| By soar, 592 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  Though we’ve been aware of the confusing “green” labeling of many non-organic products for some time, we’ve recently learned more about how these misleading marketing tactics affect the producers of goods created using true organic products. With the rising awareness of the importance of organic farming and sustainable business practices for the health of our environment and local economies, many producers of organic goods have found larger markets available for their products. Unfortunately, the success these small, locally owned businesses have begun to enjoy has attracted the jealousy of larger corporations looking to continue their own growth in an area they had previously passed over, choosing greater profit margins over earth- and community-conscious practices. With large advertising and marketing budgets, it’s not hard for these corporations to drown out the marketing efforts of small companies, using consumers’ brand loyalties against them with labeling tactics intended to confuse consumers into purchasing Continue reading Almost Organic…Labeling and its Effects on our Organic Producers By Diane Paulson, 61 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact. CHECK IT OUT! Melodie, our Marketing & Sales Director is hangin’ in Squaw Valley at the premier Yoga and Music Festival, WANDERLUST!!!Wanderlust is a one-of-a-kind festival bringing together the world’s best Yoga teachers and favorite musicians,… Continue reading Organic Nation Spirits featured at Wanderlust Yoga and Music Festival By Diane Paulson, 61 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  ReVV 2010 to showcase Leaders on Impact Investing and Social Innovation April 26-27 2010PORTLAND, OR – “Want to make a million selling violent video games to kids? Go for it. Want to make a million helping cure kids of cancer? You’re labeled a par… Continue reading Dan Pallotta author of “Uncharitable” to keynote ReVisioning Value Conference By Diane Paulson, 61 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  Earth Day is always a great reason to raise a glass and toast to what Mother Nature has given us. So, make your toast strong and supportive then invite your friends to pedal over to your place for a nurturing round.Earthy Girl1 1/2 oz Organic Nation O… Continue reading Honor our Mother’s Earthy Girl By Diane Paulson, 61 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  Friday, April 2 was the day it all came together, with numerous cocktail submissions from Southern Oregon Bartenders for the first annual Organic Nations’ Sip Local Cocktail Competition honoring the 75th anniversary of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. … Continue reading It’s the Disguise By Diane Paulson, 61 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  The Elegant Swanky atmosphere of the Gilt, featuring their talented Chefs and Mixologists will be hosting:The Gilt Club and Organic Nation Spirits Cocktail Pairing Dinner306 NW Broadway
Portland Oregon503.222.4458 for ReservationsApril 15, 2010(tax d… Continue reading Above and Beyond By Elaine Frenett, 50 contributed posts About the author: This award-winning artist, trained in illustration, has been published nationally, had fine art added to museum collections, teaches private classes and leads women’s visual journal retreats. Ms. Frenett is a member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon, The Plein Air Society of Southern Oregon, California Watercolor Association, and is a Watercolor West Juried Member. See Elaine's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact. The Coastal Mist crew and Terry from HV Cellars are teaming up for the 27th and 28th of March from 11 AM to 2 PM both days for chocolate and wine tastings and a class on chocolate and wine pairing by Terry and Kevin both Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 to 12:30. We will have [...] Continue reading Sweet Escape Weekends at the World Forestry Center By soar, 592 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  Ashland, Oregon artisan distillery Organic Nation Spirits wins second silver for its organic gin at world taste-off in San Francisco. Continue reading Green Gin wins honors in time for St. Patty’s Day! By Diane Paulson, 61 contributed posts About the author: Organic Nation® handcrafts the Northwest’s first and finest organic spirits, certified by Oregon Tilth. Devoted to a “Triple Bottom Line” of People, Planet and Profits, we offer consumers a socially responsible alternative by “Buying local, Buying Green,” using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to sustainable business practices. See Organic Nation®'s listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  St Pattys Day usually calls for all types of green dye, goofy tall hats and face paint. While I wouldn’t stop anyone from indulging in such amusement, I will lend a drink recipe that will get you more green, in more than one way. First off, celebrate … Continue reading Get your green on this week By soar, 592 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  Oregon-inspired culinary events, including a Meet the Winemakers and Cheesemaker Dinner and a farmer’s market-style artisan food and wine festival, will kick off with the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March. At the festival on Saturday March 20th, thousands of visitors will sample cow, sheep and goat cheese from Oregon and Northern California creameries, including Fraga Farm, Juniper Grove Farm, Pholia Farm, Tumalo Farms, Silver Falls Creamery, Siskiyou Crest Dairy, Tillamook County Creamery, Willamette Valley Cheese Co., Fern’s Edge Dairy, Rivers Edge Chevre, Ancient Heritage Dairy, Cypress Grove, Vella Cheese, Rogue Creamery, and many others. Held under a giant tent at Rogue Creamery’s Central Point facility, the sixth annual festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers. “The farmer’s market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors, giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product, the process and learn each individual cheesemaker’s Continue reading Sixth Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events |  DISCLOSURE: SOAR/Art Matters! has affiliate relationships with the providers of great products and services below. If you make a purchase from one of the sites below, it helps defray the cost of promoting Southern Oregon Artists, so please use our links!   Utrecht's online discounts have been updated, though the graphics remain the same. The link above saves 40% off your highest priced item (coupon code AP1), the one below gets you 15% off any order of $100 or more AND Free Shipping! (coupon code AP3)    Ashland artist Pegi Smith sells her art on Yessy.com - View her Yessy gallery hereNow thru April 30: 
Delphi's Annual Glass Bevel Sale - Save up to 40% OFF retail price! 1/2 OFF standard bevels when you buy the 60-piece box. Make a beautiful art book yourself with Blurb's online service. Artists Danna Tartaglia and Olivia Schemanski both self-published books featuring their art using Blurb. Check them out in SOAR's bookstore, then make one yourself!  ImageKind, a Cafepress company, now has an artist shop site you can join for free to sell your art online. Join the Imagekind community and start selling your art today CafePress lets you design a huge variety of products with your own art and sell them for a profit! A great way to gain more exposure for your work and make a few extra bucks. Janet London of London Hummingbird Arts and Hannah West, the founder of SOAR and Art Matters!, use CafePress to sell products with their own designs.  |
