You’re Invited!
Art Inspires Ashland
November 14 – 16, 2014
Early Bird special for Evening Presentations tickets ends on November 1!
Join us for Ashland Art Center‘s third annual Art Inspires Ashland!
Three amazing visiting artists will give TED-style presentations on Friday night, November 14, at the Ashland Springs Hotel, and then they will lead hands-on workshops and demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16, at AAC.
This year’s visiting artists are:
contemporary classical realist master painter, NYC
ground-breaking fiber artist and designer, Berkeley, CA
award-winning body painter, Bend, OR
You can purchase your event tickets and register for the workshops & demonstrations either at
Ashland Art Center, 357 E Main St. (across from Pasta Piatti)
or online at www.artinspiresashland.org
Like Art Inspires Ashland’s facebook page for updates
Get the Details!
Evening Presentations
Prepare to be entertained, informed, and inspired!
Our three visiting artists will share stories about who they are,
what they do, and what inspires them in 18-minute, TED-style talks.
Friday, November 14, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Doors open at 6 with live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction
Presentations start at 7:30
@ Ashland Springs Hotel Ballroom, 212 E Main St, Ashland
$30 early bird sale price, $35 after Nov. 1
Workshops & Demonstrations, November 15 – 16
Click on the class titles below for more information and to register.
NOTE: Need-based scholarships are available for youth and students.
Email [email protected] for more information.
The Portrait in Red Chalk with Dan Thompson
Create a portrait in red chalk and red crayon on hand-toned paper.
The workshop includes a demonstration and a hands-on class.
Saturday, November 15, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
$85 Members, $105 General
Notan: The Dynamics of Design with Jean Cacicedo
Learn the principles of Notan (the interaction between positive and negative space) step-by-step while we each work on creating several paper collages.
Saturday, November 15, 4:00 – 8:00 pm
$65 Members, $80 General
Body as Canvas: A Demonstration with Natalie Fletcher
Watch award-winning body painter Natalie Fletcher work her magic: painting a camouflage illusion onto a figure to blend them into a background.
Sunday, November 16, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
$25 Members, $30 General
Thank you to our past and current sponsors:
- Adroit Construction
- Anne Hathaway’s B&B
- Ashland Chamber of Commerce
- Ashland Gallery Association
- AZ Catering
- Bruce Richey, Architect
- Golden-Fields Construction
- Grape Street Design Group
- Grizzly Peak Winery
- Hearts & Vines
- Jefferson Public Radio
- Jennifer Miller
- Kistler + Small + White
- Lithia Springs Resort
- Mercedes Benz of Medford
- Ram Offset
- Sam Vierson Family Foundation
- Smithfields Restaurant
- Sneak Preview
- Southern Oregon Media Group
- Southern Oregon Public Television
- Spring Life Productions
- TOT Restaurant
- Wells Fargo
- Wendy Seldon
With Art Inspires Ashland, Ashland Art Center’s mission is to bring together some of the world’s most creative minds for a weekend of inspirational presentations, workshops and discussions. This community event is an important yearly fundraiser for the Art Center. All proceeds go to AAC’s children’s classes, education programs, and professional artist services. The Art Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serving the visual arts community of Southern Oregon and supporting local artists.
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