heard of Whistling Gallery and you don't want to get out in the rain on the dark and dangerous streets and you may not come out until the groundhog gives the all clear! By then the awards will be given out and you won't be getting one while the folks who braved the rain, (This wet stuff we get here isn't really rain, sort of heavy sweat from passing sea gulls. Back in my youth in Texas we only got rain once every coupla years, you'd rush the kids away from the video games so that they could say they saw it in their lifetime, but when it did rain, head for high ground, the skies open and the floods come and anyone caught out in it can drown just by looking up.), will have another line on their resume if you are a formal sort of creative guy or artists statement if you are of the less rigid school of taking credit where credit is deserved. (We'll deal with resume/artists statements another day.)
So for those of you who do want to get out in the rain and find Whistling Gallery so that you can enter your latest masterpiece and win fame, fortune and undying envy will want to travel down past Bandon toward Langlois...you don't know where Langlois is? Okay, let's make this simple, it is just before you get to the giant purple yurt at Art 101, where Angela Haseltine Pozzi's gallery is, you know the genius who makes art from beach trash while the rest of us just stand around whining about the sad state of the beaches. And for those with a sweet tooth it isn't at all far from Misty Meadows, so if you want to pick up some jam for the guys you didn't realize you knew and who stopped by for the holiday and you had nothing to give them and now you are feeling very guilty, you can do two things with one trip.
But first go to the Whistling Gallery site or S.L. Donaldson's site or look it up in back postings on the Trawler or have a look at the Regional Arts & Culture Council site and download all the forms so that you can do it right and not get tossed out in the cold and the rain when you show up with half filled forms.
You just can't beat the price, $20 for up to three entries! You don't do lighthouses, they're common, ordinary and more decorative art, you are a fine artist. Okay, don't do it and I’m sorry to have wasted your time, but for the rest, get busy. There's even enough time to create something for just this show. The deadline for entry is January the thirty-oneth, so you can get out and paint/draw/carve/pot/sculpt and collage, just be quick about it. And like I know you have, all of the followers of this blog are ready right now, so stop wasting time and get those pages downloaded.
We live within easy travel of three lighthouses, our own, Bandon's boutique light and the Umpqua River light, how can you have missed making one of these your own. And because the rules for this show were created by real artists they state: Artists are encouraged to go beyond the traditional lighthouse image and offer an exploration of lighthouses from a unique physical or symbolic perspective. How can you pass on that?
Me? I've got my paperwork filled out and my CD made and I'm just waiting until I can return enough bottles to collect the entry fee and then you better watch out, you better not cry...
And it is also why we have Lighthouse art shows, specifically, Lighthouses 2.0, brought to you by, (nudge, wink) Whistling Gallery, Bandon.
You never heard of Whistling Gallery and you don't want to get out in the rain on the dark and dangerous streets and you may not come out until the groundhog gives the all clear! By then the awards will be given out and you won't be getting one while the folks who braved the rain, (This wet stuff we get here isn't really rain, sort of heavy sweat from passing sea gulls. Back in my youth in Texas we only got rain once every coupla years, you'd rush the kids away from the video games so that they could say they saw it in their lifetime, but when it did rain, head for high ground, the skies open and the floods come and anyone caught out in it can drown just by looking up.), will have another line on their resume if you are a formal sort of creative guy or artists statement if you are of the less rigid school of taking credit where credit is deserved. (We'll deal with resume/artists statements another day.)
So for those of you who do want to get out in the rain and find Whistling Gallery so that you can enter your latest masterpiece and win fame, fortune and undying envy will want to travel down past Bandon toward Langlois...you don't know where Langlois is? Okay, let's make this simple, it is just before you get to the giant purple yurt at Art 101, where Angela Haseltine Pozzi's gallery is, you know the genius who makes art from beach trash while the rest of us just stand around whining about the sad state of the beaches. And for those with a sweet tooth it isn't at all far from Misty Meadows, so if you want to pick up some jam for the guys you didn't realize you knew and who stopped by for the holiday and you had nothing to give them and now you are feeling very guilty, you can do two things with one trip.
But first go to the Whistling Gallery site or S.L. Donaldson's site or look it up in back postings on the Trawler or have a look at the Regional Arts & Culture Council site and download all the forms so that you can do it right and not get tossed out in the cold and the rain when you show up with half filled forms.
You just can't beat the price, $20 for up to three entries! You don't do lighthouses, they're common, ordinary and more decorative art, you are a fine artist. Okay, don't do it and I’m sorry to have wasted your time, but for the rest, get busy. There's even enough time to create something for just this show. The deadline for entry is January the thirty-oneth, so you can get out and paint/draw/carve/pot/sculpt and collage, just be quick about it. And like I know you have, all of the followers of this blog are ready right now, so stop wasting time and get those pages downloaded.
We live within easy travel of three lighthouses, our own, Bandon's boutique light and the Umpqua River light, how can you have missed making one of these your own. And because the rules for this show were created by real artists they state: Artists are encouraged to go beyond the traditional lighthouse image and offer an exploration of lighthouses from a unique physical or symbolic perspective. How can you pass on that?
Me? I've got my paperwork filled out and my CD made and I'm just waiting until I can return enough bottles to collect the entry fee and then you better watch out, you better not cry...
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Clock's Ticking
Okay, so the effort to reach for the remote is almost more than you can manage; the kinfolks have gone, (Thank God, muttered through clenched teeth or under your breath), the food is crammed in the ice box and everyone in the house is huddled in front of the television, so now you can rest.
But wait, there's work to be done. A lot of work, if you haven't been reading this blog and taking all of the wise suggestions and noble thoughts to your very heart of hearts. That's right, back to work all ready.
“You can't be serious. There's wrapping paper all over the house, the cat box hasn't been emptied in three days and I have to go back to work tomorrow.” You have to go back to work today. There are two shows coming up and you have to get your entry ready.
Have you, in all of the rush to get the holidays safely behind you, forgotten that UVARTs is having a Public Hanging? UVARTs? Umpqua Valley Arts Association, the nice people in Roseburg who frequently let South Coast artists enter and win their shows. You didn't really forget them did you?
And did you forget that Susan Lehman and Ava Richey have graciously volunteered to take South Coast art over the mountains and down into the valley so you don't have to do a thing except download the documents and fill them out?
Then what are you waiting for? Get busy. The entries have to be in Roseburg by the the 12th of January. (Okay so they'll take entries on the 13th and 15th, but you don't want to drag your feet and miss the chance to get Ava and Susan's kindly ferry service?)
Now the show will take up to three entries, under 48”in any one direction and under 50lbs. You do plan to enter three pieces, don't you. For one thing you have all of that stuff in the closets from the CAM Biennial which you haven't put out in the shed yet and if you enter it you won't have to, so get your assets in gear.
http://uvarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/EXPOSE-YOURSELF-2011-pdf.pdf
This is the link for the documents. Go there now, while everyone is watching the game, you'll never have a better opportunity. What could be easier? You already have everything framed and ready for labels. Just strip off the labels from CAM and put on the UVARTs labels and Bob's your uncle you are done.
Then contact Susan or Ava and take advantage of their generosity. You might offer to buy them lunch or pay for gas or clean their house, okay maybe that's sucking up a bit, but you won't have to go to Roseburg so that does mean something. Think about it.
Then kick off your slippers and rock back the lounger and take a nap, 'cause tomorrow, we're talking lighthouses!
But wait, there's work to be done. A lot of work, if you haven't been reading this blog and taking all of the wise suggestions and noble thoughts to your very heart of hearts. That's right, back to work all ready.
“You can't be serious. There's wrapping paper all over the house, the cat box hasn't been emptied in three days and I have to go back to work tomorrow.” You have to go back to work today. There are two shows coming up and you have to get your entry ready.
Have you, in all of the rush to get the holidays safely behind you, forgotten that UVARTs is having a Public Hanging? UVARTs? Umpqua Valley Arts Association, the nice people in Roseburg who frequently let South Coast artists enter and win their shows. You didn't really forget them did you?
And did you forget that Susan Lehman and Ava Richey have graciously volunteered to take South Coast art over the mountains and down into the valley so you don't have to do a thing except download the documents and fill them out?
Then what are you waiting for? Get busy. The entries have to be in Roseburg by the the 12th of January. (Okay so they'll take entries on the 13th and 15th, but you don't want to drag your feet and miss the chance to get Ava and Susan's kindly ferry service?)
Now the show will take up to three entries, under 48”in any one direction and under 50lbs. You do plan to enter three pieces, don't you. For one thing you have all of that stuff in the closets from the CAM Biennial which you haven't put out in the shed yet and if you enter it you won't have to, so get your assets in gear.
http://uvarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/EXPOSE-YOURSELF-2011-pdf.pdf
This is the link for the documents. Go there now, while everyone is watching the game, you'll never have a better opportunity. What could be easier? You already have everything framed and ready for labels. Just strip off the labels from CAM and put on the UVARTs labels and Bob's your uncle you are done.
Then contact Susan or Ava and take advantage of their generosity. You might offer to buy them lunch or pay for gas or clean their house, okay maybe that's sucking up a bit, but you won't have to go to Roseburg so that does mean something. Think about it.
Then kick off your slippers and rock back the lounger and take a nap, 'cause tomorrow, we're talking lighthouses!
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
----------------------------------
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
--------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------------
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
---------------------------------------------
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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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
------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------
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
------------------------
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
----------------------------------
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
--------------------------------------------------
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
-------------------------------------------------
Event Dates:
----------------------------------------------------
Now through January
Bandon Artist Supply, Old Town Bandon 541-347-4482
"Works from Life" Art Show by local artist Dr. Len Rosen.
-------------------------------------------------------------
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.
---------------------------------------------------
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
------------------------------------------------
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
-----------------------------------------------
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.
------------------------------------------------
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
---------------------------------------------
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------------------
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
--------------------------------------------------------------
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
-------------------------------------------------------------
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 )
-----------------------------------------------------------
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
--------------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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
---------------------------------------------
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.
----------------------------------------------
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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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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Thursday, December 23, 2010
Let There Be Light
Have you been out to Shore Acres yet? What about all the lights in the neighborhoods? What’s keeping you? You know the Holiday lights only come out once a year. If you procrastinate they’ll be gone and you’ll have to wait whole ‘nother year.
Who cares, holiday lights are over done, they’re passé, they’re trite. They are, so its up to you to find a new way to look at them, you’re and artist, art!
A year ago, a pal of mine in Maine, who is a fisher person, not an artist, sent me a photo of a present he had created for the river where he fishes. He took all of the tackle the fisher folks lost in the past year and decorated a natural tree with it. Hummmmm, not an artist, hummmmmmm?
If you have been to CAM, and if you haven’t why haven’t you, you know in the lobby there’s a Fisher person’s tree, much like my pal Jack’s, except this one was done with art in mind. And folks, it works. It is a beautiful, unusual tree, full of spirit and grace and brimming with Holiday happiness.
Here at the Trawler Compound, like the Bushies in Kennebunkport, the tree is decorated with the holiday cards the Trawler’s far flung friends send and yes, it works and it makes for an unusual, beautiful tree.
And yes, using unusual things to decorate the tree is a very old, tired idea. Why in the Trawler’s old home stomping grounds, Dallas, Texas at Northpark Center, which is most certainly not a mall, they do Santa and his sleigh and the reindeer in pecans. I like them better there than in my fruitcake. And they’ve been putting this unusual Texas creation up for forty-six years and the crowds still come to ooh and ah.
Forgot all about the lights didn’t you? Well, I didn’t. So let’s go back to the beginning, holiday lights come once a year and now is the time if you are going to do it at all. Put on the Mac and wrap the camera in plastic, (Yes, I know you are an ARTIST and only paint in oil), and take a few pictures for the long winter months ahead. Take pictures from different angles, at night with and without a tripod, take pictures from a distance and take pictures from close in. (You do know that the camera has a macro setting, right. Okay, find the manual or download it and read up, there’s a whole new world just waiting for that macro touch).
Then when you are bored to death with over-tall men on boxer shorts running back and forth with a little round ball, playing on one hundred and fourteen channels, at the same time and being analyzed like they held the secret to peace in the middle east, you can drag out the pictures and see if there is something in them to spark your creative spirit. A few minutes of basketball has been known to drive me to even do chores.
CAM has a Fish/Fishing art show. Were you prepared for that? You had a stockpile of art full of finny friends just waiting for the opportunity to get exposed on the museum walls, right? What if next time the call is for lights, not specifically holiday lights but lights. You think a still life of a traffic signal can stand up to your brilliant, colorful light-filled composition? Not a chance, but you won’t be ready if you don’t get a move on. Load that gear, check the batteries in the camera and hit the streets the day is coming and you don’t want to miss it.
Oh yes, take a look at what a fisher person does with a little inspiration…
Who cares, holiday lights are over done, they’re passé, they’re trite. They are, so its up to you to find a new way to look at them, you’re and artist, art!
A year ago, a pal of mine in Maine, who is a fisher person, not an artist, sent me a photo of a present he had created for the river where he fishes. He took all of the tackle the fisher folks lost in the past year and decorated a natural tree with it. Hummmmm, not an artist, hummmmmmm?
If you have been to CAM, and if you haven’t why haven’t you, you know in the lobby there’s a Fisher person’s tree, much like my pal Jack’s, except this one was done with art in mind. And folks, it works. It is a beautiful, unusual tree, full of spirit and grace and brimming with Holiday happiness.
Here at the Trawler Compound, like the Bushies in Kennebunkport, the tree is decorated with the holiday cards the Trawler’s far flung friends send and yes, it works and it makes for an unusual, beautiful tree.
And yes, using unusual things to decorate the tree is a very old, tired idea. Why in the Trawler’s old home stomping grounds, Dallas, Texas at Northpark Center, which is most certainly not a mall, they do Santa and his sleigh and the reindeer in pecans. I like them better there than in my fruitcake. And they’ve been putting this unusual Texas creation up for forty-six years and the crowds still come to ooh and ah.
Forgot all about the lights didn’t you? Well, I didn’t. So let’s go back to the beginning, holiday lights come once a year and now is the time if you are going to do it at all. Put on the Mac and wrap the camera in plastic, (Yes, I know you are an ARTIST and only paint in oil), and take a few pictures for the long winter months ahead. Take pictures from different angles, at night with and without a tripod, take pictures from a distance and take pictures from close in. (You do know that the camera has a macro setting, right. Okay, find the manual or download it and read up, there’s a whole new world just waiting for that macro touch).
Then when you are bored to death with over-tall men on boxer shorts running back and forth with a little round ball, playing on one hundred and fourteen channels, at the same time and being analyzed like they held the secret to peace in the middle east, you can drag out the pictures and see if there is something in them to spark your creative spirit. A few minutes of basketball has been known to drive me to even do chores.
CAM has a Fish/Fishing art show. Were you prepared for that? You had a stockpile of art full of finny friends just waiting for the opportunity to get exposed on the museum walls, right? What if next time the call is for lights, not specifically holiday lights but lights. You think a still life of a traffic signal can stand up to your brilliant, colorful light-filled composition? Not a chance, but you won’t be ready if you don’t get a move on. Load that gear, check the batteries in the camera and hit the streets the day is coming and you don’t want to miss it.
Oh yes, take a look at what a fisher person does with a little inspiration…
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Next to the Last Chance
If you are looking for informed feedback about your current artwork, please consider joining our experimental critique group. This is the first time we have offered this and we want to see how this can develop into an on-going monthly group! The needs of the group will determine the ultimate format, though; it could end up meeting every other month. Our goal is to facilitate a positive creative environment for looking at your work and seeing both the strengths and the areas needing reworking. The group will learn several critique guidelines for responding to art.
Critique group Join Susan Lehman and 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. Cost: $10. Weds. Jan. 5 5:30-6:30 PM
Sign up deadline: Dec. 29, 2010! The attachment can be opened for the registration form.
studio t.
622 Franklin Ave.
Bandon OR
541-252-1336
email Susan with questions: studioblue@mycomspan.com
dorothea tortilla @ studio t.
PO Box 1353
Bandon OR 97411
Classes are filled on a first come, first serve reservation basis. You may mail a check to the address above, payable to Max Hand or call 541.347.4962 with your credit card number. Credit card charges on your statement will be listed as a purchase from Max Hand. Please do not send credit card information in an email.
Reservations will be cashed one week prior to the class; they are non-refundable, but you may give your reservation to another person to attend in your place.
If fewer than 5 people reserve for a class, it will not be held and your deposit refunded. If reservations exceed the maximum number of students for a class, a waiting list will be created to fill a cancelled reservation or, if demand warrants it, to fill a duplicate class.
Please print and mail this form to the address above with check
or to place charge on a credit card, call 541.347.4962
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Name__________________________
Address_________________________
City, State, Zip___________________
Phone____________________
email_____________________
Class(es) you wish to take___________________________________________________
Amount enclosed__________
OR:
Credit card information:
Name as it appears on card (please print)____________________________
Card Number: VISA_______________________(OR)
Mastercard_______________________
Expiration Date_________________ V-code on back of card (last 3 digits)__________
Zip Code that the card statement goes to______________________
Critique group Join Susan Lehman and 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. Cost: $10. Weds. Jan. 5 5:30-6:30 PM
Sign up deadline: Dec. 29, 2010! The attachment can be opened for the registration form.
studio t.
622 Franklin Ave.
Bandon OR
541-252-1336
email Susan with questions: studioblue@mycomspan.com
dorothea tortilla @ studio t.
PO Box 1353
Bandon OR 97411
Classes are filled on a first come, first serve reservation basis. You may mail a check to the address above, payable to Max Hand or call 541.347.4962 with your credit card number. Credit card charges on your statement will be listed as a purchase from Max Hand. Please do not send credit card information in an email.
Reservations will be cashed one week prior to the class; they are non-refundable, but you may give your reservation to another person to attend in your place.
If fewer than 5 people reserve for a class, it will not be held and your deposit refunded. If reservations exceed the maximum number of students for a class, a waiting list will be created to fill a cancelled reservation or, if demand warrants it, to fill a duplicate class.
Please print and mail this form to the address above with check
or to place charge on a credit card, call 541.347.4962
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Name__________________________
Address_________________________
City, State, Zip___________________
Phone____________________
email_____________________
Class(es) you wish to take___________________________________________________
Amount enclosed__________
OR:
Credit card information:
Name as it appears on card (please print)____________________________
Card Number: VISA_______________________(OR)
Mastercard_______________________
Expiration Date_________________ V-code on back of card (last 3 digits)__________
Zip Code that the card statement goes to______________________
Time's Awasting
Tired of waiting around while the South Coast Trawler scratches and coughs and hovers around the coffee pot defrosting its few remaining brain cells? Then here's your chance, once again Susan Lehman has come to the rescue, (Que The Lone Ranger theme), and supplied the arts community with way to stay on top of the changing art scene.
http://racc.org/resources/calls-for-artists
There are so many juicy opportunities, your biggest challenge may be picking one, but just in case you vapor lock, try this:
Call to Artists by Austin Art Space
Austin is deep in the heart of Texas surrounded by gentle hills and lakes and the good folks there are much more like Oregonians than like Texans, which isn't so unusual considering how big Texas is and why would folks living in the center of the state be like the frantic, harried, business ahead of all else Dallas folks or the wild and woolly, red necked Houston folks or the Latin-flavored San Antonio...but you get the idea, they know how to get out in the sun and have a good time. So art from Oregon might just fill their hearts with awe and wonder.
Even if you don't try this show take a look at the listings, there's something for everyone. And its nice to have another source for events which celebrate art.
http://racc.org/resources/calls-for-artists
There are so many juicy opportunities, your biggest challenge may be picking one, but just in case you vapor lock, try this:
Call to Artists by Austin Art Space
Austin is deep in the heart of Texas surrounded by gentle hills and lakes and the good folks there are much more like Oregonians than like Texans, which isn't so unusual considering how big Texas is and why would folks living in the center of the state be like the frantic, harried, business ahead of all else Dallas folks or the wild and woolly, red necked Houston folks or the Latin-flavored San Antonio...but you get the idea, they know how to get out in the sun and have a good time. So art from Oregon might just fill their hearts with awe and wonder.
Even if you don't try this show take a look at the listings, there's something for everyone. And its nice to have another source for events which celebrate art.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
40 works by 40 artists
Call to Artists -- Deadline Extended for Applications
40 works by 40 artists - New Deadline for Applications, Postmarked by January 1, 2011
40 works by 40 artists
(Feb. 21st – March 10th)
LCC Art Gallery is proud to sponsor the regional juried art exhibition entitled: 40 works by 40 artists. This exhibition is being held in honor of LCC Art Gallery’s 40th exhibition year. All work will be juried in by committee. All work selected will be considered for the monetary awards.
All mediums, both 2-D and 3-D are welcomed, small – scale work is preferred.
$500.00 in awards will be given.
$25.00 entry fee with submission of 3 images.
Checks and Money Orders only. Payable to: LCC Art Gallery
Selection Procedure: Work will be juried by a panel of professional artists. Work will be selected for exhibition based on submitted images.
If accepted works do not contain the same qualities as indicated in the images, or if presentation is unsuitable, the jurors may decline accepted entries after they are received at the LCC Art Gallery.
Gallery Sales: A 25% commission will be retained by the Gallery for all works sold. Sales will be encouraged, although artists may display work that is not for sale.
Delivery of Work: Shipping to and from the LCC Art Gallery is at the artist’s expense. Prepayment paperwork or a check for the proper return shipping amount must be received by the Art Center.
Liability: The Art Center will use a great degree of care handling artwork in its possession. The LCC Art Gallery is insured while the work is on the premises. The artist is responsible for damage, theft, or destruction during transportation to and from the LCC Art Gallery.
Agreement: Submission of entries constitutes agreement to all conditions mentioned in this prospectus. Duplicates of the prospectus may be used to submit entries.
Reproduction: The LCC Art Gallery reserves the right to reproduce accepted entries for all marketing purposes.
* See LCC Art Gallery Submission Procedures located to the right.
40 works by 40 artists - New Deadline for Applications, Postmarked by January 1, 2011
40 works by 40 artists
(Feb. 21st – March 10th)
LCC Art Gallery is proud to sponsor the regional juried art exhibition entitled: 40 works by 40 artists. This exhibition is being held in honor of LCC Art Gallery’s 40th exhibition year. All work will be juried in by committee. All work selected will be considered for the monetary awards.
All mediums, both 2-D and 3-D are welcomed, small – scale work is preferred.
$500.00 in awards will be given.
$25.00 entry fee with submission of 3 images.
Checks and Money Orders only. Payable to: LCC Art Gallery
Selection Procedure: Work will be juried by a panel of professional artists. Work will be selected for exhibition based on submitted images.
If accepted works do not contain the same qualities as indicated in the images, or if presentation is unsuitable, the jurors may decline accepted entries after they are received at the LCC Art Gallery.
Gallery Sales: A 25% commission will be retained by the Gallery for all works sold. Sales will be encouraged, although artists may display work that is not for sale.
Delivery of Work: Shipping to and from the LCC Art Gallery is at the artist’s expense. Prepayment paperwork or a check for the proper return shipping amount must be received by the Art Center.
Liability: The Art Center will use a great degree of care handling artwork in its possession. The LCC Art Gallery is insured while the work is on the premises. The artist is responsible for damage, theft, or destruction during transportation to and from the LCC Art Gallery.
Agreement: Submission of entries constitutes agreement to all conditions mentioned in this prospectus. Duplicates of the prospectus may be used to submit entries.
Reproduction: The LCC Art Gallery reserves the right to reproduce accepted entries for all marketing purposes.
* See LCC Art Gallery Submission Procedures located to the right.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Seasonal Traditions
Why does the postman look so sad? Probably because of the back problems and that abdominal surgery he’s going to need after lugging around those heavy sacks of Christmas cards.
And what pray tell becomes of all of those cards which your mail carrier, (Yes I know I said Postman and I still maintain that it is no insult to use one designation for a specific job, but in the interest of not starting World War III I respect and acknowledge all of the women getting back problems carrying the mail.), labor under for the six weeks before Christmas?
They get opened and scanned, the news letters from that guy you met at the philatelists conference in Walla Walla gets recycled as paper airplanes or bootlegged Yahtzee pads and then they get tossed in the round file. Oh sure the envelopes get bundled and stuck in a drawer soon to be forgotten, but kept with the very best intention of getting added to the address book for next years mailing.
And you know that’s what will happen. You do have the very best intentions, but there’s a job and family and in your spare time, those wasted hours between midnight and dawn, your art has to be wedged, squeezed, hammered into sleep deprived seconds before it all starts over again.
You’re an artist, be creative. Have you been to the Coos Art Museum? Sure you have and you’ve ooohed and awed over the incredible fish art and the fantastic Native American art, but did you look at the tree in the lobby? No, you didn’t, it’s just a Christmas tree.
That’s part of the problem with cards and trees and presents, they’re just thing we do at this time of the year which have lost their meaning, but we do them because everyone else does and who would want to be left out and ostracized by the greater community because you didn’t do one of the required holiday rituals.
But if you took a moment to look at that tree in the lobby of the Coos Art Museum, you might get a different idea. See that tree is decorated with fishing lures, it’s a fisherman’s tree, get it? Ever think about how that makes something you are going to do anyway a bit more special?
Do exactly what you do this time of the year anyway, open those cards and toss those newsletters and save the envelopes and don’t toss the cards. Save them with your tree lights. What save cards!? Yeppers, save the little pluckers. ‘Cause next year when you put the tree up, use them as tree ornaments. Com’on, you get cards for artists, they’re brighter and more amazing than any mass produced ornament, start a trend.
I’ve been doing it for a coupla years and have even started setting up the tree with just lights and a topper and then waiting for the cards to come in and placing them on the tree, so that as the days swindle down to a precious few, the tree gets filled with ornaments.
Sure makes getting a Christmas card a more important event and that’s how you think of your pals anyway, right?
And what pray tell becomes of all of those cards which your mail carrier, (Yes I know I said Postman and I still maintain that it is no insult to use one designation for a specific job, but in the interest of not starting World War III I respect and acknowledge all of the women getting back problems carrying the mail.), labor under for the six weeks before Christmas?
They get opened and scanned, the news letters from that guy you met at the philatelists conference in Walla Walla gets recycled as paper airplanes or bootlegged Yahtzee pads and then they get tossed in the round file. Oh sure the envelopes get bundled and stuck in a drawer soon to be forgotten, but kept with the very best intention of getting added to the address book for next years mailing.
And you know that’s what will happen. You do have the very best intentions, but there’s a job and family and in your spare time, those wasted hours between midnight and dawn, your art has to be wedged, squeezed, hammered into sleep deprived seconds before it all starts over again.
You’re an artist, be creative. Have you been to the Coos Art Museum? Sure you have and you’ve ooohed and awed over the incredible fish art and the fantastic Native American art, but did you look at the tree in the lobby? No, you didn’t, it’s just a Christmas tree.
That’s part of the problem with cards and trees and presents, they’re just thing we do at this time of the year which have lost their meaning, but we do them because everyone else does and who would want to be left out and ostracized by the greater community because you didn’t do one of the required holiday rituals.
But if you took a moment to look at that tree in the lobby of the Coos Art Museum, you might get a different idea. See that tree is decorated with fishing lures, it’s a fisherman’s tree, get it? Ever think about how that makes something you are going to do anyway a bit more special?
Do exactly what you do this time of the year anyway, open those cards and toss those newsletters and save the envelopes and don’t toss the cards. Save them with your tree lights. What save cards!? Yeppers, save the little pluckers. ‘Cause next year when you put the tree up, use them as tree ornaments. Com’on, you get cards for artists, they’re brighter and more amazing than any mass produced ornament, start a trend.
I’ve been doing it for a coupla years and have even started setting up the tree with just lights and a topper and then waiting for the cards to come in and placing them on the tree, so that as the days swindle down to a precious few, the tree gets filled with ornaments.
Sure makes getting a Christmas card a more important event and that’s how you think of your pals anyway, right?
And Then the Rain Came
It’s that time of the year, the rains have come and the skies are gray, maybe you should just shut off the alarm and go back to bed.
Maybe you shouldn’t.
It’s a week before Christmas and there are things to be done, stockings to be stuffed and people to see, all those cards to address and don’t even say the word shipping. The lines at FedEx, UPS and the post office would make Ghandi head back to bed.
And with all of that doing things tend to get lost in the shuffle. Things like just who you should be thinking about and who needs to be remembered in all of this frenzied gift giving.
Who keeps you supplied with materials, frames, mats, clay, paper, all of the dawdle you need to make your art look good so that it will sell, sell, sell and help you make the light bill?
Who organizes the shows so that you can enter and win ribbons and awards and let’s not for get those wonderful cash prizes and of course the lasting benefit of a line on your resume?
Who arranged classes, displays your art and tries valiantly to sell that art and drag the shoppers laden down with all of their packages off the streets and into a gallery, so that they might consider art as a Christmas present?
Who works day and night writing grants and twisting arms at endless Board meetings and fighting with The City just to keep the doors open? Being the only Fine Art Museum on the South Coast is not an easy job. Did you ever think about that?
What about the Marquee artists who live in our area and painstakingly crafting their art and bringing national attention to all of the artists working on the South Coast. Sure, they make thousands of dollars by selling their art and sure they get magazine articles and television pieces and probably they do it for their own best interests, but it still makes headlines for our area and all of the artists benefit.
So while you are out, buying that pink support garment for Aunt Meg, or a Playboy subscription for the kid in that college which is costing you your comfortable retirement, take a moment, slow down and give a quick thought to all of the people who make art on the South Coast possible.
And maybe you should bring them a cuppa or one of those fruit cakes no one wants but every one gets or how ‘bout a nice card with some of your own art? (No it is not cheating to be nice and self-promoting at the same time.)
Its Christmas guys, get in the spirit…
Maybe you shouldn’t.
It’s a week before Christmas and there are things to be done, stockings to be stuffed and people to see, all those cards to address and don’t even say the word shipping. The lines at FedEx, UPS and the post office would make Ghandi head back to bed.
And with all of that doing things tend to get lost in the shuffle. Things like just who you should be thinking about and who needs to be remembered in all of this frenzied gift giving.
Who keeps you supplied with materials, frames, mats, clay, paper, all of the dawdle you need to make your art look good so that it will sell, sell, sell and help you make the light bill?
Who organizes the shows so that you can enter and win ribbons and awards and let’s not for get those wonderful cash prizes and of course the lasting benefit of a line on your resume?
Who arranged classes, displays your art and tries valiantly to sell that art and drag the shoppers laden down with all of their packages off the streets and into a gallery, so that they might consider art as a Christmas present?
Who works day and night writing grants and twisting arms at endless Board meetings and fighting with The City just to keep the doors open? Being the only Fine Art Museum on the South Coast is not an easy job. Did you ever think about that?
What about the Marquee artists who live in our area and painstakingly crafting their art and bringing national attention to all of the artists working on the South Coast. Sure, they make thousands of dollars by selling their art and sure they get magazine articles and television pieces and probably they do it for their own best interests, but it still makes headlines for our area and all of the artists benefit.
So while you are out, buying that pink support garment for Aunt Meg, or a Playboy subscription for the kid in that college which is costing you your comfortable retirement, take a moment, slow down and give a quick thought to all of the people who make art on the South Coast possible.
And maybe you should bring them a cuppa or one of those fruit cakes no one wants but every one gets or how ‘bout a nice card with some of your own art? (No it is not cheating to be nice and self-promoting at the same time.)
Its Christmas guys, get in the spirit…
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Ava Richey's Art News
Hi Everyone,
This coming Monday, December 20th, we will be meeting at Heritage Place, third floor, from 12-3 p.m. Please bring your own food and beverages if you want to eat.
There are windows overlooking Bandon's south jetty with views of the Coquille River, the jetty, beach and ocean.
There is a big table in the recreation room to sit at, or bring your easels and set up in other nooks with windows, or outdoor decks if the weather permits.
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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Art Information:
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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 opening for artists to show their work in the Hallway Gallery, walls and locked cases.
Dates available for the walls are the months of November and December 2011.
Dates available for the locked cases are all months in 2011 except February.
If you are interested in showing please contact Nancy Stein at 541-404-4307 or stein.nancy4@gmail.com
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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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Oregon State University
Fairbanks Gallery --OSU Art Students' Show
December 10 - 22, 2010 and January 3-5, 2011
Hundreds of drawings, prints, mixed media, paintings, sculptures and works in design and digital media. http://oregonstate.edu/fairbanksgallery
Douglas Russell 541-737-5009 or drussell@oregonstate.edu
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Saturdays: December 18th, 2010
Port Orford Arts Council A-Frame
Children's Art in the Park: Creating Christmas gifts, cards and ornaments. Instructors Anastasia Savenkova, Beverly Guest and Terry Magill. Free. For information & time: 541-332-7101
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Dec. 18th; 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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Thursdays: 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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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.
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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Thursday, Friday & Saturday, January 6, 7 & 8, 2011
(There is one space left --register now if you are interested.)
Bandon Frame and Photo (Hidden Treasures)
Photoshop Class by Bill Kelsey...laptops preloaded with CS3 and a graphics pad will be provided. $125 for 10 hours instruction. Location & time to be announced.
541-347-1716 or cwales@bandonframe.com
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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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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
This coming Monday, December 20th, we will be meeting at Heritage Place, third floor, from 12-3 p.m. Please bring your own food and beverages if you want to eat.
There are windows overlooking Bandon's south jetty with views of the Coquille River, the jetty, beach and ocean.
There is a big table in the recreation room to sit at, or bring your easels and set up in other nooks with windows, or outdoor decks if the weather permits.
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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Art Information:
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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 opening for artists to show their work in the Hallway Gallery, walls and locked cases.
Dates available for the walls are the months of November and December 2011.
Dates available for the locked cases are all months in 2011 except February.
If you are interested in showing please contact Nancy Stein at 541-404-4307 or stein.nancy4@gmail.com
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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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Oregon State University
Fairbanks Gallery --OSU Art Students' Show
December 10 - 22, 2010 and January 3-5, 2011
Hundreds of drawings, prints, mixed media, paintings, sculptures and works in design and digital media. http://oregonstate.edu/fairbanksgallery
Douglas Russell 541-737-5009 or drussell@oregonstate.edu
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Saturdays: December 18th, 2010
Port Orford Arts Council A-Frame
Children's Art in the Park: Creating Christmas gifts, cards and ornaments. Instructors Anastasia Savenkova, Beverly Guest and Terry Magill. Free. For information & time: 541-332-7101
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Dec. 18th; 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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Thursdays: 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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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.
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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Thursday, Friday & Saturday, January 6, 7 & 8, 2011
(There is one space left --register now if you are interested.)
Bandon Frame and Photo (Hidden Treasures)
Photoshop Class by Bill Kelsey...laptops preloaded with CS3 and a graphics pad will be provided. $125 for 10 hours instruction. Location & time to be announced.
541-347-1716 or cwales@bandonframe.com
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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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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
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Fish/Fishing Show at CAM
For finny fan and foes alike the Fish/Fishing show at CAM has something for everyone. The walls are filled with fancy and fantasy fish and the men who love and then stalk them, (Yes, of course the women who have unnatural relationships with fish are represented too.) But don't take my word for it come to the museum. You missed your chance to rub elbows with the artists and the gentle folk by not being at the opening, but for those with good intentions and limited delievery, here are the views from the opening.
Charles explains it all to Ron
The demonstrations were fascinating
Susan Lehman studied the Native American art in the main gallery
Stephen Broocks was everywhere, greeting the guests...
Making the speeches...
While the crowds paid rapt attention...
Not all of the artistry was on the walls...
And there was Seasonal Cheer...
Deep converstaions...
And even Archi smiled.
Charles explains it all to Ron
The demonstrations were fascinating
Susan Lehman studied the Native American art in the main gallery
Stephen Broocks was everywhere, greeting the guests...
Making the speeches...
While the crowds paid rapt attention...
Not all of the artistry was on the walls...
And there was Seasonal Cheer...
Deep converstaions...
And even Archi smiled.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Lighthouse 2.0
Whistling Gallery a rings in 2011 with a CALL TO ARTISTS. Lighthouses anyone? You know, they're tall buildings with a rotating light at the top to warn ships of dangers like rocks amd shoals and Pam Anderson nude sunbathing? And it so happens that we have plenty of them. So why haven't you made one of them the subject of your work? You have all ready? Then get your pencil sharpened and read the forms and enter the Whistling Gallery's Lighthouse 2.0 show.
In the fine print they say that: Artists are encouraged to go beyond the traditional lighthouse image and offer an exploration of lighthouses from a unique physical or symbolic perspective. Which means you can do any ole creative thing you like or close to that. Read the prospectus and be sure and don't take my word for anything, cause if you read the rules you'll get the real skinny and not be lead astray by some guy who doens't always know what he is talking about.
Go to the Whistling Gallery website for the rest of the story.
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In the fine print they say that: Artists are encouraged to go beyond the traditional lighthouse image and offer an exploration of lighthouses from a unique physical or symbolic perspective. Which means you can do any ole creative thing you like or close to that. Read the prospectus and be sure and don't take my word for anything, cause if you read the rules you'll get the real skinny and not be lead astray by some guy who doens't always know what he is talking about.
Go to the Whistling Gallery website for the rest of the story.
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Try This
EXPOSE YOURSELF 2011! – A Public Hanging of Oregon Artists
January 21 through March 10, 2011
Umpqua Valley Arts Association 1624 W. Harvard, Roseburg, OR 97471
NO JURY! NO THEME!
*CALL TO OREGON ARTISTS!*
All Oregon artists are invited to participate in UVAA’s “Expose Yourself!” an open, non-juried art exhibit to be held at the Umpqua Valley Arts Association (UVAA) from January 21 through March 10, 2011. This UVAA exhibition provides artists residing in Oregon the opportunity to exhibit their works in one of the area’s finest galleries.
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION: Friday, January 21, 5 – 7pm. Free and open to all the exhibiting artists, friends, family and art supporters at UVAA. PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD: Winner will be given gift certificate to use at the UVAA gift gallery.Voting for a “People’s Choice” selection will be conducted by gallery visitors during the entire exhibition until time of closing, March 10, 2011. The winner will be contacted by Tuesday evening March 15, 2011.
ARTISTS ELIGIBITILY: Artists who live in Oregon; recent works 2 years old or less.
Original works of art created in the past 2 years (2009-20011) by artists who reside in Oregon are eligible for entry. No commercial artwork or reproductions of any kind will be accepted.ELIGIBLE ART MEDIUMS: Accepted with the following criteria 2 Dimensional Art – Limited to 50lbs. and 48” in any direction; Finish Framed dimensions.
• Paintings, drawings, hand pulled prints, etchings, serigraphs, monotypes, monoprints, wood/lino cuts, lithography, photography and mixed media.
3 Dimensional Art – Limited to 50lbs. and 48” in any direction.
●Sculpture, ceramics, textiles, metals, wood, glass, jewelry.
INELILGIBILE ART MEDIUMS: Not accepted
• Video, motion picture film, audio, and computer generated digital works, giclée prints of original fine art. NOTE: If you are unsure on eligibility, contact UVAA’s Gallery Manager at 541-672-2532.
ACCEPTANCE: UVAA reserves the right to reject any work(s). Receipt of works at the Arts Center prior to the opening does not constitute acceptance into the exhibition.
*Handling Fee: There is a non-refundable handling fee of $15 for one submission, $10 each for the second and third submissions required and must be paid at time of delivery
CLICK HERE For complete submission guidelines and application.
Monday, December 13, 2010
From Aleta at UVARTS
Didn't get to flash your goods at the CAM Biennial? Here's another chance to get some public exposure and not go to jail. The forms are a bit small for my old eyes, but if you click on the image it will change to a view you can read without your glasses.
So get busy and empty your closets. Art should be on the wall not in the dark, it isn't a mushroom! And maybe, just maybe if you ask around some generous soul will be taking their art over the frosty road to UVART and you can offer them money or good wishes to take your art too.
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Yes, I know it's a lot of forms, but they are going to hang your art and not ask for any jurying. So don't be one of THOSE guys who show up without your paperwork or want to enter a picture too large for the event or take your art out early, without the receipt. Be an artist not one of THOSE guys.
So get busy and empty your closets. Art should be on the wall not in the dark, it isn't a mushroom! And maybe, just maybe if you ask around some generous soul will be taking their art over the frosty road to UVART and you can offer them money or good wishes to take your art too.
Click image for larger view
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Yes, I know it's a lot of forms, but they are going to hang your art and not ask for any jurying. So don't be one of THOSE guys who show up without your paperwork or want to enter a picture too large for the event or take your art out early, without the receipt. Be an artist not one of THOSE guys.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Winter Classes 2011
studio t.
622 Franklin Ave.
Bandon OR
541-252-1336
Critique group Join Susan Lehman and 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. Cost: $10. Weds. Jan. 5 5:30-6:30 PM
Sign up deadline: Dec. 29, 2010
Course 1 Studio Drawing & Composition If you want to learn to draw or simply review your drawing skills, this class will give you ideas to discover new and different approaches to stimulate your creativity through drawing and composition. Enjoy working in clear north light this winter with dorothea tortilla at studio t.
Class meets for 3 hours on each of these three Thursday afternoons: Jan. 13, 20 and 27th. 1:30-4:30 PM $50 fee includes sketchbook that we will use for Course 1 and Course 2. Maximum 6 students. Sign up deadline: Jan. 6, 2011
Course 2 Studio Drawing & Composition Building on the principles of Course 1, this will be a further exploration using a range of materials for drawing and composition in a professional studio setting with dorothea tortilla. Meets three Thursday afternoons for three hours: Feb. 10, 17 and 24 1:30-4:30 PM Cost: $45/ Maximum 6 students.
Sign up deadline: Feb. 3, 2011
Valentine’s Day Art Party Join Susan and dorothea on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011 1-5 PM for a fun party and creative play day with Valentine inspired projects to make and give to your loved ones or to treasure and keep! Snacks and beverages provided, as well as all materials! Cost: $20/ Maximum 8 partygoers!
Sign up deadline: Feb. 6, 2011
Tools & Textures in Collage Sunday, Feb. 20 2011 1-4 PM 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: Feb. 13, 2011
For questions, email Susan at studioblue@mycomspan.com
622 Franklin Ave.
Bandon OR
541-252-1336
Critique group Join Susan Lehman and 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. Cost: $10. Weds. Jan. 5 5:30-6:30 PM
Sign up deadline: Dec. 29, 2010
Course 1 Studio Drawing & Composition If you want to learn to draw or simply review your drawing skills, this class will give you ideas to discover new and different approaches to stimulate your creativity through drawing and composition. Enjoy working in clear north light this winter with dorothea tortilla at studio t.
Class meets for 3 hours on each of these three Thursday afternoons: Jan. 13, 20 and 27th. 1:30-4:30 PM $50 fee includes sketchbook that we will use for Course 1 and Course 2. Maximum 6 students. Sign up deadline: Jan. 6, 2011
Course 2 Studio Drawing & Composition Building on the principles of Course 1, this will be a further exploration using a range of materials for drawing and composition in a professional studio setting with dorothea tortilla. Meets three Thursday afternoons for three hours: Feb. 10, 17 and 24 1:30-4:30 PM Cost: $45/ Maximum 6 students.
Sign up deadline: Feb. 3, 2011
Valentine’s Day Art Party Join Susan and dorothea on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011 1-5 PM for a fun party and creative play day with Valentine inspired projects to make and give to your loved ones or to treasure and keep! Snacks and beverages provided, as well as all materials! Cost: $20/ Maximum 8 partygoers!
Sign up deadline: Feb. 6, 2011
Tools & Textures in Collage Sunday, Feb. 20 2011 1-4 PM 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: Feb. 13, 2011
For questions, email Susan at studioblue@mycomspan.com
Saturday, December 11, 2010
You know you are an artist when ...
... you clean your brushes in coffee.
... you carry pencils instead of pens.
... you paint more than you talk.
... dust bunnies are part of your mixed media.
... your kitchen counters hold more art supplies than cookware.
... you consider meals interruptions.
... you purchase a bunch of books, and most are blank inside
... you carry pencils instead of pens.
... you paint more than you talk.
... dust bunnies are part of your mixed media.
... your kitchen counters hold more art supplies than cookware.
... you consider meals interruptions.
... you purchase a bunch of books, and most are blank inside
Friday, December 10, 2010
Ava Richey's Art News
This coming Monday, December 13th, the Monday Plein Air group will meet at Sage Place from 12 noon - 3 p.m. This is Anne Sobbota's new classroom space.
It is located at the corner of 11th Street and Elmira in Bandon. There is additional parking space in the parking lot of the metal building across the street.
My phone is 541-297-6118.
Hope to see you there. Happy creating.
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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Art Information:
Congratulations to Connie Zane who won an Honorable Mention and sold art at the Coachella Valley Watercolor Society show!---------------------------------------------
Bandon Artist Supply--December Sale is 20% of one item, and 15% off all paints,brushes, and canvases.
175 2nd St, Bandon (on the pedway by thai restaurant.
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If any of you can recommend a person who is experienced in mending a tear in an oil painting on canvas, please contact Anne at Sage Gallery 541-329-0109 or sagegallery@mycomspan.com
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Artist needed for Illustrations.
Contact Trish Neal at Trisch@charter.net or 541-404-0724
Looking for artist that can replicate a particular style of a lithograph type illustration for a book on totem stories. You can check out the project at http://www.WrangellGarnetLedge.com
If interested e-mail samples of your work.
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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 opening for artists to show their work in the Hallway Gallery, walls and locked cases.
Dates available for the walls are the months of November and December 2011.
Dates available for the locked cases are all months in 2011 except February.
If you are interested in showing please contact Nancy Stein at 541-404-4307 or stein.nancy4@gmail.com
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Port Orford Arts Council has 2011 calendars for sale featuring paintings & drawings done by children who participated in "Art in the Park" Free Saturday classes at the POAC art center. The funds raised go to pay for materials and instruction for the 2011 Art in the Park program. $12 each..make great gifts!
available at POAC A-Frame, Funzone, Siren's Cafe, and Seaweed in Port Orford.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Art 101--Laurel Grove--Purple Buildings south of Bandon
Washed Ashore project--Saturdays 2-5 p.m.
We want to carry local art work--art made from man-made repurposed items. We are looking specifically for gift and jewelry items for the gift shop--holidays are coming.
Fall/winter hours--Nov-Feb--will be Thursday thru Sunday 1-5 p.m.
closed Mon, Tues, Wed. http://www.artula.org 541-347-2859
-------------------------------------------------------
Whistling Gallery--Laurel Grove--December featured artist is Robert Gates, Bandon "Wood Carver Extraordinaire".
Will hang your art at three different venues in Bandon. Sale is 10% off purchases over $30 through Christmas. Open Thursdays through Mondays, 12:00 - 6:30. Inquire about Girls Night Out.
541-404-7336 WhistlingGallery@gmail.com
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Showing Now:
-----------------------------------------------------
Now through December 21, 2010
"Celebrate Photography Exhibition"
Second Street Gallery, Old Town Bandon 541-357-4188
60 works by southern Oregon photographers.
-------------------------------------------------
Now through December
Artists/Writers Exchange 2010 "Food for Thought" show
Southern Coos Hospital
900 11th St SE, Bandon
---------------------------------------------------
Now through December
Florence Events Center, "Celebrate Arts" Exhibit.
-----------------------------------------------------
Now through January 15, 2011
"Lifer" show of pieces by David Drenth and Jerome Sloan, two men serving life sentences in Oregon State prisons.
Viewing is by appointment. Call Victoria Tierney at 541-347-9862, or Nella Abbott at 541-824-0779.
------------------------------------------------
December 1- 31, 2010
Bandon Public Library Hallway Gallery
Artwork by Liz Youngker on the walls.
Louise Handley will show "An Old Fashioned Christmas" in the cases.
--------------------------------------------------
Friday, December 10, 2010 5 - 7:00 p.m.
Coos Art Museum
235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay, OR
Opening reception for "Fish - Fishing Art Competition"; Tony Adams' "Peacable Kingdom"; and "Truth to Tell"--the fiber artists of STiTCH. Shows run through 12/10/10 through 2/18/11.
Also at 6 p.m. will be the dedication of the Clare Wehrle Community Gallery with ORCO Arts Guild show of teen art from the storm drain project, and Multimedia Fantasy--art from the workshop taught by Anastasia Savenko-Moore.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, December 11, 2010 7 p.m.
Pistol River Friendship Hall
Classical/Flamenco Guitar, Live performances includes some Christmas music, short documovie on the making of a Flamenco guitar, also Sangria, tapas and desserts. A suggested donation of $10. Les Stansell les@stansellguitars.com http://www.stansellguitars.com 541-247-7636 or 541-698-7571.
----------------------------------------------------------
Friday, December 10, 2010 7:00 p.m.
Theater 101, Port Orford
Port Orford and Langlois Libraries and Theater 101 present "At the Stroke of One", A Christmas Carol as it might have been performed in Dicken's own time. FREE! A performance that will be enjoyed by all ages.
---------------------------------------------------
Friday, December 10, 2010 6:30
Port Orford Arts Council A-Frame in Buffington Park.
POORT Community Family Film Series "Finding Nemo". Free.
Sponsored by Port Orford Arts Council and Port Orford Ocean Resources Team.
-----------------------------------------------
Saturdays: December 11th & 18th, 2010
Port Orford Arts Council A-Frame
Children's Art in the Park: Creating Christmas gifts, cards and ornaments. Instructors Anastasia Savenkova, Beverly Guest and Terry Magill. Free. For information & time: 541-332-7101
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Dec. 11th, 18th; 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.
---------------------------------------------------
Saturday, December 11, 2010 3 - 5 p.m.
Bandon Artist Supply, Old Town Bandon 541-347-4482
Opening Reception for "Works from Life" Art Show by local artist Dr. Len Rosen.
Hope you will make time to come greet him and see the show.
Light refreshments served.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday (3 - 7 p.m.) & Sunday (1 - 4 p.m.)
December 11 & 12th
Many Hands Art Studio & Gallery
1194 Roseburg Rd (HWY 42 next to Myrtle Point Vet Clinic)
Myrtle Point, OR
Holiday Art Open House: music, refreshments, and one-of-a-kind artwork by Terry Magill and her students, unique jewelry by Tim & Donna Wassaman, seasonal jewelry by Kathy Phillips, wood furniture and items by Mike & Margie Gould.
------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, December 11, 2010 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Pottery Workshop by Dominique Fougerolles
Coquille Valley Art Association, Pottery Studio
10144 Hwy 42, Coquille, OR
2 sessions. Questions? or to Register: Call Robin @ 396-5759, or Shirley at 541-396-6504.
--------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, December 11, 2010 4 - 7:00 p.m.
Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk
Downtown Brookings.
Manley Art Center 433 Oak St. 541-469-1807
------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, December 11, 2010 7:30
Port Orford Community Building
Free Holiday Show: Comedia Dell' Arte Company presents "The Musicians of Bremen", a hilarious adaptation of the Brothers Grimm Classic. Please bring non-perishable food items for local food bank. 541-332-2549 laurieprouty@gmail.com POAC.
---------------------------------------------------------
December 11, 2010 3 - 5:00 p.m.
Backstreet Gallery 1421 Bay Street, Florence, OR
Opening Reception for George Lewis, Jane Smoley, Muriel Wilhelmi, and Mary Beers, and the "Little Dickens" Miniature Show. http://www.backstreetgallery.org 541-997-8980
-------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 4:30 p.m. potluck, 5:30 meeting
Port Orford Arts Council, holiday membership Potluck
At the A-Frame, Buffington Park, Port Orford
------------------------------------------------
Thursdays: 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
------------------------------------------------
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, January 6, 7 & 8, 2011
There is one space left --register now if you are interested.
Bandon Frame and Photo (Hidden Treasures)
Photoshop Class by Bill Kelsey...laptops preloaded with CS3 and a graphics pad will be provided. $125 for 10 hours instruction. Location & time to be announced.
541-347-1716 or cwales@bandonframe.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
----------------------------------------------------------
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
--------------------------------------------------------------
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
-------------------------------------------------------------
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
--------------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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
---------------------------------------------
It is located at the corner of 11th Street and Elmira in Bandon. There is additional parking space in the parking lot of the metal building across the street.
My phone is 541-297-6118.
Hope to see you there. Happy creating.
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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Art Information:
Congratulations to Connie Zane who won an Honorable Mention and sold art at the Coachella Valley Watercolor Society show!---------------------------------------------
Bandon Artist Supply--December Sale is 20% of one item, and 15% off all paints,brushes, and canvases.
175 2nd St, Bandon (on the pedway by thai restaurant.
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If any of you can recommend a person who is experienced in mending a tear in an oil painting on canvas, please contact Anne at Sage Gallery 541-329-0109 or sagegallery@mycomspan.com
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Artist needed for Illustrations.
Contact Trish Neal at Trisch@charter.net or 541-404-0724
Looking for artist that can replicate a particular style of a lithograph type illustration for a book on totem stories. You can check out the project at http://www.WrangellGarnetLedge.com
If interested e-mail samples of your work.
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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 opening for artists to show their work in the Hallway Gallery, walls and locked cases.
Dates available for the walls are the months of November and December 2011.
Dates available for the locked cases are all months in 2011 except February.
If you are interested in showing please contact Nancy Stein at 541-404-4307 or stein.nancy4@gmail.com
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Port Orford Arts Council has 2011 calendars for sale featuring paintings & drawings done by children who participated in "Art in the Park" Free Saturday classes at the POAC art center. The funds raised go to pay for materials and instruction for the 2011 Art in the Park program. $12 each..make great gifts!
available at POAC A-Frame, Funzone, Siren's Cafe, and Seaweed in Port Orford.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Art 101--Laurel Grove--Purple Buildings south of Bandon
Washed Ashore project--Saturdays 2-5 p.m.
We want to carry local art work--art made from man-made repurposed items. We are looking specifically for gift and jewelry items for the gift shop--holidays are coming.
Fall/winter hours--Nov-Feb--will be Thursday thru Sunday 1-5 p.m.
closed Mon, Tues, Wed. http://www.artula.org 541-347-2859
-------------------------------------------------------
Whistling Gallery--Laurel Grove--December featured artist is Robert Gates, Bandon "Wood Carver Extraordinaire".
Will hang your art at three different venues in Bandon. Sale is 10% off purchases over $30 through Christmas. Open Thursdays through Mondays, 12:00 - 6:30. Inquire about Girls Night Out.
541-404-7336 WhistlingGallery@gmail.com
---------------------------------------------------
Showing Now:
-----------------------------------------------------
Now through December 21, 2010
"Celebrate Photography Exhibition"
Second Street Gallery, Old Town Bandon 541-357-4188
60 works by southern Oregon photographers.
-------------------------------------------------
Now through December
Artists/Writers Exchange 2010 "Food for Thought" show
Southern Coos Hospital
900 11th St SE, Bandon
---------------------------------------------------
Now through December
Florence Events Center, "Celebrate Arts" Exhibit.
-----------------------------------------------------
Now through January 15, 2011
"Lifer" show of pieces by David Drenth and Jerome Sloan, two men serving life sentences in Oregon State prisons.
Viewing is by appointment. Call Victoria Tierney at 541-347-9862, or Nella Abbott at 541-824-0779.
------------------------------------------------
December 1- 31, 2010
Bandon Public Library Hallway Gallery
Artwork by Liz Youngker on the walls.
Louise Handley will show "An Old Fashioned Christmas" in the cases.
--------------------------------------------------
Friday, December 10, 2010 5 - 7:00 p.m.
Coos Art Museum
235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay, OR
Opening reception for "Fish - Fishing Art Competition"; Tony Adams' "Peacable Kingdom"; and "Truth to Tell"--the fiber artists of STiTCH. Shows run through 12/10/10 through 2/18/11.
Also at 6 p.m. will be the dedication of the Clare Wehrle Community Gallery with ORCO Arts Guild show of teen art from the storm drain project, and Multimedia Fantasy--art from the workshop taught by Anastasia Savenko-Moore.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, December 11, 2010 7 p.m.
Pistol River Friendship Hall
Classical/Flamenco Guitar, Live performances includes some Christmas music, short documovie on the making of a Flamenco guitar, also Sangria, tapas and desserts. A suggested donation of $10. Les Stansell les@stansellguitars.com http://www.stansellguitars.com 541-247-7636 or 541-698-7571.
----------------------------------------------------------
Friday, December 10, 2010 7:00 p.m.
Theater 101, Port Orford
Port Orford and Langlois Libraries and Theater 101 present "At the Stroke of One", A Christmas Carol as it might have been performed in Dicken's own time. FREE! A performance that will be enjoyed by all ages.
---------------------------------------------------
Friday, December 10, 2010 6:30
Port Orford Arts Council A-Frame in Buffington Park.
POORT Community Family Film Series "Finding Nemo". Free.
Sponsored by Port Orford Arts Council and Port Orford Ocean Resources Team.
-----------------------------------------------
Saturdays: December 11th & 18th, 2010
Port Orford Arts Council A-Frame
Children's Art in the Park: Creating Christmas gifts, cards and ornaments. Instructors Anastasia Savenkova, Beverly Guest and Terry Magill. Free. For information & time: 541-332-7101
----------------------------------------------
Dec. 11th, 18th; 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.
---------------------------------------------------
Saturday, December 11, 2010 3 - 5 p.m.
Bandon Artist Supply, Old Town Bandon 541-347-4482
Opening Reception for "Works from Life" Art Show by local artist Dr. Len Rosen.
Hope you will make time to come greet him and see the show.
Light refreshments served.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday (3 - 7 p.m.) & Sunday (1 - 4 p.m.)
December 11 & 12th
Many Hands Art Studio & Gallery
1194 Roseburg Rd (HWY 42 next to Myrtle Point Vet Clinic)
Myrtle Point, OR
Holiday Art Open House: music, refreshments, and one-of-a-kind artwork by Terry Magill and her students, unique jewelry by Tim & Donna Wassaman, seasonal jewelry by Kathy Phillips, wood furniture and items by Mike & Margie Gould.
------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, December 11, 2010 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Pottery Workshop by Dominique Fougerolles
Coquille Valley Art Association, Pottery Studio
10144 Hwy 42, Coquille, OR
2 sessions. Questions? or to Register: Call Robin @ 396-5759, or Shirley at 541-396-6504.
--------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, December 11, 2010 4 - 7:00 p.m.
Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk
Downtown Brookings.
Manley Art Center 433 Oak St. 541-469-1807
------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, December 11, 2010 7:30
Port Orford Community Building
Free Holiday Show: Comedia Dell' Arte Company presents "The Musicians of Bremen", a hilarious adaptation of the Brothers Grimm Classic. Please bring non-perishable food items for local food bank. 541-332-2549 laurieprouty@gmail.com POAC.
---------------------------------------------------------
December 11, 2010 3 - 5:00 p.m.
Backstreet Gallery 1421 Bay Street, Florence, OR
Opening Reception for George Lewis, Jane Smoley, Muriel Wilhelmi, and Mary Beers, and the "Little Dickens" Miniature Show. http://www.backstreetgallery.org 541-997-8980
-------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 4:30 p.m. potluck, 5:30 meeting
Port Orford Arts Council, holiday membership Potluck
At the A-Frame, Buffington Park, Port Orford
------------------------------------------------
Thursdays: 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
------------------------------------------------
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, January 6, 7 & 8, 2011
There is one space left --register now if you are interested.
Bandon Frame and Photo (Hidden Treasures)
Photoshop Class by Bill Kelsey...laptops preloaded with CS3 and a graphics pad will be provided. $125 for 10 hours instruction. Location & time to be announced.
541-347-1716 or cwales@bandonframe.com
-----------------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------------------
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
--------------------------------------------------------------
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
-------------------------------------------------------------
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
--------------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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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