| By Cammy Davis, 91 contributed posts About the author: My work is a contrast of abstract design with geometric order. I’m drawn to repeating images and tend to build those into my work, while at the same time, I like looser brushstrokes and flowing lines. To me, that feels similar to life. You organize and schedule life, but there are so many unexpected life events. It’s a mix of order and chaos. ~ Cammy DavisTo learn more about the artist and her work, click HERE to find Cammy's artist listing at SOAR. Last weekend was crazy. Either that or I am the crazy one. Actually, I’m sure it’s both! Too much stress from life, which leads to apologies and creative shut down. Took Monday to recuperate and I think I’m human again. … Continue reading → Continue reading Was the Weekend Crazy or Just Me? By Cammy Davis, 91 contributed posts About the author: My work is a contrast of abstract design with geometric order. I’m drawn to repeating images and tend to build those into my work, while at the same time, I like looser brushstrokes and flowing lines. To me, that feels similar to life. You organize and schedule life, but there are so many unexpected life events. It’s a mix of order and chaos. ~ Cammy DavisTo learn more about the artist and her work, click HERE to find Cammy's artist listing at SOAR. Just got home from the Art Presence Gallery opening in the Historic Jail in Jacksonville, OR. It was fantastic, what a great mix of artists and mediums. Catered by Bella Union, yum. I will admit, I think this is the … Continue reading → Continue reading Art Presence Gallery Opening 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, may we congratulate the members of Art Presence on their new “home”! The new Art Presence Art Center, located in the former Children’s Museum at 5th and D Streets in Jacksonville, not only provides a meeting place for the organization’s members, but a gallery in which they can display their art, host art events and teach classes and workshops. Founder Anne Brooke Hawkins worked very hard to make this dream a reality, and she deserves many thanks and kudos for this strategic coup for the arts in Jacksonville. Continue reading News from Jacksonville’s Art Presence! 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.  Join us for a stroll through downtown Jacksonville from 5 – 7 pm to view fine art and meet the artists hosted by participating businesses for this month’s Fourth Friday Art Amble! Continue reading Artists and Venues at Friday Night’s Art Amble in Jacksonville 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 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.  Artist Alx Fox’s career continues to take wing, this time with the acceptance of abstract “Zen 1″ to another national show! Way to go, Alx! Continue reading Another Congratulations to Alx Fox! 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.  Tomorrow evening’s double header promises to be a delight for Southern Oregon art lovers! First comes the Fourth Friday Art Amble from 5-7 pm in charming downtown Jacksonville, with new artists and venues participating this month. Then the Annual Benefit Art Show and Auction at Veranda Park, with art from the artists of the Studio at Living Opportunities and the kids of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County. Take a stroll, taste some wine, sample some appetizers and meet distinguished and emerging area talent and get an eyeful of art…then take some home with you too! Continue reading This Friday Evening: Important Double-Header in Southern Oregon Art! 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.  Reposted from the blog of our friends at the Jacksonville Review! The next Art Amble takes place Friday, July 22 from 5 – 7 pm. Enjoy a stroll through charming historic Jacksonville and stop in where you see the golden “ART” pennants to meet Art Presence member artists and see their art on display. Continue reading Photos from the Art Presence 4th Friday Art Amble in Jacksonville 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.  Art Amblers are invited to join the burgeoning Jacksonville art scene and join Art Presence for the Art Amble on Friday, July 22 from 5-7 pm. When you spot a bright yellow ART pennant hanging in front of a downtown business, it’s your signal that there’s art inside the shop, restaurant, tasting room or business! Pop in – you will be astonished and delighted by the extraordinary talent of our local artists. Continue reading Astonishing Artists of Art Presence 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.  Images from the Taste of Summer celebration of the opening of Britt’s 2011 concert season, featuring the artists of Art Presence Continue reading Images from Jacksonville’s Taste of Summer Britt Opening Day Celebration! |  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.  |
