| 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.  First of all, don’t miss Cheryl’s Spring reception at South Stage Cellars tomorrow from 2-4 pm! But please read the post to learn more about Cheryl’s other important announcements, including being voted Southern Oregon Magazine’s “Best Local Artist” for 2012 by their readers! Continue reading Announcements from Cheryl D. Garcia, The Great Metal Works 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.  The Great Metal Works Metal Art by Cheryl D. Garcia February 2nd, 2012 Celebrating Chinese New Year in Jacksonville The Chinese New Year has arrived! Come celebrate the ‘Year of the Dragon’ with us in Jacksonville Saturday, February 4th starting with the parade at 10:30 AM. Cheryl will be displaying her latest creation, the five foot long metal dragon (above) at the corner of Third and East California Streets in honor of the deep Chinese cultural ties in Southern Oregon. Cheryl created this dragon as part of an art trade with fellow Jacksonville artist Katharine Gracey, you can help name him by participating in our online poll. We hope you can join us for the festivities, there will be diverse demonstrations of art, cooking and dance throughout town after the Lion and Dragon Dance Parade beginning at 10:30. Be sure to stop by and say hello to us and see the Continue reading Latest Updates from Cheryl D. Garcia By Cheryl D Garcia - Great Metal Works, 3 contributed posts About the author: Metal artist Cheryl D. Garcia draws inspiration from the natural world, creating functional and fascinating sculptures for the home and garden using a variety of metals. Reclaimed steel is a favorite medium with copper, stainless steel and aluminum accents. Cheryl has made the Rogue Valley her home for 15 years. See her listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact  “Red Migration” is a collection of Cheryl’s work themed in the transient and seasonal aspects of life and fiery colors of Fall. The artist’s reception will be at the Red Lily Tasting Room in the Applegate Valley this Sunday, November 20th from 11AM to 5PM with live music 2PM to 4PM by guitarist Jeff Kloetzel – Scheduled to compliment the Applegate Valley “Uncorked!” wine and food celebration… Continue reading November Update from Metal Sculpturist Cheryl D. Garcia 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.  Cheryl D Garcia, artist-in-residence at South Stage Cellars wine tasting room in Jacksonville, Oregon, is a metal artist specializing in earth-friendly sculptural pieces and wall art and more, created from recycled materials with subjects centered on nature-inspired themes. For December, Cheryl and South Stage Cellars host Jacksonville artist Elaine Frenett’s show, “Nature’s Wanderings”, a collection of watercolor paintings depicting Autumn nature scenes. Exhibit runs from Nov 22 – Jan (closing date to be announced). Join the artists for a festive Opening Reception Dec 10 from 2-5 pm. Continue reading Artist Elaine Frenett shows at South Stage Cellars in December 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. We are thrilled to announce our Fall presentation of new works by Cheryl D Garcia at Red Lily Tasting Room. Her “Red Migration” collection highlights the transient and seasonal aspects of life and fiery colors of Fall. Scheduled alongside the Applegate Valley ”Uncorked!” wine and food celebration, we welcome wine trail followers and art lovers to join us for an artist’s reception at our tasting room on Sunday, Nov. 20th from 11AM to 5PM! Red Lily is located at 11177 Highway 238 between Ruch and Applegate Continue reading Red Lily Reception for Cheryl D Garcia! 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.  There are a lot of big things going on this month around Jacksonville. Red Lily Vineyards will be opening this weekend, then the World of Wine will be here a couple weeks later….More news from Cheryl Garcia’s Great Metal Works… Continue reading August Newsletter from Cheryl D. Garcia’s Great Metal Works! By Cheryl D Garcia - Great Metal Works, 3 contributed posts About the author: Metal artist Cheryl D. Garcia draws inspiration from the natural world, creating functional and fascinating sculptures for the home and garden using a variety of metals. Reclaimed steel is a favorite medium with copper, stainless steel and aluminum accents. Cheryl has made the Rogue Valley her home for 15 years. See her listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact News and updates from the studio of metal sculpture artist Cheryl D Garcia The Great Metal Works Metal Art by Cheryl D. Garcia June 23rd, 2011 … Continue reading Exhibits, Demonstrations and Receptions |  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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