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This coming Monday, January 28, 2013 the Bandon Monday Plein Air Painters will meet at the Coquille Valley Art Center at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
It is located at 10144 Hwy 42, southwest of Coquille, just past Coquille Supply on the right.
If the weather is nice we can paint out; otherwise they have tables and easels to set up to paint a still life or paint the view from the windows.
See you there.
My phone number is 541-297-6118 if you have questions.
Thanks.
Ava
Section 1 –Plein Air Announcement and editor comments
Section 2—Ads and Artists’ Accomplishments and Announcements
Section 3—Dateline (Calendar) Events
Section 4—Current Shows by City
Section 5—Current Classes by City
Section 6—Calls to Artists
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Art by the Sea Studio and Gallery, in the Continuum Building/Old Town Bandon.
Open Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 541-347-5355
We have wall art, prints, cards, jewelry, pottery and more—local South Coast artists.
Come in and check it out!! We have a variety of art classes scheduled---see listing below in the classes section.
We want to honor the achievements of all you artists, so don't be shy about sending the highlights of your art lives, or those of your friends.
Congratulations to Donna Cox of Bandon who is a finalist in the Infinite Art Gallery “Winter Expo 2012” show. Bev Soasey was the juror. Donna’s entry titled “Headache Blues” can be seen along with the rest of the finalists’ work at http://www.infinityartgallery.com/ and click on Gallery.
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Congratulations to Tod and Jeanne (J.M.) Steele. Each is a wonderful artist and now they are collaborating on paintings as Steele & Steele. They recently had two pieces, “Belshazar” and “Sovereign of the Sage” juried into the Annual 2013 Empire 100 Western Art Show and Sale in Tuscon , AZ. To see the show go to http://www.empireranchfoundation.org/ArtShow/artsale-Wint.htm
Their individual work and collaborations can also be seen at Second Street Gallery in Old Town Bandon.
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Congratulations to J.M. Steele who has 6 painting in the “Bold New West” Show at Abend Gallery in Denver, CO., keeping company with some other excellent artists in the exhibition. To see the show go to http://www.abendgallery.com/html_shows/13-bold-new-west/ and click on the cover painting, which is her’s, “Waiting to Ride”.
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******Friday, January 25, 2013 6 p.m.
Community Art Gallery at Oregon Bay Properties LLC. 541-290-0889
1992 Sherman Ave., North Bend
Poetry by the Bay for poets and friends. Hosts Herb Yussim and Thomas Brinson will present “Poemoirs” (memoirs in prose poems), followed by Open Mic. Continues last Friday evening of each month.
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****Saturday, January 26, 2013 6 p.m.
The Barn, City Park 1200 11th ST. SW.
Bite of Bandon—Local eatery samples, live and silent auction, benefits Bandon Community Youth Center .
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*****Saturday & Sunday, January 26 & 27, 2013 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. , Florence , OR
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*****Sunday, January 27, 2013 1 – 4 :00 p.m.
Roaring Sea Arts Open House, Port Orford
Art, music, pot-luck snacks. For more info call Donna at 541-332-4444 or Suzanne at 541-332-0540.
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*****Thursday, January 31, 2013 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
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Bandon
Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio, 175 2nd Street , Old Town Bandon, In the Continuum Center 541-347-5355
The new show is up and will run through January 2013.
We welcome four new artists to the gallery: Susan Dimock—photographer; Valorie Meeuwsen—potter; Linda Mecum—painter; and Paula Reis—photographer.
We now have 17 local artists showing and selling their work here:
Kathleen Morey Bailey, Susan Dimock, Joanne Drapkin, Rosemary Franyi, Robert Graham, Robin Hanna, Sharon Jensen, Susan Lehman, Valorie Meeuwsen, Linda Mecum, Paula Reis, Ava Richey, Sandy Schroeder, Jean Stephenson, Shawn Tempesta, Arlene Tinsley, Connie Zane. Signage and promotional design work by Robert Graham/Robert Graham Graphics
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Art 101/ Washed Ashore The Purple Yurt, 5 miles south of Bandon on Hwy 101, 541-250-1140 or info@washedashore.org
Artwork by Angela Pozzi and others…
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Bandon Coffee Cafe, Old Town Bandon
Serving/cutting boards by Pete Bauer, photographs by
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Bandon Public Library
January— Eugene artist Ronald P. Bush whose artwork will be featured in the hallway gallery and glass cases. Photography, prints, portraiture and more.
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Features Creatures made from plastic debris found on the beaches. The new home of Washed Ashore Project!
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Inner Garden 230 2nd St, Old Town Bandon
Artwork by various artists.
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Features fabulous art by Local and Northwest Artists and beyond.
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Soaring Seal Gallery, 1295 Oregon Ave. SW , Hwy 101, Bandon (across the street north from Union 76 gas station). 541-329-0551 Open weekends and by appointment.
“Wild Love” show runs through Feb. 14th.
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Spirit of Oregon, 112 2nd St ,.SE, Old Town 541-347-4311
Paintings by Richard Herr, Photographs by Gaia and Pottery by Donna Henderson.
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Two Loons Café in the Baltimore Center , 11th & Baltimore, Bandon
Photography by Gaia
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Southern Coos Hospital & Health Care Bandon
January 13th through March show is “Trees!” includes paintings from the Bandon Monday Plein Air Painting Group, and entries from the community at large. It will be a fine collection of Trees!
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Whiskey Run Jewelry in the Continuum Center , Old Town
Artwork by Courtney Gaspar
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Whistling Gallery---Is Now Closed87456 Ste. A, Whistling Drive, Bandon
Vickie continues to coordinate the showing of artists’ work at Billy Smoothboar's, Bandon Executive Suites and other venues. For those artists interested in showing their work, contact Vickie.
541-404-7336, or whistlinggallery@gmail.com
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Brookings
Brian Scott Gallery, 515 Chetco Ave , Brookings 541-412-8687
Shawnie Wells, Pete Chasar, Loarraine Filippone, Kathleen Kresa, Christina Ohlsen, Horst Wolf, Elio Camacho, Randall Tillery, Dale Wells, Donna Goss, Manuel Lopez, Nancy Tuttle, Jewell Johnson, Jane Opiat, Dan Sawyer, Craig Barnes.
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Chetco Community Library, Brookings
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Manley Art Center 433 Oak Street , Brookings , OR 541-469-1807
Link to the calendar:
http://wildriverscoastart.typepad.com/TIDE-2012-04.pdf
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Signatures Gallery, 515 Chetco Avenue , Brookings , OR 541-469-1085 or
541-661-0132 http://www.signaturesgallery.com
Jan Kunz (watercolors), Sandy Bonney (pastels), Drew Struzan (Limited Editions), Albert Handell (pastels), Frank Gustafson (oils) and Royal Canadian Artist Duncan Regher (mixed media).
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Wright’s Custom Framing and Art Supplies, 810 Chetco Ave. , BrookingsMore than 50 students from Sara Broderick’s classes at College of the Redwoods Del Norte, Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus as well as art workshop participants will be featured. Also on display are the works of Barbara Edmiston (watercolor); Warren Dowler, Vi Burton, Bill Harper and Steve Tadin (photos); Mike Tompkins and Gary Vickerman (woodwork); Gwen Childs (ceramics); Len Burton and Bonnie Loewen (prints); Dale Wells and Sara Broderick (watercolors and mixed media); Sharon Guinn and Gordon Marsters (acrylics), Wayne Bricco (pen and ink); and Jane Opiat (scarves), Christina Olsen (glass works).
Charleston
Charleytown Marketplace, 91152 Cape Arago Hwy. , Charleston , OR 97420 541-888-0146
Artwork by a variety of artists including Nancy Barry with original watercolors, prints, cards, tiles, boxes and calendars.
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High Tide Cafe, Charleston
*****Featured Artists for January are Andrea Trail, Jean Boynton, Mike Holm, and Hope Sessums with paintings and photography.
New Winter Hours: Open 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays
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Auditorium 541-888-5558 61907 Seven Devils Rd. , Charleston Hours 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
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Coos Bay
Black Market Gourmet, 495 Central Ave , Coos Bay . Open Tuesday - Friday,
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 541-269-0194
“Foundations of Perspective”, a combined showing: The Art of Gan Martin & Ferne Martin
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Coos Art Museum 235 Anderson Ave. Coos Bay 541-267-3901
http://www.coosart.org
*****February 8 – March 9 VISION 2013— Annual High School Art Exhibition.
Claire Wehrle Community Gallery: The Lighthouse School, and Nancy Devereaux Center artwork Shows run through February 2, 2013
Mabel Hansen and Uno E. Richter Atrium Gallery: Fine Art Prints from the Permanent Collection Show runs through February 2, 2013.
CAM Lobby: BAAA Artist of the Month
January featured artist is Duffy Stender.
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Coos Bay Library 525 West Anderson, Coos Bay
December: Walls Richard Herr -- Paintings
Lobby Cases: Gene Kharns—Models: sleigh, steam engine, wagon
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Eden Hall on SOCC Campus
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Evergreen Court, Baycrest Village , 451 O'Connell St. , North Bend , OR
541-751-7658
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Gallery on the Bay, 658 South Empire Blvd. ( Cape Arago Hwy ) Coos Bay
541-888-3771 Open by Appointment anytime.
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Coquille
Coquille Valley Art Center 10144 Hwy 42, Coquille 541-396-3294
http://www.coquillevalleyartcenter.org
Permanent Collection and Members Artwork.
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Old City Hall-- 99 E. Second Street , Corner of Second & Adams, Coquille
"Impressions of Old City Hall "
Contact Nella Abbott at 541-824-0779 for information.
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U.S. Bank--CoquilleWorks by Joanne Drapkin; Victoria Tierney's paintings of Coos County Parks
for the 30 Parks by 30 Artists Show; selected works from "TIME" - A
Statewide Traveling Show of Oregon Prison Art.
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Florence
Backstreet Gallery
1421 Bay Street, Florence http://www.backstreetgallery.org.
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Florence Events Center
715 Quince Street , Florence Call for more info at 541-997-1994
"Of Earth & Sky" - A Solo Exhibit Filled with Charismatic Creatures and Luminescent Landscapes
S L Donaldson
January 3 - 31, 2013
Gallery One, Florence Events Center
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Siuslaw Library, 1460 9th Street, Florence , OR 541-997-3132
Lobby: Pacific Shores Community of Artisans
Inside: Mary Kellis (Watercolor Society of Oregon artist)
Cases: Jan Walters Whimsical Wood Carvings
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Biscuit Coffeehouse & Art Gallery 29707 Ellensberg Ave. (Hwy 101), Gold Beach
A variety of artists.
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Langlois
Langlois Public Library 48234 Hwy 101, Langlois , OR 97450
Hours: Mon. 11a.m.-2 p.m., Tues-Fri. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Features art by Donna Vander Zanden and continues showing watercolors and collages of Connie Zane. .
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Raincoast Gallery LangloisFeaturing work of many local artists.
Gallery is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays.
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Newport
COVAS: Coastal Oregon Visual Artists Showcase Gallery
Located in the Visual Arts Center , 777 NW Beach Drive , Newport 541-265-6540
This gallery rotates monthly shows for artists from Oregon Coastal Communities.
Jan.4 – 26th Clatsop County Artist Darren Orange presents “AnteSeedent”, paintings and photo based aluminum prints.
The Visual Arts Center also houses the Runyon Gallery and the Upstairs Gallery.
Jan. 4 – 27th Runyon Gallery features “Coastal Concinnities”, current work by Yachats Arts Guild.
Upstairs Gallery features ”Sweet Grief”, Paintings by Senitila McKinley with Poetry by Drew Myron.
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North Bend
Crystal Dolphin Gallery1901 Sherman Ave, North Bend , 541-756-1989
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Easy Lane Frames & Select Gallery3440 Broadway, North Bend , 541-756-7638
December-January Show features “Little Gems” a variety of artists showing miniature paintings.
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Gallery by the Bay 2100 Union Ave, North Bend 541-266-8727
Gallery is Closed-- no longer in operation.
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North Bend Library, 1800 Sherman Ave, N. Bend . Conference Room 541-756-0400
http://www.northbendlibrary.org Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Thu-Fri. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. 12 - 5 p.m.
Conference Room: Kathy McKean and Gail Merrikin featuring thematic windows, children’s quilts and samples of quilting arts.
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http://www.obpre.com
Artists with new work featured are Clayton Redwood, Paulette Landers, Jerry Baron, Michael Ousley, Yvonne Ousley, Sarita Southgate and S L Donaldson, and others. Friday night Jan. 25th , “Poetry by the Bay” 6 p.m., “Poemoirs” followed by Open Mic. Continues the last Friday of each month.
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Pony Village Mall 1611 Virginia St, North Bend:
Artist Loft 756-4088
Guest artist: Joy Bradford’s watercolors, mixed media and acrylic paintings.
Featured member artist: Hester Solseng, new jewelry presentation.
East Wing Art Wall (by JoAnn's)
Acrylic and Oil paintings by Shirley Sargeant
Sterling Savings Bank.
Liz Coke paintings Nov. 16th through Jan. 15th.
Don Sanne’ w/c prints Jan. 16 through April 15.
Harry Ritchie's Jewelers, Ste. 162 , East Wing 541-756-5413
January: Featured artist will be Michael W. Ousley with acrylic paintings.
Heritage Textile Arts Guild Ste. 20, upstairs, Pony Village Mall
ArtWalk: demonstrations on the main floor mall: demonstrations on spinning wheel and handlooms. Hand-woven items for sale.
Turner Art Studio & Gallery, Ste 128 , 541-396-5373, west side, main floor.
Gallery hours are Monday, 4 - 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 1 - 7:00 p.m.
Now featuring Don McMichael’s prints of his undersea paintings
Currently showing: “Family Affair and Friends”, oils by April Geiger, pen & inks by Jeremy Geiger; encaustic by Nancy Natal; photography by Daniele Rose, James Cook and Shannon Haight; oil paintings by Franklin and Carol Turner.
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Your Space Designs
2082 Sherman Ave, North Bend (next door to Ciccarellis) 541-808-2788
Currently showing paintings by SL Donaldson, Clayton Redwood and others.
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Port Orford
FreshWater Gallery 236-B, HWY 101, Port Orford 541-332-8019
Features oil paintings of Geoffrey Rhoads as well as new work by Mittie Helmich and Darren Evans.
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Hawthorne Gallery, 517 Jefferson St. , Port Orford
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Port Orford Public Library
Mittie Helmich and Darren Evans, and Elaine Roemen in the Hallway; Elaine Owen in the inside entrance; Mark Feldhaus in the small meeting room.
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Triangle Square Gallery 343 6th Avenue , Port Orford , OR
www.trianglesquareart.com
Artwork by Joyce Spicer, Julie Roemen, Cindy Prince, Oleh Lysiak, Janet Pretti ,Elaine Roemen; Karen Auborn; Russ Hepworth
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Reedsport
CDABA (Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance ) Art Academy , Reedsport
Sue Bridston 541-271-4608
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I-5 Corridor
Ashland
Ashland SOU Schneider Museum Of Art
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Illahe Gallery, 215 4th St .
Jan. 2nd – 26th “New Years Show” featuring art by Holly Kilpatrick, Steven Cornett and Jesse Ambrose.
Corvallis
Oregon State University Galleries:
Fairbanks Gallery located on campus at OSU in Corvallis . Free, open to the
public Mon.- Thurs. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fridays 8 - 12 noon. Contact Douglas
Russell at 541-737-5009, or drussell@oregonstate.edu
http://oregonstate.edu/fairbanksgallery For maps, directions & more information
“Focus/Refocus, a Photographic Resurgence” Features Steve Anchell, Chris Bercerra, Julia Bradshaw, Harrison Branch, Jim Folts: Five OSU photography instructors.
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Eugene
January 11th – Feb. 8th Curious Temptations: Material ARTistry group show, Reception Jan. 11th, 6 – 8:00 p.m.
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MECCA ( Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts), 449 Willamette Street, Eugene .
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Portland
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Roseburg
Fisher’s Flowers and Fine Arts 638 W. Harrison, Roseburg 541-672-6621 M-F 9-5 p.m.
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Woodblock prints by printmaker Kevin Clark, and other fine art by various artists.
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Umpqua Valley Arts Center, 1625 W. Harvard, Roseburg
541-672-2532 http://www.uvarts.com
January 18 – February 28, 2013 “Expose Yourself 2013”.
A public hanging.
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Springfield
Emerald Art Center http://www.emeraldartcenter.org
500 Main Street, Springfield 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
January 2 – 25, 2013 Plein Air Painters of Lane County
And “Remembering Doug” by Vicky Marshall