Monday, April 29, 2013

“Words & Pictures”



Collage with Susan Lehman

Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio

Old Town Bandon

Tuesday, April 30th

1-4 p.m. $35/all materials provided



Incorporating text as design in collage; utilizing words to enhance the “story”, Susan will guide you through several thought-provoking exercises to explore combining words and pictures in your collages. All materials will be provided for you to complete two collages; you just show up with playing in mind!

Dress for mess; acrylics are being used.

Sign up at Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio in the Continuum Building; space is limited! 541-347-5355

Questions? Email Susan: susan@susanlehmanartist.com

Music, Art and Discussion

Announcing a week of music, art, and discussion, inspired by

The LYRA Russian Orthodox Church Singers

on tour from

St. Petersburg Russia.

Please see attachment


Saturday, April 27, 2013

7th Figurativas Painting and Sculpture Competition

The Foundation of the Art and the Artists seeks entries for Figurativas '13, to be held October 2013 at the European Museum of Modern Art (MEAM) in Barcelona, Spain. Awards: 36.000 € Painting and 44.000 € Fund for Sculpture. Jurors: Jacob Collins, Gottfried Helnwein, Odd Nerdrum, Antonio López García, Jose Manuel Infiesta, Tomás Paredes y Santiago Echeberría. Any artist who wishes, may take part. Only one piece of work per artist will be accepted, in each discipline. This work is original and as a consequence the exclusive property of the artist. Both the subject matter and the technique of the work will be open, but always within the discipline of Figurative Art. The technical skill and originality of the subject matter will be evaluated. Download prospectus for competition rules. Deadline: May 31, 2013. Questions? Please contact María Budó at concurso@fundaciondelasartes.org

In Bloom

Darkroom Gallery in Essex Junction, VT seeks entries for a photography exhibition, June 27 - July 21, 2013. Juror's Award, Honorable Choice Award, People's Choice Award. Jurors: Mark Sink & Kristen Hatgi Sink. Open to all photographers. $24/first 4 images, $5 each additional image. Deadline: May 29, 2013. Visit website for details. Questions? Contact Damaris Drummond at info@darkroomgallery.com or call 802-777-3686.

Call to Artists - 3rd Annual Figurative Online Juried Art Competition

 Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery seeks entries for an online exhibition, June 1-30, 2013. Extensive worldwide publicity to winning artist. Juror: John R. Math. Open to all 2D artists, including photography. Amateur or Professional. International online art call. $12.00 for 1 to 2 entries & $20.00 for 3 to 5 entries. Online submissions only. Deadline: May 27, 2013. Questions? Contact John R. Math at info@lightspacetime.com or call 888-490-3530.

Friday, April 26, 2013

Art Happenings


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Saturday, April 20, 2013

Cooking Classes At The Black Market Gourmet

1. Black Market Gourmet will have a cooking class on Monday April 22nd at 6 p.m. and again on Tuesday April 23rd at 2 p.m.  These are free classes and we hope you can join us.

2. Black Market Gourmet will be open for dinner on Friday April 26th from 5 p.m. until close and reservations are encouraged.  Please call 541-269-0194 to make reservations.

3. SAVE THE DATE:  Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday May 12th.  11 a.m.-2 p.m. and reservations are required.   Call 541-269-0194 for reservations.
4. Art Reception Sunday May 19th featuring the photography of Bob Levy.  2- 4 p.m. at Black Market Gourmet
Please e-mail or telephone for further information.

Thank you!

Next Show At The Black Market Gourmet

There will be a Meet the Artist reception at Black Market Gourmet on May 19th from 2-4 PM.  The artist, Robert Levy, MD, practiced Internal Medicine at North Bend Medical Center from 1983 to 2005.  In his retirement, he has been traveling the globe and learning the art of photography. Once a hobby, it is now a full time enjoyment. He believes that photography can help patients get better when ill, and comfort friends and family when they are visiting their loved ones in hospital settings or extended care facilities. He also has a website http://www.flickr.com/photos/photos4health/ where he publishes his photos. His work will be on display for the months of May and June and he is eager to share his stories at the informal reception. Please drop in and meet the artist.


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Saturday, April 13, 2013

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Each week there will be featured artwork
by a local or regional artist at the top of the emailed newsletter.

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Thursday, April 11, 2013

Poetry Event at North Bend Library

Northwest Poets Read at North Bend Public Library

Poets Gary Lark, Kelly Terwilliger and Tim Whitsel give a public reading at the North Bend Public Library on Sunday, April 14 at 2 pm . This free reading is part of a series of poetry readings featuring outstanding Northwest poets.

Gary Lark, lived in Coos Bay for a long time. He currently lives in Grants Pass , and is the author Men At he Gates, Getting By, Eels and Fishes, and Tasting the Salmon’s Flesh. Getting By received the Holland Prize, which recognizes the best unpublished book of poetry in American English.

Kelly Terwilliger’s works have appeared in many journals, including the Atlanta Review, Calyx, Comstock Review, and Hunger Mountain . Her book A Glimpse of Oranges was her debut collection, published by Finishing Line Press. She works as a storyteller and lives in Eugene .

Tim Whitsel is the author of We Say Ourselves, published by Traprock Press in 2012. For six years he directed Windfall, a monthly reading series at the Eugene Public Library featuring Northwest writers. He grew up in Indiana and lives in Springfield with his wife Carol. They live on a 100-year old floodplain northeast of Springfield .

This reading is free and open to the public, and is co-sponsored by Erik Muller, editor and publisher of Eugene ’s Traprock Press, and the North Bend Public Library. For more information, call the library at 541-756-0400 or visit www.northbendlibrary.org

Gary Sharp

Director of Library Services

North Bend Public Library

1800 Sherman

North Bend OR 97549

541-756-1073 voice or fax





Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio


Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio, a local artists’ co-op located in the Continuum Center in Old Town Bandon announces a Call to Artists for the Fourth Annual Miniature and Small Works Show to be held during June and July, 2013. All 2-D media, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, print making (artist- pulled prints), collage, mixed media & encaustic are acceptable.

Pat Snyder, Coos Bay artist, printmaker and art educator, will award cash prizes as follows: $50 first place, $25 second place, plus three Honorable Mention ribbon awards in each category. A People’s Choice Award will be decided by public ballot for a two-month exhibition for one Guest Artist at Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio during 2014.

Art work is due the last week in May. For the details about sizes, categories, and delivery dates and to obtain a Prospectus, please visit the website: www.artbytheseagalleryandstudio. Artists may also call 541-347-5355, email artbytheseagalleryandstudio@gmail.com or stop by Art by the Sea to pick up a copy.

You are invited to participate in the Third Annual ROCK ‘n’ ART Festival on Saturday, May 25th at Pony Village Mall.

Greetings Valued Artists!

You are invited to participate in the Third Annual ROCK ‘n’ ART Festival on Saturday, May 25th at Pony Village Mall, space 151 (next to Cone 9). This event is sponsored by ORCO Arts and Pony Village Mall and will benefit the GUILD after-school music program.

Pony Village has committed to extensive advertising for this event. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to sell your art and gain exposure for your work. We encourage you to clear out your studio and bring all of your art to sell whether framed or unframed. All art forms are acceptable – painting, pottery, sculpture, blown glass, Fimo, jewelry, etc. Please feel free to be creative with display ideas.

Booth space for this event is free of charge thanks to Pony Village Mall and will be located in the main corridor of the mall as well as inside the event venue. Set up time will be from 5:00 – 8:00pm on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25 between 9:00 and 10:00am. Please use the back door to the south of Sears. It is important that you are completely set up and ready to sell when the Mall opens at 10:00am on Saturday.

We ask that you make a suggested donation of 25% of your sales. Donations are 100% tax deductible. Receipts will be available at the event.

This special event will include live music, professional artists selling their work as well as art created by North Bend High School students. Other family- friendly and fun activities will take place throughout the Mall during this event.

To reserve your space, RSVP (registration form) must be received no later than May 15, 2013. The attached application can be returned electronically to suzanne0143@aol.com or mailed to: ORCO Arts, PO Box 112, North Bend, OR 97459. If you have any questions or concerns, contact us via email (above) or by calling Char at 541.297.9256.

ORCO Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth to positively express themselves through music, art and poetry, to develop leadership skills and to make a difference through community service.

We expect a huge turnout at this event. Please join the fun and support The GUILD youth!

Spread the Word!!

Sincerely,



Patty Becker, Music Director

Bonnie Hayes, Pony Village Mall

ORCO Arts Executive Committee:

Brian Keith Mast Emily Ashworth

Suzanne Adams Char Luther

PLEASE RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM to RSVP NO LATER THAN MAY 15, 2013





Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone & Email



By returning this agreement, I acknowledge that space and resources will be reserved in my name and understand that my signature will be required on this form at registration.

I agree that I am responsible for delivering and setting up artwork at the event location (Space 151 next to Cone 9 in Pony Village Mall) using the back door south of Sears. I will set up: (choose one option)

Friday, May 24 -- 5:00 – 8:00pm _______

Sat., May 25 -- 9:00 – 10:00AM _______

Each artist will be assigned space according to need and availability. Space and resources are provided free of charge by Pony Village Mall.

Most spaces will be approximately 8’ x 8’ in size. Please indicate if you need more or less space. ____

One or two tables and one or two chairs will be provided for each space. Tables: 1_____ or 2_____ Chairs: 1 ____ or 2 _____

I will need electricity y/n_____ I will need wall space y/n _____

Number of easels needed______

Art must be priced and ready for sale at 10:00am on Saturday, May 25.


Artist/designated person must remain with artwork during event and remove any unsold artwork at 5:00pm on May 25.


We ask that you donate 25% of your sales to ORCO Arts. Donations are tax-deductible. Receipts will be available at the event.
INFORMATION BELOW MUST BE COMPLETED at REGISTRATION:

Artist or designated person ______________________________________________________________



This agreement is entered into between the undersigned Artist, ORCO Arts and Pony Village Mall .

Artist agrees to display artwork of their choosing at Pony Village Mall (PVM) at the ROCK’n’ART Festival May 25th, 2013. The parties agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Artist agrees display of artwork at PVM during the ROCK’n’ART Festival is helpful in advancing recognition of Artists work.

2. In consideration for display of artwork, Artist agrees that all risk of any and all loss to artwork shall remain with the Artist. Artist shall be responsible for insuring artwork from all risk of loss. In the event of any loss from whatever cause, Artist releases and holds harmless ORCO Arts and Pony Village Mall for any and all claims arising out of any loss. Artist waives all rights of subrogation.

3. This Agreement is in effect during the agreed upon set up and display period of May 24 and 25 of 2013.



Artist Signature: __________ ______ Date:



ORCO Arts Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date:



Pony Village Mall Signature :______________________________________________ Date:

Summer Schedule for Plein Air Painting--Starts April 22nd


Thanks to Arlene and Robin for planning this out.

Summer Schedule for Monday Plein Air Painters

Here is a list of painting sites for paintouts summer. The first will be at Mingus Park in Coos Bay. We’ll start with no. 1 and work our way through and hopefully at the end we will have quite a collection of Southwest Oregon water works. They are all concentrated around bodies of water but there will be lots of environment to paint if you get tired of looking at water.

As in the past we’ll meet at 10 am and paint until 2 pm and then get together to share our work. We have tried to schedule the paintouts so we alternate Bandon and north with south of Bandon. An email reminder will go out at the end of each week with directions and a brief description for the next paintout.

Ponds and Lakes and a Slough or two:

1. Apr. 22 -- Mingus Park, Coos Bay

2. Apr. 20 -- New Lake

3. May 6 -- Ten Mile

4. May 13 -- Meyers Lake

5. May 20 -- Eel Lake (Tugman Park)

6. May 27 -- Memorial Day

7. June 3 -- Bradley Lake

8. June 10 -- Shore Acres

9. June 17 -- Empire Lake No 1

10. June 24 -- Croft Lake (private property near Langlois)

11. July 1 -- Garrison Lake

12 July 8 -- Horsefall Spit

13 July 15 -- Laurel Lake

14 July 22 -- Saunders Lake

15 July 29 -- Pat Pike’s Pond

16 Aug. 5 -- South Slough

17 Aug. 12 -- Lost Lake

18 Aug. 19 -- Empire 2

19 Aug. 26 -- Pond on private property in Langlois

20 Sept. 2 -- Labor Day

21 Sept. 9 -- Flores Lake

22 Sept. 16 -- Johnson’s Pond Coquille

23. Sept. 23 -- Back to Mingus Park



Sunday, April 7, 2013

Spring Show

Our SPRING SHOW is up at Art by the Sea Gallery & Studio, Continuum Plaza, Old Town, Bandon.
New classes offered.
11-5 daily
541-347-5355.
Stop by!
And while you are out in Bandon
Kids Art at the hospital
Reception 1-3
Sunday, April 7th!
The Sylvesters are playing!

Friday, April 5, 2013

Target Gallery

































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Click this link to apply for In The Flesh

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Each week there will be featured artwork by a local or regional artist at the top of the emailed newsletter.
If interested in having your artwork featured, please email a h
igh quality image (horizontal/landscape-oriented images only, no less than 600x250) to info@artliaisonconcepts.com.  In the body of the email include your name, the title of the artwork and the media.

Do you have an upcoming exhibit?  Are you teaching an art class?  Share your events, shows, workshops, etc.  If you are a local or regional artist, gallery or other art venue, please submit news and noteworthy art info HERE.  Editor reserves the right to modify content for layout purposes. 

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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Miniatures & Small Works Exhibition

Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio
Call to Artists for the Fourth Annual
Miniatures & Small Works Exhibition
 June and July, 2013

Rules of Entry:

Accepted Media: 
 All 2-D media, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, print making (artist- pulled prints), collage, mixed media & encaustic
Not Included: Photography and digital prints of any kind

Categories:
Miniature – Up to 8” maximum in any direction, excluding mat and frame
Small Works – Up to 14” maximum in any direction, excluding mat and frame
All work must be framed or on gallery wrap canvas; including a wire hanger (no saw tooth hangers please).

Entry Fees:
The non-refundable fees to exhibit are: $10 for first piece, $5 for the second piece and $5 for the third piece.

Awards:
Pat Snyder, Coos Bay artist, printmaker and art educator, will award cash prizes as follows:
$50 first place, $25 second place, plus three Honorable Mention ribbon awards in each category.
A People’s Choice Award will be decided by public ballot for a two month exhibition for one Guest Artist at Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio during 2014.

Artist Schedule:

Art Delivery:              May 25 - 29:   11-5 PM, Drop Off 1—3 pieces of art work with paperwork and  
                                       fees at Art by The Sea Gallery & Studio, 175 2nd St. SE, Bandon, OR  97411. 
                                       (If shipping artwork, send to arrive by these dates; please prepay return shipping.)                                   
                                       
Artist Reception:           Friday, June 7:  5:30 – 7:30PM, Private Party, by invitation only, for artists
                                    and friends.
           
Exhibit Ends:              July 31

Artwork Pick Up:       August 1 – 2:  11-5 PM

*Note: During this exhibition of miniatures and small works, the gallery commission will be 25%; please price your work accordingly. Remember to bring a copy of your biography to be included in the show binder. Artists who have sold work will be paid by the 10th of August, 2013.

E-mail: artbytheseagalleryandstudio@gmail.com       
Website: www.artbytheseagalleryandstudio.com
Phone: 541-347-5355





ENTRY FORM
(Please Print Clearly)



Artist name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Day phone: ___________________________
E-mail: _______________________________ Website: _____________________________


1. Title: ____________________________________________________
Medium: ___________________________________________________
Price: ___________________________Unframed Size:_______________________


2. Title: ____________________________________________________
Medium: ___________________________________________________
Price: ___________________________Unframed Size:_______________________


3. Title: ____________________________________________________
Medium: ___________________________________________________
Price: ___________________________Unframed Size:_______________________




Please have your name, title and contact number on the back of each artwork. Further, understand that by submission of any work you agree to follow all stipulations. Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio reserves the right to photograph art submitted for publicity purposes only.


Artist Signature_________________________________________________Date___________






(For Staff Use)
#  of  pieces checked in:_______ By:________ Total number of guests attending reception:____

How did you hear about the exhibition: E-mail, Telephone Call, Saw Poster, Friend, News Press Release, Coffee Break, Other ______________________

Monday, April 1, 2013

“Words & Pictures”



















Collage with Susan Lehman

Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio

Old Town Bandon

Tuesday, April 30th

1-4 p.m. $35/all materials provided



Incorporating text as design in collage; utilizing words to enhance the “story”, Susan will guide you through several thought-provoking exercises to explore combining words and pictures in your collages. All materials will be provided for you to complete two collages; you just show up with playing in mind!

Dress for mess; acrylics are being used.



Sign up at Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio in the Continuum Building; space is limited! 541-347-5355



Questions? Email Susan: susan@susanlehmanartist.com