Ava Richey's Art News

Hi Everyone,

This coming Monday, September 19, 2011, 12 - 3 p.m., we will be painting plein air at Coquille River Lighthouse, Bullards Beach, Bandon.

We will start out at the parking lot by the Lighthouse. If it's too windy to paint around the lighthouse, we can take the trail to the river beach east of the lighthouse where we usually paint. It's a little more protected there.

Bring your lunch and beverage, if you like.

My phone is 541-347-4643 or cell is 541-297-6118.

Ava

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Art Information:

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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September Sale: 15% off all full sheets of art paper, decorative and scrapbook papers at Bandon Artist Supply 541-347-4482. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. except closed Sun. & Mon.

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Current Shows:

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*****Bunny Show on the Boardwalk Gina from the Port says they will be taking down the Bunny boards on Monday the 19th instead.

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through October 8, 2011

Pony Village Mall in the former Sam Goody store, North Bend.

"30 Artists Paint the 30 Coos County Parks Show".

Approximately 900 small original artworks depicting all of the county's parks.

Percentage of sales to benefit Coos Art Museum.

Show hours: Thursdays & Fridays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 - 6:00 p.m. Contact S.L. Donaldson at 541-404-9511 or

http://www.facebook.com/pages/30-Parks-by-30-Artists/122970557784258

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through September

Bandon Public Library

******Cases: "Tins of Another Time"--collection of Dawn Vonderlin

Hallway Gallery: "Of a Colorful Nature" --show of paintings by S. L. Donaldson

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****Now showing

Coquille Valley Hospital, 940 E. 5th Street, Coquille, OR

Art exhibit featuring Kathy Baker, Scott Carpenter, S.L. Donaldson, Carol Turner, Franklin Turner and Charlie Vincent. Also pastel seascapes by the late Diana Amling.

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through October 7, 2011

Gallery by the Bay, 2100 Union, North Bend Open MWF 10 - 2 p.m.

features multimedia artist Robin Jenkins; Kenneth (Jaymi) Pembroke ; Duffy Stender, woodcarver; and Veneita Stender, jewelry art pieces.

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through September at Salon Dolce, Brookings

509 Chetco Ave. Brookings, 541-661-3825

Mother/Daughter artists Robin Hanna & Chelle Hanna--an exploration of texture and color through watercolor and mixed media.

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*****September at North Bend Library

Floral photography by Paula Reis.

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September at Coos Bay Library

"Mountains, Forests and Waterways", Abstract Collage Paintings by Susan Lehman

http://www.susanlehmanartist.com/

Handmade glass creations in the lobby by Carolyn & Gordon Otsen

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Artists' Loft, Pony Village Mall

Barbara Mahon, Jerrie Lembke.

Magda Druzdzel--Artwall by JoAnn's

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Now through October 1, 2011

18th Annual Maritime Art Exhibit features maritime artist Don McMichael showing in the Perkins Gallery. Other shows: "Frames Around Oregon Acriculture" in the Uno E. Richter Atrium; and "Inspirations of the Coast" in the Mable Hansen Gallery.

Shows runs July 30th through October 1, 2011. http://www.coosart.org

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Now through October

"20th Anniversary Celebration Show" features works by Georganne White, Carol Waxham, Barry LaVoie, Wood Sabold, Victoria Tierney, Susan Lehman and Ava Richey and others.

Gallery is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays.

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Now through September 17th

Billy Smoothboars Restaurant, Hwy 101 & Seabird, Bandon

"Dunes of the Pacific Northwest"

For information contact Vickie Eichelberger whistlinggallery@gmail.com

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Now through September

Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center, Bandon

"Sit/ Stay. Roll Over.", an invitational show of paintings and photographs of dogs. Participating artists include Judy North, Lloyd Ziff, Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass, Tod & Jeannie Steele, Kelle Herrick, Kent Holloway, Peggy Knox, Susan Lehman and Barry LaVoie, and Ava Richey. Show runs through September.

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currently showing at Sage Place, 525 11th St SE, Bandon 541-329-0303

Works by Carolene Doss, Anne Sobbota, Kimberly Wurster, Donna Wright, Pat Snyder, dorthea tortilla, and Sherry Carpenter.

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Classes

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*****Umpqua Valley Arts Center, Roseburg

1624 W. Harvard, Roseburg, OR 97471 541-672-2532 http://www.uvarts.com


Wed., Sept 21-Oct. 26th, "Piece by Piece" creating mosaic tiles, Renee Richardson

Mon., Sept 26-Nov.18th, MWF, 3 - 8 p.m, Explore ceramics, create with clay.

Sat & Sun. Oct. 15th & 16th, Plein Air workshop with Mitch Baird. register by 9/28/11

Sat. Nov. 5th, "Identity: The Art of You", workshop for girls ages 12 -17, using to explore self-awareness and identity. $20 Deadline to register for this class Oct. 26th.

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Coos Art Museum, Coos Bay 541-267-4877 for more information.

Thursdays, Sept 22 - Nov. 3, 2011 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Advanced Watercolor Workshop, Liv Drahos & Robin Jenkins

Saturday Oct 22 and 29, 2011, Silkscreen Printmaking with Pat Snyder 10 - 3 p.m.

Mon. - Thurs, Oct. 24th - 27th, Chinese Brush Painting with Katherine Thompson

Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, Solarplate Etching Workshop, Pat Snyder & Mike Holm

April 3, 4, 5th, 2012, Judy Morris Watercolor Workshop "From Start to Finish"

Stephanie Tomlin teaches childrens' classes (drawing and Suminagashi Marbling)

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Manley Art Center, Brookings

Call for class and workshop schedules. 541-469-1807

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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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Easy Lane Frames, 3440 Broadway, North Bend, 541-756-7638

Contact for information on a variety of classes.

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Rose Palette, Pony Village Mall, North Bend. Landscapes in Oil, $20 per class.

Instructor Carol Turner. 541-396-5373

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Artist Loft Gallery, Pony Village Mall, North Bend. Call for Class Information

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Coquille Valley Art Association offers classes in art painting (all mediums), quilting, woodcarving, woodburning, pottery, and beading. 10144 Hwy 42, Coquille, OR 541-396-3294

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Schedule of Classes offered at Sage Place

go to: http://www.sagegallerybandon.com

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Dateline Events:

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****Friday, September 16, 2011

Umpqua Valley Arts Center, 1625 W. Harvard, Roseburg 541-672-2532

"5th Annual Hundred Valleys Juried Art Show" opens. Juror was Tom Browning. Congratulations to Richard Herr, J.M. Steele, and the rest of the artists whose 176 images were chosen for this show.

Show runs until October 28th.

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Saturday, September 17, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Manley Art Center, 433 Oak Street, Brookings 541-469-1807

Sale--Art Supplies and more.

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Saturday, September 17, 2011 1 - 3:00 p.m.

Easy Lane Frames/ Select Gallery, 3440 Broadway, North Bend 541-756-7638

"All Mixed Up" show featuring mixed media pieces. Refreshments served, and demonstrations will be given.

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*****Monday, September 19, 2011 7 p.m.

Bandon Public Library

Local author Art Spinella, reading and book signing.

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*****Thursday, September 22, 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, September 24, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Coquille Valley Art Association presents a day of "Figure Drawing of a Classic Carved Marble Bust". The bust made of Italian marble was carved by a French artist in 1880. An unusual opportunity to draw from a bust as the old Masters did. For more information call Anna Crosby at 541-396-3294.

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Saturday, September 24, 2011 6 - 9:00 p.m.

The Friends of South Slough Reserve, Inc FUNDRAISER.

http://www.punchbowl.com/parties/2490498-the-friends-of-south-slough-the-cb-boat-buidling-center-present-flow-tickets-50-each-or-35-members

If any plein air painters have paintings of "The Hollering Place" area of Empire that you would like to donate for the fundraiser, please contact Holly Stamper at beachpeople2@charter.net

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Friday, September 30 - November 11, 2011

BAAA Eden Hall Exhibit, located on SOCC Campus, Coos Bay, OR.

BAAA members will show paintings, collage, sculpture, jewelry, photography, wood carvings, pottery, etc. Call Sherry Howk, 541-269-9870 for more information.

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Saturday, October 8, 2001

Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay 541-267-3901

2011 Fall Fling Fundraiser. Benetti's will be catering a filet mignon/salmon dinner.

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*****Saturday & Sunday, October 15 & 16, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Umpqua Valley Arts Center, 1624 W. Harvard, Roseburg, OR 97471 541-672-2532

"Painting the Fall Colors n the Umpqua", Instructor is Mitch Baird (he was juror at the Annual Plein Air event in July). Open to painters of all levels. Intense instruction that includes on-site demonstrations. Learn to see and interpret onto the canvas. $242 non-members, $225 UVAA members. Deadline to register is September 28, 2011

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*****Saturday, October 22, 2011 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Umpqua Valley Arts Center, 1624 W. Harvard, Roseburg, OR 97471 541-672-2532

Creative Castoffs Sale. Affordable frames, easels, art books, etc.

(If you have useful art-related items you would like to donate call, or http://uvarts.com/creative-castoffs-sale/

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Calls to Artists:

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Bandon Public Library

Anyone interested in exhibiting his or her art, photography, crafts or collections in the Bandon Library, please contact Art/Aesthetics Chair, Alexis Proctor, at alexis2101p@yahoo.com, or mail her at 2992 Ruby Court, Bandon, OR 97411.

Include name, address, phone so that the committee can send you the Library Exhibit Policy, and Agreement. Tell us what you would like to exhibit, what month you prefer (and alternates), whether you would like the hallway walls or the display cases, or both. If you exhibited at the Library in 2011, we may keep you on a wait list to show after those who have not yet exhibited.

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Deadline to enter is October 1, 2011

Silver Lining Gallery, 2107 Hwy 101, PMB149, Florence, OR 97439 541-997-2440

"Unique Exposure" art show. Call for more information.

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Thursday, September 22, 2011 Submission Deadline

Coast Redwood Art Association, Crescent Harbor Art Gallery, Crescent City, CA

Open to all photographers. Cash awards. Show runs October 2 - 29th. For prospectus contact: 707-464-9133 lbeising@charter.net

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Delivery Deadline Wednesday, October 5, 2011

***Please contact Ava at 541-347-4643 or yarnfarm@harborside.com if you plan to participate, and say how many pieces you you plan to show. Thanks!

Call to Digital Artists: "The Digital Eye" runs October/November/December 2011

Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center, Bandon, OR

Artworks to be produced using the computer and "Painter", "Photoshop", "Corel", digitally created and manipulated photography, a Wacom tablet, and IPAD or any combination of these. Requires original digital artwork produced on the computer. Please respect copyright laws. We are looking for art that goes beyond common color and/or filter enhanced photography.

Enter 1 - 3 pieces per artist, framed and ready to hang, or matted and ready to hang.

Minimum size 8" x 10" excluding frame & mat. No maximum size (within reason).

Entry Fee: None. Theme: Open, your choice--no nudity or morbidity will be accepted.

Deliver art to Hospital at 9:00 a.m. on October 5, 2011.

There is no commission fee charged on sales. We reserve the right to refuse submitted artwork due to presentation, subject or space. Please have your name, address, e-mail, title and sales price on the back of your each piece you submit.

If you have questions please contact Ava Richey yarnfarm@harborside.com or Victoria Tierney victory7777@hughes.net

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Friday, October 7, 2011 Submission deadline

Celebrate Arts 2011! Juried Show, Florence Events Center, Florence, OR

Up to four works of art per person at $10 each. Juror is Karin Clarke of Eugene.

http://www.eventcenter.org/celebrate-arts/

Show runs November 4 - 16, 2011

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October 31st sign up deadline

for the national sketchbook project...

http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject?utm_source=Art+House+Co-op+List&utm_campaign=958e8382b2-notefromstevenenmail&utm_medium=email

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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 Oct 13th. 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.

Application for membership in Women Artists of the West

WAOW, Inc.: 2011 Application for membership in Women Artists of the West


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Fee: $35.00 (WAOW, Inc.: 2011 Application for membership in Women Artists of the West )

Entry Deadline: 9/30/11

Application for membership in Women Artists of the West (WAOW, Inc.), an organization of women artists with members across the US and Canada. “Membership includes a page on WAOW’s web page with links to your private e-mail and web site. We have at least one juried show per year for our members and try for one other. We have an extensive communications program for our members.”

“Creative Castoffs”

Bring us your “Creative Castoffs” Now!

The Arts Center will be hosting its second annual sale of “anything artful” on Saturday, October 22nd from 10am until 3pm. That means it is once again time to clean out your art studio or your art space! We want your unwanted "artful items" so we can help put them into the hands of those who will use them!

If all of you remember last year, the Creative Castoffs Sale was an amazing day of affordable purchases of items like frames, easels, art glass, art books, magazines, paints, brushes, palate knives, watercolor paper, tripods, sound equipment, scrapbooking goods, photography tools, woodshop tools, floral design items, canvases, finished artwork, studio props, ceramic and clay items, glass working tools, pastel kits and soooo many items for creative use and enjoyment that we just cannot begin to list them all.

Beginning now, The Arts Center will take useful items only that pertain in some way to art-making, art-learning, art-fixing, etc. Yes, we are happy to give you a letter of donation too for your taxes; just ask! Is it too heavy or too big for you to haul? We can assist you, or at least we can try!

Umpqua Valley Arts Center hours are Tuesday through Friday 10am to 4pm.

If you have questions or if you are wondering whether or not it is “artful” please call the Arts Center Operations Assistant, Areole Trattner at 541-672-2532 and she can help you! (If she is not available you can ask for Aleta).

Fall Classes at CAM

Just a reminder, Fall Classes start on September 20th for Young Artists with Stephanie Tomlin.

Drawing I for levels K through 2nd grade – Max. 12 Students - $30Members/Boys&Girls Club - $45 Non-Members

Drawing II for levels 3rd through 6th grade –Max. 12 Students - $30Members/Boys&Girls Club - $45 Non-Members

Suminagashi Marbling – levels 3rd through 8 grade – Max. 8 Students

$45 Members/Boys&Girls Club - $55 Non-Members
Advanced Watercolor Class – High School and Adults

Thursdays – September 22 through – November 3, 2011

Silkscreen Printmaking with pat Snyder
Saturdays – October 22 – 29, 2011
$60 Members $80 Non-Members Materials $20 All

Chinese Brush Painting with Katherine Thompson

Monday – Thursday October 24,25,26 and 27, 2011
12 Students Max.
$225 Members - $265 Non-Members

Solarplate Etching Workshop with Pat Snyder and Mike Holm

Saturday – November 12, 2011
High School and Adults – Max. 6
$60 Members – 80 Non-Members – Materials $10 All

COMIMG ATTRACTION – JUDY MORRIS
April 3,4 and 5, 2012
$330 Members - $370 Non-Members



Google Judy Morris for more information

Check our website: www.coosart.org for more information about classes and online registration forms
Or call – adavenport@coosart.org 541-267-3901 or khammer@coosart.org 541-267-4788

The World Covers 30 Parks by 30 Artists

If you missed the opening reception, and I did, but you wanted to be there and would have if you could, then the next best thing, aside from getting off the couch and going right now, is the article in The World.

http://theworldlink.com/entertainment/article_2b02ee82-da45-11e0-9de4-001cc4c03286.html

And it just so happens I have the link courtesy of Susan Lehman and pat Snyder, so, I have placed it strategically in the middle of this post so if you have a yen to take a look it is easy to find.

No substitute for seeing it in the vivid living color flesh, but for a Monday, a glance at the link will do.

Even the Halt and the Lame

You don't have to be as dedicated as Kellebird, braving the freezing marsh at half past dawn nor as imaginative as S. L. Donaldson with her fantastic color choices, you can just by venturing out into the wild and exotic places around your own home find great subjects just waiting for their chance to be immortalized.

I found these Naked Ladies posing in my own yard and what art fancier could pass up a chance to do raw and unretouched pictures of such wanton beauty?

That's what can happen even for the halt and the lame so long as you look and are willing to see. go find something and make your mark today. then if tomorrow never comes you'll have something for the archaeologists to marvel over fifteen thousand years from now!

"I Have the Right" Juried Art Competition

The PICTURE Art Foundation seeks artwork from artists and/or collectors for an upcoming art exhibition, November 2011 - August 2012 at PICTURE Cultural Art in Carson, CA. Awards: $5000; $2000 for Best of Show and $750 for each of 4 categories. Artwork will be selected by the PICTURE Art Foundation Board of Directors. Seeking art in all media that illustrates a cultural interpretation of the exhibit theme, Human Rights, including art that addresses: • The Right to be Free; from oppression, to choose my leaders, to worship openly, to live in peace and to get an education • The Right to Express Myself; speak freely, be myself and to create • The Right to Dream; anything is possible, war can end, hunger can be eliminated • The Right to Love; myself and the person I choose. Submissions should include: 1) Artist Biography 2) Photographs of Artwork 3) Size and media description for the art 4) Artist Statement regarding the submitted work, describing its connection to the exhibit theme. This statement will be used in the exhibit catalogue should the piece be selected 5) Confirmation that submission in the exhibit does not infringe on any copyrights 6) Insured value 7) Sale price, if applicable 8) Any special installation requirements. Limit: 3 pieces per applicant per category (Freedom, Expression, Dreaming and Love). Submissions may be sent via e-mail or mail. No entry fee. Deadline: October 6, 2011. Visit website to learn more, or send a SASE to: 437 Via el Chico, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. Questions? Contact Michael Johnson at mjohnson@pictureartfoundation.org or 323-363-7044.