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By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1845 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's 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, enthusiasts 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.
Ashland Galleries September Visual Arts NewsSeptember = Art Opportunities
We’re excited to share a handful of fun art opportunities that are being offered to foster your inner creativity, whether it’s getting out and about or enjoying from the comfort of your own home.
Art & Soul Gallery Give-Away Photo Contest! September 15 – 30, Anytime
To celebrate Art & Soul Gallery’s newly featured wall, they are hosting a giveaway and photo contest. To enter, visit Art & Soul Gallery, take a photo of the wall displaying a splash, post on Instagram and/or Facebook, tag Art & Soul Gallery, and use the hashtag #SplashOnTheWall.
1st Prize: Best Overall Photo, $75 Gallery/Framing Credit 2nd Prize: Most Artsie Photo, $50, Gallery/Framing Credit 3rd Prize: Most Original Photo, $25 Gallery/Framing Credit
Winners will be notified during the first week of October.
Image Credit: Tanya Bemis, Untitled, Pop-Out Book
Fiber Arts Collective Miniature Pop-Out Book Workshop with Tanya Bemis Sunday, September 26, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join Fiber Arts Collective and Tanya Bemis for an afternoon of miniature bookmaking. Learn how to make a pie-shaped pop-out book with a secondary secret function. During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to create one book in class while receiving materials to make an additional book at home.
Space is limited. For those who are interested in attending, please click here.
Image Credit: Marianne Nielsen, Daisy, Watercolor
Grants Pass Museum of Art Watercolor Pet Portrait Workshop Saturday, September 18, 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join the Grants Pass Museum of Art and Marianne Nielsen to learn how to paint your favorite animal and/or pet using watercolor and your own reference photo. This is a wonderful workshop if you’re someone who loves animals. Watercolor experience is required and registration is $50.00.
For those who are interested in participating, please click here.
Image Credit: Dews, Untitled, Ceramic
Dews Making Sculptures with Modified Coils, the Magic in Details October 1 – 3, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. / 9:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join Dews for a ceramic sculpture workshop at Bloom Pottery. The workshop will focus on making sculptures using modified coils. Ideas include making animals, people, urns, planters, abstracts, and more. Beginners are welcome. Don’t forget to stop by Hanson Howard Gallery to view some of Dews’ work for inspiration.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1845 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's 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, enthusiasts 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.
Space Is Limited! Sign up NOW for a 5-Week Acrylic Pouring Intensive with Taffy Shahbozian
Art Meditations Using Color Therapy – An Acrylic Pouring Intensive Instructor: Taffy Shahbozian When: Saturdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Where: Central Art Classroom Time: 1-4pm Fee: $250 (For all 5 sessions)
Class Size: 6 to 10 students (10 max.) Registration Required. Click here to register.
Presenting a perspective of art that is beautiful and unique. With proper instruction anyone can accomplish beautiful works of art.
This 5-week series is an introduction to the basics of pouring paint, for beginners and intermediate painters. This is a fun and creative adventure, with many styles and technics to explore.
Course Outline
Week 1 – October 2 Preparing the canvas, working with colors and mixing the paints Different swiping technics – 3 paintings
Week 2 – October 9 Color therapy, how it affects us. Swiping Sunflowers -3 paintings
Week 3 – October 16 Sun Burst paintings -3 paintings
Week 4 – October 23 Flip cup and tilt -3 paintings
Week 5 – October 30 Finish work and varnishing Bring: Large black plastic bag, tweezers, & a paper bag for soiled paper towels
*For more information, including a complete supplies list and class registration, visit centralartsupply.com
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1845 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's 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, enthusiasts 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.
Central Art Welcomes Art Classes by Charity Hubbard Into Our Classroom!
Central Art is pleased to welcome art instructor Charity Hubbard’s art education program into our classroom space this fall! Charity is a classically-trained artist in the Rogue Valley who has been teaching youth and adults to hone and improve their artistic skills for the past 14 years.
Classes will be offered Monday afternoons (youth) and evenings (adults). Inquiries and sign-ups can be directed to Charity via email. You may also visit her website, charityhubbard.com for more information.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1845 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's 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, enthusiasts 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 deadline for Innovate Grant’s Summer Cycle is this Thursday Sept 16, 2021. Have you applied yet? Now is the perfect time to share your work, so why wait?
Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers from around the world through quarterly $550.00 grants. We’ve simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that. How to Apply:
All media and genres are accepted. All applicants (visual artists and photographers) 18+ years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org
By Anna Elkins, 157 contributed posts
View all Anna Elkins's posts. About the author: art + word + spirit: A painter and poet, I play in the crossroads of art & spirit. My paintings are visual stanzas of a poem I will spend my life writing - with brush & pen. I've had the honor to create and exhibit art in the United States, Europe & Micronesia. "As with poetry, painting is either a battle or a dance. Given the choice between music & a sword, I choose music." See Anna's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource.
I’m a metaphorical girl—I see connections everywhere. This year, I learned the word apophenia: the tendency to look for connections among unrelated things. I’m pretty sure I have a not-so-mild case of it. Whether through simile or metaphor, I am …
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1845 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's 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, enthusiasts 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.
Get Your FREE Tickets to the Party! Watch Parties are going to be all the rage this year! Order a few Party Boxes and invite friends over for a mini CHAPlandia at your house.Each Party Box includes enough wine, signature drink supplies, decorations, snacks, special anniversary gifts and more for two people to enjoy. “If I knew how awesome these party boxes were, I would have ordered a hundred!” -Lauren Holden Kilbane, CHAPlandia 2020 Order your Party Box!Meal options available for CHAPlandia 2021! We’ve partnered with a few local restaurants who will be donating 15% to CHAP from CHAPlandia attendee purchases!You’ll be able to order from the menus of Belle Pomme or Epif! The big 2021 CHAPlandia raffle item is the winner’s choice of 5 different packages! Options are: New York City Getaway with a 3 Night Four Star Hotel Stay and a Cooking Class including a Multi Course
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1845 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's 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, enthusiasts 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.
541.773.1444 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, Oregon 97501 centralartsupply.comMON-FRI: 10-6 | SAT: 10-5
Space Is Limited! Sign up NOW for a Mini Workshop with Lara Strazdas (plus watch for a 4-week intensive)
Mini Workshop – Colored Pencil 101: IntroductionInstructor: Lara StrazdasWhen: Friday, October 1Where: Central Art ClassroomTime: 1-3pmFee: $20Class Size: 6-10 students (10 max.)Registration Required.
In this mini-workshop we’ll explore: Types of pencils, their differences and similarities; good, better, best. We’ll also find out which pencils work best for various techniques, and uncover different surfaces that work well with colored pencil (some may surprise you). You’ll learn blending techniques to get rid of the dreaded graininess, as well as layers and color mixing, plus: tips for creating bokeh backgrounds, how to create realistic textures, incorporating mixed media, and much more!But wait, there’s more! Can’t get enough colored pencils? Want to learn more? Lara will ALSO be offering a 4-week Colored Pencil Intensive held
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1845 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's 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, enthusiasts 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.
Have you ever tried to investigate the ingredients in your favorite conventional art supplies?
Chances are, you had a hard time figuring out what was in them, just like artist and Natural Earth Paint team member Kate Gregory.
“This year, I found out I had six different severe contact allergies, and my doctor told me that I had to re-assess everything that touched my skin on a daily basis—and I mean EVERYTHING. While going through my makeup, soaps, nail polishes, and more, I realized I hadn’t checked my art supplies. So, I contacted the company that makes the conventional gouache I had lying around from my university days, assuming they’d be able to provide the information I needed. I received this response:
‘Thank you for reaching out to us. Although we are unable to provide the EN-71 or Material Safety Data Sheet for the requested item, rest
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1845 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's 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, enthusiasts 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 deadline for this year’s Medford Multicultural Fair art contest has been extended again to 9/17. That’s TODAY!! Please submit your art via DropBox: https://www.dropbox.com/request/jRpdeQ3H6R4Gq0fvufgT
We also decided on Tuesday to host a virtual event because of increasing COVID hospitalizations and regular unhealthy air quality. We are seeking videos to share with our diverse audience. We invite your organization and artist members to submit prerecorded or new videos to [email protected] The live stream celebration will be fun. Join us on Medford Multicultural Fair Facebook on September 25 from 11:00 am to 2 pm.
By Art Presence, 312 contributed posts
View all Art Presence's posts. About the author: Founded by artist Anne Brooke, Art Presence is an art organization operating as a non-profit under the Arts Council of Southern Oregon. We've grown from a small group of Jacksonville artists with our board meeting at the GoodBean Cafe to over 100 artists with an art center and gallery in the historic core of our charming town. Our mission is to encourage and develop a growing art presence in the city of Jacksonville, to provide venues for artists which will enhance their work and encourage patronage, to work with the merchants of Jacksonville to promote a variety of outstanding events and displays to draw visitors downtown, to inspire and educate and provide additional beauty to our city. For contact information and web links, please visit our listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource
The 8th Annual October Imaginarium is open! This year’s theme, Reality or Illusion?, resulted in a wonderful collection of artwork depicting Autumn, Halloween, and imaginative ideas building upon the theme. The exhibition opened on Friday, September 17, and continues through Halloween. The gallery is open Fridays and Saturdays from 12–5 pm and Sundays from 10–5 […]
