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Ashland Galleries May Visual Arts NewsMay = Art Opportunities
We’re excited to share a handful of art opportunities that are being offered this month to foster your inner creativity. Allen Smith, Skin, Oil on Paper
Central Art Gallery Display Your Artwork! Deadline: No Deadline Central Art Gallery is a 650 square foot exhibition space located at 101 N. Central Avenue in Medford. The gallery will be offering exhibition opportunities for visual artists monthly during Downtown Medford’s Third Friday Art Walk.
For those who are interested in participating, please click hereor email all inquiries to [email protected].
Sarah F Burns, Late Spring, Mistletoe Road, Ashland, OR, Oil on Panel
ART BEYOND Saturday in the Park: Lithia Park Plein Air Painting Event Saturday, June 19, 20219:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Open to all, artists can come and go throughout the day. The general public will be encouraged to engage with the artists between 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. where artists can talk about their work and process. Artists will be invited to show one piece created at this event at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum from June 21 – September 16, 2021. Art will be sold at and by ScienceWorks, with 50% of sales prices going to the artist and 50% to ScienceWorks.
Please register here to be a participating artist by June 1, 2021.
Charlotte Peterson, Three Pink Ladies, Watercolor
The Rogue Gallery & Art Center Community Gallery Exhibitions Deadline: Saturday, June 12, 2021
The Rogue Gallery & Art Center invites artists to submit a portfolio of work for the 2022 Community Gallery Exhibition Series. The gallery is a smaller, more intimate exhibition space. Shows include one artist and special themed exhibitions. Artists working in all media are encouraged to apply.
For those who are interested in participating, please click hereor email all inquiries to [email protected].
Northwest Ceramics Studio
Northwest Ceramics Studio Ceramic In-Person Classes May 20, 2021 Times Vary Come have fun and get a little dirty at Northwest Ceramics! They offer ceramic classes at all different levels. It is recommended to register for classes early due to small class sizes.
Grants Pass Museum of Art Rogue Valley Biennial Deadline: May 16 and May 17 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Grants Pass Museum of Art is hosting the Rogue Valley Biennial and the exhibition will be juried IN PERSON! The call for art is open to artists living in Jackson and Josephine counties only. Artist(s) must be able to hand deliver artwork on May 16 or May 17 between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. for jury consideration.
For those who are interested in participating, please click hereor email all inquiries to o[email protected].
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Thank You! To thank and support the Ashland Gallery Association, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is offering a couple of discount codes to view performances. How exciting!
Currently streaming until May 29 is Snow in Midsummer. This 2018 U.S. premiere production interweaves two stories of a young woman who curses her city from beyond the grave, and of a wealthy businesswoman who must face the parched, locust-plagued city. This modern ghost story beautifully reimagines a classic myth and explores the legacy of trauma, the heart of injustice, and the lengths to which we go for love.
Length: Approximately 2 hours, 25 minutes, with one intermission. Codes: $5.00 Tiks Code: Connects (If you’re experiencing a hardship) $5.00 Student Tik Code: StudentSpring5 $10.00 Indigenous Community Code: IndianC10Spring $10.00 Theatre Lovers of Color Code: TLOC10Spring $10.00 Teachers for Social Justice Code: T4SJ10Spring $15.00 Group Price (Up to 30 people: per show/per group) https://www.osfashland.org/en/shows-on-o/groups.aspx
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 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 April Visual Arts News
April = Art Opportunities
We’re excited to share a handful of art opportunities that are being offered this month to foster your inner creativity.
Ashland Gallery Association AGA Summer Art Show! Saturday, June 19, 2021 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Open to members, and in lieu of the traditional Open Studio Tour, the AGA is coordinating a Summer Art Show at Ashland Art Works that will allow members to showcase their artwork outdoors!
For those who are interested in participating, please register hereno later than April 20, 2021.
Send promotional images of artwork to [email protected] and sign and send the attached Liability Release Form along with the $20.00 participation fee to:
Ashland Gallery Association PO Box 241 Ashland, OR 97520
Image Credit: Suzanne Etienne, Ashland Art Works, Acrylic
ART BEYOND Saturday in the Park: Lithia Park Plein Air Painting Event Saturday, June 19, 20219:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Open to all, artists can come and go throughout the day. The general public will be encouraged to engage with the artists between 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. where artists can talk about their work and process. Artists will be invited to show one piece created at this event at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum from June 21 – September 16, 2021. Art will be sold at and by ScienceWorks, with 50% of sales prices going to the artist and 50% to ScienceWorks.
Please register here to be a participating artist by June 1, 2021.
Image Credit: Sarah F Burns, Late Spring, Mistletoe Road, Ashland, OR, Oil on Panel
Rogue Art Gallery Figure Painting with Ilene Ginger-Stanfield Friday, April 16 – Sunday, April 18, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Welcoming all skill levels and utilizing oil or pastel media, Ilene’s three day workshop will introduce the technique of identifying shapes within the composition to find the visual truth, cover the fundamentals of drawing, shape, value, and edges, and then address the properties of color. Color is powerful, it can inhibit or control its application in art. The workshop will give students a clear understanding of how to navigate this wonderful element of painting. Following lecture and demonstrations, students will paint from live models and photo references.
Please register here to participate by Friday, April 16, 2021. Members: $300.00 and Non-Members: $325.00 Materials List
Northwest Ceramics Studio Ceramic In-Person Classes April 18, 2021 and April 21, 2021 Times Vary Come have fun and get a little dirty at Northwest Ceramics! They offer ceramic classes at all different levels. It is recommended to register for classes early due to small class sizes.
Ashland Public Arts Commission Opportunities! Become a Commissioner The Ashland Public Arts Commission (PAC) is involved in building the city’s public arts collection and educating both residents and tourists about the value of public art.
The mission of the Public Arts Commission is to enhance the cultural and aesthetic quality of life in Ashland by actively pursuing the placement of public art in public spaces and serving to preserve and develop public access to the arts. The continued vitality of the arts in the City of Ashland is a vital part of the future of the city as well as of its citizens.
If you’re interested in becoming a commissioner, please review the PAC’s website, sit in on a meeting, and fill out an application. Each of the steps are listed below.
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.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
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JUNE 19 – JUNE 22, 2019
$85 registration fee – Register Now!
Southern Oregon Plein Air (SOPA) invites artists of all levels to participate in 4 days of plein air painting!
Artists can customize their SOPA experience by participating in a vendor fair, attending FREE plein air presentations, joining guest artistsforon-location demonstrations, entering art into a juried show, participating in a “quick draw” event, and taking advantage of social events.
Paintings entered into the competition will be juried for over $1000 in cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places and four honorable mentions. This year’s juror is Cody Bustamante, Professor of Art at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, OR.
Check In and registration will be happening on Wed. 6/19 at Central Art during our Vendor Fair, so mark your calendars!
Thank you for your interest in SOPA 2019 – we hope that you enjoy your experience!
*You can PRE-REGISTER NOW by calling 541-773-1444, or by stopping in-store at Central Art and signing up. Payment is required at time of registration to secure a spot. For full event details, click below to visit Central Art’s Official Blog!
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
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$85 REGISTRATION FEE, SIGN UP NOW!
PRE-REGISTER BY CALLING 541-773-1444
OR SIGN UP IN-STORE AT CENTRAL ART.
*Complete details on our Official Blog, printed schedule available in-store.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 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 Nature Conservancy and Medford District BLM annually sponsor a series of free guided hikes at the Table Rocks led by local specialists in different fields. This year’s list of spring hikes – Find Your Nature on the Rocks! – includes one of special interest to artists. Hikes are free but online registration is required due to limited space.
Saturday, May 4, 9:00 a.m., LOWER TABLE ROCK OAK LOOP TRAIL
Plein Air Paintout @ the Rocks: Join Darlene Southworth, botanist and artist, for an outdoor painting session along the Lower Table Rock Oak Loop Trail (1/2 mile accessible trail) Bring your sketchpads, painting materials (any medium) and easel and chair, if you desire. Limited to 15 individuals. (https://paintout-hike-2019.eventbrite.com)
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 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.
Art In The Rough:
A Plein Air Vendor Fairat Central Art!
It’s your first plein air “field assignment.” The easel’s packed, brushes are stowed, paints and canvas tucked into the nooks and crannies of your rig – which is now bursting at the seams! “But wait,” you say, “what am I missing? Is there something better I could be using?”
Bring that intrepid spirit to Central Art during our Plein Air Vendor Fair
Wednesday June 20th, 2018,
and expand your artistic horizons with a plethora of the latest and greatest in plein air essentials that will enrich your experience.
Watch live demonstrations and talk with the experts about what’s new and exciting, enjoy great discounts, and enter to win a Grand Prize!
Plus: don’t forget to share your art adventures with us on Instagram! Be sure to tag @centralart1 in your post, and use the hashtag: #rogueartadventures . We look forward to seeing what you create in the places that inspire you!
*For full schedule of events and to Register Online, be sure to visit
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 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.
Call to Artists for Umpqua Plein Air 2018
UVAA’s Umpqua Plein Air is a three-day annual painting event and competition for artists working en plein air. During the event, artists will capture Douglas County’s wild and stunning landscapes including the breathtaking, emerald waters of the North Umpqua River and the peaceful, golden hills at Doc Bailey’s Farm.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 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.
*For full schedule of events and to Register Online, be sure to visit
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 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 there artist friends,
Now that summer is coming to an end, here’s a chance to sharpen your painting skills and enjoy the remaining warmth before Fall and Winter set in. Hosted by the Rogue Gallery, a workshop in plein air painting is being offered for beginners to advanced artists who would like to learn more about atmospheric perspective, how light effects color, and how to compare values for accuracy. We will be painting Table Rock and Rogue River at a location near Tou Velle Park in Medford on Sat, Sept 23 from 10am -4pm. I promise a fun and informative time for all… join us if you can ;)
Also coming up is a plein air workshop hosted by The Lassen Art Center in Shingletown, CA. This location is at the base of Lassen National Park which is a great place to visit during the Fall season for sight seeing, hiking, and just relaxing.The date is set for Oct 21 &22, and if weather permits painting will be conducted outdoors to capture the Fall scenery. In case of rain we can paint indoors while looking out at the lovely grounds of the center.
I know for many of you in the Rogue Valley it’s been one long, smoky summer. Personally I was unable to get out to paint on location as much as I would’ve liked so now that the smoke has cleared I’m planning on making up for lost opportunities. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to join either of these workshops or would like to set up a private session or two.
