| 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.  In celebration of the art of the word and National Poetry Month, Illahe Studios and Gallery hosts our Third Annual Artist Book Exhibit! This year’s show continues the tradition with uniquely fresh and interesting artist books, many of which push the boundaries, or should we say “bindings” of what are typically considered books. In addition, see our National Poetry Month related poetry readings and other events… Continue reading National Poetry Month Exhibits, Readings & Events  The weekend's theater offerings range from a taut drama about homophobia to a hypnotist's interactive comedy show. Mark BenningtonThe acclaimed Portland actor Chris Harder also wor… Continue reading Stage notes: Hypnosis, kickstarts and other comings and goings By Geneva Miller, 38 contributed posts About the author: Geneva Miller writes to connect artists with the communities they serve. Enquire about news and feature articles, web content, business writing and more. Note: Ms. Miller regularly contributes to SOAR's blog, Art Matters!. Click here to read Geneva's posts. See her listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  Carolyn Goldwasser and Vivian Connolly Bandon Play Readers Claire McLaughlin Donna Roselius Victoria Tierney Edith Winters and Enda Paulsen Darcy Grahek Candace Kreitlow Reverend Robin Haruna Earla Daoust, Lani Reynolds At the close of Women Continue reading At the close of Women’s History Month 2012—images of… By Anna Elkins, 36 contributed posts About the author: art + word + spirit: A painter and poet, I play in the crossroads of art & spirit. My paintings are visual stanzas of a poem I will spend my life writing - with brush & pen. I've had the honor to create and exhibit art in the United States, Europe & Micronesia. "As with poetry, painting is either a battle or a dance. Given the choice between music & a sword, I choose music." See Anna's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource.  The Heart Takes Flight is a children’s book for grownups, celebrating all those who wake into their dreams. With its inked images and text, this illustrated vignette invites you to try on your wings. Written & illustrated by Anna Elkins. Anna cur… Continue reading Anna’s New Book: The Heart Takes Flight By Geneva Miller, 38 contributed posts About the author: Geneva Miller writes to connect artists with the communities they serve. Enquire about news and feature articles, web content, business writing and more. Note: Ms. Miller regularly contributes to SOAR's blog, Art Matters!. Click here to read Geneva's posts. See her listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  The right time to update your on-line profile is now. Facebook will launch the new Timeline format… Continue reading Perfect Timing: Your Updated Web Profile Part 1 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.  Learn more about Illahe’s National Poetry Month events, including a call to artists for poetry art books! Continue reading April is National Poetry Month! Related Events at Illahe Studios & Gallery Lighthouse Inn and Little Brown Hen Cafe in Florence, Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Weisinger's of Ashland. If you’re heading to the dunes or to explore Old Town, you’ll find good va… Continue reading Gerry Frank’s picks: Lighthouse Inn, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and more By Geneva Miller, 38 contributed posts About the author: Geneva Miller writes to connect artists with the communities they serve. Enquire about news and feature articles, web content, business writing and more. Note: Ms. Miller regularly contributes to SOAR's blog, Art Matters!. Click here to read Geneva's posts. See her listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  You’ve launched a web site. You’ve got a Facebook account. Now what? In this excerpted… Continue reading The Business End of the Paintbrush By Geneva Miller, 38 contributed posts About the author: Geneva Miller writes to connect artists with the communities they serve. Enquire about news and feature articles, web content, business writing and more. Note: Ms. Miller regularly contributes to SOAR's blog, Art Matters!. Click here to read Geneva's posts. See her listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  You’ve launched a web site. You’ve got a Facebook account. Now what? In this excerpted… Continue reading The Business End of the Paintbrush By Anna Elkins, 36 contributed posts About the author: art + word + spirit: A painter and poet, I play in the crossroads of art & spirit. My paintings are visual stanzas of a poem I will spend my life writing - with brush & pen. I've had the honor to create and exhibit art in the United States, Europe & Micronesia. "As with poetry, painting is either a battle or a dance. Given the choice between music & a sword, I choose music." See Anna's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource. |  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: 
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