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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 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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AnyOne CanDraw, 1

You might remember the post about my Kickstarter idea.  This last Monday I was able to host the first night of AnyOne CanDraw.  It was a classic double edged sword.  Yipee, people gave me money. . . oh shit, now I’ve got to do it. I…

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Bell House Gallery - Talent Second Friday ArtWalk Featured Artists

Polka Dots, by Bruce Bayard

Please join us on Second Friday, July 13, 2012 from 5-8pm at THE BELL HOUSE GALLERY in Talent, OR. The Bell House Gallery is presenting new work by four local artists, Heidi Ferguson, Peter Van Fleet, Robert Williamson, and David Lorenz WInston. The Bell House Gallery is located at 104 South Market Street, Talent (next to Tark’s Grocery).

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Uninstructed Figure Drawing

Sally, sketch by Sarah F. Burns

Join us for uninstructed short pose figure drawing – every Monday 10:00 – 12:30   Moderated by Ann DiSalvo Drop In,  $10, $9 for Art Center Members Unclothed model, Adults only Bring your own non-toxic materials Short Poses – up to 25 minutes. Held at Ashland Art Center, 357 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520.   Filed under: Classes, Drawing, …

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Uninstructed Figure Drawing – Short Poses

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Moderated by Ann DiSalvo  Every Monday 10:00 – 12:30   Drop In,  $10, $9 for Art Center Members Unclothed model, Adults only Bring your own non-toxic materials Long and Short Poses Contact Sarah Burns with questions at sarahfburnsatgmaildotcom. Held in Ashland Art Center Classroom, 357 E Main St Ashland, OR.  Across the street from Pasta Piatti and next door …

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Illahe Studios & Gallery First Annual Figurative Invitational

"Red Boots", acrylic & India ink by Shan Lollis

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!

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February AGA Featured Galleries

“Joust 1,” pastel on paper by Virgil Sova

Read about the gallery exhibits showcased by the Ashland Gallery Association for February!

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