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By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1799 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 is proud to announce a FREE [in-person] painting event: “The Baumann Effect” presented by Stefan Baumann Live in-person demo Thursday, May 6 2021 From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Central Art “Fundamentals – What Every Artist Should Know”
“The Baumann Effect” is new series of classes/workshops based on Stefan Baumann’s successful YouTube channel and his PBS Painting Show “The Grand View”. This FREE introduction lecture and demonstration will be presented Thursday, May 6 from 2:00 to 4:00pm in-person at Central Art and is open to the public.
During the introduction, Baumann will introduce his 12 Keys to Painting demonstrating many proven keys that will improve your painting instantly, and set your painting on the path to success.
These lively talks will be part of an overall series that dives into “The Baumann Effect” and answers questions that many instructors fail to address. There is so much more to painting than color, value, and drawing. In this series, Baumann will explore the secrets to painting with the audience.
Through the study, exploration and evaluation of mastering art in Baumann’s lectures, along with your participation, you will discover not only your style but your core – the essence of why you paint. Students are encouraged to bring a painting for critique and a list of questions that they wish to have answered.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1799 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.
Happy Earth Day!
Celebrate our favorite holiday of the year by making your creative practice a little greener! Just use code EarthDay20 for 20% offall Natural Earth Paint products! Valid for US customers only. Expires April 30th. Shop Now
NEW Tutorial: Professional-Grade Natural Watercolor Kit!
In an effort to spread the word about the incredible organizations we give back to and the work they’re accomplishing, we’re introducing our Giving Spotlight blog series. This month’s spotlight is on the incredible One Tree Planted; read more on our blog! Read More Tell us how we’re doing!
Want to get creative with your favorite Natural Earth Paint pigments?
Check out the Recipes section of our website for innovative uses of our products for fine artists and families!
Have questions about our eco-friendly products? Visit our FAQ page or send us an email at [email protected]
Interested in purchasing from Natural Earth Paint? Visit our Website for more details on our high-quality, non-toxic, and eco-friendly products.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1799 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.
1,264 Reasons To Get Excited About Art This Spring!
Well, there’s probably a lot more reasons than that, but if we’re going to put a number on it, it’s probably because we’re so excited about the newest thing to hit our shelves here at Central Art: Fabriano’s “1264” art pads! Fabriano has been at the foundation of the fine art papers industry for 750 years, and their latest line of pads is a testament to that long tradition of quality. Featuring a full line of papers for just about every medium (including watercolor and mixed media), you’re sure to find a surface that will suit whatever type of drawing or painting medium you love.
But that’s not all we’re buzzing about this season – for the first time ever, we’re pleased to formally announce the debut of Central Art Gallery, a new art exhibition space housed within our newly-remodeled and beautifully updated creative workspace. In addition to hosting several classes and workshops by local talented instructors, this space now will also serve as a premier gallery space for local shows and art-related venues featuring the works of Southern Oregon’s wide array of creative talent!
We’re also keeping things “lively” with our virtual presence – join us for Central Art’s Facebook Live stream Fridays at 1:00pm every other week, and keep up-to-date on everything new happening in our store – from brand new products and mini-demos to special online events and announcements – you’ll hear about it here first! New in 2021, we’ve teamed up with some of our product reps to go live with us and lend their expertise, tips and answer your questions about art materials!
If Facebook isn’t your thing, be sure to keep an eye on the “Events & Classes” page on our website for upcoming in-person and virtual lectures, workshops, demos and more! It’s time to get excited!
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I’m working with the Schneider Museum of Art organizing a couple of plein air events this summer as part of their exhibition ART BEYOND. Please consider participating in the Lithia Park Painting Event Saturday, June 19th. There is no limit to the number of artists who would like to go out and paint, but we can exhibit the work of the first 30 to register. The show is called ART BEYOND: Saturday in the Park – it’s a snapshot of a day in the park. Exhibition at ScienceWorks in partnership with SMA. Also – it says painting, but of course any media that you like is welcome! Please register right away! I want you in the show!
Open to all. Sign up to join fellow Plein Air artists in Lithia Park on Saturday, June 19th. Artists can come and go throughout the day. The general public will be encouraged to engage with the artists between 10am-5pm where you can talk about your work and process. This event is part of Art Beyond, a new initiative from the Schneider Museum of Art to promote the visual arts in outdoor spaces.
Artists will be invited to show one piece created at this event at Scienceworks Hands-On Museum from June 21 – September 16. Art will be sold at by Scienceworks with 50% of sales price going to the artist and 50% to Scienceworks.
Please register here to be a participating artist by June 1, 2021.
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This collective publication is a celebration of the creative process! This anthology of poetry, fiction, and memoir came from a six-week writing group at Writers’ Room, a creative writing studio in Jacksonville, Oregon. We began by free writing to a series of prompts. Over the next weeks we developed our writing, provided feedback to one […]
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1799 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.
It’s Almost Easter! For a bright and colorful Easter Season, we’re offering 10% off our Natural Egg Dye Kits! Just use code Easter10 at checkout. Code expires April 4th. Valid for US customers only. Shop Now
Artist of the Month: Shanina Dionna Wellness artist Shanina Dionna shared with us the inspiration behind her exhibition embryo X : the continuous now. Check out her video to learn more about her quest for a more earth-conscious creative practice and her exhibition this March! Watch Now
Botanical Easter Egg Dye Tutorial! Liven up your dyed Easter eggs with some botanical prints! Check out our natural Easter egg dye tutorial featuring our Natural Egg Dye Kit, perfect for all ages. Learn Now
Curious About Earth Paints? Have you ever wanted to hear from artists just like you about their experience with Natural Earth Paint? Several earth artists have graciously shared their experience with us through video, including Rebecca Sobbi, oil paint artist and mother. Check out their stories on our YouTube channel! Watch Now
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Want to get creative with your favorite Natural Earth Paint pigments? Check out the Recipes section of our website for innovative uses of our products for fine artists and families!
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Interested in purchasing from Natural Earth Paint? Visit our Website for more details on our high-quality, non-toxic, and eco-friendly products.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1799 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.
Hello fellow artists! Big changes are coming this year at 101 N. Central – In addition to revamping and improving our classroom space, we are proud to announce another major new venue – Central Art Gallery.
Featuring 650 sq. feet of exhibition space, our newly-renovated annex provides the perfect venue to showcase emerging talent as well as more seasoned career artists. Shows will be held one night only in our gallery “in-person” on Third Fridays of the month, from 5pm-8pm, to coincide with Medford’s Third Friday Art Walk. Exhibits will also be available to access “virtually” via our official website: www.centralartsupply.com
We are currently accepting portfolio submissions for future group and solo shows. If you are interested, please email us with an artist statement and several images representative of the work you wish to exhibit or a link to your artist website.
We are fully compliant with CDC/Oregon Public Health COVID guidelines and current state mandates. For more information, please call us at 541-773-1444 or visit https://govstatus.egov.com/OR-OHA-COVID-19
Currently refreshments are not offered due to COVID restrictions.
Standard Information: Gallery commission is 20% minus framing costs. Shows install Thursday prior to event at 5pm. Artists must be present during show. All unsold artwork must be removed by 5pm the Saturday immediately following the show.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1799 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.
Join Us On Zoom for a GOLDEN Acrylic Virtual Lecture/Demo with Barbara De Pirro on March 26!
This free online event packs in a ton of valuable information about acrylics, guiding listeners through the basics while opening up new possibilities. Learn the unique properties of GOLDEN Fluid Acrylic Colors, Heavy Body Acrylic Colors, OPEN Acrylic Colors and High Flow Acrylics. Get a comprehensive overview on the many Gels & Mediums and how they can change texture, viscosity, saturation, intensity of color and more. The lecture includes a review of Grounds that create truly, contemporary surfaces for painting, drawing and mixed media. Event includes an array of examples of these materials put to use. Artists will leave enthusiastic to explore the extensive potential of Acrylic!
Attendees (US/Canada) will have the opportunity to receive free samples mailed direct. More details will be sent upon registration. The Zoom link will be emailed the days prior to the event.
This event is sponsored by Golden Artist Colors & co-hosted by Central Art Supply in Medford, OR.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1799 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.
Celebrating 10 Years of Natural Earth Paint In honor of Natural Earth Paint’s 10-year anniversary, we’re offering 10% off the first products Natural Earth Paint ever introduced: our Natural Earth Paint Kit and our Complete Eco-Friendly Oil Paint Kit! Just use code Anniversary10 at checkout. Code expires Jan. 31. Shop Now
New Home-Compostable Packaging! We’re ringing in the new year with a resolution to improve our green practices even further. That’s why we’re switching to 100% home compostable pouches for our pigments! What’s your resolution? Check It Out
Artist of the Month: Joey Hartmann-Dow Check out our latest interview with our artist of the month Joey Hartmann-Dow, painter and map-enthusiast. Her unique approach to “canvases” and sense of adventure and exploration in her art-making process are sure to inspire! Read More
Detox Your Studio for the New Year! Incorporate Natural Earth Paint supplies into your studio practice for your cleanest, greenest year yet! Curious about how to paint the eco-friendly way? Learn more with Leah’s Eco-Friendly Oil Painting Guide on our blog! Learn How
Want to Get More Out of Your NEP Experience? Connect with us this January to let us know what you’d like to see more of from us this year! Use the form below to provide feedback on any of our social platforms. We appreciate your input! Connect with Us
Want to get creative with your favorite Natural Earth Paint pigments?
Check out the Recipes section of our website for innovative uses of our products for fine artists and families!
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By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1799 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.
Happy New Year and welcome to Central Art, friend! If you’re reading this, it means you love making art and want to know what’s new and happening both in our store and throughout the art community of Southern Oregon. We thought we’d take a moment to fill you in on a few changes we’ve made to our newsletter emails, and what to expect when you check your inbox:
Our all-new online newsletter will come direct to your inbox in email form several times a year, letting you know about local featured artists, classes and special events, as well as our in-store sales and coupons. Though it will have much similar content to our printed version, the look will be a bit different.
Your contact information is 100% secure with us and is never sold to anyone. We’re a small, local business that wants to communicate directly with you, and are not interested in other companies needlessly cluttering up your mailbox.
Watch this space for occasional special announcements, workshops or shows happening locally and in our NEWLY REMODELED classroom/gallery space, now dubbed “Creative Central”!
Don’t have a printed coupon to take in with you when you shop? No problem! Our newsletter (both printed and online) will contain a Coupon Code whenever we have a new one in effect, like our January Coupon below:
CANVAS20
Save an extra 20% off
All Stretched Canvas & Ampersand Panels
(Good through 1/31/21) *Coupon can be used only once per customer.
At Central Art we share your passion for art, and we’re excited to have you join us in helping keep our vibrant local art community connected! Have a question about a product, technique or event? Just send us an email, we’d love to hear from you. You can also share your creative journey with us on social media via Facebook, Instagram, and our NEW YouTube channel featuring art tutorials and product demos!
What are we waiting for? Let’s get this new year ST-ARTED!
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