| By Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 91 contributed posts About the author: The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is the Rogue Valley’s premier non-profit community art center, founded in 1960 to promote and support the arts in the Rogue Valley. The Gallery offers local artists an opportunity to display their work, and because of its non-profit status can display a wide range of artistic styles and mediums not seen in commercial galleries. Aspiring artists, both children and adults, take classes from local artists and are exposed to a wide variety of artistic mediums. Our mission is to promote and provide for the study, development, exhibition, and appreciation of art. Our vision: Ignite the Mind, Stir the Soul, Open the Heart…Boldly Create! Learn more with web links and contact info in RGAC's listing at SOAR.  Ignite the Mind, Stir the Soul, Open the Heart- Boldly Create! The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is offering a variety of inspirational art classes & workshops for adults this summer! For youth ages 4-7, 7-12 and 13-17, please check out our summer art camps. Please visit our website: www.roguegallery.org for detailed class descriptions and to register. For more information, please call (541)772-8118, email rgaceducationroguegalleryorg (rgaceducationroguegalleryorg) emobascript(‘%72%67%61%63%65%64%75%63%61%74%69%6F%6E%40%72%6F%67%75%65%67%61%6C%6C%65%72%79%2E%6F%72%67′,’<span class=”emoba-em”>rgaceducation<img src=”http://blogs.soartists.com/ArtMatters/wp-content/plugins/emoba-email-obfuscator-advanced/at-glyph.gif” alt=”at” class=”emoba-glyph” />roguegallery<img src=”http://blogs.soartists.com/ArtMatters/wp-content/plugins/emoba-email-obfuscator-advanced/dot-glyph.gif” alt=”dot” class=”emoba-glyph” />org</span>’,'emoba-1870′,”,”,’0′); or stop by 40 South Bartlett Street in Medford, OR. Adult Summer Art Opportunities at RGAC: May 19, 12-3pm: Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arrangement- Barbara Longhurst June 15-16, 5-8pm & 9am-12pm: Paste Paper Art Bookmaking- Denise Kester June 23-24, 10am-4pm: Encaustic: Experiment in Layers & Creativity- Cathy Valentine July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sundays, 1-5pm: Oil Painting Basics- Roni Marsh July 6, 1-5pm: Basketry: Continue reading Summer Art Classes for Adults and Summer Art Camps for Youth at Rogue Gallery & Art Center! By Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 91 contributed posts About the author: The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is the Rogue Valley’s premier non-profit community art center, founded in 1960 to promote and support the arts in the Rogue Valley. The Gallery offers local artists an opportunity to display their work, and because of its non-profit status can display a wide range of artistic styles and mediums not seen in commercial galleries. Aspiring artists, both children and adults, take classes from local artists and are exposed to a wide variety of artistic mediums. Our mission is to promote and provide for the study, development, exhibition, and appreciation of art. Our vision: Ignite the Mind, Stir the Soul, Open the Heart…Boldly Create! Learn more with web links and contact info in RGAC's listing at SOAR.  As part of our mission to nurture and promote the visual arts in the region, the Rogue Gallery & Art Center is presenting a Visual Art Studio Tour (VAST). Artists with studios located in Medford, Oregon will open their doors to art-interested visitors during this unique weekend event. Maps of participating artists’ studio locations will be available at the Rogue Gallery & Art center and online at www.roguegallery.org in late May. The VAST event will bring exposure to Medford’s artistic community, build awareness of visual artists and their working processes and stimulate and grow the arts community throughout the Rogue Valley. Continue reading Rogue Gallery and Art Center Visual Art Studio Tour – June 2 & 3 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.  “Mothers and Daughters” Show at Harmonic Design & Imaging: Oil Paintings and Giclée Prints by Jhenna Quinn Lewis, Paintings, Drawings & Photography by Kara Quinn Lewis, Oil Paintings and Giclée Prints by Sheri Dinardi, Oil Paintings and Giclée Prints by Charity Dinardi Hubbard, Jewelry by B. Stonewood Designs. Join us for Art, Wine & Appetizers. Continue reading Talent Art & Music Festival By Ashland Art Center, 30 contributed posts About the author: Ashland Art Center is an artists' support hub that fills its 9000 square feet to the brim with two fine art galleries, 19 private artist's studios, a Cooperative Clay Studio, Central Art Supply satellite store, Rowan Design and a Community Classroom for classes and meetings. Come visit and be inspired, pick up an amazing gift or join the Artist Member family. Open 7 days a week, 10-6pm. Learn more and make contact with us - Visit our listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for all our links and contact information!  Join us for uninstructed short pose figure drawing – every Monday 10:00 – 12:30 Moderated by Ann DiSalvo Drop In, $10, $9 for Art Center Members Unclothed model, Adults only Bring your own non-toxic materials Short Poses – up to 25 minutes. Held at Ashland Art Center, 357 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520. Filed under: Classes, Drawing, … Read More 
Continue reading Uninstructed Figure Drawing By Ashland Art Center, 30 contributed posts About the author: Ashland Art Center is an artists' support hub that fills its 9000 square feet to the brim with two fine art galleries, 19 private artist's studios, a Cooperative Clay Studio, Central Art Supply satellite store, Rowan Design and a Community Classroom for classes and meetings. Come visit and be inspired, pick up an amazing gift or join the Artist Member family. Open 7 days a week, 10-6pm. Learn more and make contact with us - Visit our listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for all our links and contact information!  Weekly Drop in classes – 3 hour poses – perfect for painting or in-depth drawing. Uninstructed, moderated by Sarah F Burns. Tuesday evenings 6:30 – 9:30 pm $12 General, $10 Artist Members – CASH or CHECKS please A few easels available, bring your own if you wish. Come early to get set up, and remember, AAC … Read More 
Continue reading Long Pose Life Drawing or Painting By Katy Cauker, 24 contributed posts About the author: I paint in an effort to give solid form to feelings and ideas that increase the depth of my experiences in the process of living. American Modernists and their quest to discover a history of art particular to the country they lived in connect me in my personal exploration with European impressionist and post-impressionist artists. I strive to continue their work and further my own understanding of how art concurrently creates and connects us to our culture.  The first drawing for a series titled “The Old Woman and the Sea”. The drawing is a base for a small painting in acrylic. Drawn from a mental image while trying to apply the fundamentals I’ve learned from Erik Sandgren and still draw without… Continue reading Drawing for “The Old Woman and the Sea” 6×6 on panel 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. Shan Lollis shares her experience of over 30 years of drawing. Learn some shortcuts to drawing from life, drawing on location, and materials to use. Rekindle an appreciation of your surroundings. See the world with an artist’s eye. Part of the day will include drawing a live model, practicing proportion, light and shadow, and some color theory. Continue reading Basic Drawing Class & Introduction to Figure Drawing with Shan Lollis at Illahe Studios & Gallery By Ashland Art Center, 30 contributed posts About the author: Ashland Art Center is an artists' support hub that fills its 9000 square feet to the brim with two fine art galleries, 19 private artist's studios, a Cooperative Clay Studio, Central Art Supply satellite store, Rowan Design and a Community Classroom for classes and meetings. Come visit and be inspired, pick up an amazing gift or join the Artist Member family. Open 7 days a week, 10-6pm. Learn more and make contact with us - Visit our listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for all our links and contact information!  Weekly Drop in classes – 3 hour poses – perfect to do a quick painting or in-depth drawing. Moderated by Sarah F Burns. Tuesday evenings – beginning March 6 6:30 – 9:30 pm $12 General, $10 Artist Members – CASH only (the Art Center will be closed and cannot run cards.) A few easels available, bring … Read More 
Continue reading Long Pose Life Drawing or Painting By Ashland Art Center, 30 contributed posts About the author: Ashland Art Center is an artists' support hub that fills its 9000 square feet to the brim with two fine art galleries, 19 private artist's studios, a Cooperative Clay Studio, Central Art Supply satellite store, Rowan Design and a Community Classroom for classes and meetings. Come visit and be inspired, pick up an amazing gift or join the Artist Member family. Open 7 days a week, 10-6pm. Learn more and make contact with us - Visit our listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource for all our links and contact information!  Moderated by Ann DiSalvo Every Monday 10:00 – 12:30 Drop In, $10, $9 for Art Center Members Unclothed model, Adults only Bring your own non-toxic materials Long and Short Poses Contact Sarah Burns with questions at sarahfburns gmail com. Held in Ashland Art Center Classroom, 357 E Main St Ashland, OR. Across the street from Pasta Piatti and next door … Read More 
Continue reading Uninstructed Figure Drawing – Short Poses 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.  Our February Exhibit features 8 extraordinary local artists showing their figurative works in a variety of media, including oils, acrylic, ink, graphite, charcoal, pastels and watercolor. Featured artists include: Rachel Barrett, Sarah Burns, Ann DiSalvo, Rebecca Gabriel, Shan Lollis, Karen Staal, Daniel Verner, and Nancy Zufich. Gallery owner Susan Springer will also exhibit new figurative works in clay. This show promises to be an interesting study of the artistic human form in all of its diversity! Continue reading Illahe Studios & Gallery First Annual Figurative Invitational |  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.  |