| 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.  Between October 1st and 8th, Days of Culture will be celebrated at more than 500 events around the state. Many are free; most are family friendly; all represent the lively cultural expression that happens every day in our communities. Find all event listings at http://www.oregondaysofculture.org — and while you’re there (between October 1-31), submit your photo of Oregon culture for the chance to win the Grand Prize of $1,000 in cash, fancy cameras, and other fabulous prizes. Continue reading Last Call to Artists: “This is Culture” Photo Contest for Oregon Days of Culture 2011 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.  Beginning this fall, we plan to offer a new exhibit concept, called “Studio Sale,” which gives fine artists a more refined and exclusive space to show their work. The Studio Sale will also let artists cross-pollinate with other regional artists and college art students for a more rewarding experience. Continue reading Call to Artists: Bend Fall Festival, October 1-2, 2011 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.  The Rogue Gallery & Art Center has a variety of inspirational Fall 2011 Educational Offerings for adults and youth: please visit our website: www.roguegallery.org to see our exciting Adult workshops & classes and for more information about weekly Afterschool Art Studio for youth in grades 1 – 6. Get your creative juices flowing this fall with inspirational artist educators leading fun classes and workshops in a variety of art mediums. Whether you are a painter, printmaker, illustrator, aspiring artist interested in learning the basics or a professional artist extraordinaire, there’s something for everyone this fall at the Rogue Gallery & Art Center! Continue reading Afterschool Art Studio, Life Drawing, and More at the RGAC this Fall! 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.  A new mosaic installation will be dedicated during the Bear Creek Festival at North Mountain Park Nature Center at 3:45 on October 1, 2011. Created in the Studio of Illahe Gallery, artist Sue Springer designed this colorful compass mosaic to help orient students and park visitors to the cardinal directions and to provide a beautiful, interesting and interactive point of entry to the Demonstration Gardens. The mosaic includes mountains, landmarks and rivers of the surrounding landscape and helps visitors and students alike orient themselves in the natural world. Continue reading New Mosaic Art in Ashland permanently installed at North Mountain Park Nature 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.  Jacksonville Artist Katharine Gracey announces a show of her new works in a collection titled “Circus, Circus” at South Stage Cellars, with an artist reception to take place Saturday afternoon, October 1 from 2 – 5pm. Continue reading Katharine Gracey announces October show of new works! 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.  The Rogue Gallery & Art Center presents Sarah F. Burns teaching Life Drawing Strategies on Sundays from 6-8 pm, October 23 – November 13. For just $65 for members ($70 non-members), experience the benefit of a guided life drawing session with a classically trained instructor. Learn tips, techniques and tools to get the most out of short and long live model poses. Students will work with charcoal to capture gesture, character, weight, proportion, light and shadow. Continue reading Sarah F. Burns to teach Life Drawing Strategies at the RGAC- enroll now! 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.  Every 1st and 3rd Friday from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM join other artists in the Rogue Gallery & Art Center studio for two hours of uninstructed figure drawing from a live model. Warm up with short poses then stretch those creative muscles with a series of longer, 20 minute poses. Participants should bring their own paper and materials, although drawing boards, easels, and other non-consumable materials will be available, first-come, first-serve. Continue reading Life Drawing Open Studio at the Rogue Gallery and Art Center starts October 7th! 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.  We hope you didn’t miss the registration deadline’s for RGAC’s first three workshops! If you did, heads up on the upcoming workshops and additional information from Education Director Brooke Nuckles. Continue reading Reminder about registration deadlines for Rogue Gallery & Art Center Workshops 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.  Visit us in October for an exceptional group exhibit showcasing the talent of 17 local and national mosaic artists! This show promises to be an eclectic mix of styles, media, and form. Artists’ Reception: Friday, October 7th, during the Ashland Gallery Association First Friday Art Walk, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Live music will be provided by guitarist, Stephen Kane. Wine, cheeses, and refreshments will be served. Continue reading Illahe Studios and Gallery October Juried Mosaic Exhibit: Andamento; the Flow of Mosaics 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 and make contact with Katharine using the info in her listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource. Katharine’s work appears at South Stage Cellars in Jacksonville as resident artist Cheryl D. Garcia welcomes her as guest artist from September 27 – October 24. Please attend an artist’s reception on Saturday, October 1 from 2-5 pm to meet the artist and learn more about her work over a glass of award-winning wine! Continue reading SOAR Welcomes Artist Katharine Gracey, Announces October show of New Works! |  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!   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