| By soar, 516 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.  Our February Exhibit features 8 extraordinary local artists showing their figurative works in a variety of media, including oils, acrylic, ink, graphite, charcoal, pastels and watercolor. Featured artists include: Rachel Barrett, Sarah Burns, Ann DiSalvo, Rebecca Gabriel, Shan Lollis, Karen Staal, Daniel Verner, and Nancy Zufich. Gallery owner Susan Springer will also exhibit new figurative works in clay. This show promises to be an interesting study of the artistic human form in all of its diversity! Continue reading Illahe Studios & Gallery First Annual Figurative Invitational By soar, 516 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.  Read about the gallery exhibits showcased by the Ashland Gallery Association for February! Continue reading February Ashland Gallery Association Featured Galleries By soar, 516 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.  Illahe Studios and Gallery Announces the start of its 2012 Poetry in the Neighborhood season and a Call to Artists and Poets for poetry artist books to be displayed in Illahe’s April Rogue Art Plus Poetry Exhibit in conjunction with National Poetry Month. Continue reading Illahe Gallery Announces 2012 Poetry in the Neighborhood Season, Call to Artists and Poets for April’s 1st Annual Poetry Artist Book Exhibit By soar, 516 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.  Ring in the New Year with us in January as we continue our exhibit of the brilliant hand-blown glass lanterns by Steven Cornett! Steven’s lamps have a distinct quality of their own, from whimsical retro styles to traditional elegant, to edgy contemporary forms; their glow will enhance the ambiance of any room. Continue reading Winter Lights – Illahe Studios and Gallery January Exhibit By soar, 516 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 currently taking submissions for our Third Annual Artist Book Exhibit Coming April 2012. Interested artists please request prospectus from: info illahegallery com, Subject line: Attention Kim – Artist Book Exhibit, or download from our website link: http://illahegallery.com/content/CallforArtists.shtml Continue reading Call for Artists from Illahe Studios & Gallery for Artist Book Exhibit By soar, 516 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.  Our December exhibit illuminates the gallery with the sparkle of the season as we showcase the glass art of five extraordinary artists! Celebrate the festivities of the season with us during First Friday, December 2nd, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Roxy Ann Winery will pour tastes of their fabulous wine. Continue reading Illahe Gallery Announces Third Annual Holiday Group Glass Show By soar, 516 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. Please join us for a book release celebration and reception in honor of two of our favorite poets! Continue reading Illahe Studios and Gallery Book Release Celebration and Reception By soar, 516 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. Book Release Celebration and Reception! Friday, November 18th at 7:00 pm “Facing the Light” by Kathleen Meagher “The Chemistry of Buddha’s Brain” by Marcy Greene Please join us for a book release celebration and reception in honor of two of our favorite poets! Kathleen Meagher and Marcy Greene will give special readings from their new books of poetry. This evening will also be honoring Jonah Bornstein and Wellstone Press. Kathleen Meagher A published writer and teacher, Kathleen Meagher moved to Ashland in 2003 after a long career as a Jungian Analyst, to commit herself to a writing life. Her passion for nature and its intersection with the ethical and social concerns in our world is a major voice in her poems. She has published two books of poetry and a Chapbook and contributed to several collections. She is also a practicing Buddhist. Marcy Greene Marcy grew up riding Continue reading Illahe Gallery Special Event: Book Release Reception for Two Poets By soar, 516 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.  Our November Exhibit ushers in the cooler months of the season with fresh new works by two popular local artists; sculptor, Penelope Dews, and photographer, Kate Geary. Penelope presents her latest direction in hand-built and thrown ceramic sculpture in a show entitled, “Pinnacles,” which explores two main themes: the totem and the pedestal. Kate Geary exhibits her collection of photographs, “Invitation to Solitude,” which takes the viewer through the eye of the artist, sharing the quiet emotion and personal connection with the scene. Continue reading November Exhibits at Illahe Studios and Gallery By soar, 516 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 | DISCLOSURE: SOAR/Art Matters! has affiliate relationships with the providers of great products and services below. Purchases made through our links give us a small commission. This helps to defray the cost of operating the sites, so please use our links!   Utrecht's Special Discounts have been updated for 2012. The above link will get you 40% off your highest priced item, the one below gives 15% off any order of $100 or more AND Free Shipping! It's your choice - and using our links helps us meet the costs of operating this site!    Ashland artist Pegi Smith sells her art on Yessy.com - View her Yessy gallery here Make a beautiful art book yourself with Blurb's service. Artists Danna Tartaglia and Olivia Schemanski have both self-published art books using Blurb.  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