Friday, February 8, 2013

Art Happenings By Ava Richey









Art Information follows this announcement. 

THANK YOU, EVERYONE for allowing me to send this art newsletter to you each week.

The newsletter will continue from here forward through the efforts of Stephanie Donaldson, who has agreed to compile it and send it out to you.  She will continue to improve upon what I started a few years ago.  She has decided to call it Ava’s Art Happenings for a short while as a kind salute, and to provide continuity.

I plan to spend more time with family, friends, painting, and at the galleries.
I’ll be seeing you at the art shows or wherever our paths cross.  Please feel free to keep in touch with me through my email.  J  Best wishes to you all.
Ava Richey

If any of you have art show information, or other art events to post in the newsletter, the preferred method is to go to:  http://artliaisonconcepts.com/submit_info_to_avas_art_happenings/
 
 or Stephanie’s e-mail address is info@artliaisonconcepts.com  
The newsletter will be coming to you from her email via mail chimp instead of yarnfarm@frontier.com  so you may need to check your email filter to approve the new sender.

If, for some reason you wish to unsubscribe before next week, please send an email to Ava at yarnfarm@frontier.com by Sunday, Feb. 10th.  After that, contact Stephanie at info@artliaisonconcepts.com  for more information.



This week’s painting day is planned by Arlene Tinsley.

This coming Monday, February 11, 2013 the Bandon Monday Painters will meet at Bandon Bill’s Grill, 12 noon – 3 p.m. 

It is located next to the Best Western Inn at Face Rock on Beach Loop just south of the Seabird intersection. 

The view from the outside eating area is great, or you can walk down to the beach, etc.    
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

FYI:  New listings have asterisks ***** next to the date.

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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.
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Immediate need for Brookings artists. Looking for eight two-dimensional pieces of art (photos, painting, etc.). Framed size range of 8"x10" to 11"x14".   contact Art Liaison Concepts
Art Liaison Concepts provides art placement services in medical facilities, business offices, and other corporate settings along the Oregon Coast . We are seeking local artists in various styles, media, and genres. Please contact Stephanie at info@artliaisonconcepts.com or (541) 404-9511 for more information. 



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 Michael W. and Yvonne Ousley Yvonne Ramirez Ousley and Michael William Ousley have been invited to present their art at the "Cultural Connections: The Many Faces of Africa" exhibit in the LaSells Stewart Center's Giustina Gallery at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon.  The exhibition runs from February 18th to March 28th, 2013 with the artist's reception held Friday evening, March 8th from 6:30 to 9:00,
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Announcements:

Erik Sandgren’s Annual Coast Plein Air Paintout Schedule is posted.
http://eriksandgren.com             click on events for information on this amazing week, Thursday, July 18th through Wednesday, July 24th.  Workshops available, or just show up and paint along at the day/location you prefer.
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The Watercolor Society of Oregon will be holding their fall conference in Bandon this coming October.  Victoria Tierney and Sharon Jensen are co-chairs in hosting this large group of artists for meetings, sightseeing and a painting workshop.  We are excited to welcome them all to our area.
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Port Orford Arts Council is looking for someone to fill the position of Treasurer.  Contact Jerry McManus at jerry.mack.manus@gmail.com if you can help.  The next board meeting will be at the A-Frame on Wednesday, Feb. 6th at 5 p.m.



Friday, February 8, 2013   5 - 7:00 p.m.
Coos Art Museum , 235 Anderson Ave , Coos Bay
Opening Reception for the 30 year retrospective of art by Jerry Baron, 65 paintings and 95 drawings.  Show runs through March 9th.
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******Saturday, February 9, 2013        3 – 6 p.m.
Port Orford Valentine Art Walk
Followed by entertainment at the Savoy Theater 7:30 p.m.
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*****Saturday & Sunday , February 9 and 10, 2013    10 – 5 p.m.,   10 – 4 p.m.
Seascape Center, 97904 W. Benham Lane , Brookings
8th Annual Winter Art & Chocolate Festival  30 booths—art, finer crafts and Oregon made chocolates.
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Date CORRECTION*****Saturday, February 9, 2013   11 a.m.
Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia , North Bend , inside across from Sears
Bay Area Artists Assn. monthly meeting.  Speaker is Herb Yussim who will be discussing the Community Art Gallery at Oregon Bay Properties.  Public welcome.
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Saturday, February 9, 2013  4 – 7:00 p.m.
Downtown Brookings  Second Saturday Art Walk
Art, Music, Food, Fun.  12 or more venues
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Friday & Saturday, February 15 & 16th
South Coast Writers Conference, Gold Beach
Keynote Speaker William Sullivan, workshops.   For more information or to register: kshumaker@socc.edu  541-247-2741
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Friday, February 15    5 – 7:00 p.m.
Coos Art Museum , 235 Anderson Ave , Coos Bay
Art Reception for VISION Art Show: Coastal high schools plus schools from Douglas, Josephine and Jackson Counties .  Show runs through March 9th.
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*****Thursday, February 14, 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
alexandra@portraitsbyalexandra.com
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*****Saturday, February 16, 2013   2 – 4 p.m.
South Slough Interpretive Center, Charleston
Photography Exhibit featuring Patricia Davidson. 
Artist’s Reception 2 – 4 p.m.     Show runs February – March 31sts.
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*****Saturday, February 16, 2013   2 – 4 p.m.
Easy Lane Frames and Select Gallery, 3440 Broadway, North Bend, 541-756-7638  Artist’s Reception for Alan (Tony) Adams
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******Monday, February 18, 2013    7:00 p.m.
Bandon Public Library, next to The Barn & Sprague Theater & City Park
Authors’ night featuring Weld Champneys, author of “Jabberosity”; and Joyce Mueller, author of Jelly Hearts.  Readings , music and refreshments

****Friday, February 22, 2013    7:30 p.m.
Coos Bay , the Hale Center (SOCC Campus)
The Eugene Ballet Company is presenting All You Need Is Love, A Beatles Musical The ballet is choreographed to 19 songs, including songs from "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Band," " Abbey Road ," and "The White Album." Tickets are $25. The tickets are available online at www.dusco.org and at the door. 
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Friday, February 22, 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., Open Mic.  Continues last Friday evening of each month.
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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 February/March Show is up and looking good.  Hope you can stop by.

This art cooperative is comprised of 17 local artists showing and selling their work in the gallery and a busy classroom for artists to share ideas with the public and each other.  Members artists are 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.  
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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, aerial photographs of Bandon.
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Bandon Public Library  
February—Hallway Gallery:  Lea Lyman, “Reflections” –tapestry weavings.
Glass Cases:  Tonya Rosen, “It’s Not Your Mother’s Needlepoint”
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HarborTown Events Center  Old Town Bandon
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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Sage Place, 11th & Elmira , Bandon  541-329-0303  http://www.sageplacebandon.com
Sage Art, Consignment Art, Beads, Glass, Jewelry, Classes and More.
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Second Street Gallery, 210 2nd Street , Old Town Bandon
http://secondstreetgallery.net   541-347-4133 or e-mail at
info@secondstreetgallery.net
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 is 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 Closed
87456 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
New works by Pete Chasar, Loarraine Filippone, Kathleen Kresa, Christina Ohlsen, Horst Wolf,  Randall Tillery, Dale Wells, Donna Goss, Nancy Tuttle, Jewell Johnson, Jane Opiat, Craig Barnes. 
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Chetco Community Library, 405 Alder St., Brookings   
Gallery: Works by Tom Farmer; Showcase: Chain-maille Jewelry by Austin Bertelson.
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Manley Art Center  433 Oak Street , Brookings , OR   541-469-1807
http://wildriverscoastart.com
 “Deserts and Desserts”, Featured artist Jay Mosby.  Classroom panels: Jane Turner, Don Christiano, Heidi Heikkila, Christina Olsen, Agatha Conrad, Jewel Johnson, and Mudslingers.
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Signatures Gallery, 515 Chetco Avenue , Brookings ,  OR    541-469-1085 or
541-661-0132  http://www.signaturesgallery.com

Show of Hands” by Sandy Bonney,  also works of Jan Kunz (watercolors), 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. ,  
Featured Artist Kim Redd shows “Fractal Art”.  Small Gallery: Angie Lehr-Bass, Photographs; Also works by Barbara Edmiston ; Warren Dowler, Vi Burton, Bill Harper and Steve Tadin ; Mike Tompkins and Gary Vickerman ; Gwen Childs; Len Burton and Bonnie Loewen; 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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South Slough Interpretive Center , Charleston -- in the William Q. Wick 
Auditorium   541-888-5558   61907 Seven Devils Rd. , Charleston  Hours 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
***Photography Exhibit by Patricia Davidson  February through March 31st.
Reception Saturday, February 16th,  2-4 p.m.
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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.

February 8th—“Color Me Baron” a retrospective featuring over 30 years work of Jerry Baron
Opening reception Friday, Feb. 8th  5 – 7 p.m.

CAM Lobby:  BAAA Artist of the Month  
*****February featured artist is  Georgia Martin
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Coos Bay Library  525 West Anderson, Coos Bay
****February:  Walls    Rebecca Barnts  Drawing and Calligraphy
                    Lobby Cases:   African Jewelry
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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   Bay Area Artists Association Board Members Show


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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
February features “Still Life” paintings of CVAA members, and also Permanent Collection pieces.   
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Coquille Valley Hospital, 940 E. 5th Street , Coquille , OR
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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--Coquille
Works 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

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River Gallery  1335 Bay Street , Florence , OR 541-902-2505  therivergallery@msn.com
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Siuslaw Library, 1460 9th Street, Florence , OR  541-997-3132
***through March 14th
  Lobby:  Pacific Shores Community of Artisans
  Inside:  Brubaker Family Wall: Carole Hilsbery watercolor paintings
  East Wall:  Warren Davidson  oil paintings
  Cases: Glass Collections of Wendy Vaughn and Susie Voth
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Gold Beach
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  Langlois
Featuring 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
Tuesday – Saturday  12 – 4 p.m.  shouck@coastarts.org
This gallery rotates monthly shows for artists from Oregon Coastal Communities.
Feb. 1 – Feb. 23rd     Bill Karcher, Douglas County artist,   ceramic marine creations

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 Gallery
1901 Sherman Ave, North Bend ,  541-756-1989  

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Easy Lane Frames & Select Gallery
3440 Broadway, North Bend , 541-756-7638
February – March  Features acrylic paintings of Tony Adams.
Artist’s reception, Saturday, Feb. 16th,  2 – 4 p.m.
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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.
****February:  Manga Art of Tiffany and Brittany Valdez
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Oregon Bay Properties, 1992 Sherman Ave, North Bend   Located in the Hotel North Bend
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.   “Poetry by the Bay” 6 p.m., “Poemoirs” followed by Open Mic.  Poetry by the Bay, 6 p.m. -- the last Friday of each month.
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 Pony Village Mall  1611 Virginia St, North Bend:

Artist Loft  756-4088
Featured member artist: Hester Solseng, new jewelry presentation.
Guest Artist:  Liz Coke paintings

East Wing Art Wall (by JoAnn's)  
Photography by Tom & Marijke Branderhorst
Sterling Savings Bank.
Don Sanne’ Marine scenes & landscapes, orig. and prints  Jan. 16 - March 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 
 Jack Wood, Dana Amarisa, Dusty Harrington
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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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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Earning your keep

An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.
James Whistler

Monday, February 4, 2013

Sick Days

I am happy to say I finally got the stent taken out of my...you know where it went, right? The kidney stone removal seems to have gone well and the doctor is pleased. I am not as happy as he is, but that might be because he is not bleeding and screaming in pain every time he goes to the outhouse.

There may be a bit of the Rock of Gibraltar left but the doctor was content to let it lie and see if it will pass normally. I agree. Yes, having a stone pass can be one of life's little joys and I am not looking forward to it with any great delight, but it means no trip to the hospital and for that I can put up with a great deal of pain.

So here I sit drinking water and dreading the results but knowing that this is what has to be done so that the healing process can work its magic. If you hear mysterious animal sounds in the dark of night don't be alarmed, it's just one old guy making trip nine hundred and forty-seven to the little artist’s room.

And why do you care about all of this? It isn't your pain in the plumbing and you mean to keep it that way and since it isn't and you don't need to know as much as you all ready know why should you keep reading this column?

Cause I want you to think about dedication.

Yeppers there is a big Laz-y-boy with my name on it and a blanket for my fuzzy slippers and maybe even a hot beverage and it would be so warm and pleasant to just go sit and wait for tomorrow.

But that won't get the job done. Sure I could claim disability and say that I need down time to recover from my ordeal and that would be true, no jive. But it would also be taking advantage of a slight ache to waste time that can never be recovered.

Now I have mentioned that I was a writer long before I was an arter and most of my work habits come from that discipline. Writing is a lonely business, you sit in a dark room, cause if you had a window you'd stare out of it and never get anything done so windows are out and music can be had but only if it is pleasant and not too interesting, like elevator music cause any excuse will do when you re trying to avoid the solitary work that has to be done when you are in the creative arts.

So you sit in a window-less room, with no lights on except for a desk lamp to put some light on the keys cause you never learned how to touch type and have to see the keys to be able to get the right ones and if you couldn't see the keys the article might be more interesting creatively but it wouldn't have much structure and it is hard to follow another person's thoughts when they aren't arranged in a logical manner which is why you need the desk lamp in the first place and if you didn't that would be another excuse to just sit in the dark and get nothing done dontcha see?

So you sit with a single light and hit those keys until you get a certain number of pages locked down and then you can turn out the light and go eat ice cream.

Why do you have to do it. You have to because there is no boss telling you to get your ass in gear and produce something or you will be out at the curb by nightfall. Yes, even tyrannical bosses serve a useful purpose. They get the butt-kicking engine of success kick-started.

But if its just you doing all of the bossing, you have to take responsibility and do the motivating. You mean creating art isn't enough? Not by a hair. You have to work at your craft every day if you hope to compete with all of those artists who are much hungrier than you and will drive right by Mickey D's and not even think “Big Mac” so that they can get back into the studio and get cracking.

You are both the CEO and the Creative Director of your art industry and if you don't do both jobs you'll wind up with closet full of beauty but no light because you couldn't pay the electrical bill and had to sit in the dark out of necessity instead of creative sloth.

So why do two jobs when you have so much more interest in just the one? There are all sorts of reasons but lets' look at just a few.

No one else is going to do it.

That's right, your mother isn't going to call from the kitchen and tell you to get a move on because she moved to that nice retirement village in Orlando and met that silver fox who had just gotten over the loss of his wife and now they have gone off to play golf every day or maybe they are doing something you'd just really rather not know anything about cause it is just horrible to think about your mother doing that with any one and even though you are pretty sure she must have done it once cause otherwise you wouldn’t be here that was a long time ago and somethings are just better left in the past.

So your mother won't do it.

And if mom won't do it then it is down to you cause you know for sure that the lump on the couch or the hormone housings hiding behind those closed doors with the music which sounds a lot like racket aren't going to give you a good word any time soon, so you have to do it.

And you have to do it when it would be a lot more fun just to wrap up in that blanket and let the heat and the drone of the TV send you off into Never Never Land.

And you have to do it because this is a skill which can only be learned, perfected, honed by doing. Writers write, painters paint and if they don't they soon wont be writers or painters. One of my favorite writing coaches, Lawrence Block, long time columnist for Writer's Digest and multiple best selling novelist says, “Writing can only be learned by doing the writing. What you learned in school is fine for resume writing and even report writing but writing for people to read, that has to be learned by doing. And all of those rules Mrs. Dullard told you would be so important when you grew up and went out into the wide world, will not get you a read at a publishing house if the story the words are telling isn't worth flipping a page."

Same with art, you have to catch the eye of the public and to do that your skills have to be in their battle ready state all of the time.

Which is where doing it every day become so important. You don't want to have to think about every brush selection you make, you want your hand to grab the right tool without any input from you at all and that ain't gonna happen unless and until you do it so often that the hand knows more about where and what it is doing than you do.

When I was starting out as a photographer we didn't have auto focus or meters in the camera, you want a meter reading get out the meter and take a reading. Things not sharp and clear, why don't you twist the barrel of the lens until they are?

Took up a lot of time that twisting and metering did, and there was no cure for it for about twenty years so you either did it and got a good picture or you shot anyway and hoped like hell you could save it when the Lab printed it.

There was one other thing you could do, take hundreds and hundreds of pictures. If you take hundreds and hundreds of pictures at all times of the day and night and in all kinds of weather and you meter them all before too long your eye starts to learn what the meter is doing and if you keep at it you can train your eye to meter just about as well as those prehistoric meters.

Took me ten years and a bunch of bad frames but now I know within an F/Stop what the meter will say when it does its thing. Silly me, now the cameras are so smart they can focus, set the exposure and whistle Dixie, unless they are firm republicans in which case they probably whistle the Battle Hymn of the Republic, and do it faster than my old brain can figure out what I want to try and accomplish with the shot. But if that apocalyptic future that all the movies are so fond of ever happens then I'll still be able to take pictures.

And in case you hadn't noticed my writing has gotten better for doing this blog almost every day, even when I've just escaped the clutches of the Croaker.

Friday, February 1, 2013

Art Happenings By Ava Richey





Art Information follows this announcement.  If any of you have art show
information, or other art events to post in this newsletter, please send it to
yarnfarm@frontier.com



This week’s painting day is planned by Arlene Tinsley.  She is a founding member.  She has chosen ‘painting food’ as this week’s theme.  Hope you can join her Monday.  If the theme doesn’t interest you, bring your own paint resource.

This coming Monday, February 4, 2013 the Bandon Monday Painters will meet at Brewed Awakenings restaurant from 12 noon – 3 p.m. 

It is located at the corner of Hwy 101 and Delaware , across the street from the Shell Station in Old Town .    

Just to let the Bandon Monday painters know….After all these years, I have decided to hand over the planning of the weekly paintouts to you who join in the Monday paintouts and paint-ins.  I have to pare down my commitments this year, so I’m starting here.

If you want to work out some kind of schedule where you each plan the paintout for a week or month, or maybe you don’t want to continue the painting group.

If you get together and decide to go forward with it, just send the meeting information to me no later than Wednesday of each week as to when and where the paintout/in will be and I will put it in the newsletter.

All of this has been a lot of fun, and I have enjoyed painting with you all on Mondays.  I hope to be able to attend once in a while, if you decide to continue with it.

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

FYI:  New listings have asterisks ***** next to the date.

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Resealable Polypropylene Bags
(1.5 mil, qty. 100 in a pckg)   Only 4 packages (100 each) left!  $4 per 100
4 3/8" x 5 3/4"  This size works well for postcards, photos. & mounted ATCs.
Contact Stephanie at (541) 404.9511 or info@sldonaldsonfineart.com
 
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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.
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Immediate need for Brookings artists. Looking for eight two-dimensional pieces of art (photos, painting, etc.). Framed size range of 8"x10" to 11"x14".   contact Art Liaison Concepts
Art Liaison Concepts provides art placement services in medical facilities, business offices, and other corporate settings along the Oregon Coast . We are seeking local artists in various styles, media, and genres. Please contact Stephanie at info@artliaisonconcepts.com or (541) 404-9511 for more information. 




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.


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Announcements:

Erik Sandgren’s Annual Coast Plein Air Paintout Schedule is posted.
http://eriksandgren.com   click on events for information on this amazing week, Thursday, July 18th through Wednesday, July 24th.  Workshops available, or just show up and paint along at the day/location you prefer.
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The Watercolor Society of Oregon will be holding their fall conference in Bandon this coming October.  Victoria Tierney and Sharon Jensen are co-chairs in hosting this large group of artists for meetings, sightseeing and a painting workshop.  We are excited to welcome them all to our area.
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Port Orford Arts Council is looking for someone to fill the position of Treasurer.  Contact Jerry McManus at jerry.mack.manus@gmail.com if you can help.  The next board meeting will be at the A-Frame on Wednesday, Feb. 6th at 5 p.m.




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*****Friday, February 1, 2013   5 – 7 p.m.
Reedsport, Mind Power Gallery, 417 Fir Ave. 541-271-2485
First Friday—Art for Everyone  Featured artist: Tamara Szalewski—handmade jewelry.
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*****Tuesday, February 5, 2013   11 a.m.
Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia , North Bend , inside across from Sears
Bay Area Artists Assn. monthly meeting.  Speaker is Herb Yussim who will be discussing the Community Art Gallery at Oregon Bay Properties.  Public welcome.
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*****Thursday, February 7, 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
alexandra@portraitsbyalexandra.com
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*****Friday, February 8, 2013   5 - 7:00 p.m.
Coos Art Museum , 235 Anderson Ave , Coos Bay
Opening Reception for the 30 year retrospective of art by Jerry Baron, 65 paintings and 95 drawings.  Show runs through March 9th.
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******Saturday, February 9, 2013  4 – 7:00 p.m.
Downtown Brookings  Second Saturday Art Walk
Art, Music, Food, Fun.  12 or more venues
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*****Friday & Saturday, February 15 & 16th
South Coast Writers Conference, Gold Beach
Keynote Speaker William Sullivan, workshops.   For more information or to register: kschumaker@socc.edu  541-247-2741
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*****Friday, February 15    5 – 7:00 p.m.
Coos Art Museum , 235 Anderson Ave , Coos Bay
Art Reception for VISION Art Show: Coastal high schools plus schools from Douglas, Josephine and Jackson Counties .  Show runs through March 9th.
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******Friday, February 22, 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., Open Mic.  Continues last Friday evening of each month.
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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 February/March Show is up and looking good.  Hope you can stop by.

This art cooperative is comprised of 17 local artists showing and selling their work in the gallery and a busy classroom for artists to share ideas with the public and each other.  Members artists are 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. 
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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, aerial photographs of Bandon.
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Bandon Public Library  
****February—Hallway Gallery:  Lea Lyman, “Reflections” –tapestry weavings.
Glass Cases:  Tonya Rosen, “It’s Not Your Mother’s Needlepoint”
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HarborTown Events Center  Old Town Bandon
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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Sage Place, 11th & Elmira , Bandon  541-329-0303  http://www.sageplacebandon.com
Sage Art, Consignment Art, Beads, Glass, Jewelry, Classes and More.
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Second Street Gallery, 210 2nd Street , Old Town Bandon
http://secondstreetgallery.net   541-347-4133 or e-mail at
info@secondstreetgallery.net
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 is 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 Closed
87456 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
****New works by Pete Chasar, Loarraine Filippone, Kathleen Kresa, Christina Ohlsen, Horst Wolf,  Randall Tillery, Dale Wells, Donna Goss, Nancy Tuttle, Jewell Johnson, Jane Opiat, Craig Barnes. 
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Chetco Community Library, 405 Alder St., Brookings   
*****Gallery: Works by Tom Farmer; Showcase: Chain-maille Jewelry by Austin Bertelson.
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Manley Art Center  433 Oak Street , Brookings , OR   541-469-1807
http://wildriverscoastart.com
 “Deserts and Desserts”, Featured artist Jay Mosby.  Classroom panels: Jane Turner, Don Christiano, Heidi Heikkila, Christina Olsen, Agatha Conrad, Jewel Johnson, and Mudslingers.
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Signatures Gallery, 515 Chetco Avenue , Brookings ,  OR    541-469-1085 or
541-661-0132  http://www.signaturesgallery.com

*****“Show of Hands” by Sandy Bonney,  also works of Jan Kunz (watercolors), 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. ,  
****Featured Artist Kim Redd shows “Fractal Art”.  Small Gallery: Angie Lehr-Bass, Photographs; Also works by Barbara Edmiston ; Warren Dowler, Vi Burton, Bill Harper and Steve Tadin ; Mike Tompkins and Gary Vickerman ; Gwen Childs; Len Burton and Bonnie Loewen; 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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South Slough Interpretive Center , Charleston -- in the William Q. Wick 
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.
February featured artist is  
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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
February:  website not updated
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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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Coquille Valley Hospital, 940 E. 5th Street , Coquille , OR
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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--Coquille
Works 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

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River Gallery  1335 Bay Street , Florence , OR 541-902-2505  therivergallery@msn.com
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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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Gold Beach

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  Langlois
Featuring 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
Tuesday – Saturday  12 – 4 p.m.  shouck@coastarts.org
This gallery rotates monthly shows for artists from Oregon Coastal Communities.
Feb. 1 – Feb. 23rd     Bill Karcher, Douglas County artist,   ceramic marine creations

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 Gallery
1901 Sherman Ave, North Bend ,  541-756-1989  

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Easy Lane Frames & Select Gallery
3440 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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Oregon Bay Properties, 1992 Sherman Ave, North Bend   Located in the Hotel North Bend
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.   “Poetry by the Bay” 6 p.m., “Poemoirs” followed by Open Mic.  Poetry by the Bay, 6 p.m. -- 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 
 Jack Wood, Dana Amarisa, Dusty Harrington
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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
Biennial of Contemporary Art and Hanson Howard Gallery (www.hansonhowardgallery.com)
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Illahe Gallery, 215 4th St .
Jan. 29th through February 23rd  “February Figurative Invitational.  Figurative art can be as much about the artist, the viewer and our culture as it is about the model.  Eight painters : Daniel Verner, Sarah F. Burns, Rebecca Gabriel, Inger Nova Jorgensen, Micah Ofestedahl, Ann DiSalvo, Troy Terpstra, and Clista Prelle-Tworek.  Reception Feb. 1st, 5-8 p.m.
 
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 
Andrew Stein Raftery is a printmaker specializing in narrative scenes of contemporary American life.  Reception 6 p.m. and Lecture at 7 p.m., Feb. 7th.
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Giustiana Gallery/LaSell’s Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St.  OSU
541-737-2402
“Faces of Africa ” Show runs February 18 – March 28th.
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Eugene

Maud Kearns Art Center, 1910 15th Ave, 541-345-1571  www.mkartcenter.org
January 11th – Feb. 8th   Curious Temptations: Material ARTistry group show.
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MECCA ( Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts), 449 Willamette Street,
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