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Ashland Gallery Association May Exhibits

"Refrain" Sarah Waldron, oil on board

Download the May 2013 First Friday ArtWalk map and read about the AGA’s featured exhibits for this month.

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Ashland Gallery Association Featured Galleries April 2013

Storage Vessel, Standhardt Studio

The AGA announces its featured gallery exhibits for April 2013

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A TASTE OF ASHLAND 2013

A Taste of Ashland 2013

 17 Galleries, 17 Wineries, 17 Restaurants, One delicious art experience!

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Ashland, Ore. – In its twenty-fourth year, the Ashland Gallery Association’s signature fund-raising event is A Taste of Ashland. This annual walking tour of Ashland galleries pairs local restaurants and regional wineries to create Ashland’s most delicious art experience. In 2013 A Taste of Ashland is on Saturday and Sunday, April 27th and 28th from noon to 4p.m. Foodies and wine connoisseurs from all along the west coast follow a map to 17 galleries, to discover Ashland’s best restaurants and the region’s best wines. For a complete list of pairings go to www.atasteofashland.com

“A Taste of Ashland” is the ultimate Ashland experience!” says Jeff Jones, Event Coordinator. “Tasters get to stroll leisurely through the quaint town of Ashland all afternoon, experiencing the best of Ashland art, food and wine, then have time

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Ashland Gallery Association Featured Exhibits, March 2013

“Passionate Encounter,” 40" x 30", hand embellished Giclee, by Ford Smith

Art and Soul Gallery Chasing the Muse

Harlequin, mixed media by Dixie Kinser

Original paintings by Dixie Kinser

“My paintings represent my journey in chasing my “muse.”  I sometimes think, “Ah ha, now I have her.”  Then later she taunts me to find her again.  It is a constant search to find her in each painting or when working dyeing silk.  Actually, dyeing silk was the beginning of my journey.  Later I tried watercolor and finally acrylic became my favored medium.  I now frequently find that the two mediums work well with each other in my pursuit of the muse.”

Dulcimer Music by Douglas Ross

Art & Soul Gallery is into its 14th year as one of Ashland’s largest and most popular gallery, featuring the work of over 30 regional artists.  Many award winning, nationally recognized artists are represented.  On exhibit is original art in oil, pastel, mixed media,

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ASHLAND GALLERY ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW BEGINS MARCH FIRST FRIDAY

Drawing by Kiri Boles

Special Event: Annual AGA Student Show – Twelve Galleries Feature Ashland High School Student Artists in March!

Drawing by Kiri Boles

Deep Blue, by William Crowley. All Rights Reserved, used by permission of the artist.

March First Friday will have a very special added attraction when the Ashland Gallery Association celebrates student art.  Alongside art by well-known local, regional and national artists, a dozen galleries will feature works by creative young artists from the Ashland High School Art Department. During the First Friday Art Walk, the students will be present at their hosting gallery from 5:00-8:00 p.m. to proudly discuss their work. Throughout the month of March, visitors to participating galleries will be treated to paintings, drawings, fiber arts, woodworking and jewelry, as well as photography on display.   All are invited and the community is encouraged to support these emerging artists by visiting the galleries. Pick up a

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AGA Featured Exhibits ~ February 2013

“Happy Chinese New Year!” artist unknown, antique print

Gallerie Karon

“Happy Chinese New Year!” artist unknown, antique print

East Meets East VII and… To Africa for Safari III (held over for February)

Gallerie Karon presents a series of exotic destinations in one exhibit.  Come experience Japan, China, Tibet, Nepal, Turkey, Morocco, Thailand, Africa and more!

* Artifacts * Textiles * Adornments * Artwork Including pieces from a private collection.

Featuring the creative work of 24 artists and photographers, along with antiques, artifacts, and jewelry. Our eclectic mix showcases local and regional artists from Oregon, Washington, and California. And, for fun, the gallery displays a menagerie of handmade dolls and animals.

New shows throughout the year make the gallery fresh and inviting. Visit Gallerie Karon for a twist on the usual!

Love Revolution

Just Another Heart by Johan Ziems. Oil and wax

Featuring Johan Ziems

Presenting the work of Johan Ziems, former owner of Nuwandart Gallery. This

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Ashland Gallery Association Featured Exhibits - January 2013

Home, by Leah Mebane

The Ashland Gallery Association Announces January 2013 Featured Exhibits – Read on for details!

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Ashland Gallery Association Featured Exhibits for December

Hanalei sepia series, mixed media by Thomas M. Houston

Read this post to see the December 2012 featured exhibits of the gallery members of the Ashland Gallery Association! Lots of beautiful art and artisan gifts for the holidays represented here…

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Ashland Gallery Association October Featured Exhibits

Ashland Gallery Association aga logo

View the AGA’s Featured Exhibits for October and download a printable map for the October First Friday ArtWalk in Ashland!

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AGA August Featured Galleries

Three Special Flowers, Oil by Judy Richardson

The Ashland Gallery Association Announces its Featured Galleries for August 2012 with details on the art exhibits coming soon. Meet the artists and see their work during another festive First Friday ArtWalk, Friday August 3.

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