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We can’t believe November is already here! We’ve got a fun month here at the Southern Oregon Guild filled with a variety of creative performances, classes, and workshops. In a few weeks, we’ll be sending out our monthly “Palette Newsletter” which includes recaps of last month’s activities, member news, and more. Below are some event reminders until then and we hope to see you this Sunday at our Fall Performing Arts Showcase….
Creativity Unframed: Performing Arts Showcase THIS Sunday November 5 • 2-4pm at the Guild Featuring Georgia Churchill & Kayla D. Rau
Join us for a fun, comedic, and uplifting afternoon at our Fall Creativity Unframed Performing Arts Showcase THIS Sunday November 5 from 2-4pm! This is an opportunity for our non-displaying Guild Members to share their talents and creativity with our community! Master Storyteller Georgia Churchill will share a new riveting selection of short stories that are windows into the time and place from which they emerge. Georgia holds the philosophy that a story is a portal that opens to worlds of both knowledge and delight. For 45 years, she has been telling oral tradition tales from many cultures to people from ages 3 to 101! Prepare to also be dazzled through song from local singer & songwriter Kayla D. Rau! Her tender and funny biographical songs will surely have you toe tapping along! We even hear she might be bringing a TOY PIANO?! Event entry is $5-$10 sliding scale and includes light refreshments! Tickets can be purchased upon arrival to the Guild Galley.
Fall Fiber Fun Series with Iris Chinook Weekends: November 11, 12, 18, 19 at the Guild
We invite you to join us at the Guild this fall to delve into THREE fun fiber techniques in our Fall Fiber Fun Series led by Iris Chinook. Discover the deep joy in making everyday things with your own hands and walk away with the knowledge of how to successfully make cordage, knit, crochet, read patterns, and correct mistakes. During this 4-part beginner class series in the month of November, you’ll learn and understand the process of working with different fibers to create 3 separate projects: A dishcloth, granny-square, and basic cordage. Seek inspiration to take these traditional techniques and create personalized clothing, scarves, blankets, purses, and more!
Iris Chinook has been exploring and delighting in the creation of textiles for over 50 years. She loves making useful, beautiful things that she can utilize in her everyday life. Primarily identifying as a Spinner (making her own yarn for her projects), she is looking forward to sharing her wealth of experience with you.
November 11, 11am-1pm • Crochet Like a Granny!: In this class you’ll receive information about different materials and projects appropriate for crochet and encouragement to explore the basic “granny-square” pattern to see all of the extraordinary uses to which these basic, “starter” squares can be put! You will learn how to choose the right size crochet hook, tie yarn, chain stitches and join together to create a foundation circle, and learn single and double crochet stitches. After finishing classyou will know the fundamental building blocks of crochet to create anything that inspires you, such as pure art sculptures, wall hangings, toys, or etc.
November 12, 11am-1pm • Knit Shirley’s Gourmet Dishcloth: Knitting is an extremely versatile craft for making clothing as well as home accessories, pet coats, blankets, etc. In this class, you will gain the confidence to make your way through basic knitting instructions to facilitate honing of your skills and an increased awareness of different fibers, their properties, etc. You will learn how to cast-on, make a knit stitch, yarn-over increase and decrease, understand how to read basic knitting instructions, and which end of the circular needles to use! Iris will also show how to use a darning needle to tie-off and weave-in a long tail of yarn that is resistant to unraveling with the heavy use a washcloth receives.
November 18, 11am-1pm • Lucet Cordage: What did we ever use before plastic twine and commercially produced ropes were invented? The ancient art of cordage has allowed the evolution of our species to make everyday useful items. In this class, Iris will discuss the origin and history of the Lucet, an ancient Viking tool and technique of making strong, durable string and cordage that does not unravel when cut. You will learn what kind of materials make good cordage, how to start the cord on the Lucet tool, how to keep going until you have the length you want, how to tie-off yarn, and brainstorm on ways to use your finished string. It’s a great way to use up assorted scraps of yarn, doesn’t require a pattern, and is highly portable.
November 19, 11am-2pm: Final class drop-in opportunity to ask questions and receive help troubleshooting problems with Iris. This final session will be three hours from 11am-2pm and is optional.
Individual Classes are $30/each or $80 to attend the whole series. Classes are appropriate for ages 14 and up. Material Fees are separate and payable directly to the teacher upon arrival in CASH. You get to keep all materials provided to you, which include knitting/crochet needles, fiber, etc. If you would like to request a scholarship due to financial hardship, please send an email to [email protected] or call us at 541-592-5019.
Wreath Making Workshop with Pure Life Designs Sunday November 26, 2-5pm at the Guild Gallery
Come explore your creative side with us at our Wreath Making Workshop on Sunday November 26 from 2-5pm led by Ashley Mendes of Pure Life Designs at the Southern Oregon Guild. Weave the natural world into your own unique masterpiece! During this creative hands-on workshop, you will learn the art of selecting, arranging, and preserving a stunning array of dried florals and greenery. As you craft your wreath, you’ll find inspiration in the vibrant color and texture of nature, and the end result will be a testament to your creativity and the splendor of Southern Oregon’s flora. Wreaths make wonderful seasonal decor or a gift for a loved one! Your ticket price of $45 includes all the instruction and supplies needed to create your wreath. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! Register via the button below. *Wreath pictures above are from Ashley’s previous students! WOW!
Art in the Vineyard: A Guild Gallery at Bridgeview The art of Charles Churchill and Miri Admoni On display now through November 27!
Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday September 30 for the opening of our fall exhibit at Art in the Vineyard, our art gallery at Bridgeview Winery in Cave Junction! The work of Charles Churchill & Miri Admoni will be on display until November 27. Bridgeview is now open from 12-7pm!
Charles Churchill has been a sculptor for over 4 decades and a teacher for 26. His passion for art evolved from a love of jazz, leading him to beat poetry, abstract art, and even motorcycles. In 1989, he graduated art school at Sonoma State University and began showing and selling his art. Abstract assemblage and light sculptures make up a large portion of his body of work, made almost entirely of disregarded industrial scraps. By using found wood, glass, and metals, he celebrates and honors the materials made from our planet’s resources. Charles has taught art and curated exhibitions at Sonoma State University and the Sebastopol Center for the Arts. He has also shared the art of assemblage to children of all ages in various schools and Head Start programs in Northern California. Charles was the August 2021 Featured Artist at Central Art Gallery in Medford, OR and currently has 4 pieces on display at the Guild Gallery & Art Center. To see more of his work, visit www.charleschurchillsculptor.com.
Miri Admoni (b. 1954 in Tel Aviv, Israel) is a mixed media, glass, and jewelry artist, who shares her life between Israel and the USA. Arts and crafts have always been a part of Miri’s life since childhood. Her formal education was in graphic design, where she worked as a freelance designer and producer of unique recycled paper products and specialized in packaging. During 2004-2010 Miri studied various glass techniques, and from 2011-2012 she studied metalsmithing in a private studio and started to create jewelry with glass. Nature has always been the greatest source of inspiration. Initially, Miri was inspired by her surroundings in Israel, the rich and diverse nature scenes between the Mediterranean Sea and the Judean desert. That led to the creation of the Alchemy glass series and the collaboration with Bedouin women artists. Now Miri lives and works from her home studio in Selma OR, where she continues to explore her relationship with nature. To view or purchase her work, visit her Saatchi site!
Intersections: Fall Guild Member Exhibit On display now through January 2024 at the Guild
Our Fall Guild Members exhibit, Intersections, opened on Sunday October 22 from 3-5pm at the Guild Gallery & Art Center. Thank you to all who joined us! Intersections will be on display until January 20, 2024. Our current 2023 hours for viewing are: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm. The Guild Gallery & Art Center is located in the historic Kerby Belt Building at 24353 Redwood Highway Kerby, OR 97531. Featured artwork above: Interconnected 2, acrylic on canvas, by Dara Daniel.
The Southern Oregon Guild proudly presents the 5th Annual “Let’s Write!” Event – A Day of Writing for All Kinds of Writers, Exploring the Art of Language! This year’s theme is: The Power of Words & The Writer’s Conscience. Join 6 local writers on Saturday September 9 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Guild Gallery & Art Center, for a series of interactive workshops aimed to actively inspire your own literary practice!
The 2023 Keynote Speaker will be Paul Fattig, lifelong Illinois Valley resident and Marine Corps Veteran. Paul shares that “growing up poor without a television during the 1950s and ‘60s, I have loved books since early elementary school. Writing books is a dream come true for this former Kerby kid.” In addition to his keynote address, Paul will be presenting “Tapping into One’s Roots,” a non-fiction prose workshop.
Following the keynote address at 9:30am, will be three 90-minute sessions, each with a choice of two separate workshops, for a total of six different presentations. Facilitators will provide support while guiding attendees to create their own fresh writing. All presenters and workshops are described below.
Kokayi Nosakhere • Effective Protest Writing & Writing American History
Activist Kokayi Nosakhere, with 30 years of experience, invites you to learn what formulas work to effectively communicate political messages. Come prepared to learn who labor leader Emma Goldman is; to read a portion of Black Liberation Movement icon Dr. King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail;” be reminded of the wisdom of historian Howard Zinn – and to write your own 500 word editorial concerning a current event of injustice inside the United States of America. Also with the multiple controversies currently swirling around what it means to be an “American,” how do historians do it? What is the responsibility of historians in this “moment.” Learn about primary documents, how to find them and how to use them to “write” accurate “history.” Then, try your hand at the 5 paragraph method used by college students all across the country to convince their professors they actually heard the lecture. Five years ago, author, community builder and Black cultural expert, Kokayi Nosakhere relocated to Southern Oregon. In 2019, he attended the 12th Annual Beloved Music Festival. Since then, he has focused his energies on building a BIPoC Sanctuary.
Amy Miller • Relationship & Interdependence
In this 90-minute workshop, we’ll explore poems of relationship and interdependence between humans and animals, and humans and work. Taking some exquisite and varied poems as inspiration, we’ll write poems or short prose of our own about the physicality, challenges, and realities of work in our lives, and our complex connections with the animals and insects around us. Amy Miller’s Astronauts won the 2022 Chad Walsh Chapbook Prize, and her full-length poetry collection The Trouble with New England Girls won the Louis Award from Concrete Wolf Press. Her writing has appeared in Barrow Street, Catamaran, Copper Nickel, Narrative, Rattle, RHINO, Terrain, and ZYZZYVA, and she received a 2021 Oregon Literary Fellowship. She currently lives in Ashland, OR.
Paul Fattig • Tapping into One’s Roots
The focus will be on capturing a world that you know better than anyone else: your own life and times. Using documentary journalism, learn to write about the interesting aspects of your life, the good and the bad, the humorous and the tragic. Call relatives or childhood friends to rehash favorite anecdotes, then turn those anecdotes into chapters. Continually step out of your lane to read everything you can get your grubby little fingers on. Reading widely is an essential exercise to successful writing. As an Illinois Valley urchin, Paul Fattig attended Kerby Elementary School and Illinois Valley High School. After serving in the Marine Corps, he graduated from the University of Oregon in 1979 with a degree in journalism. A print journalist for 40 years, he retired in 2013 to write books. He is now writing his fourth book.
Gary Lark • Taking My Self to Work
Work is a two-way lens, what we do and who we are. Can we capture the alchemy that rises from the ordinary? I’ve been a carpenter, janitor, salesman, hospital aide and librarian; how about you? With your work, paid or unpaid, what have you observed there? What do you feel there? Is there a poignant moment hidden in the movements of the task. We’ll explore some poems and write a few. Gary Lark’s most recent poetry collections are “Easter Creek,” Main Street Rag, “Daybreak on the Water,” Flowstone Press and “Ordinary Gravity,” Airlie Press . His work has appeared in Beloit Poetry Journal, Catamaran, Rattle, Sky Island and others. He claims the Umpqua River as the main teacher in his life.
Diana Coogle • What’s on Your Conscience? Let’s Write About it!
Explore possible essay topics based on the question, what’s on your conscience? Then we will focus on various approaches to that topic: A narrative about a childhood incident? A process of how to salve a guilty conscience? The class follows a loose format of a few words of explanation followed by time for writing, then workshopping with a partner with input from the instructor. We’ll end with a nonobligatory sharing of essays. As an academic, Diana Coogle was a Marshall Scholar; taught at RCC, the University of Oregon, and Sweden’s Göteborg Universitet; and earned a Ph.D. in 2012. As a writer, she was a 20-year JPR commentator, published seven books, was an Oregon Book Awards finalist, and was a writing conference keynote speaker.
Michael Spring • Into the Surreal
Reality bumming your trip? Move into surreal poetry. Learn how to create poems with pliable dreamscapes. From talking buttons to hallways inside of leaves, you will discover yourself interacting with the unexpected, the magical, and the imaginal. In this workshop we’ll review what surrealism is and what it has to offer. Several prompts will be used to create surreal poems. Most of the workshop will focus on writing drafts and sharing your work. Michael Spring, of Brookings, Oregon, is the author of five poetry books and one children’s book. His poetry books have won several awards and distinctions, including The James Tate Prize, The Turtle Island Poetry Award, an honorable mention for the Eric Hoffer Book Award, and a Luso-American Fellowship from DISQUIET International. He is a poetry editor for Pedestal Magazine and Flowstone Press.
The day will conclude with an Open Mic at 4pm, in which participants can share the work they created throughout the day. Coffee, Lunch, and Refreshments are included. Event Fees are on a sliding scale from $35 to $55. Student fee is $25. Please honestly self-select your payment tier based on your financial picture. If the sliding scale would be a financial hardship, please call 541-592-5019 or email [email protected] to inquire about available scholarships.
July 2023 Palette Newsletter JULY GUILD NEWS & UPDATES
Summer is officially here and we are excited about all of our upcoming arts-focused events this season! In this month’s palette newsletter below, you’ll find more information below about: IRVAC’s Gateway Project 2023 TWO Guild Art Exhibitions opening in July 2023 August Performing Arts Showcase at the Guild Upcoming Art Classes & Workshops Local Art Events, Call to Artists, and Resources How to leave us a review – Help us spread the word! We would like to give a warm welcome to our newest Guild Members: John Jay Eklond, Kris Wildman, Janet Downing, and Margaret and Brennan Connery! Annual Membership renewals are currently DUE! If you or someone you know would like to become a Guild Member or learn more about what we do, please forward this newsletter to them or email [email protected]. Don’t forget to give us a follow on Facebook or Instagram at the social media links in the bottom of this newsletter!
This past week, we hosted the 2-day CO.STARTERS® Boot Camp program presented by Reinventing Rural and The Foundry Collective. Thank you to all 10 participants who attended and to Misty Lambrecht for facilitating this wonderful offering. Did you know that the Guild Gallery is available to rent by the hour? Consider hosting your next event, meeting, roundtable, party, or luncheon inside our one-of-a-kind space filled with local art! To inquire about pricing & amenities, please call 541-592-5019. Referrals are appreciated!
75 years ago, Cave Junction officially became an incorporated city in the state of Oregon and known as the “Gateway to the Oregon Caves.” In honor of this momentous anniversary, the Illinois River Valley Arts Council (IRVAC) is celebrating with their 2023 Gateway Project! 29 local artists have each decorated a wooden garden gate and they are all currently on display at various businesses and venues from Grants Pass to O’Brien. We are so excited to be included and display this wonderful assemblage gate by Guild Member Charles Churchill! Our Managing Director poses to give a sense of scale for the gate (first photo, pictured left) alongside Charles’ sculpture “All Along the Watchtower” (first photo, pictured right). All gates will be auctioned off on Saturday September 9 at Siskiyou Field Institute in Selma from 4 to 8 p.m. The event features music, food, beer and wine, juice and sodas, and more. Proceeds will go towards IRVAC’s “Learning Through Arts” Program. Stop by the Guild Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-5pm to view Charles’ gate!
Art in the Vineyard at Bridgeview Winery Featuring the solo work of Brian Davis Sunday July 23, 5-8pm • Opening Celebration
Join us on Sunday July 23 from 5-8pm to celebrate our new summer exhibit at ART IN THE VINEYARD, our new Guild Gallery at Bridgeview Winery’s tasting room in Cave Junction! In April 2023, we kicked off our new collaboration with the work of Sheila Mason, and now for our second show we are displaying a solo collection of paintings by local artist Brian Davis! Opening reception is free with delicious appetizers provided and a variety of Bridgeview wine available for purchase. Come meet Brian Davis!
Brian Davis was exposed early in life to a world of art and creativity during high school. His two instructors were of the surreal persuasion and being fascinated by it seemed to stick with him! Fast forward through marriage, children and work sidelined his ability to make art a priority. Now living in the idyllic Southern Oregon town of Merlin, Brian has allowed his channels to re-open into art. Brian’s small hobby farm gives him a wide variety of subject matter to draw inspiration from for expressions in acrylic or oil paints; a bouquet of flowers, a bowl of fruit, or vegetables on the vine. His personal art studio completes a space from which to create. Brian’s work is currently on display at the Southern Oregon Guild Gallery in Kerby, Oregon. Bridgeview Winery & Vineyard is located at:4210 Holland Loop Rd. Cave Junction, OR 97523 CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE MAP LINK. They are open everyday from 12pm-8pm!
A Welcoming Light: Guild Member Exhibit Sunday July 30, 4-6pm • Opening Celebration
The Southern Oregon Guild invites you to join us in celebrating the opening of our summer Guild Member Art Exhibit, A Welcoming Light, on Sunday July 30 from 2-4pm at the Guild Gallery & Art Center. Guild Members will be making short presentations about their artwork included in the show that is related to our theme! This event is FREE and open to the public! Live Jazz music from Terry D. Davis, snacks, and refreshments will be offered. The Guild Gallery & Art Center is located in the Kerby Belt Building at 24353 Redwood Highway Kerby, OR 97531 and is open Tuesdays-Saturdays 11am-5pm. A Welcoming Light will be on display from July 30 – October 14, 2023.
Sunday August 6 • Matinee 2-4pm Creativity Unframed: Performing Arts Showcase
Join us for a special new quarterly Performing Arts Showcase series Creativity Unframed, debuting on Sunday August 6 from 2-4pm at the Guild Gallery & Art Center in Kerby. This is an opportunity for non-visual artists to display their talents to our community on the Sunday following our quarterly exhibit openings. Admission is FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated. Refreshments & snacks will be for sale at our concession stand.
Kicking off this series, Kris Wildman and Alyssa Babin will be sharing their talents with us for a “Herstory” inspired event. Alyssa Babin will begin the program, presenting a few of her poems and original songs. Kris Wildman, accompanied by musician Terry D. Davis, will then perform a varied repertoire, telling the story of her life in music, from childhood experiences through first lessons, and continuing with a sampling from her eclectic career.
Kris Wildman is a classically trained soprano and voice teacher with over 40 years of professional experience in choral, theatre, concert and sacred music. Her graduation recital (MFA, Voice, CalArts 2006) of music by living American women led to participation in composer Maria Newman’s house concert series. Since moving to Selma, Kris has performed with Jefferson Baroque Orchestra, S. Oregon repertory singers, and house concerts with various collaborators.
Alyssa Babin is a poet, musician, independent parent, and candle maker currently living on the beautiful Southern Oregon Coast. Alyssa was inspired to create her business, Fireheart Candles, when her child Alex was still in the womb. Driven by a desire to express herself creatively and spend as much time as possible with Alex, Fireheart Candles was born! To learn more about Alyssa, visit www.fireheartcandles.com.
Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Summer Paint & Sip with Pure Life Designs Friday August 4 • 4-7pm at the Guild Gallery
Come unplug and explore your creative side with Ashley Mendes of Pure Life Designs for a SPRING PAINT & SIP EVENT on Friday August 4 from 4-7pm at the Southern Oregon Guild Gallery & Art Center in Kerby, OR. During this 3-hour relaxed painting session, Ashley will lead everyone through recreating one main picture of choice that you can add your own flair to. This event is great fun regardless of your skill level as no prior art experience is required. Your $50 ticket includes all the paint, supplies and focused instruction needed to create your own masterpiece, as well as snacks and your first glass of local wine provided by the Guild. Additional glasses are available at cost. Sign up to attend with friends or create new ones! Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. Offline payments are accepted! Ashley Mendes is an artist in southern Oregon who has had a passion for art and expression her whole life. She began Pure Life Designsto share her passion with others. A natural teacher with a warm personality, she guides you gently through the process of creating your artwork while teaching you techniques along the way. You can learn more about Ashley HERE! Click HERE to register for Paint & Sip
Color Theory II with Kristen O’Neill Saturday Aug 5 • 1-4pm at the Guild Gallery
Are you looking to take your use of COLOR to the next level? Perhaps you took a beginner class and are looking to advance? We invite you to join us on Saturday August 5 from 1-4pm for Intermediate/Advanced Color Theory II, led by professional local artist Kristen O’Neill, where you’ll walk away feeling empowered by color and confident in creating harmony within your paintings! During this 3-hour workshop, you’ll work on creating a variety of color schemes (primary, secondary, tertiary, analogous, complimentary, etc). Kristen will also review famous works of art and their color lessons and afterward lead us in creating a small project to keep as a reminder in your studio. This class is applicable to all intermediate or advanced painters using an opaque medium (oil, acrylic, gouache). A variety of painting colors and supplies will be provided and included in your selected class fee (sliding scale $45-$65). Click HERE to register for Color Theory II
5th Annual “Let’s Write” Event at the Guild The Power of Words & The Writer’s Conscience Saturday September 9 • 9am-5pm
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the 5th Annual Let’s Write Event on Saturday September 9, 2023 from 9am-5pm at the Guild Gallery & Art Center. “Let’s Write – A Different Kind of Writing Experience” will be facilitated by professional writers who provide the time, space, and inspiration for you to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and take creative risks. This year’s theme is: The Power of Words & The Writer’s Conscience.Registration fees will be on a sliding scale from $35 to $55. Student fee is $20. This year’s presenters, workshops, and registration information coming SOON!
Save the Dates!
July 30, 4-6pm: Opening Celebration of our Summer Guild Exhibit, A Welcoming Light, at the Guild Gallery & Art Center in Kerby. FREE Admission.
August 4, 4-7pm: Paint & Sip with Pure Life Designs at the Guild.
August 5, 1-4pm: Color Theory II Class with Kristen O’Neill at the Guild
August 6, 2-4pm: Creativity Unframed: Performing Arts Showcase at the Guild Gallery featuring the musical stylings of Kris Wildman and Alyssa Babin.
September 9, 9am-5pm: 5th Annual “Let’s Write” Event at the Guild Gallery.
September 17: Aging as an Artist: Resiliency & Hope Discussion with Angela Franklin, Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist at OPTIONS Southern OR.
October 7 & 8: Go Ahead, Play with Your Fabric with fiber artist, Caryne Mount. A 2-day hands-on experimental outdoor workshop. More TBA.
October 14: HYBRID Class-Creating Textured Landscape Paintings with Watermedia with Pam Haunschild & Jenifer Eufusia.
October 20, 4-7pm: Annual Upcycle Art & Furniture Contest with Trash Fashion Show at the Cave Junction Farmers Market, Kerby OR.
October 22, 3-5pm: Opening Celebration of our Fall Guild Exhibit, Intersections, at the Guild Gallery & Art Center in Kerby. FREE Admission.
October 29, 2-4pm: Creativity Unframed: Performing Arts Showcase at the Guild Gallery. Performers and Artists TBA. More Art Classes & Workshops TBA soon!
Guild Member News
IT’S THE FINAL WEEK OF ART BEYOND 2023!! Congratulations to Guild Member Miri Admoni, for the acceptance of her piece All That Jazz into this year’s ART BEYOND, a biennial outdoor art adventure organized by the Schneider Museum of Art at Southern Oregon University, closing on July 15. Taking place in and around Ashland Oregon, this exhibition focuses on sculptural and installation-based artworks. All That Jazz is a colorful, original installation set in the open air in the center of Ashland at the Gambrel Annex. It invites viewers to come and engage with art in nature and to interact with the work. People, young and older, will find it enjoyable, a place to play, read, write, meditate, or dream. The Gambrel Annex is an initiative of Gambrel Arts, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Southern Oregon, whose mission is to nurture diversity and creativity in our region by offering artists studio space, showcasing their work through exhibitions and events, and providing opportunities for short-term residencies. Click HERE to learn more about ART BEYOND 2023
Guild Member and local painter Dara Daniel will be the featured artist at Gallery One for the month of August 2023! She will be sharing a demonstration of her painting and collage techniques on August 4 at First Friday, a monthly event in downtown Grants Pass, OR. Learn more HERE!
Local Events & Call to Artists
JULY 31 DEADLINE EXTENSION: Now is the time to get your art and written submissions in for the 9th Annual Edition of Cobra Lily! Cobra Lily is an annual collection of Southwest Oregon literature & art, locally published by Left Fork & Flowstone Press. Need some inspiration? Stop by the Guild Gallery & Art Center, open Tuesdays-Saturdays 11am-5pm, to browse through all eight previous editions. Send fiction, poetry, memoir, essays, regional history, photography, paintings, illustration, and more to [email protected] by JULY 31!!
Celebrating the Siskiyou Crest: A Festival of Art, Culture, and Science: Free event! The Siskiyou Crest Festival kicks off with a series of hikes and field trips on July 14, led by experts in the biology, geology, and recreation of the Crest. Reserve your spot now and plan to be at Pacifica Garden July 15-16 for the festival itself. David Rains Wallace and Michael Kaufman as keynote speakers, science panels, Siletz Tribe member Joe Scott on indigenous fire science, music by Alice DiMicele and Windsong, poetry readings and an art show with art of all genres, including a video of Betty LaDuke with her work and Kevin Peer’s video of Pipe Fork. Food trucks, children’s activities. For more information go to VISIT HERE or email [email protected].
IN THE MAIN GALLERY @ ROGUE GALLERY & ART CENTER
INTENT: An Art Exhibition Collaboration with Rogue Gallery & Marrow Collective featuring Ryan Moon, on display June 23 – August 4, 2023Exhibit opening reception Friday July 21, 2023, 5:30-8PM
Don’t miss out on Umpqua Valley Art’s incredible paint out event: UMPQUA PLEIN AIR 2023!
Deadline to register is AUGUST 11th!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
August 17th | Virtual Orientation August 21st | Artist Check-In and Social, 9am Brunch at Umpqua Valley Arts August 21st-25th | Umpqua Plein Air 2023 Paint Out August 26th | Juror Demonstration + Guided Paint Out 9am-12pm August 26th | Purchase Award Reception August 26th | Umpqua Plein Air 2023 Opening Reception + Awards 4pm-7pm EXHIBIT DATES | August 26 – October 27, 2023 | Open Tues-Fri, 10am-6pm ABOUT THE EVENT: Year after year, UVA’s plein air event celebrates the landscapes of the Umpqua Valley, from its breathtaking emerald rivers to its abundant farmlands. These locations define the area, and they are favorite painting spots of many artists. Each summer, UVA offers artists the opportunity to connect with both nature and fellow creatives at their plein air “paint-out” event. After nearly a week of painting in the great outdoors, artists display and sell their work in the UVA galleries; pieces are juried, judged, and eligible to receive purchase awards. Artists searching to stretch their creative muscles, outdoor aficionados, and dedicated art collectors alike will all find something to love about this tribute to the land of the Umpqua. Come join artists who share your passion for plein air art and spectacular, diverse landscapes! For more information, visit the Umpqua Plein Air webpage HERE.
HAVE YOU LEFT US A REVIEW YET? As the Guild continues to grow, we want to make sure our neighbors AND tourists alike know where we are located and what we have to offer! Our Gallery & Art Center is located on the Redwood Highway 199, a popular thoroughfare to the Oregon Coast & the many Redwood State and National Parks. We are 17 miles away from the Oregon Caves National Monument. One of the best ways to help us spread the word about the Guild is by leaving a review on Google Maps, TripAdvisor, or Yelp. Share photos or kind words & let folks know about your experience
Guild Board of Directors President, Joyce Abrams Vice President/Treasurer, Donna Parrish Secretary, Ryan Forsythe Bonnie Campanoli Maelagh Baker Angela Franklin Terry D. Davis Sheila Mason Kathi Culver Miri Admoni Kiana Stiles
Staff: Managing Director, Caitlin Deane Website: Wendy Huber Gallery Hours & Location Tuesday-Saturday • 11am to 5pm Gallery & Art Center • Kerby Belt Building 24353 Redwood Hwy Kerby, OR 97531 Mailing Address: PO Box 1596 • Cave Junction • Oregon 97523 (541) 592-5019
Join Us to Celebrate Our Mothers • Saturday May 14 from 2-4pm at the Southern Oregon Guild Gallery & Art Center in Kerby, OR
Spend time with a Mother or caregiver in your life while enjoying fine art, local wine, homemade chocolates, and live music by Terry D. Davis. Let her pick out a gift from the variety of local art and fine crafts on display, or treat her to a gift certificate. In-person class sign-ups will be available for our upcoming Citrus Beeswax Candle workshop held on May 20. Attend together and make candles to enjoy and take home! Our Mother’s Day event is FREE with no prior registration needed. Donations are always appreciated. The Guild Gallery & Art Center is located in the historic Kerby Belt Building at 24353 Redwood Highway Kerby, OR 97531.
Join Alyssa Babin of Fireheart Candles on Saturday May 20 from 1-3pm at the Southern Oregon Guild Gallery & Art Center in Kerby
Are you looking for an opportunity to learn a fun new craft this spring? We invite you to join us at the Guild Gallery & Art Center on Saturday May 20 from 1-3pm to learn how to make Citrus Beeswax Candles with Alyssa Babin of Fireheart Candles. During this 2 hour hands-on workshop led by Guild Member and local artisan Alyssa Babin, you’ll make and take home your own citrus beeswax candle using high-quality organic ingredients. Beeswax doesn’t contain any toxic chemicals, and because there are no additives or chemicals, beeswax burns clean and doesn’t produce unsightly black soot. When burned, beeswax candles produce negative ions which bind with air pollutants (positive ions) and drop to the floor, removing them from the air and leaving it cleaner!
All candles will be made inside a large citrus peel of your choosing which emits an uplifting natural citrus scent when used! Learn how DIY candle-making can be easily adapted to your own unique tools that you have available at home. This is a wonderful opportunity to treat Mom or a caregiver to the class for Mother’s Day and make a candle together!
Class fees are on a sliding scale $35-$55 and include all materials. When you register, please honestly self-select your contribution. If the sliding scale would be a hardship and you’d like to request a scholarship, please send an email to [email protected] or call us at 541-592-5019.
ABOUT ALYSSA BABIN
Guild Member, Alyssa Babin, is a poet, musician, independent parent, and candle maker currently living on the beautiful Southern Oregon Coast. Alyssa was inspired to create her business, Fireheart Candles, when her child Alex was still in the womb. Driven by a desire to express herself creatively and spend as much time as possible with Alex, Fireheart Candles was born! Fireheart, Alex’s middle name, was chosen by Alyssa’s niece and means fire and love all at once–a metaphor for the warmth and beauty that candles offer us. Alyssa makes every candle by hand, beginning with mixing and pouring concrete for each container. After curing, they are then hand painted with her unique marbling technique and laser etched with her own designs created by Adobe Illustrator and laser etching robots. Local beeswax is then mixed with organic essential oils and poured into each unique container to create her one-of-a-kind candles! Every candle she makes is infused with love and the special bond between mother and child is felt! To learn more about Alyssa and Fireheart Candles, visit www.fireheartcandles.com. Alyssa’s beeswax candles, in various sizes and scents, are also for sale at the Guild Gallery & Art Center.
Kicking off with a solo show featuring the art of local landscape painter Sheila Mason!
The Southern Oregon Guild & Bridgeview Winery proudly present, ART IN THE VINEYARD, a new Guild Member exclusive art gallery at Bridgeview’s newly renovated Tasting Room in Cave Junction! Kicking off our new gallery, Sheila Mason will be displaying a solo collection of her landscape paintings and sculpture. Join in on Saturday April 15, 2023 from 5-8pm for a FREE opening celebration to hear Sheila share her creative inspirations and answer any questions. Light appetizers will be provided along with a variety of Bridgeview wines available for tasting and purchase. Bridgeview Winery specializes in German varietals such as Pinot Noir and Riesling. They currently have a gold medal award winning Oregon Pinot Noir that has received a 89 point rating with Wine Spectator and is a great value!
Sheila Mason is a self-taught artist who lives in the mountains of the Illinois Valley of Southern Oregon. Her textured landscape paintings celebrate the flora and fauna of the Siskiyou & Kalomiopsis Wilderness, specifically the Pacific Coast Redwoods. Painting to her is about allowing the mind’s eye to stand among the trees away from the hustle and bustle of life’s minutiae. With each piece, Mason invites the viewer to join her in smelling the forest and hearing the sounds that abound there. She incorporates 3D textural elements into many of her 2D works. Tree bark comes alive and extends off the canvas through her unique application of thick gesso and plaster. She seeks to refresh the viewer and touch the soul, reveling in the glory among the calm and wonder of the trees. Sheila Mason’s work is currently on display at the Southern Oregon Guild Gallery & Art Center in Kerby, Oregon.
Bridgeview Winery is located at 4210 Holland Loop Road Cave Junction, OR 97523.
Are you ready to cut through the confusion and take your artwork to the next level? Are you ready to save years of learning on your own? We invite you to join the Southern Oregon Guild on Saturday March 18 from 10am-1pm for this HYBRID workshop Elevating Your Art: How to Productively Self-Critique, led by professional local artist Kristen O’Neill, where you’ll learn how to apply the elements of art and principles of design to your work – and understand exactly what these terms mean! Kristen will model these ideas by walking you through several examples from art history and then open up class for you to have YOUR artwork critiqued. This is a great opportunity to apply this knowledge right away in a safe and intimate environment with other artists at different skills levels. This class is suitable for artists of all 2D mediums and levels of experience.
Join class either online via ZOOM (link will be emailed to you following registration) or at the Guild Gallery & Art Center at 24353 Redwood Highway Kerby, OR 97531. When registering, please indicate if you wish to have your art critiqued and if you will be joining online or in-person, so that we may prepare ahead of time.
Class fees are on a sliding scale $40-$60 for adult and $25 for students currently enrolled in any high school or college. If the sliding scale would be a hardship and you’d like to request a scholarship, please send an email to [email protected] or call us at 541-592-5019. To learn more about the Southern Oregon Guild, visit us online at www.southernoregonguild.org.
ABOUT KRISTEN O’NEILL
Guild Member Kristen O’Neill has taught hundreds of students and believes in being generous with her knowledge. Her down-to-earth and humorous teaching style are designed to make artists feel welcomed to art and skill improvement. She graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2003 and has lived in Southern Oregon since 2015. Her artwork has been in Professional Artist Magazine, she has been interviewed about her Oregon Coast Trail series on JPR, and had a solo exhibition at the Grants Pass Museum of Art. She is also an Artist Mentor for Alyson Stanfield, a well-known artist business coach. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram, where she shares updates about her offerings, upcoming gallery showings, fun painting challenges, and more! Her artwork can also be viewed and purchased at https://kristenoneillart.com
The Southern Oregon Guild of Artists & Artisans announces a Holiday Open House on Wednesday, December 21 from 2-4pm at the Guild Gallery & Art Center in Kerby, OR.
Call for proposals for 2023 Creative Community Programming!
Attached is a square graphic I made to promote this and below is a link where folks can submit proposals to us. We are excited to hear new ideas and schedule classes for 2023 🙂
HAPPY ARTOBER! In the art world, October is often lovingly nicknamed “Artober.” While we haven’t had our Artoberfest in some time now, we do have a month chock-full of events at the Guild and out in our local community. We hope you’ll join us this month whether it’s tuning into our RADIO interview or visiting us at the Guild Gallery to view our final 2022 exhibit. See more below….
We would like to share with you a selection of Guild News and updates. In this month’s palette newsletter you’ll find information about: •Fall 2022 Guild Member Exhibit: Roads Not Taken •Fall Events: Performing Arts Showcase •Gallery RECAP: September at the Guild •Local Art Events & Artist Resources •How to leave us a review – Help us spread the word!
We’d like to give a warm welcome to our new Guild Members who have joined us this month: Christie Fairchild, Jefry Falkenstein, & Eli Beard of Bolt Grafix in Grants Pass! Thank you to all who have renewed your annual membership as well. If you or someone you know would like to become a Guild Member, please email us at [email protected].
TUNE IN TOMORROW, October 11 from 6:30-7PM PDT on the Valley News & Views program on KXCJ-LP as host Kate Dwyer interviews Guild President, Joyce Abrams and Mangaing Director, Caitlin Deane! You can listen locally by tuning your radio to 105.7fm or stream online at www.kxcj.org. This program will re-air on Saturday October 15 from 11AM-12PM.
The Southern Oregon Guild & Cave Junction Farmers’ Market presents the 7th Annual Upcycle Art & Furniture Contest this Friday October 14 from 4-7PM. A Trash Fashion Show is also included! Bring your completed entries to the market in Kerby at 3:30PM, as prizes will be given at 5PM. Judging will be on creativity, not fine craftsmanship!
Fall Exhibit Opening: Roads Not Taken Sunday October 16, 3-5pm @ Guild Gallery
Join us in celebrating the opening of our fall Guild Exhibit Roads Not Taken on Sunday October 16 from 3-5pm at the Guild Gallery! Live music, snacks, and refreshments will be provided. Guild Members Georgia Churchill, Ray Pague, and MORE TBA will be making short presentations about their artwork included in the show that is related to our theme! This event is FREE and open to the public with the option to purchase door prize raffle tickets for a chance to win a selection of beautiful art items. If you can help with mounting the show this week, preparing for the opening, bringing a contribution for the hors d’oeuvres buffet or to the wine cache, or for clean-up at the end of the opening event, please email us at [email protected]. Pictured:Birth of Light, Acrylic on Canvas 36 x 30, by Caitlin Brigid Rice
Performing Arts Showcase Sunday October 23 • 1-3PM Join us this month for our very FIRST Performing Arts Showcase & Variety Show on Sunday October 23 for a matinee show from 1-3pm! This is an opportunity for our non-displaying Guild Members to share their talents and creativity with our community. Storyteller Georgia Churchill will share a riveting selection of short stories and prepare to be dazzled through poetry, prose, dance, and song from local artists Kayla D. Rau, Maelagh Baker, Noah Fathie, and MORE. Suggested donation of $5-$10 includes snacks and drinks! Tickets can be purchased online soon or at the event at the Guild Galley & Art Center.
Needle Felted Tapestries with Corbin Brashear of Wild & Wooly Felt Sunday November 13 • 12:30-4PM We are excited to once again host local fiber artist Corbin Brashear of Wild & Wooly Felt, on Sunday November 13 from 12:30-4:00pm for a hands-on workshop, Needle Felted Tapestries, at the Guild Gallery & Art Center! Dance in the whimsical border between 2 & 3 dimensions, and explore the wonder and power of the magical felting needle to transform imagination into form! Learn how to create lusciously colored, richly layered tapestries, embellished or framed with found natural objects. These textural and cozy tapestries are perfect for seasonal decorating and a fun craft to try for the coming winter months! No previous needle felting experience is required.
Class Overview: You will start with a blank piece of prefelt as your canvas, layering on colors like a painting and sculpting wool into bas-relief with a felting needle. Then you will attach a selection of natural objects such as driftwood or dried kelp onto your tapestry, incorporating them into the design by sewing or wiring them onto the piece. You are welcome to bring your own natural objects to contribute to your tapestry. Class fees are on a sliding scale $50-$70. All materials are provided and included in the class fee. If the sliding scale would be a hardship and you’d like to request a scholarship, please email [email protected] or call us at 541-592-5019. Class will be led by Southern Oregon fiber artist Corbin Brashear, who finds inspiration in the beautiful environment of the Siskiyou Mountains of Southern Oregon and Northern California, where she has lived for the past 25 years. Corbin lives part of the year outdoors on a wild, remote and deeply beautiful piece of land on the South Fork of the Smith River, about 13 miles from the Pacific Ocean, as the crow flies. Living simply outdoors has allowed her to deepen her artistic expression and raw materials with which to work.For the last 15 years Corbin has been leading needle felting workshops, both locally and in Northern California, for both adults and kids. She loves sharing this satisfying and whimsical art form with people, helping to guide her students to connect with their own inner creativity and sense of magic. Her wooly artwork can be viewed and purchased at www.wildandwoolyfelt.com
Registration Coming Soon! SAVE THE DATE: 2022 Events October 11 • 6-7pm: Valley News & Views Interview with Joyce & Caitlin about the Guild on KXCJ-LP 105.7fm and streaming LIVE on www.kxcj.org. October 14 • 4-7pm: 7th Annual Upcycle Art & Furniture Contest at the Cave Junction Farmers Market in Kerby, OR. Adult & Youth Prizes! Bring finished pieces to the market by 3:30pm. Judging and awards will be given at 5pm!
October 16 • 3-5pm : Fall Guild Member Exhibit, Roads Not Taken, Opening Celebration @ The Guild Gallery & Art Center. FREE Admission.
October 23 • 1-3pm : Performing Arts Showcase at the Guild Gallery & Art Center, $5-$10 suggestion donation as door entry.
November 13 • 12:30-4pm: Needle Felted Tapestries with Corbin Brashear at the Guild Gallery & Art Center. Registration page coming soon….
November 25 – December 25: Ongoing Guild Holiday Art & Gift Buying!
Guild Events RECAP: Plein Air Workshop Thank you to everyone who attended our Plein Air Workshop with Silvia Trujillo on September 17 at Bridgeview Winery in Cave Junction! It was the perfect day to get outside, capture the beautiful vineyard scenery, and have a glass of wine. Visit our Instagram HERE to view a short video of the day….
Guild Member News CONGRATULATIONS to Guild Member, Caitlin Brigid Rice (pictured left above), on the sale of her recent painting, TRIBE (pictured right) , at the Art Students League of Denver Show in September 2022. Caitlin’s large gold piece, Birth Of Light (pictured left top), will be on display in Roads Not Taken.Grants Pass Museum of Art HAVE YOU LEFT US A REVIEW YET? As the Guild continues to grow, we want to make sure our neighbors AND tourists alike know where we are located and what we have to offer! Our Gallery & Art Center is located on the Redwood Highway 199, a popular thoroughfare to the Oregon Coast & the many Redwood State and National Parks. We are 17 miles away from the Oregon Caves National Monument. One of the best ways to help us spread the word about the Guild is by leaving a review on Google Maps, TripAdvisor, or Yelp. Share photos or kind words & let folks know about your experience!
Guild Board of Directors President, Joyce Abrams Vice President/Treasurer, Donna Parrish Secretary, Ryan Forsythe Bonnie Campanoli Ruth Wendover Terry D. Davis Sheila Mason Kathi Culver Miri Admoni Tish Manley
Staff: Managing Director, Caitlin Deane Website: Wendy Huber Gallery Hours & Location Tuesday-Saturday • 10am to 4pm Gallery & Art Center • Kerby Belt Building 24353 Redwood Hwy Kerby, OR 97531 Mailing Address: PO Box 1596 • Cave Junction • Oregon 97523 (541) 592-5019
The Southern Oregon Guild of Artists & Artisans is seeking proposals from creative people in the Illinois Valley and Josephine County to deliver online workshops on Thursday evenings from 6-8pm this fall, starting in mid-October, as part of our “Creative Community” series.
Offerings could take the form of a:
Workshop
Guided Activity
Discussion
Collective Performance (or)
Another Format
Got an idea? Learn more and fill out the simple proposal form and submit it as soon as possible.
We use the term “arts” and “artists” in a broad sense, encompassing all forms of creative practice and thinking. And, you don’t have to be an expert!
We are looking for proposals that can happen via Zoom and are interactive, engaging, and encourage connections among participants. Your idea might involve just one Zoom meeting or several. We aim to create opportunities for exploration and to strengthen the creative community in southern Oregon’s Josephine County, especially in the Illinois Valley.
The Guild will provide support in coming up with ideas, facilitation, Zoom access, promotion and outreach, and a small stipend, depending on participation. Workshops will be offered for free with a suggested donation; 10% of the donations will go to the presenter with a $50 minimum guaranteed.
BI-MONTHLY OPEN HOUSE SERIES! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 4:30PM – 6PM AT THE GUILD GALLERY & ART CENTER
The Southern Oregon Guild invites you to our NEW Bi-Monthly Guild Open House Series. Come get inspired, learn about membership, meet your local creatives, watch a demo, or listen to an artist talk. October’s open house will be the last of the 2022 season, so save the date!
SAVE THE DATES FOR FUTURE OPEN HOUSE EVENTS: OCTOBER 26 from 4:30 TO 6PM.
FREE admission & no registration is required to attend!
JULY 31 DEADLINE EXTENSION: Now is the time to get your art and written submissions in for the 9th Annual Edition of Cobra Lily! Cobra Lily is an annual collection of Southwest Oregon literature & art, locally published by 
