Hi Everyone,
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
This coming Monday there will be no paintout or paint in. We will resume on Monday, December 5, 2011.
My phone is 541-347-4643 or cell is 541-297-6118. If you have any good ideas of places to paint in bad weather, please let me know. :)
Thanks.
Ava
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Art Information:
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FYI: New listings have asterisks ***** next to the date.
If any of the web links below in blue are not "live", meaning if you click
on it and it doesn't take you to the website,--- right click on it and choose copy, then open your internet web browser, left click on the web address window at the top to highlight it, then right click and paste the web link into your browser and hit enter. The site should open.
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We want to honor the achievements of all you artists, so don't be shy about sending the highlights of your art lives.
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Artists' Accomplishments:
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Congratulations to
Susan Lehman and Pat Snyder for being juried into the "Text Us" show at Umpqua Valley Arts Association in Roseburg. Susan received 2nd Place with her "To Be or Not To Be" collage. The show runs until January 6th, if you would like to see it, or check out pictures on the
website at
http://www.uvarts.com/
Local artists
Janne LaValle, Susan Lehman and Pat Snyder have been juried into the "Celebrate Arts! 2011" show at Florence Events Center in Florence.
Lehman received 1st Place with "Shadows into Mist" collage, and Honorable Mention with "Inside Passage".
Snyder won Best of Show with "Millicoma Wetlands I" acrylic painting and Award of Merit with "Bush Under Birdfeeder" in acrylic.
Congratulations to all these artists.
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November Sale:
20% off one item of your choice at Bandon Artist Supply
541-347-4482. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. except closed Sun. & Mon.
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December 3rd - 16th fundraiser for Coos Bay Library, 541-269-1101 ext 228
Silent auction of several works of art, collector books and other items will be on display during the above dates. Bidders will be notified on December 17th. Examples are watercolors by George Vaughan and Helen Ford, a book, "The Spiritual in Art: Abstract Painting 1890-1985, and a pair of matted and framed etchings by American artist Paul Geygan.
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Current Shows:
Bandon Public Library November 1 -30, 2011
Cases:
Pearl Maxner's "How to Illustrate a Children's Book". She has written and/or illustrated several books, and a coloring book
"The Mammals of the Rougue Siskiyou National Forest." She is working on the second of a series of 8 coloring books.
Hallway Gallery:
"Memories of Hawaii" also by Pearl Maxner. She has done three murals in Hawaii and one at the Library in Powers. You can see more of her work at
http://farmgirlart.com/
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Coos Art Museum 235 Anderson Ave. Coos Bay
"Western Regional Juried Exhibition" and
"People and Places"--Scott Berger, and
Raku free-form pottery & acrylic paintings by Laurie Lee. Shows run through December 3rd.
541-267-3901
http://www.coosart.org/
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Coos Bay Library November
Wall Gallery: Allen
"Tony" Adams' Paintings
Lobby Gallery:
John Littlefield "Getting In & Out of Coos Bay"
Thursday Nov. 17th, 7:00 p.m.
"Historically Speaking: By Land, Sea and Sky" H.S. Contino will be discussing the third presentation from her book
"Shipwrecks of Coos County'. 541-269-1101
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Coquille Valley Hospital, 940 E. 5th Street, Coquille, OR
Photography show featuring works by
Kathy and Dick Chambers of Myrtle Point;
Patricia Davidson, Coos Bay;
Kelle Herrick, Bandon;
Richard Kirk, Myrtle Point;
Kathy Phillips, Myrtle Point;
David Sinnot, formerly of Coquille; and
Tony Spenader, Coquille. A portion of sales goes to the CVHA Auxiliary.
Opening reception Tuesday, Nov. 29th, 4-6 p.m. Show runs through February.
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Crystal Dolphin Gallery
1901 Sherman Ave, North Bend, 541-756-1989
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de Young Museum, San Francisco
Now through February 12, 2012
"Masters of Venice: Renaissance Painters of Passion and Power"
Legion of Honor, San Francisco
Now through January 22, 2012
"Pisarro's People"
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Easy Lane Frames & Select Gallery
3440 Broadway, North Bend, 541-756-7638
"What's New?". Features Gallery Artists and their new works.
Until Dec. 25th, bring a non-perishable food item for the local
food bank and get 10% off every purchase.
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Emerald Art Center
500 Main Street, Springfield 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
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Evergreen Court
Evergreen Court, Baycrest Village, 451 O'Connell St., North Bend, OR
541-756-7658
November 1 - December 31, 2011 features
Coos Sand 'n Sea Quilt Guild fiber artists showing quilts, table runners and other items.
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Florence Events Center
715 Quince Street, Florence Call for more info at 541-997-1994
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Gallery by the Bay
2100 Union, North Bend Open MWF 10 - 2 p.m.
Paintings by
Vanessa Jorgensen, Jean Boynton and Ina Christensen;
cross-stitch paintings by
Meadowlark Molyneux; collages by
Karen Lowe; jewelry by Patricia Worth; Baskets by
Blue Rose Starr Eagle; and photographs by
Andrew Lowe, Trish Heilbronn, and Kira and Karlan Bjornerud.
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Through December
Langlois Public Library 48234 Hwy 101, Langlois, OR 97450
featuring paintings of Sheila Oberg
Hours: Mon. 11a.m.-2 p.m., Tues-Fri. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Maude Kerns Gallery 1910 East 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 541-345-1571
November 18th - Dec. 23rd
"Art for All Seasons: Annual Membership Show and Club Mud Ceramics Sale. Opening Reception Nov. 18th, 6 - 8:00 p.m.
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North Bend Library November
541-756-0400
http://www.northbendlibrary.org/
"Memory Quilts" featuring work by fiber artists
Kathy McLean and DeAnn Shaw
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Old Town Coffee & Gallery November
125 1/2 Nopal St., Florence, OR
Featuring author and artist
Shinan Barclay.
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Pony Village Mall
1st Annual Veterans' Art Show, at the former Sam Goody store across from Claire's by the stairway
*****Awards Ceremony starts at 5 p.m., Friday, November 25th.
Show runs through November 27th.
Hours for viewing are: Mon, Wed., Thurs. & Friday 3 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 12:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Sat. & Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Artists' Loft, 541-756-4088
Gallery Artists Group Show
East Wing Art Wall (by JoAnn's)
The Artist Loft Gallery
Sterling Savings Bank
Ink Sketches of local history, lighthouses and more by
Vern Barlow
Harry Ritchie's
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Raincoast Gallery
Featuring work of many local artists.
Gallery is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays.
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Now through December
Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center
900 11th St. SE, Bandon
"The Digital Eye" showing art produced using the computer and various software.
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Umpqua Valley Arts Center, 1625 W. Harvard, Roseburg 541-672-2532
Symbols, Letters, Words - Text Us"
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Whistling Gallery
87456 Ste. A, Whistling Drive, Bandon (located in Laurel Grove, 5 miles south of Bandon.) A variety of artists showing 2-d and 3-d work.
Also in charge of showing work at Billy Smoothboar's and other venues for those artists interested in showing their work, contact Vickie.
541-404-7336, or
whistlinggallery@gmail.com
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Classes
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Artist Loft Gallery, Pony Village Mall, North Bend. Call for Class
Information at 541-756-4088
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Brookings Area and more:
various classes are listed at
http://wildrivercoastart.com/
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Coos Art Museum, Coos Bay 541-267-4877 for more information.
Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, Solarplate Etching Workshop,
Pat Snyder & Mike Holm
April 3, 4, 5th, 2012,
Judy Morris Watercolor Workshop "From Start to Finish"
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Coquille Valley Art Association 10144 Hwy 42, Coquille, OR 541-396-3294
Painting with
Pat Weaver 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Painting with
Anna Crosby 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursdays & Fridays
Painting/Drawing 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mondays
Painting with Bunny Upton 12 - 3 p.m. Mondays
Woodcarving 6 - 9:00 p.m. Tuesdays
Wood Burning 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesdays
Play with Clay 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thursdays
Ken Means Carving 9 - 12 noon and 6 - 9 p.m. on Wednesdays
Quilting 10 a.m. on Wednesdays
Applique 10 a.m. Tuesdays
Stained Glass 2:30 - 5:30 Mondays and 9:30 - 12:30 Fridays
Fiber Arts 10 a.m. on Fridays
Yoga 6 p.m. Mondays
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Easy Lane Frames, 3440 Broadway, North Bend, 541-756-7638
Contact for information on a variety of classes.
Fridays, Watercolor Studio with Jane Snoddy, $10 per session.
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Freshwater Gallery, 236B Hwy 101, Port Orford (next to Paula's Bistro)
Sundays, 3-5 p.m.:
Figure Drawing with Model, $25
Mondays, 5-7 p.m.:
Seascape Painting, $20 per class.
For information: 541-332-8019 or 541-236-8077, or wilddoodle@earthlink.net
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Gallery on the Bay
658 S. Empire Blvd, Empire 541-888-3771
Lessons in painting pastel by
Darrell Sanders.
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Heritage Textile Arts Guild
157#A, Pony Village Mall, North Bend
Lessons available in wearables, kitchen linens and gift items.
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Manley Art Center, Brookings
Call for class and workshop schedules. 541-469-1807
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Rose Palette, Pony Village Mall, North Bend. 541-290-7858
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Sage Place, 11th & Elmira, Bandon
For a schedule of classes offered go to:
http://www.sagegallerybandon.com/
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Umpqua Valley Arts Center, Roseburg
1624 W. Harvard, Roseburg, OR 97471 541-672-2532
http://www.uvarts.com/
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Dateline Events:
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*****Friday, November 23rd - Sunday, November 25th 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The artists of Whistling Gallery invite you to their First Annual Holiday Art Festival. Demonstrations, door prizes, refreshments & more. Local art, Local artists, Local Shopping. 541-404-7336 Daily gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 12 - 5:00.
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*****Tuesday, November 29, 2011 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Douglas County Museum of Cultural & Natural History, Roseburg, OR 541-957-7007, douglasmuseum.com
Opening reception for the art exhibit
"Mapping Common Ground.", a collaborative exploration of the North Umpqua by
Susan Applegate, Susan Rochester, Susan Roden, Susan Rudisill, plus guest artist
Susan Comerford..
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**** Thursday, December 1, 2011 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Gold Beach Episcopal Church Easternmost end of Moore Street.
Figure Drawing. To confirm & for more information contact Alexandra
alexandra@portraitsbyalexandra.com
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Saturday, December 3, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Coquille Valley Artists Association, 10144 Hwy 42, Coquille 541-396-3294
CVAA Holiday Bazaar featuring sales of members work including paintings, photographs, cards, handcrafts, pottery, stained glass and maybe some woodcarvings.
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Saturday & Sunday, December 3rd & 4th, 2011 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1417 N. 14th St. Coos Bay, OR 541-260-7205
Holiday Open House: Artful, functional ceramics by
Catherine
Walworth,(potter and clay artist) and Unique Jewelry by
Matt Vegar.
Something for everyone. Photos available on her Facebook page.
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****Wednesday, December 7, 2011 2 - 4:00 p.m.
The Friends of the Coos Bay Public Library group is hosting a farewell reception for retiring library director
Carol Ventgen. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. For info call 541-266-0150.
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Friday, December 9, 2011 5 - 7:00 p.m.
Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave. Coos Bay, OR 541-267-3901
http://www.coosart.org/
Opening Art Reception for
"Wood Art Invitational"in the Mabel Hansen Gallery, featuring 10 wood artists:
Philip Clausen, Thomas Clevenger, Jim Deardoff, Rick Fox, Steve Kuntz, Kenneth, Kenneth Means, Mitch Rolicheck, Charles Tatum, George Vrana, and Terry Woodall.
"Native American Basket of the South Coast" in the Uno E. Richter Gallery.
And also showing in the Atrium:
"Charleston, Images in Paint". Featured artist & curator
Charles of Charleston & Cohorts :
Joan Goodman Fox, Sally Rolicheck, Sarita Southgate, Jean Adamson, Dutch Mostert, Nancy Berry, Carollee Tucker, Rod Sullens and Curt Hitch. (Organized by Joan Goodman Fox.)
Show runs December 9, 2011 through February 11, 2012
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Sunday, December 11, 2011 12:00 - 5 p.m.
Many Hands Studio, East end of Myrtle Point on Hwy 42 next to the Veterinary.
Terry Magill and friends will be selling paintings, originals & prints, jewelry, furniture, cutting boards, etc. and childrens' art. Refreshments and music.
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Saturday, December 10, 2011 3 - 5:00 p.m.
Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay Street, Florence 541-997-8980
Artists' Reception and Open House
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*****Sunday, December 11, 2011 1 - 3:00 p.m.
Bandon Artist Supply and Gallery, 175 2nd Street, Old Town Bandon
Opening art reception for
Michael W. Ousley, and S.L. Donaldson. And Pete Bauer, whose beautiful wood sculptures
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Calls to Artists:
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Backstreet Gallery, Deadline 5 p.m. November 29th
1421 Bay Street, Florence 541-997-8980
http://backstreetgallery.org/
Little Dickens Miniature Show Entry Forms and $5 each entry fee due by November 29th. Artwork (both 2-D and 3-D) needs to be delivered on December 3rd or 4th, before 5 p.m. Download forms at website above.
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Whistling Gallery is seeking artists to participate in the Holiday Arts Festival
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Weekend of Thanksgiving. Artists can purchase a table for $10 to sell their work.
contact Vickie Eichelberger at 541-404-7336 or whistlinggallery@gmail.com
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Maude Kerns Art Center Deadline for entry is February 10, 2012
"Variations: Art Expressing Music" Submit images of 2D & 3D artwork in all mediums that is inspired by music or related to the theme of music. Supply five digital images in color at 300 dpi on CD in jpeg format. Work will be selected by jurors from the submitted images. There is a $15 submission fee.
Application forms & prospectus availabe at
http://www.mkartcenter.org/
or call 541-345-1571. Show runs April 6 - May 11, 2012
Maude Kerns Art Center is located at 1910 E. 15th Ave. (corner of 15th &
Villard), Eugene. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. M-F,
Saturday--noon -4 p.m.
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Bandon Library Art Committee is seeking artists for exhibitions in both the
Hallway Gallery and the Glass Cases during the second half of 2012. You can
also put your name on the list in case there are cancellations before then.
The art can be paintings, drawings, mixed media, photography, and the like;
crafts, collections, small sculptures and/or jewelry for the cases. Please
contact Alexis Proctor at alexis2101p@yahoo.com or call 541-329-0530.
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Encie's Restaurant looking for artists to hang work there...
Owner Ray Arndt is seeking artists to display paintings on the walls above
the windows. No charge for hanging, no commissions charged on sales.
Space is 150 linear feet, 4 feet high. He prefers art that reflects local
scenes, landscape, flowers, etc.
541-290-4158 Coos Bay...former Bank of America building on Anderson Ave
between Coos Bay Library and Coos Art Museum.
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Opportunity to Sell your Work:
Kathy from "Katherine's" in Pony Village Mall (south wing) is seeking
artists to display art on Art Walk Thursdays from 5 - 8:00 p.m. each month.
The upcoming one is December 8th. The Mall will provide easels and tables.
Other stores will be doing music and appetizers. There is no fee, no
commission...it's FREE. Contact Kathy at 541-808-2248.
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Maude Kerns Art Center’s
Call for Artists: 2013-2014 Exhibits Schedule
Submission Deadline: Friday, April 20, 2012
Artists working in all 2- and 3-dimensional mediums, including
installations, are invited to submit images of their work along with an
application form to be considered for the next biennium (2013-2014) of
exhibits at the Maude Kerns Art Center. Submissions may include solo, group,
and/or themed shows. There is a $15 submission fee for individual artists
and a $5 fee per artist for group shows.
The postmark deadline is Friday, April 20, 2012. Application forms and
prospectuses are available at the Art Center or online at
http://www.mkartcenter.org
Call 541-345-1571 for more information.
The Maude Kerns Art Center, located at 1910 E. 15th Avenue at the corner of
15th and Villard, is Eugene’s oldest non-profit community center for the
visual arts. Gallery hours are from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday,
and noon to
4:00 pm on Saturday when exhibits are on display.